In this episode of English Plus, we explore the major events and developments of world history, from the Renaissance to the Digital Age. We delve into the Age of Exploration and the Columbian Exchange, the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society, and the World Wars that forever changed the course of history. We also discuss the Cold War, the process ... Show More
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When the Bells Stop Ringing 1 | The Pâtisserie Window
<p>Today is the first of our final series for this year, When the Bells Stop Ringing to celebrate the season of light together. Our first story is The Pâtisserie Window.</p>
<p>Paris in winter is often painted as a romantic wonderland, but for ten-year-old Chloé, the City of Ligh ... Show More
19m 36s
Nov 13
The Story I Never Told: A New Future for English Plus
<p>This episode is different. For the first time, I'm sharing my personal story—the journey that explains everything about who I am and why I'm making a big change.</p>
<p>I've always been a private person on the podcast, but to explain this new chapter, I want to share the full ... Show More
9m 27s
Jun 2023
Introducing: History Daily
History Daily is your regular introduction to major events and stories. Every weekday, new stories arrive on topics ranging from war and fashion, culture and politics, religion and technology. Episodes run 18-20 minutes on average, providing a bite-sized exploration to major topi ... Show More
20m 51s
Jan 2024
The Race to the South Pole | The Secret History Returns…
With 'The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice' on the way, we wanted to share the story of how it all began. From History Daily, this is The Race to The South Pole. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time t ... Show More
15m 56s
Feb 2024
American History Tellers
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the pe ... Show More
4m 16s
Apr 2021
Erik Grimmer-Solem, "Learning Empire: Globalization and the German Quest for World Status, 1875-1919" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
The First World War marked the end point of a process of German globalization that began in the 1870s, well before Germany acquired a colonial empire or extensive overseas commercial interests. Structured around the figures of five influential economists who shaped the German pol ... Show More
1h 11m