Oct 23

Why am I obsessed with China’s ancient golden age? I took my daughter on a trip to find out

I felt a duty to write about the Tang dynasty and its incredible social and cultural sophistication – but also to connect my Chinese past with my child By Xiaolu Guo. Read by Elizabeth Chan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

36m 24s

Oct 21

The Netanyahu doctrine: how Israel’s longest-serving leader reshaped the country in his image

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2023: he first became prime minister in 1996 and has been pushing the country further right ever since. Most agree his politica ... Show More

42m 47s

Oct 19

A tale of two trap houses: being cuckooed ruined my friend’s life – but did it then help save him?

Drug gangs have moved off Britain’s streets and into vulnerable people’s homes. Addicts like my friend are easy targets, but the reality can be more complicated than it seems By Max Daly. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

41m 16s

Feb 2022

The Freemason

A family secret, hidden for decades by a grandfather in Iraq, gets uncovered by his grandson - who chooses to revive a potentially dangerous legacy.This episode was produced by Alex Atack and Tamara Juburi, and edited by Dana Ballout with additional support from Nadeen Shaker and ... Show More

36m 40s

Aug 2019

The Journal

We forget that our parents have their own lives, desires and, in some cases, secret lives that they’ve covered up in order to protect the family. But what happens when your elderly parent develops dementia, forgets to cover his tracks, and in doing so unleashes a Pandora’s box of ... Show More

33m 6s

Apr 2020

Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP4: The Big Game

A dream job slowly becomes something very different for a former NRA fundraiser, as ethical questions come to light.

37m 14s

Apr 2023

The Sands They Are A-Shifting

Words versus mobs, reckoning with CT’s past, and weird neighbors. For show notes and more, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53m 42s

Jan 2025

The Kingdom Behind Glass

Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of imperialism, betrayal, and the making of the modern world.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an ... Show More

48m 24s

Jun 2019

The Search: Part 1

When a journalist goes missing in Iraq, his friends and family have to figure out a rescue plan. * Note: This story contains strong language and sounds of war. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your pod ... Show More

39m 23s

Nov 2021

Over a Barrel

People are always trying to push the barriers of what's possible. How those stories end, however, is always more than a little curious. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See ... Show More

10m 57s

Jul 2022

Hitler Diaries | Operation Green Vault | 1

Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in his lap. But is it too good to be true?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available ... Show More

49m 24s

May 2023

O Tempora! O Mores!

This week, TLS contributors on what art and literature mean in a time of crisis; and we take a trip to the melancholy, beautiful, faded English seaside.‘The Seaside: England’s Love Affair’, by Madeleine BuntingProduced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More

53m 25s

“Culture is stagnant, so politics is stu...