Social media has colonised the world but is it really a new phenomenon? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook debate the effects of technical innovations from the printing press to Twitter. Do they really make a difference?
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713. King Arthur: The Once & Future King (Part 1)
What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? When did these stories begin, and with whom? And, is Arthur’s apocalyptic last battle based on an English historical reality from the 15th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one ... Show More
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Oct 7
712. The Terror: The Fall of Robespierre (Part 6)
Why did the Terror reach unprecedented levels of bloodshed in 1794? Who was running France by this point? And, how was Robespierre finally destroyed, and dragged to the guillotine by his former allies…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the terrifying, climactic conclusion to th ... Show More
1h 36m
Dec 2011
The Hashtag Heard Round the World
<p>Waves of protest continue across the globe, but modern protesters benefit from social media technology. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss history's largest protests, the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and the future of protest.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-cho ... Show More
32m 9s
Nov 2024
Breaking Bread or Breaking Ties?
Back in the day, we didn't have access to our weird uncle's every political thought. In the age of social media, though, we all too often do, making avoiding politics at family gatherings all the more difficult. Endless Thread listeners share their stories of familial strife, and ... Show More
39m 23s
Apr 2023
Own Your Narrative
<p>The Kabsa Boys sit down and discuss Saudi's initiative in Sudan and the world, metaverse & NFT's death, chakra khan, Apple AR vs. VR, black Cleopatra controversy, AI music get a push, and much more.</p>
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1h 3m
Oct 2020
Is Social Media Bad For You? - SimplyPodLogical #32
On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about the Netflix documentary the Social Dilemma, social media addiction, targeted advertising, algorithms, fake news, and if you should delete your social media accounts.
1h 2m
<p>There's a lot to get upset about in life, but these two stories are perfect proof that sometimes one era's complaint is another's curiosity.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>< ... Show More
