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The Siege of Vienna

In the summer of 1683, Vienna was under siege. A vast Ottoman army surrounded the city, poised to...

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The Glorious Revolution

In this episode we hear all about the Glorious Revolution, a pivotal moment in British history...

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Why is Timbuktu Famous?

Today we explore the famed city of Timbuktu. How did it grow from a trading post on the edge of...

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The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 14

The success of Alfred Hitchcock Presents has led to an all-new television venture, and kicks off...

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Intervision Song Contest BBC
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Intervision Song Contest

In 1980, Finnish singer Marion Rung won the Intervision Song Contest. Born in the 1960s,...

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The founding of the Warsaw Pact BBC
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The founding of the Warsaw Pact

On 14 May 1955, the leader of the Soviet Union and leaders from seven European countries met to...

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Sweden’s shocking sugar experiment BBC
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Sweden’s shocking sugar experiment

In the 1940s, some vulnerable Swedish hospital patients were fed large amounts of sugary sweets...

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Tesla and Edison: Electricity rivals BBC
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Tesla and Edison: Electricity rivals

By 1915, the two great rivals, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, had brought electricity to the...

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The Greatest Change of All – Part 2

Tired of waiting for your change to happen? Today, Joyce shares how spending time in God's Word...

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Shots and Sidi

Tracy and Holly share tetanus shot stories and discuss getting boosters. They then discuss the...

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Trapped In Nazareth

Feeling stuck? Don’t stay that way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Money and Sex Don’t Let Them Rule You #DailyWisdom

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore...

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Gods, demons, witches and exorcists: inside an ancient Assyrian library

In the seventh century BC, the ancient Assyrian king Ashurbanipal created a gigantic library in...

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AWA357 - What was the least influential weapon on the ancient battlefield?

Ralph Kirby challenges Murray with an intriguing question: could the Polybolas be considered the...

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How Did the American Revolution Start?

On 19th April, 1775, just over 250 years ago, the opening salvos of the American Revolutionary...

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The Adventures Of Alfred Hitchcock: Chapter 11

In complete control of his creative powers, Hitchcock is about to embark upon the making of what...

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Coca-Cola’s ‘New Coke' BBC
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Coca-Cola’s ‘New Coke'

Forty years ago, on 23 April 1985, Coca-Cola decided to change the secret formula of its fizzy...

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Determination – Part 2

Don't be intimidated! Discover God's favor in your life as you step out in faith to follow your...

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Wanda Gág, Part 1

As an artist and writer Wanda Gág is well known for her children’s books. But this first of two...

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Daniel Meltz - Rabbis of the Garden State

In the suburbs of New Jersey, where temple gossip flows like Manischewitz wine, eleven-year-old...

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Blurry Hysteria: Wiggle Wars | 428

This week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re heading straight into the entomological underworld and… the...

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Episode 183: The Fabric of Our Lives

In the early 1600s, cotton fabrics made in India were in high demand throughout Asia and Africa....

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When Sadhguru Is In Danger #DailyWisdom

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore...

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