5 Show-stopping Historical Weddings
History is full of astonishing events, and the history of marriage is no exception. Listen in as Sarah and our special guest, Candace, explore five [Read more]
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How Batteries Work
Nowadays, batteries are everywhere — but what exactly are they? How do they work? In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan break down the history of [Read more]
A Jewish Pirate’s Life for Me!
During the golden age of Caribbean piracy, people from all walks of life set sail in search of gold. Yet you may be surprised to [Read more]
A TechStuff Tour of Bill Gates’s House
As one of the world’s most wealthy and influential men, Bill Gates can afford to have some of the finer things in life — including [Read more]
Runes 05 Rune Ingwaz
The Rune Ingwaz (Inguz) is related to the Nordic symbol Frey (Froh), who represents the Christic fire that produces spiritual growth. Learn how this rune is hidden in the Aztec calendar and The Pistis Sophia
The Ethics of Piracy
You’ve heard of honor among thieves, but are there ethics among pirates? Each year, millions of people illegally download content and software without paying a [Read more]
The Cinderella of the Harem
Roxelana has one of the strangest rags-to-riches stories in history. As a slave who entered Suleyman’s harem and rose through the ranks to become the [Read more]
Are self-driving cars a good idea?
For decades people have dreamed of utopian, gridlock-free traffic, filled with self-driving cars. Could this science-fiction standby become reality? Tune in as Jonathan and Chris [Read more]
La Reconquista and the Alhambra
In the early 8th century, Moors occupied most of the Iberian peninsula. During the Reconquista, Christians rallied to conquer the land. Listen in and learn [Read more]
History Extra podcast – November 2010
Karen Allen reveals the Yorkshire origins of trick or treat and Richard Carwardine explains the importance of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election victory.