Part three of our three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb. Ever since the atomic bomb was dropped, people have been asking whether it was actually necessary. In this episode, we'll explore the arg

Part one of this three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb. In this episode, we explore the discovery of nuclear fission, the key scientists involved, The Manhattan Project and the race to develop a

It has gone from luxury to necessity, and there are over 2 billion air conditioning units in the world today. In this episode, we'll take a look at how air conditioning got started, why people didn't

He is the world's highest-paid podcaster, and his podcast was acquired by Spotify for a reported $200 million in 2020. But who actually is Joe Rogan, and what does this deal mean for independent podc

It is one of London's most famous tourist attractions, and it has an amazing history that not all tourists are aware of. In this episode, we'll explore the bloody but fascinating history of London's

Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of choice for Russian oligarchs. In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed Russian money and why London became nicknamed

Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business. In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like,

The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion houses. In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear. Fu

It was meant to be a simple space mission to the moon, but 56 hours into the flight tragedy struck. In this episode, we'll learn how three astronauts managed to use teamwork and quick thinking to esc

He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children. In this episode we'll learn about Charles Dickens shone a light on