He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a role in the downfall of Russia’s longest-serving dyna

It is one of the most influential cities in the United States but has recently been accused of falling into disrepair, with rising homelessness and open drug dealing. In this episode, we'll look at w

An interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. We discuss why learners should focus on "connection, not perfection", why this can be difficult for people, and Lindsay gives three practical

He was a famous organised criminal known for his superior mathematical skills. In this episode, we'll learn how Meyer Lansky took the American criminal underworld by storm, built an empire and manage

On 26 June 1997, an unknown author published a book called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Harry Potter would go on to become the best-selling series in literary history, selling over 500

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In March of 2018, it was revealed that 50 million Facebook profiles had been "hacked" and used to target American voters. The story involved Donald Trump, a supposed Russian spy, a Cambridge researc

In the late 19th century there was fierce competition to provide electricity to the rapidly industrialising USA. The winner would be rewarded with huge wealth and fame. But who would claim the prize,

Worldwide we produce over 2 billion tonnes of rubbish every year. In this episode, we explore the history of rubbish collection and look at what happens to our rubbish after the truck comes to take i

For much of human civilisation, people have fought each to the death as a way of resolving arguments. In this episode, we'll explore the curious and bloody history of one-on-one combat, from ancient