In this episode, we'll explore the weird and fascinating origins of five foods that you know and (perhaps) love. From the sandwich to tomato ketchup, chicken tikka masala, fish & chips and even the t

There are over a billion smokers across the world, and over 7 trillion cigarettes are smoked every year. In this episode, we'll look at the history of smoking, from the "discovery" of tobacco by Chri

It's an amazing piece of legislation that protects the Earth's most isolated continent. In this episode, we'll learn all about the history of Antarctica, which countries tried to claim it as their te

In the 18th century, a small region of southwest England was the national centre for the illegal importing of goods such as tea and rum. In this episode, we'll discover how smuggling really worked, w

He was the Romantic poet famously described as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know". In this episode, we'll learn about his scandalous life, how he shocked the nation so badly he had to leave, and how E

In September 1939, the British government embarked on the biggest civilian operation in British history when it moved over a million children out of British cities to live with strangers in the countr

From a young age, he believed he was destined for greatness, and he became the UK's prime minister at the age of 55. Discover how Boris Johnson's rise to power was unusual and full of contradictions,

It's the second most popular drink in the world after water, with 3.7 billion cups drunk every single day. In this episode, we explore tea's fascinating history, how it changed global politics, cause

Learn how to actually use podcasts to improve your English listening, vocabulary, speaking, and even writing. This is a special episode packed full of tips & tricks to help you use podcasts in a more

On February 6th, the 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her 70th anniversary of being the queen of the United Kingdom. In this episode, we’ll ask ourselves what happens next, how will the nex