English Learning for Curious Minds
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#396 | The Extraordinary Life of Kim Dotcom: Hacker, Entrepreneur, Fugitive
An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire. Internet pioneer or criminal?Ch
#394 | What Is Hell?
Phrasal Verb Challenge: https://bit.ly/LearnPhrasalVerbs Registration closes at 23:59 on Sunday, 29th OctoberFor some people, hell is a place of eternal punishment. For others, it's merely a stepping stone on the way to redemption. In this episode, w
#392 | Homes, Homelessness & Evolving English
As time goes by, language continues to evolve. In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and the specific question of how we refer to people without a permanent and stable place to live, as this example highlights the politicisation
#390 | Edward VIII | The King Who Said No
He was King of Britain, but only for 325 days before dramatically quitting the job to be with the woman he loved. But was it the ultimate love story, or was it an act of treason and selfishness?Edward VIII: King of Britain for 325 daysLove story o
#388 | Vardy vs. Rooney | The Battle Of The Footballers’ Wives
It was a fierce football rivalry fought not on the pitch but on social media and at the High Courts of Justice in London. In this episode, we'll delve into the fierce rivalry between football wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, the libel case that fo
#386 | The Creation of The Modern Office
---From cramped cubicles to collaborative open-plan setups, a lot has changed since the creation of the modern office but it doesn't stop there.In this episode, we'll be exploring the question of why and how the modern office was created and look at so
#384 | Napoleon Bonaparte
He is a figure who, 200 years after his death, is still held as an example of the glories of France.In this episode, we'll talk about the rise and fall of Napoleon, the establishment of the French empire, and Napoleon's complex legacy.Early life and Co
#382 | Geli Raubal | Hitler’s Murdered Lover?
When Adolf Hitler's half-niece was found dead in a pool of her own blood, the Nazi party rushed to cover up the scene.But who killed Geli Raubal, why, and did she take some very dark secrets with her to the grave?The discovery of Geli's bodyWho wa
#380 | Marc Rich: The King of Oil
Register for "The Mules":https://bit.ly/BuyTheMules Registration closes 23:59 03/09/2023 || Launch Price 99 only (30 off)--He was a secretive billionaire who would earn the nickname of "The King of Oil". In this episode, we'll be talking about the ea
#378 | [2023] Meet the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast
Wondering what The "English Learning for Curious Minds podcast" is all about?Here's an update on how things have been going, almost 400 episodes and 5 million downloads after we started...Introduction to the host of English Learning for Curious MindsD