History of the World Podcast

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A new and exciting podcast series discussing stories from history and their relevance to the contemporary world. Hosted by Patrick de Butler, and with a guest host for each episode.

Patrick de Butler


    • Nov 24, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 2 EPISODES


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    Episode # 2 Suetonius, the Twelve Caesars and political power

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2017 24:55


    A podcast on Suetonius and his most famous work, "The Twelve Caesars", and how it can teach us about modern politicians and their relationship to power.

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    Episode #1 Young Winston Churchill, 'The River War' and Islam today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 24:25


    A young Winston Churchill fights in the Sudan, publishes a book about it called the 'River War' and its echoes are still felt today in discussions about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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