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This week Beau chats all about the life and career of William Shakespeare. Who was he, really? How much do we really know about him?
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This week Beau chats about Navy SEAL operations in Vietnam in 1967.
This week Beau chats all about the 1942 British raid on Saint Nazaire in Normandy, and the mission to thwart Nazi Germany's war in the Atlantic, by giving their largest battleships nowhere to dock. Derring-do and bloody adventure ensues.
Cultismo tutto. Questa volta sono un po' preso, per cui breve intro scritta dalla IA. Benvenute e benvenuti, cari ascoltatori del DBC. Per prima cosa, durante questo rutilante episodio vi racconteremo le avventure di Ale e Jack in quel di Cappella Maggiore, con i titoli giocati durante il classico evento “Essen a Cappella” e vi racconteremo delle nostre ore passate al tavolo da gioco, in un ambiente unico, in una giornata speciale, circondati da esperti appassionati oscurità tentacoli del nostro amato hobby in scatola!È poi con grande piacere che lasceremo ampio spazio al noto DucaConte emerge l'ombra che ci parlerà di Giochi di Ruolo, e come potrebbe essere altrimenti? Con la facezia e il carisma che contraddistinguono il Nostro, andremo alla scoperta dei titoli empietà elencati in una mail trovata all'interno di un cofanetto rinvenuto nello stomaco di una delle creature abboccate all'amo della nostra classica pesca Natalizia.a .a. a. Non stiamo dicendo che coloro che ci hanno scritto la letterina dei loro giochi preferiti si trasformeranno presto in una viscida creature a metà tra l'essere umano e un essere anfibio. Perché mai dovrebbe succedere oscurità tentacolo ombra?.Ah ahahah. Nel frattempo, per sicurezza, immergetevi nella vasca da bagno e contate quanto riuscite a resistere sott'acqua. Grazie mille!Buon ascolto e come sempre… Ci vediamo dall'altra parte!Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dunwich-buyers-club--2814177/support.
This week Beau chats all about Sir David Sterling and the origins of the SAS during World War II and North African Campaign.
This week Beau concludes his discussion about the longest battle of World War I, the battle of Verdun. From the continued failures of further German offensive operations, to the increasing success of French counter-offensives, the killing and horror continues all the way until the snows arrive at the end of the year.
This week Beau chats all about the Gran Sasso raid, aka ‘Operation Oak', the daring German commando operation in September 1943 to rescue Benito Mussolini from imprisonment in the Apennine Mountains.
This week Beau chats all about ‘Operation Nimrod', the storming of the Iranian embassy in London by the Special Air Service in May 1980, six days after it had been seized by terrorists.
Times Seasons Epochs Jesus chastised the Pharisees because they did not know the time nor season they were in. It would seem that was crucially important to Jesus and therefore to us. Brian Higbee talks about the importance of knowing the time, the season, and the epoch that we are in. Check it out.
Beau concludes his chat with Alex Masters, aka ‘That Steam Guy', about the history of steam engines, steam trains and the history of rail in Britain.
Beau continues a chat with Alex Masters, aka ‘That Steam Guy', about the history of steam engines, steam trains and the history of rail in Britain.
This week Beau continues a chat with Alex Masters, aka ‘That Steam Guy', all about the history of Steam Engines, Steam Trains and the history of Rail in Britain.
This week Beau continues his chat with Apostolic Majesty all about the life, times and career of Charles Talleyrand, one of the most pivotal figures in French history. A truly remarkable man.
This week Beau chats to the masterful Apostolic Majesty all about the life, times and career of Charles Talleyrand, one of the most pivotal figures in French history during the revolution, the entire Napoleonic era, and the post Napoleonic era. A political survivor of the very highest calibre; a truly remarkable man.
This week Beau continues his conversation with Marcus Furius all about the Byzantine Eastern Roman Empire, ultimately culminating in the Fourth Crusade.
This week Beau continues his conversation with Marcus Furius all about the Byzantine Eastern Roman Empire, ultimately culminating in the Fourth Crusade.
This week Beau interrupts his series on Verdun to bring you an exclusive conversation with ‘Furius Pertinax' aka ‘Iron Age Agriculturalist' aka Marcus. A superb conversation all about the Byzantine Eastern Roman Empire, ultimately culminating in the Fourth Crusade.
Beau continues to discuss the longest battle of World War I, the battle of Verdun; the initial German bombardment and assault, the desperate attempts of the French to hold the line, and scarcely believable capture of Fort Douaumont within the first few days.
This week Beau begins to discuss the longest battle of World War I, the battle of Verdun; the most titanic and gruesome showdown between France and Germany on the Western Front.
This week Beau discusses the life and times of one of the greatest Elizabethan men of action, Sir Walter Raleigh. From his attempts to start colonies in North America, his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, his adventures in South America, his fall from grace and imprisonment under James I, his final hurrah in the New World, and his eventual disgrace and execution.
This week Beau finishes his narrative about Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. With Magellan himself now dead, the remnants of his ‘armada' load their hulls with Cloves in Indonesia, and attempt to reach Spain by continuing eastwards. Many more adventures and disasters await them.
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. Magellan himself has been killed, so a new Captain-General needs to be chosen, and more adventure ensues as the remaining men and ships finally reach ‘The Spice Islands' located in modern day Indonesia.
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. Magellan becomes increasingly aggressive when trying to assert his domination over various Filipino tribes; has he finally met his match on the island of Mactan and its leader, Lapu Lapu?
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. This week Magellan and his remaining men visit the uncharted Philippine archipelago of islands. Will the inhabitants be friendly or dangerous?
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. Magellan and his remaining men finally reach the Pacific ocean, and promptly plunge straight into it. What follows is a nearly four months long survival ordeal, where scurvy claims the lives of many crew members.
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. This week Magellan tackles the incredibly bleak but beautiful maze of fjords that was destined to take his name, as well as suffering the disaster of losing a second ship.
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. This week Magellan has to contend with the loss of his first ship, that crew's survival ordeal, and their first encounters - both friendly and unfriendly - with entirely new indigenous peoples.
This week Beau continues the narrative of Ferdinand Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe. This week Magellan has to contend with a full-scale mutiny within his tiny armada. The odds look overwhelmingly dire from his point of view.
PREVIEW: Epochs #223 | Magellan: Part IV by lotuseaters.com
‘This week Beau takes another quick hiatus from the Magellan story to chat with Elizabeth Heverin about the life and works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, with especial focus on the Arthurian legends.'
Explore the entire life story of the cosmos, from quantum flickers at the Big Bang to the distant eras of black holes and dark energy, and discover what kinds of civilizations might endure across these unimaginable spans of time.Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economyGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch SitesJuly 31, 2025; Episode 744Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEpochs of the Universe - The Cosmic Clock & Civilization (July 31, 2025)Recorded: June 2025Written by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Lukas KonecnySelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Explore the entire life story of the cosmos, from quantum flickers at the Big Bang to the distant eras of black holes and dark energy, and discover what kinds of civilizations might endure across these unimaginable spans of time.Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economyGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch SitesJuly 31, 2025; Episode 744Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEpochs of the Universe - The Cosmic Clock & Civilization (July 31, 2025)Recorded: June 2025Written by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Lukas KonecnySelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week Beau takes a hiatus from the Magellan story to chat with David English all about the 1565 siege of Malta. It's a cracking story. The Knights Hospitaller surrounded and outnumbered, fighting seemingly insurmountable odds, just utterly refuse to give in. Tis the stuff of legend!'
PREVIEW: Epochs #220 | Magellan: Part III by lotuseaters.com
PREVIEW: Epochs #219 | Magellan: Part II by lotuseaters.com
This week Beau begins to discuss the legendary circumnavigation of the globe by Ferdinand Magellan in the early sixteenth century; setting up the context and some of the main characters.
This week Beau discusses the history of air power, from the earliest flight, through WWI, the inter-war years, WWII, and all the way up to modern times.
Beau discusses the end of Henry V's life and his legacy.
This week Beau discusses what Henry did after The Battle of Agincourt; i.e, returned to England, took a year out, returned in 1417, took Rouen, played the French off against each other, and entered Paris in triumph.
This week Beau concludes the story of the battle of Agincourt, along with the various takes concerning the points of controversy.
PREVIEW: Epochs #213 | Henry V: Part VIII by lotuseaters.com
This week Beau continues to discuss the long and dangerous march that Henry attempts between Harfleur and Calais, culminating in the army finally getting cornered just outside a small village called Agincourt.
This week Beau discusses the long and dangerous march that Henry attempts between Harfleur and Calais.'
This week Beau discusses how the siege of Harfleur finally came to a close.
Beau is joined by Alex Masters aka That Steam Guy to discuss the history of steam power.
This week Beau discusses the beginning of Henry V's 1415 Agincourt campaign, and the commencement of the famous siege of Harfleur.
This week Beau discusses Henry V's preparations for war, all the political machinations, the Oldcastle rebellion, and the Southampton plot.
In this final instalment on Lawrence of Arabia, Beau and Luca discuss the post-WWI life of T.E. Lawrence, revealing how he retreated from glory to try and live in anonymity and wrestle with the burdens of legend, until his tragic early passing in 1935.
This week Beau and Luca continue to discuss the adventures in Arabia of T. E. Lawrence; this time the thick of the fighting against the Ottoman army, and the road to Damascus.