History of the World Podcast
2 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago -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.
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Episode # 2 Suetonius, the Twelve Caesars and political power
November 24, 2017 15:13 - 24 minutes - 47.2 MBA 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.
Episode #1 Young Winston Churchill, 'The River War' and Islam today
September 19, 2017 17:58 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBA 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.