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Last Stand of the Crusaders: Valette and The 1565 Siege of Malta | Part 1 Apr 26, 2021

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This three-part podcast series focuses on the pivotal role played by Jean Parisot de Valette during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.

In this first episode, we explore the knights' preparation for the conflict, including their fortifications and defenses, the reasons for their presence on the island, and the political and diplomatic context of the time.

We'll delve into the history of the Knights Hospitaller and how they came to be stationed in Malta, as well as the key players and events that led up to this epic clash.

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The Indian Renaissance of Ram Mohan Roy Apr 12, 2021

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Ram Mohan Roy was a Bengali man from the 19th century. After watching a widow burnt alive as part of a Hindu funeral ceremony, he dedicated his life to improving women's rights and restoring pride in Indian identity.

He faced steep opposition from both the Hindu and Christian elite, but remained unflinching in his cause.

Ram Mohan Roy is widely celebrated by Bengali people worldwide.

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The Last Stand Of The Maya: The Tale Of Tecun Uman Mar 29, 2021

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Elliot tells the story of the destruction of the indigenous Mayan peoples of Guatemala and their leader, Tecun Uman.

He shares first hand accounts of The Spanish conquest of The Kʼicheʼ kingdom and the brutal treatment of the Native Americans at the hands of Conquistador Pedro de Alvarado.

A fascinating account of the history of the Americas, and the brave defiance of its indigenous peoples.

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Bokassa I, The Cannibal Emperor Of Africa Mar 15, 2021

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We explore the life and legacy of Jean-Bédel Bokassa, better known as Emperor Bokassa. We examine his rise to power, his outrageous spending habits, and his fall from grace.

We discuss his obsession with Napoleon and his lust for power that drove him to commit some of the most depraved acts imaginable.

As they say, absolute power corrupts, absolutely.

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Alfred The Great And The Last Kingdom (Part 2) Feb 28, 2021

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After a humiliating defeat, Alfred retreats to the swamps of Wessex and desperately tries to pickup the pieces of his shattered kingdom.

Meanwhile, Viking Warlord Guthrum recruits more Danes to help subdue the troublesome realm.

The fate of England balances on the edge of a knife...

Part 2 of 2.

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Alfred The Great And The Last Kingdom (Part 1) Feb 22, 2021

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We tell the story of Alfred the Great and the last kingdom of Wessex. Alfred was a Saxon king who lived in the 9th century. As the rest of England fell to Viking invaders he won a string of victories pushing back the heathens. It seemed God stood with him, but for how long?

The podcast tells the story of how Alfred fought back against the Vikings and protected his kingdom.

Part 1 of 2.

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Tituba, The Black Witch Of Salem Feb 07, 2021

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Tituba was a slave in the highly religious town of Salem, Massachusetts.

After being wrongly convicted of witchcraft she ensured her survival by involving other townsfolk in her story of rituals, spells and The Devil.

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Abu Tahir Al-Jannabi, The Muslim Who Sacked Mecca Jan 25, 2021

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Abu Tahir was the leader of a mystical offshoot of mainstream Islam known as 'The Qarmatians'.

He created a kind of 'proto-communist' enclave on the Arabian peninsula, and successfully defended it from the Abbasid Caliphate.

But soon his hatred of Orthodox Islam would drive him to do something that would cement his place in Islamic history as one of the most despised men to ever have existed.

This episode forms part of our 'villains' series.

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Eugene of Savoy: The Genius General of the Habsburg Empire Jan 13, 2021

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Eugene was a French aristocrat born in the 17th century. After being snubbed by the French King for his ugly face and frail body, he rose through the ranks of the Austrian military and bought the Arrogant French King and his army to its knees.

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Blackbeard: Terror of the High Seas Dec 24, 2020

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Blackbeard was a pirate from the 18th century. He delighted in terrorising pirates and civilians alike as his iconic Jolly Roger flag spread fear across the high seas.

Encouraging stories of his own depravity, Blackbeard earned a fierce reputation as an almost demonically cruel man who was prone to bouts of fury and insanity all topped with a superhuman ability to consume alcohol.

But how long could his crime spree continue unchecked? As the bounty on his head grew, a young British lieutenant named Robert Maynard thought he would take his chance...

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