Episodes

  • 022 - John Bright - II - On the 'Trent' Affair

    022 - John Bright - II - On the 'Trent' Affair
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    32 mins
  • 021 - John Bright - I - On the English Foreign Policy

    021 - John Bright - I - On the English Foreign Policy
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    38 mins
  • 020 - John Henry Newman - Catholicism and the Religions of the World

    020 - John Henry Newman - Catholicism and the Religions of the World
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    11 mins
  • 019 - William Makepeace Thackeray - On Charity and Humor

    019 - William Makepeace Thackeray - On Charity and Humor
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    27 mins
  • 018 - Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston - On Affairs in Greece

    018 - Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston - On Affairs in Greece
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    17 mins
  • 017 - Sir Robert Peel - For a Repeal of the Corn Laws

    017 - Sir Robert Peel - For a Repeal of the Corn Laws
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    19 mins
  • 016 - Richard Cobden - The Effects of Protection on Agriculture

    016 - Richard Cobden - The Effects of Protection on Agriculture
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    34 mins
  • 015 - Charles Dickens - As the Literary Guest of America

    015 - Charles Dickens - As the Literary Guest of America
    Feb 9 2026
    In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey curated a remarkable collection of the most iconic speeches throughout history. This anthology is thoughtfully organized by both geographic region and chronological timeline, spanning from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. The third, fourth, and fifth volumes focus on the eloquence of British speakers. In this particular volume, we embark on a journey starting in 1781 with a poignant address regarding the American war, culminating in the mid-19th century with a significant speech on the Trent Affair. Join us as we explore the power of words and their impact on our shared history. - Summary by Carolin
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    10 mins