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Imagine you could travel back to the 14th century. What would you see? What would you smell? More to the point, where are you going to stay? And what are you going to eat? Ian Mortimer shows us that the past is not just something to be studied; it is also something to be lived. He sets out to explain what life was like in the most immediate way, through taking you to the Middle Ages. The result is the most astonishing social history book you are ever likely to read: evolutionary in its concept, informative and entertaining in its detail.

Join Helen and Lloyd as they travel back in time (metaphorically… it’s a podcast) to explore the real history of the people, places and events of the Old Testament, New Testament and everything in between.

What was it actually like to live in Elizabethan England? If you could travel to the past and walk the streets of London in the 1590s, where would you stay? What would you eat? What would you wear? Would you really have a sense of it being a glorious age? And if so, how would that glory sit alongside the vagrants, diseases, violence, sexism and famine of the time? In this book Ian Mortimer answers the key questions that a visitor to late 16th-century England would ask.

Shortlisted for the International Women's Podcast Awards 2024, 2023 + 2022, and the Independent Podcast Awards 2023. "Ingrid Birchell Hughes presents a charming take on family history via the love letters of her great-great-grandparents Fred and Jane, who exchanged 200 of them between their meeting and their marriage in Victorian Yorkshire. It’s a terrific insight into the lives of two witty working-class people and the times they lived in." — The Times. This is a true story, a love story, a family drama, all contained within Victorian social history. Ingrid has both sides (extremely ...

Sky Blue Time Machine is a Coventry City podcast. Each week, Danny and Sarah work through a season of Sky Blues football — and a second one, from a different decade. Sometimes the parallel rhymes. Sometimes it doesn't. The show is the conversation about which. A KCHN Enterprises LLC production. skybluetimemachine.com

Let's jump in the time machine and go back for some time at the ballpark. This is our opportunity to hear about some of the major moments in baseball history and throw it around the horn to explore some of the little known moments and larger than life characters. Where did the curveball come from? A second thrown world series that almost was? New episode every Tuesday. Make sure you follow so you do not miss any of the travels. Jump in and buckle up for a ride through the historic, the oddities, the funny and the heartbreaking. PLAY BALL Please pay no mind to the tape holding this thing ...

Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the past in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

This 50th anniversary edition of Men, Machines, and Modern Times, though ultimately concerned with a positive alternative to an Orwellian 1984, offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the 19th century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

Dive into the past with captivating stories, forgotten events, and historical deep dives that bring history to life. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike.

Mr. O'Grady's History Time Machine explores U.S. History and World History topics to engage students and history buffs of all ages on their journey of discovery in History. Contact me on Twitter @Mr_OGrady_Menlo

“A time-jumping, head-tripping odyssey.” —The Millions “A bracing swim in the waters of science, technology and fiction.” —Washington Post “A thrilling journey of ideas.” —Boston Globe From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of...

Do you like your history served up with a side of irreverent speculation? Tudor Time Machine is the podcast for you. Join 21st century hosts Jessica and Gage as they spar with Tudor Time Traveler Lady Philadelphia Carey, correspondent from the time of Elizabeth I. In our newest series, Out Brief Candle, Philadelphia sets out to solve a gruesome murder at William Shakespere’s Globe theater. It’s bloody good! In the series Times Riddle Philadelphia divulges damning secrets about her queen. You’ll never think of Elizabeth the same way! In Tudor Word of the Week Philadelphia gets us to talk...

In this episode Jacob meets Professor Babel Bubble. He invites him in his time machine to fly to Ancient Greece to learn about the culture, philosophy, military, education, government and role of women. But Jacob rather would like to go to Ancient China..

Monthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the globe. Follow us on Twitter @videonewsr2 and consider supporting our patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7594060

Every two weeks, you’ll take a trip with me and Zo-Zo the cat to discover events and people who contributed, each in their own way, to building a league that has become the king of professional sports. Sometimes we will visit an event or star player, but to hopefully bring to light something that has always flown under the radar that is an important part of their story. More often though, we’ll find events and people who’ve been missed by documentaries and books but have stories that need telling. Those are the destinations that are the most fun to discover. Join me, Tom Pollin, and ...

Hey there, dudes and dudettes, and welcome to Tubular Time Machine—the podcast that’s cranking the nostalgia dial all the way to eleven!Each week, we fire up our retro ride and travel back to a specific year in a totally awesome decade to relive the music, movies, TV shows, toys, commercials, slang, video games, and unforgettable moments that made growing up in the U.S. so bodacious.But we’re not going solo—we’re bringing in special guests who lived it. Each episode features someone who was a teenager during that year, ready to share their most excellent memories and maybe a few ...

Buckle up and step into GenX Time Machine, where we take you on a nostalgic journey through the music, movies, games, fashion, and life that defined the 80s and 90s. From cassette tapes to video rentals, from neon clothes to grunge, we deep dive into the pop culture moments that shaped a generation. Whether you’re reliving your youth or discovering the magic of GenX for the first time, this podcast is your ultimate guide to the rad, the weird, and the unforgettable. Dust off your Walkman, crank up the dial, and join us as we rewind time!

Tim Haskin has hung around airlines and airports since he was a little kid, and that led to a career with airlines, then in travel technology, time as a private pilot and aircraft owner, an obsession with collecting airline memorabilia, and a deep knowledge of the airline industry and its history.Those many experiences filled his head with a lot of airline stories, but the people around him are tired of hearing about it. The result was Airline Time Machine and a website, social media presence, and now podcast to provide an outlet for the stories of the airlines, the people, the aircraft, and ...

Step into The Ten Minute Time Machine, where history unfolds in bite-sized, 10-minute episodes that transport you across time and space. Each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of legendary figures, ancient civilizations, and the remarkable events that shaped our world. From the grandeur of Rome and the mysteries of ancient Egypt to the philosophies of Plato and the secrets of the Aztec Empire, this podcast takes you on a thrilling journey through history's most iconic and intriguing moments. Perfect for curious minds and history lovers on the go, The Ten Minute Time Machine ...