Fascism: everything you wanted to know

Fascism: everything you wanted to know

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Life and death in the Viking age

Who was the first Viking? Why did Norse people believe they could turn into animals? And what does all of this have to do with the fall of the western Roman empire? In this episode, Neil Price speaks to James Osborne about facets of the Viking age that go beyond boats and battles ...  Show more

D-Day’s secret hero: the true story behind Pressure (In paid partnership with StudioCanal)

What comes to mind when you think D-Day? Perhaps it’s the tactical brilliance of the commanders, or the brutal combat fought by the troops. But, what about meteorologist James Stagg? He’s the subject of the new Second World War thriller Pressure, and to find out more about his co ...  Show more

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