211. London: People (Part 3)

Why did the Persian Empire cross the Aegean to destroy Athens in 490BC? Who was Darius, the King of Kings, and the most powerful man in the world? And, how did this totemic invasion unfold? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the most cataclysmic clashes in all ancien ...  Show more

Is there a secret meaning behind the Mona Lisa’s famously ambiguous smile? What light does the painting shed upon Renaissance Italy, and Leonardo da Vinci himself? And, who is the mysterious man or woman in the painting…? Join Dominic and Tom as they unfold the secret history beh ...  Show more

London is today one of the greatest cities in the world, and the story of its origins is fittingly spectacular. Founded by the Romans as Londinium in around 47-50 AD, the metropolis served as a major commercial hub and indeed military target until its abandonment in the 5th ce ...

It is one of London's most famous tourist attractions, and it has an amazing history that not all tourists are aware of.

In this episode, we'll explore the bloody but fascinating history of London's oldest standing building.

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the actor and Coronation Street star - Simon Gregson. 'Queens for the Night' - Saturday 5th November at 8:30pm on ITV Thanks, Rob + Josh. We're going on tour!! Fancy seeing the podcast live in some o ...  Show more

À Londres, en 1894, Sherlock Holmes est menacé de mort par un homme de main de son ennemi juré, Moriarty. Le Docteur Watson et Holmes décident de tendre une embuscade à l’assassin, en se postant dans une maison vide face au 221b Baker Street, résidence de Holmes."Sherlock Holmes ...  Show more