225. J.R.R. Tolkien

225. J.R.R. Tolkien

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678. England: God Save the King (Part 2)

How did the Napoleonic Wars contribute to the enshrinement of the British national anthem? What are the Jacobite origins of this legendary melody? And, which British monarch was it written for? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the creation of Britain’s legendary national anth ...  Show more

677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)

How did the War of 1812 result in America’s national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner? Who came up with it? And, why does this origin story make the anthem so controversial? Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the first episode of their Football World Cup special, with the s ...  Show more

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