An Introduction to the Balkans

From September 2 to September 5, 1666, one of the largest urban fires in history took place. The Great Fire of London swept mercilessly through the city, reducing roughly 80% of its buildings to smoldering ruins, possibly killing thousands of people. In the ashes of the inferno, ...  Show more

One of the most popular music groups over the last half-century is also one of the most unlikely. They were seldom played on the radio, they almost never appeared on network television, and they only had one song ever make the Billboard top 100. Yet, they have more Top 40 albums ...  Show more

Slovenia, aka Katy's favourite country, is increasingly drawing comparisons with Hungary and Poland when it comes to the state of its democracy. Can this worrying direction of travel be reversed? This week we ring up our favourite Sloveniologist Aljaž Pengov Bitenc to find out ...

Defenders of the faith is an absolutely amazing book that you need to get. I have not been enthralled by a history book in quite a while. Every battle, detail, act of political intrigue is just perfect. Listen as the battle for Europe plays out and remember to join the book club ...  Show more

The Arctic region includes a vast, ice-covered ocean. This pristine yet rugged environment is one of the least explored and understood places on Earth. Today we will dive into the harsh reality and history of exploring such a region and how it was finally conquered, at least in n ...  Show more

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