An Introduction to the Balkans

Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Over 4,000 years ago, in the cities of ancient Mesopotamia, people told the story of a mighty king who sought fame, found friendship, faced devastating loss, and went searching for the secret of eternal life. This story ...  Show more

Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was described as a marvel of engineering and architecture, and it was considered stunningly beautiful However, unlike the other ancien ...  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. W ...  Show more

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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