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Stretching from Greece to India, Alexander the Great’s empire was one of the largest in human history, and he’d conquered it all by the time he was 30 years old. So how did this young king of a small Greek kingdom defeat the mighty Persian empire and become a godlike figure in th ...  Show more

Have royal women's stories been misconstrued? Speaking to Charlotte Vosper, Kate Williams argues that many of them have been, tracing the lives of a whole host of queens – from Hatshepsut to Queen Victoria – to explore how and why these women have so often been viewed through a p ...  Show more

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In this special debrief episode, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of the History of the World podcast by talking a bit about the podcast and a bit about you, the podcast listeners. Plus, our usual review of the episode just published.

We could all use a little more inspiration, motivation and positivity in our lives. Which is why I love the Optimal Living Daily podcast. My friend Justin curates the best blog articles in health, finance, relationships and more and reads them for you every day. It’s perfect for ...  Show more

We could all use a little more inspiration, motivation and positivity in our lives. Which is why I love the Optimal Living Daily podcast. My friend Justin curates the best blog articles in health, finance, relationships and more and reads them for you every day. It’s perfect for ...  Show more