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How did a small band of Norman soldiers in 1170 begin 800 years of English control over Ireland? It started as a deal between rival Irish kings. It ended in plantation, dispossession, and a divided island. This is the story of how a short-term alliance became a centuries-long occ ...  Show more

Who should decide if you are guilty: the state, or a group of 12 ordinary citizens? England is now considering getting rid of jury trials for thousands of cases. It would be the biggest change to the justice system since the Middle Ages. Crown Court backlog: years-long waits for ...  Show more

Today, Stephen introduces a bonus episode from the podcast English Learning for Curious Minds. You can listen to all episodes by searching in your podcast app for English Learning for Curious Minds or go to www.leonardoenglish.com The transcript for this episode is here. -------- ...  Show more

The Great Maple Syrup Heist took place in Quebec, Canada, between 2011 and 2012, when thieves stole nearly 3,000 tons of maple syrup valued at about $18 million USD from a warehouse belonging to the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers 

In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what's exciting and challenging ...

In this episode of La Pause Café Croissant, Gatien shares a cozy evening at home with his girlfriend: a French-style crêpe night! From savory fillings like cheese and charcuterie to sweet favorites like peanut butter, raspberry jam, and Nutella, you’ll get a taste of how French p ...  Show more