#504 | Liquid Gold | The Great Canadian Maple...

When Thomas Aikenhead was hanged in 1697 for questioning the Bible, it was the last time someone was executed for blasphemy in Britain. But it didn't mean that debates around blasphemy went away. In this episode, we'll trace the history of blasphemy in Britain, and discover how d ...  Show more

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--In 1972, a plane carrying a Uruguayan rugby team crashed high in the Andes. Stranded in freezing mountains, the young survivors faced hunger, avalanches, and a terrible moral choice. It would b ...  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