Boston Tea Party: How One Night Changed Histo...

During World War II, a special group of builders and fighters known as the Navy Seabees played a crucial role. Their name comes from the letters "C" and "B," which stand for "Construction Battalion." These skilled workers were responsible for building important structures like ai ...  Show more

Japan is an island nation in East Asia known for its rich traditions and modern technology. For centuries, Japan developed unique customs such as samurai culture, tea ceremonies, and beautiful temples. Today, it is also famous for innovation, cities like Tokyo, and popular arts l ...  Show more

Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by Professor Frank Cogliano and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to learn about the American War of Independence. Also known as the American Revolutionary War, 2025 marks 250 years since the start of the conflict in 1775, when the first b ...  Show more

On 19th April, 1775, just over 250 years ago, the opening salvos of the American Revolutionary War were fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord. Elite British Redcoats went head-to-head with the famed provincial Minutemen in bloody skirmishes across the Province of Massa ...

Join us this week for a discussion on how and why the Americans revolted against King George III, the course that revolution took in the hearts and minds of the American people, and the hope seen at its end in the meeting between the King and America's ambassador, John Adams.Leav ...  Show more

This episode is part of a wider series on the 1798 Rebellion, but you can enjoy it as a stand-alone story.

When the American Revolution broke out in the 1770s, it sent shock waves across the Atlantic, transforming Irish politics and society. To explore this ...