#617 | Bob Denard: The Mercenary Who Ruled the Comoros (English Listening Practice)

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#614 | The Conquest of Ireland: How England Never Left (English Listening Practice)

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

#612 | Should Britain Abolish Jury Trials? (English Listening Practice)

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

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