689. A Murderous Affair: The Habsburgs’ Greatest Scandal (Part 1)
What was Vienna like in the 1880s? Why was Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria seen as the outcast of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty? And, how would meet...
688. The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)
How did the second half of Odysseus’ long journey home to Ithaca play out? What does the epic’s account of the Olympian gods indicate about Anci...
687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)
How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero ...
686. Jefferson: The Betrayal of Liberty (Part 4)
What part did Thomas Jefferson play in writing the American Declaration of Independence? Where did he come from, and how did it shape his attitude to ...
685. Hamilton: Duel to the Death (Part 3)
How did Alexander Hamilton go from impoverished orphan to one of the most important figures in the creation of the American constitution? Why was his ...
684. Franklin: Revenge of the American Genius (Part 2)
Was Benjamin Franklin really an American? What was his childhood like? How was he finally converted to the American Revolutionary cause? And, what rol...
683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)
Where did George Washington come from, and what was he like? How did he come to take on such a pivotal role in the American Revolution? And, was he re...
682. South Africa: Mandela and the Death of Apartheid (Part 6)
How did the rugby World Cup final of 1995 inspire South Africa’s totemic national anthem? Why does the story shed a light on the history of Apartheid ...
681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5)
What does the Brazilian national anthem reveal about its history of slavery and revolt? Why did the king of Portugal rule his country all the way from...
680. The Netherlands: The Revolt that Made The Modern World (Part 4)
How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role ...