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He was the leader of Nazi Germany and was responsible for the most deadly war in human history. 

In this episode, we'll explore the murderous life and legacy of Adolf Hitler. 

The last hours of Adolf Hitler 

The early life of Adolf Hitler 

Moving to Munich

Serving in the First World War

The politics of Adolf Hitler

The Beer Hall Putsch

Writing Mein Kampf

The death of Angela Raubal

Hitler seizes power

Getting ready for war

The Third Reich

Assassination attempts

Hitler’s reported opiate use

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45 Minuten
Enjoy this bonus episode from Easy Stories in English.

Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can’t let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare…

You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/sisters/
28 Minuten
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He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths. 

In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur". 

The capture of Yakov Dzughashvili, Stalin's son

The early life of Josef Stalin

His radicalisation

Where does the name “Stalin” come from?

The 1917 Revolution

The death of Vladimir Lenin

Stalin’s industrial plans

The purges

Stalin in World War II

The defeat of Nazism

The drawing of The Iron Curtain

The death of Josef Stalin

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25 Minuten
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She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress. 

In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women. 

The arrival of a 14-year-old princess

The early life & character of Catherine the Great

Her relationship with her husband, Peter

Her miscarriages & the birth of Paul

Taking steps to ensure her own protection

The death of Empress Elizabeth

The coup & overthrowing of Peter

Becoming empress of Russia

Leading the country & national reforms

Her attempts to reform serfdom

The Pugachev revolt

Expanding Russian territories

The lovers of Catherine I (and inherent sexism)

The tater reforms of Catherine I

The death and legacy of Catherine I

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30 Minuten
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She was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England but fell out of favour after failing to produce a male heir. 

In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Anne Boleyn and ask ourselves whether things could have ended differently. 

The early life of Anne Boleyn

Henry declares his love for Anne

Appealing to Rome

The birth of Elizabeth

The affairs of Henry VIII

The downfall of Anne

Anne is arrested

The execution of Anne Boleyn

The aftermath of her execution

Who is responsible for the fate of Anne Boleyn?

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24 Minuten
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British football fans have a well-deserved bad reputation for hooliganism and violence. 

In this episode, we explore where this comes from, why British football stadiums have historically been violent places, and why things have started to change. 

A scene at a football riot

The British claim to have invented football

12th-century versions of “football”

When the king banned football

The term “kick off”

Early hooliganism with Preston North End supporters

Why do football fans fight each other?

Glasgow: Rangers vs. Celtic

The post-war growth of hooliganism

Organised hooliganism in the 1970s

The names of the most famous football hooligan groups

The British Disease spreads to Europe

The birth of the “football casual”

Hooliganism & the National Front

The Heysel & Hillsborough disasters

Crackdown on football hooliganism

Football hooliganism today

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23 Minuten
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He was best known for being the author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Mathilda", but he was also a critically acclaimed poet and adult fiction writer. 

In this episode, we explore how this former airforce pilot went on to become one of the best-loved children's authors of all time. 

Extract from "Boy"

The early life of Roald Dahl

The mischievous childhood of Roald Dahl

The Second World War

Moving to the United States

Roald Dahl as a spy?

His first work "The Gremlins" & Walt Disney

Switching to writing children's fiction

The impact of Roald Dahl's lived experience on his writing

The storytelling of Roald Dahl

The working life of Roald Dahl

His legacy

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23 Minuten
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He was the author of "Alice in Wonderland", and has gone down in history as one of the greatest children's writers of all time. 

But he had some very unusual habits, preferred the company of children to adults, and took his secrets to the grave.  

ln this episode, we explore the bizarre life of Lewis Caroll. 

The famous boat ride of 4th of July of 1862

The early life of Lewis Caroll

His speech impediment

Winning a place at Oxford University

Teaching at Oxford

Publishing his first literary work

Lewis Carroll's photography

Meeting Alice

His relationship with Alice & her sisters

The writing of Alice in Wonderland

Why Alice in Wonderland was such a big success

The controversies of Lewis Caroll

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24 Minuten
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Modern life would be impossible without standardised measurements.  

In this episode, we look at the development of measurements through history, explaining they evolved over time and why some succeeded where others failed. 

Imagining a world without measurements

English measurement of distance: The Furlong

Early measurement in France: The Setier

Egyptians measurements of time

The metric system & France

Robespierre & The Festival of the Supreme Being

Container ships

UK mixing measurements

United States' National Institute of Standards and Technology

Why water doesn’t freeze at 100C

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21 Minuten
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A lot has happened in 2022.  

In this episode, we look at some of the most unusual British news stories of the year, including footballer's wives, the crime of treason, and the shifting demographics of the United Kingdom. 

Being convicted for treason for trying to kill the Queen

The Wagatha Christie Trial

Boris Johnson’s misbehaviour

Neil Parish and the “tractors”

Chris Pincher: “Pincher by name, pincher by nature”

The shifting demographics of the UK

The record-breaking Rishi Sunak

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26 Minuten
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It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years. 

In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, and how it is changing technology patterns all over the world. 

What is TikTok?

Early history of Tiktok

Growth in the United States

Design of TikTok algorithm

Tiktok’s machine learning

Controversy in the United States

Security concerns

American vs. Chinese technology companies

Influence on US culture

TikTok in the present day

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23 Minuten
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Artificial Intelligence technology is more advanced than ever before. 

What does this mean for language learners, and how can you, as an English learner, use AI to supercharge your language learning? 

An AI's answer to the question of “What impact will AI have on language learning?”

Introduction to ChatGPT

A brief overview of Artificial Intelligence

Existing forms of Artificial Intelligence

Increasing possibilities of technology in language learning

AI as a tool to correct mistakes

AI as a 24/7 private tutor

AI to correct writing

Why you shouldn't rely on AI to write for you

How to use AI as a tool for learning

Preview of attempting to get an AI to write a podcast script

 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ai-language-learning

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22 Minuten
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He has been waiting to become king for 70 years, and was the longest king-in-waiting in British history. 

In this episode, we look at the life of King Charles III. 

The early life of Charles III

School & university

The duty of finding a wife

Meeting Lady Diana Spencer

"Whatever "in love" means"...

Charles' approval rating

Criticism in the media

Charles' affair with Camilla

Divorce from Diana

Post Diana death

The long preparation to become king

The contradictions of King Charles III

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24 Minuten
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In this episode, we look at two of the most famous hostage crises of the 20th century: the Florida Hostage Crisis and the Munich Hostage Crisis. 

Both took place within a year of each other and went on to have a lasting impact on the world of hostage negotiation. 

Introduction to the Florida Hostage Crisis of 1971

The unusual trio arrive on the runway

The situation turns nasty

The FBI is alerted

Arriving in Jacksonville

The end of the hostage crisis

Why did this hostage crisis go so badly wrong?

The 6-Day War & Black September

The Israeli block is attacked

The kidnappers make their demands

Errors in the German response

The hostages are taken to Furstenfeldbruck airfield

The crisis goes terribly wrong

The aftermath of the Munich Hostage Crisis

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24 Minuten
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Ancient Rome was powered by the blood, sweat and tears of millions of slaves. 

In this episode, we look at what life was like for really like people unlucky enough to be sold into slavery in Ancient Rome. 

The capture of a slave in Ancient Rome

Aristotle & Slavery

How slaves were recruited

How many slaves were there in Ancient Rome?

Who could become a slave?

What happened to slaves after they were captured?

The different roles of male vs. female slaves

How much did slaves cost in Ancient Rome?

What jobs did slaves do?

The most unfortunate type of slave: the actor

The better roles for slaves

Working in the mines

Slave uprisings

Improving rights for slaves

How slaves could be freed

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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English.