Why do people across the UK light bonfires and fireworks every November 5th? In this episode, we explore the explosive history behind Guy Fawkes Night — from the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to the modern celebrations that light up the autumn sky. Learn who Guy Fawkes really was, how a day of treason turned into a national holiday, and why his mask has become a global symbol of protest.

Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcast

Sources:

• Britannica: Guy Fawkes Day

• BBC Bitesize: Guy Fawkes: Why do bonfires still burn 400 years on?

• London Museum: The symbolism of Guy Fawkes
  

Music: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende

Link: https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherish

License: https://ende.app/en/standard-license