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This week we talk about the great warlord Genghis Khan. His life, his battles, his Michael Bolton montage teenage years... and always a ridiculous death. 

Here are our sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan
https://www.history.com/topics/china/genghis-khan
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Genghis-Khan
https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/genghis-khan-murder.htm

And as promised, here is a Michael Bolton song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu6ze1wmSxA

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This week we discuss the Pilgrimage of Grace, a northern uprising that occurred during the reign of Henry VIII (control yourself Emily). Was it a peaceful protest? Was it a violent confrontation waiting to happen? Was it just a huge display of naivety vs political savviness? 

Our Sources:
http://www.luminarium.org.encyclopedia/24articles.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilgrimage_of_Grace

https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor-england/the-pilgrimage-of-grace/

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This week we talk about Incan Emperor Pachacuti and the impressive legacy he left, as well as the llamas he took with him. I mean seriously... someone save the llamas!

We also try, mostly in vain, not to sing the Horrible Histories song...

As always, here are our sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan#Sole_ruler_of_the_Mongol_plains_(1206)

https://www.history.com/topics/china/genghis-khan

https://www.historyhit.com/facts-about-genghis-khan/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Genghis-Khan

https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/genghis-khan-murder1.htm

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/genghis-khan-takes-beijing

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This week we take you on a tour of Valentines Day, discussing the origins of the festival, the man (or men) himself, some of the myths surrounding it and why it's always handy to bring a goat to a party...

Here are our sources!

https://darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin2018-11.html

https://metro.co.uk/2013/02/06/when-did-the-tradition-of-sending-valentines-cards-begin-3382487/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lupercalia

http://pun.me/pages/cheesy-pick-up-lines.php

https://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day?t=1549796897351

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This week we delve into the history and mystery surrounding the largest religious construction on earth, Angkor Wat. What is it? Who built it? Why did they build it? Why did they leave it? We discuss all this and more, as well as answering the question of why Carrie is never again allowed to say "yep". 

As always, here are our sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_architecture#Temple_mountain

https://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-wat.htm

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668

Here are some images of this beautiful site, we strongly suggest taking a look! 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=angkor+wat&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijyaiIt6XgAhX2QhUIHfLpCqMQsAR6BAgCEAE&biw=835&bih=389

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This week we tackle the subject of the Holocaust, a modern example of genocide on a scale that has left a scar on both the physical world and the public consciousness. 

Here are our sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/introduction-to-the-holocaust

https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/the-holocaust/

https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/what-was-the-holocaust/

www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/holocaust-great-escape-180962120/

Video and article on Sir Nicholas Winton - https://www.boredpanda.com/man-saves-669-jewish-children-reunion-sir-nicholas-winton/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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This week we were undecided on what to do, we just knew we wanted to go outside of Europe and our comfort zones, so we put it to a vote and you lovely people chose Africa. So we went to the north coast and Ancient Egypt to talk about Hatshepsut; Pharaoh, Queen and political genius. 

Here are our sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/hatshepsut

https://www.livescience.com/62614-hatshepsut.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hatshepsut

https://www.biography.com/people/hatshepsut-9331094

https://discoveringegypt.com/ancient-egyptian-kings-queens/hatshepsut/

https://www.ancient.eu/hatshepsut/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-queen-who-would-be-king-130328511/

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This week we have a chat about a monarch that we both didn't actually know much about until now, Queen Anne of England. Have a listen and let us know what you think! 

blog.royalmint.com/
www.hrp.org.uk
www.historyextra.com/ 

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We're back after a short break, thank you to you all for your patience. 

This week we look into the man behind Christmas himself, Saint Nicholas. Who was the man behind the beard? Where did the red outfit actually come from? Do the other reindeer actually even have names? Tune in and find out!

Here are our sources:

whychristmas.com

stnicholaschurchnyc.org

stnicholascenter.org

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This week we take you on a whistle-stop tour through the origins of Christmas, including some well known traditions, some not-so-well known and we look at how Christmas is celebrated around the world. 

As always, here are our sources - also we apologise in advance for some pronunciations...:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Christmas

https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

https://www.ancient.eu/Mithraic_Mysteries/

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas

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