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Following Augustus Caesar's victory in the Battle of Actium, Rome, which had been a republic for the better part of five centuries was reorganized into an empire, one that would go on to become one of the largest in history. This, naturally, was followed by an initiative to expand its borders and territories. But when the Romans looked to the north in what's now Germany, they were met with heavy resistance. Tune in this week to find out what happened next, only on the 'History Loves Company' podcast!

The history of Britain begins with Stonehenge, the Neolithic monument that stands in an open field in Southern England. For centuries, this site has captivated the British public's imagination and curiosity, inspiring several myths and legends as to its construction. But what was its actual purpose? Who exactly built it? And just how long has it been standing? Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about Stonehenge!

Formed in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was an elite group of Japanese American soldiers willing to prove their loyalty to the United States, even in light of the adversity they faced at home. They would not only become the most decorated unit in the entirety of American warfare, but would also answer the question of what it means to be American. Tune in to this special Memorial Day episode to learn all about these heroes.

Today, Hawaii, as America's fiftieth state, enjoys a reputation the world over for being an unspoiled island paradise. But its history as independent islands dates back to its origins some 1600 years ago. For centuries, the islands often warred with each other for land and power. It wasn't until the late 18th and early 19th Centuries that one man from the Big Island rose up to unite the Hawaiian people under a single banner. Join me as we explore this fascinating yet turbulent time in Hawaii's history, only on the History Loves Company podcast.

In this, the third and final segment of 'The Ballad of Ned Kelly,' we take a look at some of his more notorious crimes, including the infamous last stand at Glenrowan. Up to the present moment, Kelly remains a controversial figure in his native Australia, with some lauding him a hero while others denounce him as nothing more than a cold-blooded killer. But what exactly led to his life becoming such a divisive issue? Tune in to this final installment of the Ned Kelly saga to find out!

From a childhood in the harsh and violent backwoods of the South Australian bush, young Ned Kelly quickly rose to prominence as a hardened criminal, namely through the theft of horses and disorderly conduct with neighbors and locals alike. What were these formative years like for him? Who were the people with whom he surrounded himself? And how did these events in his life give rise to his legendary status? Join me for Part Two of the Ballad of Ned Kelly this week, only on the 'History Loves Company' podcast.

There have been several outlaws whose exploits have reached us through the ages, but perhaps none was as infamous or controversial as the bushranger, Ned Kelly, who rose to notoriety in 19th Century Australia and still divides the Australian public as to whether he was considered a hero or a villain. Tune in for part one of his epic story, from his childhood to teenage years, and discover the birth of a legend.

While much of South Korea's population identifies as non-religious, that's not to say that religion plays no part in the everyday lives of some of its citizens. Most are Christian, some are Buddhist and even less practice the ancient and indigenous faith known as Muism. What is this mysterious religion? What are some of its beliefs and rituals? And just how long has it been around? Find out in this all-new episode!

By the 1950s, so-named bog bodies (those discovered in peat bogs in Northern Europe and elsewhere) were nothing new. But on the morning of May 8th, 1950, one was discovered in Denmark that's the best preserved to date. In fact, when two workers happened upon it, they mistook it for a recent murder victim, not knowing that the human treasure they'd uncovered was, in fact, over two millennia old. Check out this week's episode of the 'History Loves Company' podcast to meet the incredible Tollund Man!

Though allies during World War Two, the United States and Soviet Union quickly became bitter rivals following the conflict. As the two powers fought for scientific and technological dominance, it wasn't long before both nations began eyeing space with its myriad of possibilities. Thus began the infamous "Space Race" between America and Russia but who, ultimately, would get there first? And what were the consequences of said victory? Tune in this week to find out all about it!