Join Mr Maillet as he we explores the groundbreaking life of Elsie MacGill, Canada's pioneering "Queen of the Hurricanes." Born in Vancouver in 1905, MacGill shattered barriers to become the world's first female aircraft designer and aeronautical engineer. Despite being struck by polio during her university years, MacGill's determination never wavered. She went on to play a crucial role in Canada's World War II effort, overseeing the production of over 1,400 Hawker Hurricane fighter planes that helped turn the tide of the war. But MacGill's legacy extends far beyond aviation. As a founding member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, she helped shape policies that advanced women's rights for generations. From breaking engineering barriers in the 1940s to championing equality in the 1960s, MacGill's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering advocacy. Discover how a young woman from British Columbia rose to become one of Canada's most influential engineers and social advocates, leaving a lasting impact on both our skies and our society. This episode was made possible by the gracious support of the St. Peter High School Parent Council for their funding to receive a Maono Caaster Lite AU-AM200-S1 recording set up. Mr Maillet produced this episode to test the equipment on a Chromebook to better support students during the upcoming Academic Year.

In April 1992, Los Angeles erupted. When four LAPD officers were acquitted in the brutal beating of Rodney King, decades of simmering racial tension, inequality, and frustration boiled over. For six devastating days, the city became a battleground of protests, looting, and arson, leaving a lasting scar on its landscape and a profound question mark over justice in America. This 120-second snapshot by Grade 12 student Tyson O'Niel explores the flashpoint and the immediate aftermath of this pivotal moment in US history. Sources used were not submitted by the student.

Echoes of Vietnam: A War That Changed Everything The Vietnam War was a defining moment of the 20th century. In this short listen, we touch upon the major events, the challenging terrain, and the deep divisions it caused at home and abroad, leaving a lasting legacy on politics, society, and the way future conflicts were viewed. Join Grade 12 student Taiki Mossman as he walks us through this important conflict during the Cold War. No sources were submitted by the student for this episode.

This episode of The Kingdom of Reflections podcast explores the cultural, historical, and ethical significance of The Beatles. It traces the band from post-war Liverpool to global fame and explores how their contributions, as well as their appearance, helped drive the great social upheavals of the 1960s. Using key historical thinking concepts such as continuity/change, perspective, cause/consequence, and ethical dimensions, the episode reveals how The Beatles moved beyond being artists. They evolved into symbols of change, Join Gr 12 student Charlotte Cooper as she takes you on this evolving journey that all started with a new sound on the radio. Sources used for this episode: Coman, Claudiu, et al. “How Did the Beatles Impact Cultural Movement on Different Generations?” Frontiers in Communication, vol. 9, Jan. 2025, Corry, Jessica. “THE BEATLES AND THE COUNTERCULTURE.” TCNJ JOURNAL OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP, by David Venturo and Department of English, vol. XII, Mar. 2010, joss.tcnj.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/176/2012/04/2010-Corry.pdf. www.historic- newspapers.com/blogs/article/beatles-timelineSamples, Ijli. “A History of the Beatles.” Historic Newspapers, 7 Apr. 2020, . www.beatlesbible.com/historyThe Beatles Bible. “Days in the Life: The Ultimate Beatles’ History! | the Beatles Bible.” The Beatles Bible, 7 Mar. 2024, . www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo- 9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0085.xml“The Beatles.” Obo, . www.ebsco.comwww.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/beatles“The Beatles | EBSCO.” EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | , “The Lasting Influence of the Beatles on Popular Culture - Edubirdie.” Edubirdie, 28 Dec. 2024, hub.edubirdie.com/examples/the-beatles-impact-on-pop-culture-essay. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/what-made-beatles-global-stars“What Made the Beatles Global Stars?” National Museums Liverpool,

The collapse of the Berlin Wall was more than just a wall coming down; it was the beginning of the end for the Cold War and a new chapter for Europe. Join Grade 12 student Tristan Addison-Rodriquez as he explores the factors that led to this monumental event, its immediate impact on Germany and the Soviet Bloc, and its enduring legacy on global politics and the human spirit. Sources used for this episode were not provided by the student.

Before Beatlemania swept the globe, there was a spark. In this episode, Grade 12 Student Erik Thalenhorst transports listeners back to the 1960s and is formatted in a series of audio clips from the time period. He convinced his peers to start in the episode. Cast: -Erik Thalenhorst: Various Male Reporters, Murray K and Ringo Starr -Luca Foladore: George Harrison -Dyson Fegan: Paul McCartney -Curtis Symons: John Lennon -Chelsea Thalenhorst: Daisy the Hippie and Female Reporter - Charles Gill: Other Voices Sources Used: https://www.museumofyouthculture.com/beatlemania/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_the_Beatles https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-did-the-beatles-say-about-charles-manson-helter- skelter https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a10284914/beatles-royal-variety- performance/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-GJ74TKig0 https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/13/beatlemania-begins-sunday-night-at-the-london- palladium/ https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/06/07/live-odeon-cinema-glasgow/ https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/07/live-caird-hall-dundee/ https://fab4taxitours.com/news/famous-quotes-from-the-beatles/ https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/13/beatlemania-begins-sunday-night-at-the-london- palladium/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPGsz0xtjk https://garryberman.medium.com/the-beatlemania-years-as-heard-on-new-york-radio- 69f98aec8474 https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/how-beatlemania-gripped-after-fab-32093045 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/29/beatlemania-screamers-fandom-teenagers- hysteria https://www.edsullivan.com/artists/the-beatles/ https://japantoday.com/category/features/japan-yesterday/the-beatles-storm-the-nippon- budokan-in-1966 https://pguru12.medium.com/how-the-hippie-movement-brought-eastern-religion-to-america- b82f5f780434 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6wmiPIa88c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGUK2agwUPs https://www.beatlesbible.com/1969/07/01/john-lennon-crashes-his-car-in-scotland/ https://webgrafikk.com/blog/john-and-yoko/yokos-stolen-camera/ https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/1970/04/newspapers-announce-that-paul- mccartney-has-quit-the-beatles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3vs3zFA3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONYVxatB1U4 https://www.rogersjones.co.uk/cy/articles-and-features/2020/the-beatles-rock-memorabilia This epsiode sound bites from: The Beatles. She Loves You. Parlophone, 1963. The Beatles. Love Me Do. Parlophone, 1962. The Beatles. Twist and Shout. Please Please Me. Parlophone, 1963. The Beatles. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). Rubber Soul. Parlophone, 1965. The Beatles. Yellow Submarine. Revolver. Parlophone, 1966. The Beatles. Within You Without You. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Parlophone, 1967. The Beatles. The Long and Winding Road. Let It Be. Apple Records, 1970. The Beatles. The End. Abbey Road. Apple Records, 1969. The Beatles. Come Together. Abbey Road. Apple Records, 1969.

Unpacking the Blast: Negligence and the Beirut Explosion It wasn't an act of war, but a preventable tragedy. This episode unravels the story behind the Beirut explosion, examining how years of negligence, corruption, and the unsafe storage of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate led to one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history, and the ongoing fight for justice. Listen as Grade 12 student Reema Mohebati brings the listener back to August 4, 2020 in her episode submitted as part of her RST for CHY4U World History since 1500. Sources used were not submitted by the student.

In 2005 a woman published a love triangle romance novel surrounding a vampire, human, and werewolf, this one novel would later become one of the biggest movie franchises to ever exist, even being up there with Harry potter and The lord of the Rings. If you’ve never heard of Twilight or read the books or seen the movies, then strap in because you spider monkeys are coming along for a wild ride. Grade 12 student Shaily Marion takes you on the ups and downs of the Twilight Saga. Sources used for this episode: Meyer. Stephnie. The Twilight Saga. Little, Brown and Company. 2005. Print. Mcellon. S. A. (2023, June 26) A Thorough Analysis of ‘The Twilight Saga’: Though its not very good. Medium. https://medium.com/@sydneymcclellon21/a-thorough-analysis-of-the-twilight-sag A-it-s-not-very-good-4416f4bac2bd Vampire. (n.d.) Fandom. https://twilightsaga.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire Reagin. N. R. ( n.d.) Twilight and History. The Book Store for Turner Publishing. https://turnerpublishing.com/products/twilight-and-history?srsltid=AfmBOoqthOf Ag6MfB7NOhHr4cCKaxDdKk_p8PfkmgND2J10qZah5pPO2 Klein. S. (n.d.) Twilight: Changing the Business and Culture of Contemporary Cinema. Forbes & Fifth. https://www.forbes5.pitt.edu/article/twilight-changing-business-and-culture-conte mporary-cinema Fawzia. K. (2022, July 2) Twilight: 9 Historical References and Events in the Series. Screenrant. https://screenrant.com/twilight-movies-historical-references-and-events

In this podcast, grade 12 student Angelina Ilievska provides a brief abstract into the complexities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea. Since the Korean War, often dubbed ‘’the Forgotten War’’, by the media, North Korea has founded one of the most longstanding dictatorships in modern history. In this podcast, Angelina goes into detail on the creation of North Korea, the dynasty that plays the strings of its people, the history behind each leader, and the impact they’ve each had on the nation’s domestic and international conditions. Sources used for this episode: Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l249j-O1Tb2ZlXLr6BCjH7Uh6JvC_O5D/view

In this episode, Grade 12 student Kaleb Galatia explores the "Forgotten War" - also known as the Korean War. Discover the brutal and pivotal Korean War in this concise episode. We'll explore its origins, key moments, and lasting impact on the Korean peninsula and global politics – a conflict often overshadowed but never truly resolved. Kaleb did not submit sources or a discripton for his episode. This episode was produced as part of his RST Summative Task for his CHY4U World History course, looking at events from 1950-2023 that were included in Billy Joel's 1989 "We Didn't Start the Fire" or Fallout Boy's 2023 remake.