In this episode, we’ll explore Nazi Germany's economic policy, focusing on rearmament and the goal of self-sufficiency. We’ll discuss Hjalmar Schacht's initial management of the economy and Hermann Goering's implementation of the Four-Year Plan in 1936, aimed at military expansion and economic independence. While rearmament successfully stimulated growth for major manufacturing businesses, efforts to replace imports with domestic substitutes encountered challenges. We’ll examine the transition to a war economy, which increased working hours and introduced rationing. Although unemployment decreased and wages rose, rising food costs and poor working conditions offset some gains for workers, benefiting large businesses and farmers disproportionately.

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In this episode, we’ll explore Nazi employment policies in Germany, focusing on their efforts to revitalize the economy and reduce unemployment. We’ll discuss job creation programs, especially in public construction projects, and the establishment of the National Labour Service. Despite claims of significantly reduced unemployment, the statistics often excluded marginalized groups and those in compulsory labour programs. We’ll also examine the roles of the German Labour Front, Strength Through Joy, and Beauty of Labour schemes in maintaining worker loyalty and improving conditions, while revealing how these initiatives often masked underlying issues of exploitation and limited improvements in living standards.

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In this episode, we’ll explore key factors that drove the Renaissance Scientific Revolution. We’ll discuss the invention of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press and how it revolutionised the rapid dissemination of knowledge across Europe by making information widely accessible. The growth in the number of printers and printed materials allowed for the spread of new theories and critiques among academics and students. Additionally, we’ll examine the role of the Royal Society, established in 1660, in advancing scientific thought through its commitment to evidence-based research, embodied in its motto "Nullius in verba," and its esteemed journal, Philosophical Transactions.

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In this episode, we’ll examine the Puritans, devout Protestants influenced by reformers like John Calvin, who aimed to purify the Church of England by eliminating Catholic influences and embracing simplicity. We’ll discuss how their beliefs led them to challenge traditional ceremonies and the role of bishops, creating tension with Queen Elizabeth. To counter this, Elizabeth appointed anti-Puritan John Whitgift as Archbishop to enforce stricter rules, including banning unlicensed preaching. We’ll also explore the consequences of this crackdown, such as punishing printers of Puritan messages and imprisoning prominent dissenters, highlighting the Queen's efforts to suppress the Puritan movement and maintain religious control.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the religious tensions in England during Elizabeth I's reign, focusing on the impact of Catholic interests and the Counter-Reformation. We’ll discuss the role of Jesuit missionaries, who aimed to reconvert Protestants, and how Elizabeth perceived them as threats to national stability. As a result, her initial tolerance for Catholicism waned, leading to stricter laws and penalties for Catholics, including increased fines for non-attendance at Protestant services and the treatment of Catholic priests as traitors. We’ll also highlight the fate of Edmund Campion, a Jesuit preacher executed for his beliefs, as a key example of the escalating religious conflict of the time.

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In this episode, we’ll examine the public health advancements made by the Ancient Romans, focusing on their infrastructure improvements, such as aqueducts and sewers, which enhanced sanitation and provided clean water. We’ll discuss their medical practices, including herbal remedies and the 'Theory of Opposites,' while noting the rarity of surgical procedures. We’ll also explore the influence of religion on health, with deities linked to wellness. Despite these advancements and the contributions of figures like Galen, we’ll highlight the persistent inequalities that left the poor vulnerable to disease and without proper care.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the contributions of Claudius Galen to medicine and his lasting influence. We’ll discuss his theories on the four bodily humours and his advocacy for observation and diagnostics, such as pulse and urine analysis. We’ll also cover his 'Theory of Opposites' in treatment and how his alignment with the Christian Church helped solidify his ideas. Additionally, we’ll examine his belief in the Miasma theory and its impact on medical understanding until the 19th century.

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In this episode, we’ll explore public health in Industrial Britain, focusing on the impact of urbanisation and poor sanitation. We’ll talk about key figures like Edwin Chadwick, who advocated for reforms, and John Snow, who proved cholera was waterborne. We’ll discuss government responses, including the 1848 Public Health Act, and how these efforts shaped future public health measures.

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In this episode, we’ll examine the evolving role of women in the Weimar Republic. We’ll discuss their political advancements, including suffrage and constitutional equality, as well as their economic progress in professional fields. We’ll also explore the challenges women faced, such as post-war job losses and societal expectations. Finally, we’ll look at the emergence of the 'new woman' and the backlash against her, reflecting tensions between modernity and traditional values.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the arrival of the Black Death in Britain in 1348 and its devastating effects. We’ll discuss its origins, rapid spread, and the ineffectiveness of medieval treatments. We’ll also examine how the massive death toll led to labour shortages, economic shifts, and the decline of the feudal system. Finally, we’ll consider the long-term impact of the plague on British society.

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