Countries That Don't Exist Anymore is a historical entertainment podcast devoted to forgotten lands lost to the mists of time and bizarre national experiments.
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Look what someone has left by that statue of Joan of Arc. Well, it's what she would have wanted.
Medieval era: completed....
Scientists mimicking the Big Bang accidentally turn lead into gold | The Independent share.google/bbug4k3PZp6mXzH…
On this day in 1989, the Soviet military occupation of Afghanistan ends as the last Soviet troops leave. This teaches major powers that invasions of Afghanistan don't go well...for another 12 years.
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Historical entertainment show about countries lost to the mists of time, featuring sketches, songs and special guests.
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On this day in 1301, the future Edward II became the first Prince of Wales. Here he is judging a medieval flower show.
Teotihuachan by air balloon and ground. History research is a living nightmare, but we do it all for our listeners.
On this day in 2011, North Korean ruler Kim Jong 360 died; he was succeeded by his youngest son, Kim Jong One.
What have the Romans done for us? Not as much as you think.
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Roman occupation of Britain damaged the population’s health | New Scientist share.google/CccAkLJPmtZniml…
On this day in 1942, Casablanca was released with the often misquoted: "Play it again, Sam."
The quote is actually: "Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By." You know it's a misquote because if you go into a bar and put on "As Time Goes By", no one will allow you to play it again.
On this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard Nixon held a press conference and said:
“If I was a crook—and I’m saying if, which I’m not—but if I was, I would be the greatest crook you’ve ever seen. Nobody would be better. Believe me."
On this day in 1674, poet John Milton died. Fortunately, 293 years before the city named after him was founded.
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Always be yourself. Unless you're an evil bastard. Then be someone else.
History should be used in sentences like: "History is fascinating" or "what time is my favourite history podcast" but not in sentences like "History will remember me kindly."
Because it almost always won't.
Don't worry, conservative friends. State funded healthcare isn't actually socialist. The Mauryan Empire existed between 324-187 BC and had state funded hospitals. And they were ruled over by a divinely favoured king, so you'd feel right at home.
#healthcare
On this day in 1066, Harold Godwinson finished reading Beowulf to the aethlings before doing anything about the Norman invasion.
#battleofhastings
2,000-year-old restaurant uncovered in Pompei, maybe the world's first Cafe Nero. Try the Caesar Salad or the Antoninus Pie.
You've got questions, we've got answers. You've got country suggestions, we're low on ideas! Listen to our latest episode to hear what our listeners have to say.
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