
Week 3: The Miracle on the Hudson
15/1/2026 | 37min
This week in history: inaugurations, executions, and people drowning in hot molasses, the birthdays of famous founding fathers, and the Miracle on the Hudson, when a passenger plane was safely landed in the middle of a river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 394: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Engineer
15/1/2026 | 1h 5min
In this week's episode, meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the famous and immensely influential engineer, whose work encompassed bridges, tunnels, railways, ships, and much more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 2: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
13/1/2026 | 32min
This Week in History: rioting sports fans in sixth-century Constantinople, the first-ever meeting of the UN General Assembly, the birthdays of famous musicians, and a pivotal moment in world history as Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 393: Operation Just Cause
11/1/2026 | 52min
In this week's episode, get across the story of Operation Just Cause, when the US staged an invasion of Panama in 1989, capturing and airlifting its leader back to the US to face drug-related charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 1: The Introduction of the Euro
10/1/2026 | 38min
This Week in History: the establishment of calendars and international timekeeping systems, the federation of Australia, the birthdays of several prominent authors, and the introduction of the euro as a currency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



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