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Rearview Mirror Chronicles

Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a writer, publisher, and award-winning podcaster based in Penang, Malaysia, with a deep passion for uncovering the stories that shaped our world. As the Southeast Asia Editor for International Living magazine, Keith explores the intersections of history, culture, and modern life across the region.A dynamic lecturer and storyteller, he speaks internationally on Southeast Asian politics, economics, and history—bringing the past to life with clarity, wit, and insight. Keith is

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46:55

Rudyard Kipling

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2024/06/10

Send us a Text Message.Rudyard Kipling, the master storyteller of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captivated the world with his vibrant tales set against the exotic backdrops of British India and beyond. His timeless works, such as "The Jungle Book" and "Kim," overflow with vivid characters and thrilling adventures, painting a picture of colonial life filled with both beauty and peril. Join Keith as he talks about his life, his writing, which was infused with the ethos of the Br...

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62:47

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu - Trailblazing Writer,...

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2024/06/06

Send us a Text Message.Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was a trailblazing writer, poet, and adventurer of the early 18th century, whose audacious spirit and keen intellect set her apart in a male-dominated society. Known for her wit and eloquence, she defied convention by traveling extensively through the Ottoman Empire, where she penned vivid and insightful letters that provided Europeans with a rare glimpse into Eastern culture. Her most significant contribution to medical history was her advocac...

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The Scottish Wars of Independence - Wallace and...

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2024/05/30

Send us a Text Message.William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are towering figures in Scottish history, renowned for their fierce resistance against English domination during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Wallace, known for his unyielding spirit and tactical genius, led the Scots to a legendary victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, embodying the nation's struggle for freedom. His martyrdom in 1305 only fueled the fire of rebellion. Robert the Bruce, initially a cautious no...

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The Scottish War of Independence - William Wallace...

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2024/05/26

Send us a Text Message.The Battle of Stirling Bridge, fought on September 11, 1297, was a pivotal clash in the First War of Scottish Independence, showcasing the military genius of William Wallace and Andrew Moray. These two Scottish generals led a vastly outnumbered Scottish force against the English. The Scots strategically used the narrow, wooden Stirling Bridge to their advantage, allowing only a small number of the English troops to cross at a time. As the English knights and infant...

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The Scottish War of Independence - The Beginning...

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2024/05/23

Send us a Text Message.The Scottish War of Independence was a dramatic and fierce struggle for national sovereignty, and is a captivating chapter in history, marked by legendary figures and heroic battles. It began in 1296 when Edward I of England invaded Scotland, seeking to subjugate the fiercely independent Scots.Join Keith as he takes you through the circumstances that leads to Edwards bloody invasion of Scotland, to the whispers of William Wallace.

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71:37

Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies - The Real Harry...

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2024/05/22

Send us a Text Message.Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from all over the world for decades. A fantasy series inspired by a long lineage of stories, from Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit and Narnia, all committed to the importance of the building of moral character. Join Keith as he traces the roots of J.J Rowling's novels, uncovering Tom Brown's Schooldays in the process, all the while demystifying the real world of public schools, headmasters, weird sports, prefects and ...

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28:15

The Campbell's and the MacDonald's - The Massacre of...

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2024/05/19

Send us a Text Message.The Massacre of Glencoe, a dark and chilling event in Scottish history, unfolded on the snowy morning of February 13, 1692. Amid the serene beauty of the Glen, the MacDonald clan awoke to the horror of betrayal. Soldiers they had hosted with Highland hospitality for almost two weeks turned on them with ruthless precision.Under orders from the government, these men slaughtered the unsuspecting MacDonald's, their blades and muskets shattering the peace of dawn. The surviv...

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23:06

Plagues and Pandemics - Does History Repeat Itself?

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2024/05/16

Send us a Text Message.From a plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BCE, to another in 540 that wiped out half the population of the Roman Empire, down through the Black Death in the Middle Ages and on through the 1918 flu epidemic which killed between 50 and 100 million people, to SARS and COVID 19, plagues have been been a much more relentless fact of life than many realise.Join Keith as he discusses the legacy of epidemics which have devastated economies, caused social disor...

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47:00

DreamReads: Dracula (First Published in 1887)

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2024/05/08

Send us a Text Message.I’m always worried about my listeners staying up late at night to listen to my podcasts – and falling asleep by them…and there are some serious topics there that I wouldn’t want you falling asleep to– so I decided to create DreamReads, stories that will lull you to sleep, that won’t have you worrying about the world and it’s problems. And in the process maybe just enlighten and entertain you with some of my favorite books of all time, by some of my favorite author...

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39:57

Napoleon - The Battle of Waterloo

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2024/05/06

Send us a Text Message.The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. It was a pivotal confrontation between the French army, led by Napoleon, and the Allied forces, commanded by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. The battle saw intense fighting throughout the day, with both sides sustaining heavy casualties. Ultimately, Wellington's defensive strategies, combined with Blücher's timel...

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59:10

The Ark of the Covenant - The Most Important Object...

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2024/05/05

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34:45

DreamReads: The Picture of Dorian Gray

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2024/04/29

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59:56

Ancient Schools and Revolting Students

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2024/04/25

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32:03

DreamReads: A Conspriacy of Paper

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2024/04/21

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61:43

Lawrence of Arabia - T.E Lawrence

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2024/04/16

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53:24

The East India Company - Mutiny, Uprising and Rebellion

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2024/03/26

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59:31

East India Company Rule in India - From Strength to...

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2024/03/21

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66:06

The East India Company

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2024/03/14

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36:09

Is Trump Caesar or Nixon?

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2024/03/10

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59:54

Le Marquis de Sade - Philosopher of Pleasure

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2024/03/01

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