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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Leonardo English

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes,

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#346 | The Cambridge Five Part I | The Recruitment

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2023/03/02

In the early 1930s, five high-flying Cambridge University students were recruited to become Soviet spies. These five men enjoyed decades-long careers at the top of the British establishment and were some of the most successful double agents in history. In part one of this three-part mini-series, we see how it all got started. The recruitment of Kim PhilbyBackground to The Cambridge FiveLife at Cambridge UniversityThe political climate of the 1930sArnold Deutsch: Soviet RecruiterThe first

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30:09

#344 | Adolf Hitler | Der Führer

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2023/02/23

He was the leader of Nazi Germany and was responsible for the most deadly war in human history. In this episode, we'll explore the murderous life and legacy of Adolf Hitler. The last hours of Adolf Hitler The early life of Adolf Hitler Moving to MunichServing in the First World WarThe politics of Adolf HitlerThe Beer Hall PutschWriting Mein KampfThe death of Angela RaubalHitler seizes powerGetting ready for warThe Third ReichAssassination attemptsHitler’s reported opiate use Full

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⚡️ Bonus episode from Easy Stories in English //...

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2023/02/22

Enjoy this bonus episode from Easy Stories in English.Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can’t let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare…You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/sisters/

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#342 | Josef Stalin | The Grey Blur

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2023/02/16

He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths. In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur". The capture of Yakov Dzughashvili, Stalin's sonThe early life of Josef StalinHis radicalisationWhere does the name “Stalin” come from?The 1917 RevolutionThe death of Vladimir LeninStalin’s industrial plansThe purgesStalin in World War IIThe defeat of NazismThe

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24:44

#340 | Catherine The Great | Russia’s Fearless Empress

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2023/02/09

She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress. In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women. The arrival of a 14-year-old princessThe early life & character of Catherine the GreatHer relationship with her husband, PeterHer miscarriages & the birth of PaulTaking steps to ensure her own protectionThe death of Empress ElizabethThe coup &

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29:44

#338 | The Tragic Life of Anne Boleyn

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2023/02/02

She was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England but fell out of favour after failing to produce a male heir. In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Anne Boleyn and ask ourselves whether things could have ended differently. The early life of Anne BoleynHenry declares his love for AnneAppealing to RomeThe birth of ElizabethThe affairs of Henry VIIIThe downfall of AnneAnne is arrestedThe execution of Anne BoleynThe aftermath of her executionWho is responsible for the fate

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24:27

#336 | “The British Disease” | A Short History of...

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2023/01/26

British football fans have a well-deserved bad reputation for hooliganism and violence. In this episode, we explore where this comes from, why British football stadiums have historically been violent places, and why things have started to change. A scene at a football riotThe British claim to have invented football12th-century versions of “football”When the king banned footballThe term “kick off”Early hooliganism with Preston North End supportersWhy do football fans fight each

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23:07

#334 | The Magical Life of Roald Dahl

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2023/01/19

He was best known for being the author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Mathilda", but he was also a critically acclaimed poet and adult fiction writer. In this episode, we explore how this former airforce pilot went on to become one of the best-loved children's authors of all time. Extract from "Boy"The early life of Roald DahlThe mischievous childhood of Roald DahlThe Second World WarMoving to the United StatesRoald Dahl as a spy?His first work "The Gremlins"

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#332 | The Bizarre Life of Lewis Carroll

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2023/01/12

He was the author of "Alice in Wonderland", and has gone down in history as one of the greatest children's writers of all time. But he had some very unusual habits, preferred the company of children to adults, and took his secrets to the grave. ln this episode, we explore the bizarre life of Lewis Caroll. The famous boat ride of 4th of July of 1862The early life of Lewis CarollHis speech impedimentWinning a place at Oxford UniversityTeaching at OxfordPublishing his first literary

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23:53

#330 | A Short History of Measurements

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2023/01/05

Modern life would be impossible without standardised measurements. In this episode, we look at the development of measurements through history, explaining they evolved over time and why some succeeded where others failed. Imagining a world without measurementsEnglish measurement of distance: The FurlongEarly measurement in France: The SetierEgyptians measurements of timeThe metric system & FranceRobespierre & The Festival of the Supreme BeingContainer shipsUK mixing

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#328 | The Unusual British News of 2022

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2022/12/29

A lot has happened in 2022. In this episode, we look at some of the most unusual British news stories of the year, including footballer's wives, the crime of treason, and the shifting demographics of the United Kingdom. Being convicted for treason for trying to kill the QueenThe Wagatha Christie TrialBoris Johnson’s misbehaviourNeil Parish and the “tractors”Chris Pincher: “Pincher by name, pincher by nature”The shifting demographics of the UKThe record-breaking Rishi Sunak Full

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#326 | How TikTok Took Over The World

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2022/12/22

It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years. In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, and how it is changing technology patterns all over the world. What is TikTok?Early history of TiktokGrowth in the United StatesDesign of TikTok algorithmTiktok’s machine learningControversy in the United StatesSecurity concernsAmerican vs. Chinese technology companiesInfluence on US cultureTikTok in the present day Full interactive transcript,

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23:16

#324 | Artificial Intelligence & Language Learning

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2022/12/15

Artificial Intelligence technology is more advanced than ever before. What does this mean for language learners, and how can you, as an English learner, use AI to supercharge your language learning? An AI's answer to the question of “What impact will AI have on language learning?”Introduction to ChatGPTA brief overview of Artificial IntelligenceExisting forms of Artificial IntelligenceIncreasing possibilities of technology in language learningAI as a tool to correct mistakesAI as a 24/7

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#322 | A King in Waiting | The Life of Charles III

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2022/12/08

He has been waiting to become king for 70 years, and was the longest king-in-waiting in British history. In this episode, we look at the life of King Charles III. The early life of Charles IIISchool & universityThe duty of finding a wifeMeeting Lady Diana Spencer"Whatever "in love" means"...Charles' approval ratingCriticism in the mediaCharles' affair with CamillaDivorce from DianaPost Diana deathThe long preparation to become kingThe contradictions of King Charles III Full interactive

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#320 | The Florida & Munich Hostage Disasters

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2022/12/01

In this episode, we look at two of the most famous hostage crises of the 20th century: the Florida Hostage Crisis and the Munich Hostage Crisis. Both took place within a year of each other and went on to have a lasting impact on the world of hostage negotiation. Introduction to the Florida Hostage Crisis of 1971The unusual trio arrive on the runwayThe situation turns nastyThe FBI is alertedArriving in JacksonvilleThe end of the hostage crisisWhy did this hostage crisis go so badly

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#318 | A Job From Hell | Slaves in Ancient Rome

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2022/11/24

Ancient Rome was powered by the blood, sweat and tears of millions of slaves. In this episode, we look at what life was like for really like people unlucky enough to be sold into slavery in Ancient Rome. The capture of a slave in Ancient RomeAristotle & SlaveryHow slaves were recruitedHow many slaves were there in Ancient Rome?Who could become a slave?What happened to slaves after they were captured?The different roles of male vs. female slavesHow much did slaves cost in Ancient

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#316 | The World Cup’s Five Biggest Controversies

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2022/11/17

The FIFA World Cup is full of controversy, on and off the pitch. In this episode, we look at five of the most controversial episodes in World Cup history and finish up with five interesting facts about the world's most popular football tournament. Controversy #1: Diego Maradona & The Hand of GodControversy #2: The murder of Andres EscobarControversy #3: The Kuwait Goal ScandalControversy #4: Zinedine Zidane headbuttControversy #5: Italy decide to play in blackTrivia point #1: The

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#314 | Michael Jackson | The Troubled Life of The...

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2022/11/10

He was the undisputed King of Pop, with 13 number-one hits, hundreds of millions of fans and a legacy that will continue to inspire artists for generations to come. But beneath the surface, Michael Jackson's life was plagued by insecurity, loneliness, and deep-rooted demons that would ultimately lead to his untimely and tragic death. The early life of Michael JacksonHis relationship with his fatherThe early success of The Jackson 5"I Want You Back" - the first big hitThe first number one

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#312 | A History of Witches | Misogyny, Magic and Murder

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2022/11/03

For centuries, a woman could be accused of being a witch for the simple crime of being too poor, too rich, or too old.For those accused, the trials were deeply unfair, and the punishment was often torture and death.In this episode, we explore the unfair and bloody history of witches.The Salem Witch TrialsThe punishments given for witches at SalemWhat actually was a "witch"?Reasons people could be accused of being a witchBlack vs. White magicWitches & the Black DeathMalleus Maleficarum:

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#310 | A History of Vampires | Fangs, Fear and Fiction

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2022/10/27

For hundreds of years, people have been afraid of blood-sucking creatures that rise from the dead.But where does the vampire myth actually come from, what happened to the people accused of being a vampire, and what if there was a simple, biological explanation for it all?The start of Bram Stoker's DraculaThe fundamental characteristics of vampiresVampires in ancient European folkloreWhy people might have thought vampires needed to drink bloodVampires being blamed for the plagueThe Great

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