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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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#308 | The Murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Part 3 |...

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2022/10/20

It has been 5 years since the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.In part three of this three-part mini-series, we look at what has happened since then and ask ourselves whether we are any closer to knowing the truth.Recap of the story so farVince Muscat starts talking to the policeMelvin Theuma: the middlemanYorgen Fenech & 17 BlackThe phantom jobMelvin Theuma starts getting paranoidThe arrest of Melvin TheumaThe letter to be passed to Yorgen FenechKeith Schembri's lost phoneThe public

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#307 | The Murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Part 2 |...

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2022/10/17

A few months after Daphne's brutal assassination, the Maltese police raided a potato shed.They would "find" three men who would later admit to being involved in the murder, but were they really any closer to the truth?The initial investigations of Daphne's murderThe December raid on the potato shedVince Muscat & The DeGiorgio BrothersHow the police caught the hitmenNovember 2019: when everything changedThe arrest of Yorgen FenechThe power goes out and Keith Schembri is arrestedYorgen

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#306 | The Murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia Part 1 |...

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2022/10/13

On October 16th, 2017, a 52-year-old journalist was blown up in a car bomb outside her home in Malta.In part one of our three-part mini-series, we'll learn about who she was, and who might have wanted her dead.The assassination of Daphne Caruana GaliziaIntroduction to MaltaWhy small island countries are more prone to corruptionThe early career of Daphne Caruana GaliziaWhy Daphne Caruana Galizia was so popularEconomic growth in 21st-century Malta“Malta is 17 miles by nine and flooded with

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25:08

#304 | The Life of Donald Trump

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2022/10/06

He was the 45th President of the USA and the most controversial in recent history.In this episode, we look at the life of Donald J. Trump and examine how he went from real estate developer to the leader of the free world.The early life of Donald TrumpHis paternal and maternal influencesAccusations of racism against Fred TrumpAvoiding getting drafted in the Vietnam War ("bone spurs")Getting into business with The Trump OrganizationEarly business controversiesGoing upmarket and entering the

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#302 | The Bloody History of Bullfighting

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2022/09/29

It's one of the most controversial topics in modern Spain; some say it's a cultural art form, and others say it's a brutal form of torture.In this episode, we look at the history of bullfighting through the ages and ask ourselves what lies ahead.The matador looks up to the crowdWhat happens in a bullfightThe early history of bullfightingBullfighting in the Iberian peninsulaThe first "anti-bullfighting" legislation in the 16th CenturyThe development of "modern" bullfightingThe different

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23:38

#300 | Plastic Recycling - Is It Worth It?

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2022/09/22

We have been recycling for decades, yet only 9% of the world's plastic has ever been successfully recycled.In this episode, we ask ourselves the heretical question, "is plastic recycling actually worth it?"A brief history of plastic usageHow much plastic do we really use?The uses (and advantages) of plasticPlastic's advantages in food productionPlastic's usage in medicinePlastic as a way to reduce energy usage?The durability of plasticThe problem of what to do with plastic after we have

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23:06

#298 | A Brief History of Climate Change

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2022/09/15

For thousands of years, humans have had ideas about mankind's potential impact on the climate.In this episode, we look at how these ideas have changed, the men and women who have contributed to them, and ask ourselves why it has taken so long to start paying attention.Ancient ideas about mankind's impact on the climateThe North American "rain follows the plough" theoryJoseph Fourier & The Greenhouse EffectEunice Newton Foote's discovery about CO2The theory that burning coal might be

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23:03

#296 | Osama Bin Laden | The World's Most Wanted Man

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2022/09/08

He was put on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list in 1999, and he would only be removed after he was hunted down and killed by US operatives in 2011In this episode, we will tell the story of how Osama bin Laden went from a shy, religious young boy to the world's most famous terrorist.The early life of Osama bin LadenHis time at universityDeciding not to join the family businessThe Iranian Revolution of 1979The Soviet invasion of AfghanistanFighting in the Afghanistan WarThe invasion

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28:32

#294 | By Ballot Or By Bullet | The Life of Malcolm X

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2022/09/01

He was the American civil-rights leader who was a prominent spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Yet he grew too powerful and was killed by the same organisation he had represented.In this episode, we look at the amazing life, impact and legacy of Malcolm X.The assassination of Malcolm XThe early family life of Malcolm X ("Little")The death of Malcolm's fatherThe teenage years of Malcolm XGoing to prison and finding religionJoining The Nation of IslamBecoming Malcolm "X"Converting Americans

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29:56

#292 | Chess & The Cold War

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2022/08/25

The game of chess played a vital role during the Cold War, allowing Russia and the United States to fight intellectual battles over a board game.In this episode, we'll explore how the game of chess was used in a world where nuclear weapons could not.The modern-day political impact of ChessThe life of Anatoly KarpovThe start of the Cold WarWhy chess was the battleground for the Cold WarHistory of chess & statesmanshipThe "Fried Chicken Tournament"Why the USSR had a head start on the

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#290 | Sigmund Freud | Father of Psychoanalysis

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2022/08/18

To some, he was a visionary who helped us understand our unconscious mind. To others, he was a sex-crazed maniac who made no contributions to psychiatry.In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating life and works of Sigmund Freud.The early life of Sigmund FreudTheories of the mind in 19th century EuropeMeeting the love of his life, Martha BernaysFreud's first medical "treatment": cocaineMoving to Paris and studying with Jean-Martin CharcotThe idea of the unconscious mind"The plunging of

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#288 | Albert Pierrepoint | Britain’s Most Famous...

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2022/08/11

He was Britain's most famous hangman and was responsible for the executions of up to 600 prisoners.In this episode, we'll explore the curious life of a man who ended people's lives for a living.The unusual boyhood dream of Albert PierrepointExecutions running in the familyCapital punishment in the UK in the early 20th centuryBecoming an assistant executioner and working with his uncleConducting his first executionThe "long drop"Executing Nazi war criminalsBecoming a pub landlordWhy Albert

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#286 | The Atomic Bomb Part 3: The Aftermath

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2022/08/04

Part three of our three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb.Ever since the atomic bomb was dropped, people have been asking whether it was actually necessary.In this episode, we'll explore the arguments for and against the use of atomic weapons in World War II, and look at how this has changed the world we live in.Recap of the journey to dropping the bombs on Hiroshima & NagasakiThe American reasons for dropping the bomb“It seems to be the most terrible thing ever discovered, but it

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#284 | The Atomic Bomb Part 1: The Manhattan Project

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2022/07/28

Part one of this three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb. In this episode, we explore the discovery of nuclear fission, the key scientists involved, The Manhattan Project and the race to develop a functioning atomic bomb.Early ideas about atomismModern atomic theory in the 19th and 20th centuriesThe discovery of nuclear fissionWar breaks out in EuropeEinstein and Szilárd's letter to President RooseveltThe Manhattan ProjectThe first atomic test in Nevada“Now I am become Death, the

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[BONUS: REPLAY] The Rise of Air Conditioning

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2022/07/27

It has gone from luxury to necessity, and there are over 2 billion air conditioning units in the world today.In this episode, we'll take a look at how air conditioning got started, why people didn't mind being hot in the past, and what the true cost of staying cool might be for future generations.Staying cool is nothing new: Romans & Egyptian methodsDing Huan & the rotating fanWhy people were afraid of creating cold artificiallyHow the Dutch magician Cornelis Drebbel tricked King

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#282 | Joe Rogan & Spotify | The Most Expensive...

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2022/07/21

He is the world's highest-paid podcaster, and his podcast was acquired by Spotify for a reported $200 million in 2020.But who actually is Joe Rogan, and what does this deal mean for independent podcasts?Introduction to SpotifyA time when you couldn't listen to podcasts on SpotifyHow Spotify works (as a business)The business model of most podcastsThe Joe Rogan Experience podcastWho is Joe Rogan?Why Spotify decided to buy the Joe Rogan ExperienceThe commentator's opinion of the

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#280 | The Tower of London

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2022/07/14

It is one of London's most famous tourist attractions, and it has an amazing history that not all tourists are aware of.In this episode, we'll explore the bloody but fascinating history of London's oldest standing building.The arrival of William The Conqueror in 1066How The Tower of London was builtWhat The Tower of London was used for in the Middle AgesThe country's most famous prison"Being sent to The Tower"Famous people who were executed at The Tower of LondonThe Beefeaters of The Tower

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#278 | Londongrad: Why Russian Oligarchs Fell In Love...

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2022/07/07

Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of choice for Russian oligarchs.In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed Russian money and why London became nicknamed "Londongrad".Roman Abramovich buys ChelseaDefinition of "oligarch"Why was London the destination of choice for Russian oligarchs?London's cultural appealThe English legal systemThe English libel lawsLondon as a financial hubCompany ownership in the UKThe "Golden Visa" schemeLinks between Russian

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#276 | Oxbridge: Why Two Universities Dominate Britain

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2022/06/30

Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business.In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like, why graduates often go on to such powerful positions, and see what these two universities have been doing to improve access to disadvantaged children.Global rankings of Oxford & Cambridge universityInfluence and power of OxbridgeHow Oxbridge is divided (the "college" system)How much students

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#274 | The Rise of The Great Fashion Houses

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2022/06/23

The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion houses. In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear. The first fashion designer: Charles Frederick Worth The concept of "off the peg" clothes Coco Chanel Chanel & The Duke of Westminster The founding of Gucci The role of sanctions on Italy The later life of the Gucci family Christian Dior - designing in post-war Paris "This is a new

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