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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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29:21

#196 | Ferdinand Magellan & The First Voyage Around...

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2021/09/23

In September 1519, a Portuguese explorer and a crew of 270 men set sail from Spain trying to find a sea route west, through the Americas.Three years later, 18 of the men returned, tired and hungry, but becoming the first people to have successfully completed a full circle of the Earth.Introduction to The Age of ExplorationThe Treaty of TordesillasSeeking a route west to The Spice IslandsMagellan presents his idea to King Charles V of SpainWhy was the Spanish king listening to a Portuguese

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19:57

#194 | Occupy Wall Street

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2021/09/16

On September 17th, 2011, hundreds of people descended on a park in the heart of New York's financial district.Their aim? To protest against the global financial system and its effects on 99% of the population.On this 10th anniversary of the protests, we take a look at what happened, what they achieved, and what impact they might have in the future.The United States in 2011The 1% vs. the 99%A global sense of uprisingThe idea behind Occupy Wall StreetMeeting in Zuccotti Park in New York's

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26:57

#192: A History of Wikipedia

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2021/09/09

It is one of the most popular websites in the world and has the goal of being a comprehensive collection of all of the knowledge in the world.In this episode, we'll learn about the history of this amazing website, why it succeeded where others failed, how it actually works, and its importance as a source of truth.Some statistics about how big Wikipedia isHistory of encyclopediasBomis.com and the dot-com-boomThe founding of NupediaWhy Nupedia didn't workLaunching WikipediaWhy (and how)

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22:16

#190: The National Rifle Association

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2021/09/02

It's one of the United States' most powerful advocacy groups and is a fierce defender of gun rights.But it hasn't always been like this.In this episode, we'll discover how it went from helping create gun control laws to becoming the most powerful pro-gun organisation in Washington D.C.The early years of the NRAHelping introduce gun control laws in the 1930sPassing the Gun Control Act of 1968The 1970s: A change in the NRAWhat does the NRA actually do? 5 key activitiesHow the NRA reacts

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29:25

#188: Bonnie Prince Charlie

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2021/08/26

In 1745 Charles Stuart arrived on the west coast of Scotland with the aim of taking back the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.It didn't go as planned and resulted in the last battle fought on British soil.In this episode, we'll learn about his failed rebellion, and the legacy he has left on Great Britain.The early life of Bonnie Prince CharlieRelationship Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of ScotsMeaning of "Pretender" in EnglishThe Divine Right of KingsArriving in Scotland in

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23:21

#186: William Wallace

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2021/08/19

He was the Scottish rebel who fought against the English and has become the most famous freedom fighter in Scottish history.In this episode, we'll learn all about his battles against the English, and the legacy that William Wallace left on the country.Introduction to mini-series on Scottish heroesThe brutal execution of William WallaceIntroduction to Scotland (as a part of the British Isles)William Wallace "the man" vs. William Wallace "the legend"The death of Alexander IIGaining a

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26:21

#184: Banned Books

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2021/08/12

It's often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, and throughout history there are books that have been considered too dangerous to be read. In this episode, we'll take a look at the times when governments have banned books, the reasons for this, and ask ourselves what this tells us about society.What's the link between The Bible, William Shakespeare, Harry Potter, The Quotations of Chairman Mao and Mickey Mouse?What does "banning" actually mean?Correlation between banning books and

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22:54

#182: The Crazy Life of John McAfee

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2021/08/05

He was an internet security pioneer, and his McAfee Antivirus software was used on hundreds of millions of computers all around the world.But privately, he lived a crazy life that ended in tragedy.In this episode, we'll learn all about the wild, wild, life of this cybersecurity legend.The early life of John McAfeeFinding talent for mathematicsEarly vices: drink & drugsBeing kicked out of his PhD programmeWorking in high-powered technology jobs (and developing a terrible drug

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29:27

#180: Winston Churchill & The English Language

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2021/07/29

He is considered by many to be the greatest public speaker in British history, and his words and speeches were a defining force in the British war effort.In this episode, we'll learn all about how Winston Churchill used the English language to inspire a nation.Winning the 1953 Nobel Prize for literatureEarly obstacles to being a great oratorCompleting his education on his ownStudying the great English oratorsSpending four decades as a member of parliamentChurchill's gift for

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#178: The Space Race - Part Three | The New Space Race

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2021/07/22

In 2019, former Vice President Mike Pence said "Make no mistake about it - we're in a space race today".Discover who the key players are, why there is a renewed interest in going to space, why it is now cheaper than ever before, and what the future of space exploration might look like.Enthusiasm for space post moon landingWhat was the next step in the first space race?Mike Pence's view on the new space raceUS, Russia and ChinaThe emergence of private space companiesWhy has going to space

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24:17

#176: The Space Race - Part One | The Early Years

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2021/07/15

After the end of the Second World War, the US and the USSR were locked in a race to get to space first.Discover how the race started, who scored all the early points, and why going to the moon first was the biggest prize in space history.End of World War II & Nazi V2 rocketsThe head of the USA space programme: Wernher von BraunThe head of the USSR space programme: Sergei KorolevThe early years of The Space RaceWhy there was such a desire to get to spaceCommunism vs. CapitalismThe first

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22:06

#174: 3D Printing

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2021/07/08

It's a technology that some have said will bring in a Fourth Industrial Revolution.Discover how 3D printing actually works, what industries it is revolutionising, and how it will (or won't) change every aspect of the world we live in.A brief history of the creation of objects3D printing vs. traditional manufacturingShould we really call it "printing"?Early versions of 3D printingPatents & 3D printingLowering of costs of 3D printing3D printing & prototypingRecent cost reductions in

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24:18

#172: The Curious Taste of British Food

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2021/07/01

British food has a bad reputation. It's often considered boring, uninspiring, and tasteless. But it hasn't always been this way. Discover what role William the Conqueror, Henry VIII, The French Revolution and Colonialism all played in making British food taste the way it does. The current reputation of British food The arrival of the Normans in 1066 Henry VIII and the Reformation Making fish taste better in Medieval England Stopping eating dangerous "Catholic" dishes The Industrial

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27:46

#170: A Brief History of Scientology

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2021/06/24

It is, by some standards, the most successful modern religion.Discover how Scientology went from the pseudo-medical ideas of an out-of-luck science fiction writer to a religion that counts some of the world's most famous film stars among its believers.The early life of L. Ron HubbardDiscovering a talent as a science fiction writerL. Ron Hubbard's naval careerMoving to Los Angeles and developing a self-help systemThe publication of Dianetics, a book that contained "more promises and less

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#168: The Curious History of Spice

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2021/06/17

Spices are an integral part of almost every cuisine in the world and are something that most of us now take for granted.Yet spices used to be an incredibly valuable commodity and were the preserve of only the very richest in some societies. In this episode, we'll learn more about how they went from being the preserve of the very richest in society to something that we sprinkle on our dishes without worrying about the cost.What do we actually mean by "spice"?Is salt a spice?Theories about

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23:24

#166: Theranos: When Blood Testing Goes Bad

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2021/06/10

It was a revolutionary idea: being able to conduct fast, cheap, and effective blood tests with only a tiny drop of blood.But it turned out that the company behind it was one, huge fraud. This is the fascinating story of how a Stanford dropout went from the youngest self-made female billionaire in history to facing 20 years in prison.Background of Elizabeth HolmesProblem with blood testingDropping out of StanfordTelling a fantastic storyThe atmosphere inside TheranosWas there any technology

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22:34

#164: The Rise And Fall Of WeWork

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2021/06/03

It is the coworking company that was once valued at over $50 billion, but then came spectacularly crashing down.In this episode, we'll learn about the amazing rise and fall of the company that tried to make office space cool.The questions that WeWork gets us thinking aboutWeWork at its peakThe founding of WeWork in 2010Who was Adam Neumann?Who was Miguel McKelveyHow WeWork as a business workedMaking office space coolWeWork attracting billions of dollars in investmentMeeting Mayoshi SonThe

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25:54

#162: The Genius of William Shakespeare

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2021/05/27

He is the most famous playwright in history and has been translated into every major living language.In this episode, you'll learn about this fantastic man's life, his works, and why he is still called "the world's greatest living playwright".An exhibition celebrating Shakespeare's 450th birthdayThe two most common questions people have about Shakespeare“He was not of an age, but for all time"“The words of a dead man/are modified in the guts of the living.”Shakespeare's universalityThe

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25:38

#160: Politics & The Olympic Games

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2021/05/20

The Olympics are meant to be a politics-free zone. But is this ever really possible? In this episode, we'll learn about the history of The Olympics, and analyse five times politics was at the heart of the games.History of The Ancient OlympicsWhen The Olympics were banned by the RomansRevival of Olympics in 19th centuryBaron Pierre de Coubertin & The first modern Olympics in 18961936 Olympics in Berlin1972 Olympics in Mexico City1976 Olympics in Montreal1980 Olympics in Moscow2014

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#158: George Orwell

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2021/05/13

For many, he is the greatest writer in the history of the English language. Outside the UK, he is known as the author of two of the most important political fiction books in history: Animal Farm & 1984.Learn about the amazing life of this fantastic man and the events that shaped his worldview.Reasons to learn about George OrwellThe statue of George Orwell outside the headquarters of the BBCOrwell's honesty & genius with languageThe early life of George OrwellSeeing the injustices

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