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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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24:33

[Black Friday Freebie #4] The Murder Of Giulio Regeni

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2025/11/27

Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.---⚡️⚡️⚡️ Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️Special link: https://bit.ly/BlackFridayELFCM2025💰 Save 20% AND unlock €500 in English-learning challenges⏳ Limited availability⏱ Ends 23:59, Sunday, November 30th---In 2016, Italian PhD student Giulio Regeni vanished in Cairo, only for his tortured body to be found days later. This episode

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24:00

[Black Friday Freebie #3] The Worst Church In The...

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2025/11/25

Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.---⚡️⚡️⚡️ Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️Special link: https://bit.ly/BlackFridayELFCM2025💰 Save 20% AND unlock €500 in English-learning challenges⏳ Limited availability⏱ Ends 23:59, Sunday, November 30th---The Westboro Baptist Church has been called "The Most Hated Family in America". In this episode, we'll learn why. We'll uncover

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26:34

[Black Friday Freebie #2] The Hijacking Of The...

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2025/11/24

Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.---⚡️⚡️⚡️ Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️Special link: https://bit.ly/BlackFridayELFCM2025💰 Save 20% AND unlock €500 in English-learning challenges⏳ Limited availability⏱ Ends 23:59, Sunday, November 30th---In 1985, the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by four armed men claiming to be linked to the Palestinian Liberation

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23:32

[Black Friday Freebie #1] Trump University: A $25...

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2025/11/23

Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.---⚡️⚡️⚡️ Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️Special link: https://bit.ly/BlackFridayELFCM2025💰 Save 20% AND unlock €500 in English-learning challenges⏳ Limited availability⏱ Ends 23:59, Sunday, November 30th---Donald Trump promised a shortcut to wealth, with a free seminar and his famous name. What followed was upselling, fake

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21:55

#580 | Operation Valkyrie & The Plot To Kill Hitler

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2025/11/20

On 20 July 1944, a bomb ripped through a meeting room in Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair. This episode tells how Operation Valkyrie *almost* managed to kill Adolf Hitler, and the vicious crackdown that came afterwards. The Wolf’s Lair meeting on 20 July 1944 Claus von Stauffenberg’s injuries and role in the plot Setting one bomb; briefcase placed near Hitler Explosion at Wolf’s Lair; Hitler survives due to briefcase moved Operation Valkyrie: reserve army plan blaming SS A mixed group’s reasons

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22:44

#577 | A Short History Of Universities

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2025/11/06

In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of "university", we go on a whirlwind tour of the history of universities, from medieval student guilds in Bologna to the modern day. The University of Bologna nears its thousand-year anniversary. Why universities emerged: stability, trade, rediscovered texts, Church needs. Student guilds hired teachers; papal charters granted privileges, recognition. Medieval curriculum and university specialisations in law, theology,

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#575 | The Science of Happiness: Can It Be Measured?

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2025/10/23

What does happiness really mean, and can it be measured? In this episode, we move from Aristotle’s eudaimonia to brain scans, surveys, big data, and what truly lifts our mood. It asks why money only helps so much, why social ties matter, and how trust shapes national well-being. Pleasure versus purpose happiness: Aristotle and flourishingSubjective well-being: life satisfaction, positive and negative emotionsSurveys measure happiness; beware the memory and peak-end ruleExperience sampling

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⚡️ A bonus episode from SEND7: World News in 7...

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2025/10/20

Today, we have some news in English from our friends over at SEND7 - Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes. World News in 7 minutes. Monday 20th October, 2025.To listen to SEND7 every morning, search in your podcast app for Simple English News Daily, or go to www.send7.org

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24:47

[From The Vault 🔐] The Affair of the Poisons

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2025/10/16

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--The Affair of the Poisons was a scandal involving black magic, murder, and deceit at the court of King Louis XIV of France. It all began with the discovery of a red leather trunk, and would go on to expose the desperation and moral decay behind the glitter of Versailles.- King Louis XIV and life at the French court- The role of mistresses in Louis XIV's court- Marie de Brinvilliers and the hospital

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#572 | Caligula | Psychopath, Sadist, Emperor

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2025/10/09

In part one of our three-part series on "Tyrants of the Roman Empire," we'll meet Caligula, the notorious Roman emperor known for his cruelty and excess. Once hailed as a promising leader, Caligula's reign quickly devolved into a nightmare, filled with public executions and humiliations. Caligula's chilling dinner party threatCaligula's background and rise to powerTiberius's influence on young CaligulaPublic approval and the initial Golden AgeCaligula's mysterious illness and

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19:44

[Bonus] Stoicism, Existentialism, and More:...

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2025/10/02

Today it's a bonus episode from Thinking in English, with Tom Wilkinson.You can find out more about Thinking in English at https://linktr.ee/thinkinginenglishpod--You’re studying every day… but you feel stuck. You forget vocabulary. You hesitate to speak. And you start to wonder… “Why am I even doing this?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many English learners experience frustration, boredom, or burnout at some point on their journey. But what if I told you that philosophy could

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#570 | DOGE | Elon Musk's Quest to Shrink the US...

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2025/09/25

The Department of Governmental Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, was a radical plan to cut government waste and reduce spending. Where did the idea come from? How did it work? And crucially, did it do what it set out to do? Background to DOGE: Department of Governmental Efficiency Controversial email to federal employees Elon Musk's influence and Twitter comparison Restructuring of USDS into DOGE DOGE's cost-saving objectives and claims Layoffs and budget cuts in various

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24:49

[From The Vault 🔐] Teflon’s Toxic Secret | The Hidden...

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2025/09/18

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--It's a gripping battle of David vs. Goliath: a cattle farmer and a lawyer against DuPont, a massive chemical company. Discover how Rob Bilott uncovered a shocking environmental scandal, battled corporate giants, and revealed the hidden dangers of the "forever chemicals" found in non-stick pans.The rise of Teflon and DuPont's global success Wilbur Tennant's dying cows near a DuPont landfill Lawyer Rob

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#567 | Ross Ulbricht & The Silk Road | Drugs, Bitcoin...

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2025/09/11

Was Ross Ulbricht a visionary pioneer or a dangerous criminal? In part one of our series on "Young American Outlaws", we explore the rise and fall of the Silk Road and how Ulbricht's life sentence, followed by a 2025 presidential pardon, sparked fierce debate over freedom, technology, and the role of government. Ross Ulbricht's LinkedIn clue The concept behind The Silk Road Cryptocurrency's role in anonymity The structure of The Silk Road Unexpected listings and control

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#565 | How I Make Podcast Episodes

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2025/08/28

Ever wondered how the (podcast) sausage is made? In this slightly "meta" episode, I reveal the step-by-step process to make an episode of English Learning for Curious Minds. Choosing podcast topics: interest, timelessness, and neutrality Avoiding controversial topics and current affairs Researching topics through books, articles, and data Writing full scripts for natural conversation flow Using a variety of vocabulary for diverse learners Rewriting scripts after initial

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#563 | The Curious Origins of The Nobel Prize

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2025/08/14

Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was shocked to read his own obituary branding him the "merchant of death." While the story might not be entirely true, it pushed him to reconsider his legacy. His fortune went on to establish the Nobel Prizes, honouring achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, ensuring his name is remembered for contributions to humanity. Overview of the Nobel Prize Alfred Nobel's mistaken obituary Nobel's early life and

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#560 | What Makes An Italian?

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2025/07/31

⚡️ "The British Comedy Challenge" starts Monday, 11th August: https://bit.ly/BritishComedyChallenge--In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?" We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italian. Definitions of jus soli and jus sanguinis Italy's citizenship rules and marriage eligibility Referendum

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#558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest Enemy

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2025/07/17

Hannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees. As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps with his diverse army and elephants, stunning the Romans. Despite his victories, he never managed to capture Rome, but his legacy of brilliance and determination remains. Hannibal's vow to hate Rome forever Hannibal's upbringing and education in military tactics The First Punic War and

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#555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the Kleptocrats

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2025/07/03

Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and himself as a symbol of African pride. Despite his charismatic persona and lavish lifestyle, his regime left the country impoverished, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and corruption. Mobutu Sese Seko's rise to power in Congo Congo's harsh colonial

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#553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage

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2025/06/19

In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good? History of the minimum wage globally Early minimum wage laws in Australia and New Zealand Introduction of minimum wage in the UK and the US Arguments for and against minimum wage Impact of the minimum wage on businesses

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