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• King George III and the Prince Regent

  In this episode, we unpack the life of King George III, his battles with mental illness and how they forced his son, the Prince Regent, into power. As the king faded from public life, the prince indulged in grand architectural dreams and lavish tastes, ushering in a new era shaped by crisis, culture, and conflict. Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces   Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist  Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’ Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist  Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’ Dr. Matt Green: Historian  Dr Jane Desborough: Curator of Scientific Instruments at the Science Museum, London Professor Peter Garrard: Professor of Neurology at St George's University of London Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• James: The Forgotten Brother of Jesus

  In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon to explore the life and legacy of James, the so-called “brother” of Jesus. Was James an early leader in the Jerusalem church whose influence shaped the foundation of Christianity, and a truly a devoted follower of Jesus? Or are there hidden texts or Gnostic writings that reveal a different James than the one we’re told about... Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Nazi Megacities

  In this episode we explore the Nazi regime’s radical urban planning ambitions, from Hitler’s vision for “Germania” - a colossal, totalitarian capital meant to eclipse all others, to the destruction of Warsaw. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Nicholas O’Shaughnessy: Professor of Communication at Queen Mary, University of London Terry Charman: Historian & Author  Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Wolfgang Schlecker: Historian  Alexander Kropp: Berlin Journalist & Historian  Dr. Alexander Schmidt: German Historian & Nuremberg resident  Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Freemasons: The Original Secret Society

  In this episode we’re joined by historian and author, Guy Walters, as we explore the mysterious world of the Freemasons - their origins, symbols, rituals, and the conspiracy theories that swirl around them. From medieval stonemasons to modern lodges, discover what’s fact, what’s fiction, and why they’ve fascinated the public for centuries. Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Rise and Fall of Hermann Göring

  How did Hermann Göring, Hitler’s second-in-command, cheat the hangman at Nuremberg? This episode unpacks the mysterious circumstances of his death, his manipulative charm, and the unsettling bond he formed with U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Colonel Douglas M. Kelley. Cast List: Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Psychologist Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Jack El-Hai: Author, 'The Nazi and the Psychiatrist' Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich  Douglas Kelley Jr.: Son of Dr. Douglas Kelley Andreas Mix: Memorium Nuremberg Trials Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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