Ancient to Recent

• Norman Conquest | Vikings, Rebellion, and the English Throne | Ancient to Recent | Episode 18

  The stage is set. As Edward the Confessor’s reign falters and his death throws England into crisis, two rivals begin their march toward destiny. In Normandy, Duke William proves himself against France and Anjou, crushing enemies and securing alliances that will one day fuel his claim to the English crown. In England, Harold Godwinson rises in the shadow of his father, steering the Godwin dynasty through rebellion, betrayal, and uneasy power.From deadly feuds with the Welsh to Harold’s fateful storm-driven arrival in Normandy, this is the story of two men on a collision course. As Halley’s Comet blazes across the sky and England reels from Viking invasion, the crown lies waiting for whoever dares to seize it.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD

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• Norman Conquest | Edward the Confessor and the Roots of 1066 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 17

  In this opening episode of our Norman Conquest series, we trace the story of England before 1066, from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Viking invasions that reshaped the land. We meet Edward the Confessor, a king who never should have worn the crown, yet whose reign set the stage for the greatest turning point in English history. From Alfred the Great’s defiance to the chaos of Ethelred the Unready, and the ruthless ambition of the Godwin family, this is the turbulent world William of Normandy would one day claim as his own.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD

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• Norman Conquest | Edward the Confessor and the Roots of 1066 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 17

  In this opening episode of our Norman Conquest series, we trace the story of England before 1066, from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Viking invasions that reshaped the land. We meet Edward the Confessor, a king who never should have worn the crown, yet whose reign set the stage for the greatest turning point in English history. From Alfred the Great’s defiance to the chaos of Ethelred the Unready, and the ruthless ambition of the Godwin family, this is the turbulent world William of Normandy would one day claim as his own.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD

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• Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea, Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 16

  The Korean War erupts in a storm of artillery, but Kim Il Sung's plans for a swift victory unravel as UN forces push back the North Korean advance. As the conflict descends into a brutal stalemate, Stalin's death and a changing geopolitical landscape create an opportunity for Kim to solidify his rule. This episode takes you through the pivotal battles of the Korean War, the power struggles within the North Korean Communist Party, and Kim's ruthless purges that paved the way for a totalitarian state and a society defined by a strict caste system.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD

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• Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea | Ancient to Recent | Episode 15

  In the early days of the 20th century, Korea was under the grip of Japanese imperial rule, a period that reshaped the peninsula forever. Out of this turmoil emerged Kim Il Sung, a partisan fighter who would go on to become the founding leader of North Korea.In this episode of Ancient To Recent, Joseph Parkinson takes you through Kim’s early life, the struggles of Korean nationalism, the Japanese occupation, and the Soviet-backed rise of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Discover how colonial rule, war, and ideology combined to shape one of the most secretive and repressive regimes in history.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication

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