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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Chemistry GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Seneca Creek Community Church Weekly Messages Sundays: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30am 13 Firstfield Rd, Suite 100 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-355-6550 www.senecacreek.org Ignite HOPE!
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Physics GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Biology GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Business GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their History GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Geography GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their English Literature GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their History A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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How to maintain a tranquil mind amongst social upheaval and turmoil, addressed to Serenus. (Introduction by Jonathan Hockey)
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Lezioni del prof. Gaudio su Lucio Anneo Seneca
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Who wants free AP chemistry test prep? Join Seneca Learning as we put the FUN in FUNdamental chemical concepts and run through tips and tricks for the AP Chemistry exam. Let's go! Find your FREE online AP chem course here: http://bit.ly/301Bxii
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Things get REACTIVE at Seneca as we run through topics for the SAT II Chemistry Subject Test. Perfect for acing that SAT chem exam. Find your FREE online SAT chemistry course here: http://bit.ly/2FzJXUU
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The official podcast for Seneca College's School of Media. We feature discussions with students, faculty, and alumni on topics ranging from current events to alumni advice.
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The Roman Stoic, playwright, orator, political advisor, and moral philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca was one of the most prolific writers in ancient times. His moral letters have had a particularly far-reaching effect throughout history, and still today they are among the most widely read philosophical writings. Now, join poet, musician, and philosopher Simon Drew as he returns to Seneca's epistles and explores their real value for the modern seeker.
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Venez à l’Apple Store, Sainte-Catherine, pour rencontrer Patrick Senécal, figure de proue de la littérature québécoise et auteur de nombreux romans à succès parmi lesquels trois ont été adaptés au grand écran. Bien connu pour sa grande maîtrise de la littérature d’horreur et des histoires sanglantes, il renouvelle le genre fantastique en y ajoutant une pointe d’humour grinçant.
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Talks about the convention women held for women's rights and what happened after. Cover art photo provided by Aliis Sinisalu on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@aliissinisalu
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Proyecto Séneca nace con el ánimo de suplir la necesidad de emisión de la Universidad de los Andes, generando contenido entre la comunidad y el país.
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The theme is wellness and random moments. In addition, I sprinkle in some Português (Brasil) that I am learning. So join me on this journey. Thank you, for your time. Be kind to yourself.
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Religious Studies GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Media GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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"Among the personalities of the early Roman Empire there are few who offer to the readers of to-day such dramatic interest as does Lucius Annaeus Seneca, the author of the Epistles which are translated in this volume. ... In these letters, it is impossible to ignore the advance from a somewhat stiff and Ciceronian point of view into the attractive and debatable land of what one may fairly call modern ideas. The style of the Epistles is bold, and so is the thought." (from the Introduction)
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Physics A Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Business A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Biology A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Economics A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Chemistry A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Geography A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their English Literature A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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On the Shortness Of Life by Seneca the Younger. The writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into Stoicism, Morality and the importance of reason. Daily reading from the book that offers simple yet profound insights into how to lead your life. Tune in for a short session every day!
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This is a podcasts for teachers by teachers. Every week, Dr Flavia Belham will be hosting a Virtual TeachMeet with a teacher or subject expert. There will be plenty of actionable tips and tricks on how to manage the classroom, develop your career and become an even more efficient teacher! Register for an upcoming free Virtual TeachMeet: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/seneca-learning-30056277422 Get certified for your CPD efforts by completing one of our free online courses: https://bit.ly/Fr ...
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Money is a big source of stress for today’s young women. But it doesn’t have to be. Seneca Women, in partnership with Secret Deodorant, recently hosted a Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum at the New York Stock Exchange, where renowned financial experts shared their tips on everything from budgeting to investing: Financial empowerment 101. Now we’re bringing that great advice to you free in a special five-part series on Seneca Women’s Conversations podcast. It’s called "Secret Money Tips ...
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La psychiatre Marie Paventi (Céline Bonnier), spécialisée en troubles schizophréniques, fait face au cas de Morgane Tétreault (Nahéma Ricci), 19 ans, qui viendrait d'abattre sauvagement ses parents. La jeune femme ne se souvient de rien et les corps policiers sont tentés de croire que les voix qu'elle entend auraient pu la pousser à commettre les meurtres. Avec la technologie de la machine Deepvoice Echo, Marie entame un processus qui lui permettra de faire la lumière sur cette sordide histoire.
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En janvier 1998, Nathalie (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) et Yves (Iannicko N'Doua) accueillent leur neveu de 6 ans, Benjamin (Gabriel Dubois-Michaud), orphelin depuis la mort tragique de ses parents. Contrainte à l'isolement en raison d'une tempête de verglas sans précédent, Nathalie tente de s'adapter à la présence du garçon, ce qui ravive une vieille blessure.Prix Numix 2023 : en nomination dans la catégorie balado – fiction et expérimental
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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald. The podcast was launched in May 2018 and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. It includes the latest campus news and an extended interview with a member of the campus community – faculty, staff or student. You can listen to them online or subscribe to them in iTunes to stay up to date with the news of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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What if you could learn from 100 of the world’s most inspiring women? Introducing “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network and iHeartRadio in partnership with P&G. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges across political divides. You’ll get insight into not just what they accomplished but how they think about the world. These are Seneca’s 100 women to hear. Listen, l ...
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In this episode, we’ll dive into the Cominform (Communist Information Bureau), founded in 1947, and explore its pivotal role during the early Cold War. We’ll discuss how the Soviet Union used the Cominform to coordinate and control the political and economic systems of its satellite states. Operating under the direct influence of Moscow, it reflect…
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In this episode, we outline the complexities of religious shifts during Henry VIII's reign, characterising it as a break from papal authority that wasn't fully aligned with Protestantism. It details the theological back-and-forth through acts like the Ten and Six Articles, alongside the significant dissolution of monasteries for religious and econo…
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Week 1 in a series: Jesus Unfiltered Speaker: Mark Tindle
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Many of us would say a large part of our identity comes from our jobs - what we do for "work." But what if that role isn't our only job in life? Where else should we be getting our identity from? And where else should we be working? Join us as we continue our message series, "Traveler: Where is God taking me?" with Part 8: Identity Crisis. We'll lo…
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In this episode we discuss plate margins, which are areas where tectonic plates meet. It identifies three primary types: destructive, constructive, and conservative. Destructive margins involve one plate sliding under another. Constructive margins feature plates moving apart, allowing magma to rise. Conservative margins occur where plates slide pas…
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In this episode we will discuss various forms of energy storage within a system are described. Kinetic energy is associated with movement, while gravitational potential energy arises from an object's height above the Earth. Chemical energy resides in atomic bonds, and elastic potential energy is present in stretched or compressed objects. Nuclear e…
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In this episode we discuss the primary goals and targets of businesses. It differentiates between aims, the ultimate purposes, and objectives, the steps to achieve those aims. Key aims include survival, profit maximization, and growth, which encompasses increasing sales, customer base, and international expansion. Objectives also involve boosting m…
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"Macbeth" Historical Context: Pleasing the King? 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore how Macbeth may have been written to gain favor with King James I after his ascension to the throne in 1603. We’ll discuss how the play’s Scottish setting and its portrayal of a Scottish king would have appealed to James, who was also James VI of Scotland. We’ll examine Shakespeare’s depiction of witches as evil, alig…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the distinct characteristics of prokaryotic cells and what sets them apart from more complex cell types. We’ll discuss the presence of plasmids—small DNA rings that enable genetic information exchange. We’ll examine how prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts, relying on alt…
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In this episode, we’ll explore how atoms from different elements join together to form compounds. We’ll discuss how these compounds have unique chemical formulae based on their constituent elements. Using analogies like Lego models, we’ll illustrate how different atomic combinations create distinct structures. Finally, we’ll examine sodium oxide (N…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the division of Germany between 1947 and 1949, a period that marked the emergence of West and East Germany. The unification of the Western zones brought some stability, but it also amplified the ideological divide, especially within the city of Berlin. In May 1949, West Germany approved its constitution, establishing …
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In this episode, we’ll explore Bizonia, the 1947 merger of the American and British zones of occupation in post-war Germany. Driven by economic challenges and a shared goal of German recovery, the Western powers aimed to stop reparation payments and support Germany’s rehabilitation. However, the USSR viewed this merger with growing suspicion, seein…
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In this episode, we’ll examine the post-World War II division of Germany into four occupation zones, managed by the USA, USSR, Britain, and France. We’ll discuss how the Allied Control Council worked to make joint decisions but required unanimous agreement, and the division of Berlin into similar sectors. While the USA and Britain merged their zone…
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany, 1918–1945: Attitudes To The Treaty of Versailles 🕊️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the diverging attitudes of Allied nations towards the Treaty of Versailles. France, having endured significant destruction and invasions, pushed for a punitive treaty to ensure security. In contrast, British public opinion leaned towards punishment, but the government recognized Germany's importance as a trading partn…
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany, 1918–1945: The Paris Peace Conference's Terms & Problems 🕊️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll break down the key terms of the Treaty of Versailles and their impact on Germany. We’ll explore territorial losses, including land cessions to neighbouring nations and the loss of overseas colonies. We’ll also examine the severe military restrictions, which drastically reduced Germany’s armed forces and banned certain weaponr…
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany, 1918–1945: The Paris Peace Conference's Expectations & Reality 🕊️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll examine Germany’s exclusion from the 1919 Paris Peace Conference and the stark contrast between their expectations and reality. We’ll discuss Germany’s hope for a settlement based on Wilson’s Fourteen Points, which promoted self-determination and the League of Nations, and how the Allied “Big Four” instead pursued policies to…
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The British Empire: Key Questions About The British Empire ❓ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore a framework for evaluating the British Empire through ethical, political, and economic perspectives. We’ll discuss key concepts such as the Golden Rule as an ethical principle and free trade as an economic policy. Politically, we’ll examine democracy, imperialism, and nationalism, considering instances where British a…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the establishment of the British Raj following the Indian Mutiny, examining how direct rule by the British government replaced the East India Company. We’ll discuss the Government of India Act of 1858, which granted authority to Queen Victoria and introduced administrative and infrastructural developments, such as rai…
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In this episode, we’ll explore 20th-century socialism and communism, examining their key characteristics and consequences. We’ll discuss major communist nations like the Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia, where centralised power led to political repression and policies that resulted in widespread famine and mass deaths. Additionally, we’ll analyze …
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Cold War: Impact of the Marshall Plan in Eastern Europe 🗺️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll delve into the impact of the Marshall Plan, particularly in Eastern Europe, where the Soviet Union condemned it as "dollar imperialism" and actively blocked Eastern Bloc nations from participating. However, Yugoslavia defied Stalin by accepting aid, marking a key Cold War divide. We’ll also explore the debate among historians…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the Marshall Plan, a pivotal post-World War II initiative announced by US Secretary of State George Marshall in June 1947. We’ll discuss how the United States actively engaged in European economic recovery, driven by fears that economic instability could fuel communism and threaten regional stability. Although offered…
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Cold War: Relations between Roosevelt, Stalin & Attlee 🤝 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll examine the shifting dynamics of Allied leadership following the Yalta Conference, focusing on the ascensions of Harry S. Truman as US President and Clement Attlee as British Prime Minister. We’ll discuss Truman’s firmer stance toward the Soviet Union, influenced by the impending success of the atomic bomb, and Attlee’s focus…
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In this episode, we’ll explore Winston Churchill’s 1946 "Iron Curtain" speech, delivered in the United States, which famously highlighted the growing division between communist East and capitalist West. We’ll discuss Churchill’s call for a strong Anglo-American alliance and the need for a robust European economy to counter Soviet influence. The epi…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the significance of George Kennan’s Long Telegram, sent in February 1946 from Moscow to the US State Department. We’ll discuss how this document portrayed the USSR as inherently hostile to the West, with an expansionist foreign policy driven by ideological motivations. The episode will break down Kennan’s six key poin…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Regional Issues in Henry VIII's Reign 👑 A-level History Learning & Revision
9:46
In this episode, we’ll explore how Henry VIII, with the help of Cromwell, used the Henrician Reformation to strengthen royal power across England. We’ll examine how this centralisation led to greater control over regions like Wales and the North. The episode will highlight the Act of Union in 1536, which integrated Wales into the English legal and …
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In this episode, we’ll delve into the social structure of England during Henry VIII’s reign, examining the power dynamics between the elite and commoners. We’ll discuss Henry’s efforts to limit the nobility’s influence by strengthening the role of Justices of the Peace and how the dissolution of the monasteries benefitted the monarchy and aristocra…
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany 1918-1945: Strengths & Weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution 📜 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the Weimar Constitution, a significant shift from the Kaiser’s rule that introduced both democratic advances and challenges. We’ll look at its strengths, such as increased representation and checks on presidential power, but also its weaknesses, including the difficulty of coalition governments and the influence of an…
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany 1918-1945: Terms of the Weimar Constitution 📜 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll break down the key features of the Weimar Constitution, established after World War I in Germany. We’ll discuss the democratic and parliamentary framework, including the role of the popularly elected Reichstag and President, as well as the Chancellor’s leadership of coalition governments. The episode also examines the impact …
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany 1918-1945: Context of the Weimar Constitution 📜 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll discuss the drafting of the Weimar Constitution in 1919 and its efforts to distance itself from the militarism and instability of pre-Republican Germany. We’ll explore the diverse political landscape that emerged, from left-wing parties advocating for economic equality and workers’ rights, to centrist groups supporting libera…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Edward VI & The Problems of Succession 👑 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll dive into the dramatic events surrounding the succession crisis following King Henry VIII's death. We’ll explore how Edward VI’s declining health sparked fears over the potential return of Catholicism under Queen Mary. Northumberland's attempt to secure the throne for the Protestant Lady Jane Grey, through the controversial “…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Edward VI's Royal Authority 👑 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Edward VI’s reign, focusing on the limitations placed on his royal authority due to the Regency Council. We'll discuss the ongoing debate around the extent of Edward’s independence, as well as his strong interest in religious reform. The episode will highlight how Edward and his ministers worked to craft his image, pr…
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The British Empire: The Bengal Famine, Indian Mutiny And Indian Economy 📉 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll examine the economic and political impact of the East India Company (EIC) on India, focusing on two key events. We’ll discuss the devastating Bengal Famine (1769-1773), worsened by the EIC's high taxation policies, and the Indian Mutiny of 1857, driven by resentment towards British rule. We’ll also explore how British busines…
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The British Empire: The British Empire And The East India Company 💰 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the East India Company, established in 1600 with a royal charter granting it a trade monopoly in India. We’ll discuss its initial focus on spices and how it expanded its power through military strength and strategic alliances. The Company ultimately eclipsed the Mughal Empire and controlled tax collection with a priva…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of empires. We’ll discuss examples like the Abbasid Caliphate, the Mongols, and Spain, which established powerful empires. We’ll focus on European countries, such as England, Spain, and Portugal, and their pursuit of colonies in the 18th and 19th centuries for economic advantages and resource acquisition. …
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Cold War: USSR Actions - Communist Expansion in Eastern Europe 🚩 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll describe how Stalin consolidated communist control in Eastern Europe. We’ll talk about the methods he used, such as the military presence of the Red Army, which acted as both a security force and an enforcer of communist regimes in satellite states. We’ll also discuss the 'Salami tactics' Stalin employed to weaken opposing po…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Duke of Northumberland - John Dudley 🎭 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll describe John Dudley, the Duke of Northumberland, and his rise to prominence in England. We’ll discuss how he implemented stricter Protestant religious policies, including the Second Act of Uniformity, while initially leveraging support from Catholics to gain power. We’ll explore his efforts to stabilise England's finances th…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Duke of Somerset - Edward Seymour 👑 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll describe Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, and his role as Lord Protector following Henry VIII's death. We’ll discuss how Somerset quickly consolidated power by appointing supporters to the Regency Council and controlling government access. We’ll explore his significant religious reforms, including the introduction of the…
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In this episode, we’ll describe the life, reign, and impact of King Edward VI. We’ll talk about his early ascension to the throne and the regency that ruled on his behalf. We’ll discuss his excellent education, his enthusiasm for sports, and the image of a well-rounded young monarch. We’ll explore his role in governance, particularly in religious r…
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In this episode, we’ll describe Britain’s growing influence and control in Sudan from 1820 to 1885. We’ll talk about Egypt’s conquest under Muhammad Ali Pasha, which established Turkish Sudan and led to widespread enslavement. As Britain expanded into Egypt, Sudan became increasingly dependent on British economic support. We’ll discuss Colonel Char…
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In this episode, we’ll describe the Potsdam Conference of July 1945, focusing on the growing tensions between Stalin, Attlee, and Truman. We’ll talk about how contrasting post-war aims and the Soviet Union’s expanding influence in Eastern Europe strained the Grand Alliance. Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb without informing Stalin deepened …
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In this episode, we’ll describe the relationships between Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill—known as the Big Three—during World War II, focusing on their interactions at the Yalta Conference. We’ll talk about the tensions between them, shaped by differing political ideologies and post-war ambitions. The conference aimed to determine the future of Eu…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Henry VIII & Succession 👶 A-level History Learning & Revision
4:19
In this episode, we’ll discuss King Henry VIII's primary concern: ensuring the continuation of the Tudor dynasty through a clear line of succession. His desire for a male heir significantly influenced his personal and political decisions, particularly his divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Although he had three legitimate children—Mary, Elizabeth, a…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Henry VIII's Relationship With Foreign Powers ⚔️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Henry VIII's foreign policy, which was characterised by ambition, especially towards Scotland and France. Early in his reign, Henry aimed for military dominance over Scotland, achieving a notable victory at the Battle of Flodden. His desire to emulate Henry V led to costly invasions of France, although these invasions…
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In this episode, we’ll examine the significant transformations in Egypt from 1517 to 1870, marked by a succession of foreign rulers. Initially under Ottoman control, Egypt was briefly occupied by Napoleon's forces, an event highlighted by the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. After the French were expelled, Muhammad Ali established a dynasty that mod…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the history of the Suez Canal, from its inception to British control. We’ll discuss the canal's construction, led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, and the initial British opposition due to trade concerns. We’ll highlight how the canal's completion significantly shortened sea routes but also contributed to economic challenges …
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany, 1918–1945: Political Crises of October - November 1918 💥 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll examine the political turmoil Germany experienced in 1918 as it transitioned from a monarchy to a republic amid widespread discontent. We’ll discuss how economic hardship, military failures, and the influence of the Bolshevik Revolution sowed the seeds of revolution. We’ll look at how military leaders, wanting to avoid blame …
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Democracy & Nazism in Germany: The End of World War One For Germany 😔 A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges Germany faced by 1918 during World War One. We’ll explore the impact of the war economy on civilians, leading to severe shortages of food, coal, and clothing, and how this resulted in malnutrition and starvation. We’ll examine the social divisions caused by profiteering, which triggered strikes and unre…
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In this episode, we’ll explore Britain’s expansion into Africa and the key factors driving it. We’ll discuss how the loss of the American colonies and the Industrial Revolution influenced Britain’s search for new territories. Africa’s resources provided economic opportunities, while strategic concerns, such as securing trade routes, shaped colonial…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Henry VII & Cultural Development - Humanism, Arts And Learning 🏛️ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the rise of humanism during Henry VII’s reign and its influence on English culture. We’ll discuss how Henry VII encouraged this movement by attracting Italian scholars, supporting the arts, and promoting education. Humanist thinkers, such as Erasmus, criticised Church corruption and sought educational reform. The prin…
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The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Religion Under Henry VII ⛪ A-level History Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the role of Catholicism during Henry VII’s reign, examining its influence on society and daily life. We’ll discuss the Pope’s authority, the function of Church courts, and issues within the clergy, such as absenteeism and simony. We’ll also look at evidence of the Church’s popularity, including investments in religiou…
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