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Sex & Scandal in Post War Soho l The Sordid History of 1920’s London
When and why did Soho become a hedonistic hotspot, the home of sex, drugs and music? Join host of Betwixt the Sheets Kate Lister and History Hit’s Dan Snow to talk about post-WW1 London – when a dark underworld of … Continue reading
No Known Anglo Saxon Settlements in the Northwest
23 Feb 2025 #ingleborough #clapham #austwick 2006: “There are no known Anglo Saxon settlements in the northwest.” That was being said less than 20 years ago. As a result of pioneering archaeological excavations by a number of local groups, that … Continue reading
Exposed: Professor outlines failed water privatisation project
Professor David Hall, of the Public Services International Research Unit, exposes the lie that we can’t afford public ownership of water. It is the norm in 90% of countries and it could save us billions here. […]
Did London Have Segregation?: The London History Show
[…] Music credits: Ambient Downtempo Breaking News by Alex-Productions youtu.beOfYePizJhZk Music promoted by onsound.eu Ave Marimba by Kevin McLeod, CC-BY Cinematic Experience by Alex-Productions youtu.beoaxUjEyhro8 Music promoted by onsound.eu Orville Mulligan’s Ragtime Dream by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com, CC-BY 4.0 … Continue reading
Why This Weird Compass Was Such a Big Deal
What happens when your magnetic compass starts spinning in the wilderness? Meet William Austin Burt, who took that as a cue to invent something new. Special thanks to the Marquette Regional History Center for access to their library and solar … Continue reading
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