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From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on the brink of collapse to the grandeur of its rebirth, the Renaissance.

This is Manchester United: The Lost Tapes. Stories about United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. Written by Wayne Barton, narrated by Patrick Barclay and Paul Ansorge, and produced by Ed Barker of Studio 1878.Episode One: CantonaEric Cantona’s arrival from Leeds United transformed Manchester United after a 25-year title drought, reshaping the club’s fortunes and igniting the Premier League’s imagination. Internal conflict at Leeds and Cantona’s infamous disciplinary issues under Howard Wilkinson, culminated in a startling twist when Leeds approached United about...

The election of a second term for President Trump has completely thrown the world order up in the air. In this new era of uncertainty and shifting alliances, it's time to ask: What has America ever done for us? Presented by seasoned journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne, this podcast delves deep into the complex and often contentious influence of American culture, business, politics, and more on British society and other countries.From the adoption of American slang and the influence of Hollywood in shaping British entertainment to the presence of US businesses and political ideologies, "...

Are you looking for something more than your next Netflix box-set binge or Spotify ‘top 100’ playlist to help you through the lockdown? Then why not join some of the nation’s foremost scientists, thinkers, historians and social commentators for some informal lectures from the comfort of your own home.