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The Victorian Internet tells the colorful story of the telegraph's creation and remarkable impact and of the visionaries, oddballs, and eccentrics who pioneered it, from eighteenth-century French scientist Jean-Antoine Nollet to Samuel F. B. Morse and Thomas Edison. The electric telegraph nullified distance and shrank the world quicker and further than ever before or since, and its story mirrors and predicts that of the Internet in numerous ways.

The soldiers of one of the world's most famous fighting forces, the Paras, tell the gripping story of the regiment in their own words. Published to coincide with 75th anniversary of its formation, this is the definitive history of the iconic Parachute Regiment, told through the voices of more...

Cyrus W. Field had a bold vision to connect the Old World of Britain and Europe with the New World of North America through a revolutionary telegraph cable spanning the vast Atlantic Ocean. Over the course of thirteen arduous years, he invested countless resources and rallied numerous men, ships, and cables to turn this dream into reality. His ambition was to unite the world, fostering alliances and promoting peace. This is the remarkable tale of his journey. (Introduction by Alex C. Telander)

WELCOME, MY RELATIVES, TO THE MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH!The Moccasin Telegraph was created to help teach our truths and values that we practice through our land-based culture and to bring in the knowledge keepers who will educate on our culture and the history of the Ocheti Sakowin. The Ocheti Sakowin is the Seven Council Fires, which is made up of the Dakhota, Lakhota and Nakhota Oyates.The Moccasin Telegraph is about truth telling. If I, or any one on the podcast miseducates, please let us know. We want the information going out to be based in truth. Following the ways of our ancestors in speaking ...

Murder in the Masai MaraWhen Julie Ward vanishes mysteriously in the Masai Mara in 1988, her father begins a hunt for answers that stretches from a safari lodge in Kenya to MI6’s headquarters in London. The case was never solved. Nearly four decades on, The Telegraph Deputy Investigations Editor Katherine Rushton pours over classified documents, interviews the people tangled in the case, and travels to Kenya to try to understand:who tried to stop her murder being solved. What happened to Julie Ward, why did the Kenyan authorities try to cover it up, and why were MI6 agents involved?Telegraph...

Heroes or villains? Leading historians defend the great men of British history; The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton plays devil’s advocate. From Winston Churchill to Oliver Cromwell. New episodes on Wednesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s most famous road is full of surprises. Join Marcel Theroux and his producer Pete, who went looking for them - and came back with a podcast. Launching Spring 2021.

The untold story of Britain's role in the Trump-Russia scandal, revealed by those who saw it firsthand. Spies, lies and an election like no other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where were you when 9/11 happened? When Harry married Meghan? When Margaret Thatcher resigned? The Telegraph’s journalists were right there. Each week they tell us what happened when they witnessed history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A taxi driver is shot dead in front of his children. A high-security room goes up in flames. Then terrorists are unmasked as spies. And behind it all, a shadowy unit of the British Army, who ran the notorious agent Stakeknife. Award-winning journalist Cara McGoogan investigates the biggest cover-up of the Northern Ireland Troubles and asks: is the British state getting away with murder?The first and second series of Bed of Lies are also available to listen to on this feed:Series 2: It was meant to be a miracle treatment, but it became a deadly poison. Cara investigates the biggest medical ...

The Telegraph's Harry De Quetteville investigates the hidden stories behind three of Winston Churchill's most iconic speeches, plus we speak to Oscar, Golden Globe and Writers Guild winner, Gary Oldman on playing Churchill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hard drive, a room full of reporters -- and the biggest parliamentary scandal in a generation. How MPs' expenses came to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in 70 years, the United Kingdom and the world are preparing for the coronation of a British monarch. But what do we know about the role, function and character of our new King? Join Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer as he speaks to those who can give a glimpse of Charles III: friends, former staff, and our own royal reporters and writers. The series will explore three arenas:The King and his crown; how a Prince of Wales who spoke his mind becomes a King who cannot.The King and the world; how the King takes on the role as the UK's figurehead and leading ambassador, and what ...

Brave whistleblowers. A trail of data. A secret system for dealing with allegations of child abuse. Follow the Telegraph's Investigations team on their year-long hunt into the Jehovah's Witnesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s most listened to, and award-winning, podcast covering the latest news in Russia’s war against Ukraine.Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles – bringing you the best analysis, interviews, and on the ground reporting.Downloaded over 138 million times and trusted by listeners worldwide, the team considers military strategy, history, weaponry, economics, refugee crises, culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in?NOW IN FULL VIDEO ...

The Civil War was the first "modern war." Because of the rapid changes in American society, Abraham Lincoln became president of a divided United States during a period of technological and social revolution. Among the many modern marvels that gave the North an advantage was the telegraph, which Lincoln used to stay connected to the forces in the field in almost real time. No leader in history had ever possessed such a powerful tool to gain control over a fractious situation. An eager student of technology, Lincoln had to learn to use the power of electronic messages.