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#538 | Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones
In this episode, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z."
Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, mystery, and a relentless quest to prove the Amazon held secrets beyond our imagination.
Percy Fawcett: Real-life Indiana Jones
Fawcett's early life and aristocratic background
His fascination with exploration and adventure
His expeditions in the Amazon rainforest
Fawcett's quest for the lost city "Z"
Impact of World War I on Fawcett's views
1925 expedition disappearance with son and friend
Various theories on Fawcett's mysterious fate
Legacy and influence of Percy Fawcett's explorations
The possible existence of advanced Amazon civilisations
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/percy-fawcett
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The Freezer Door [Easy Stories In English]
A woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One day, she opens the freezer door and sees the way into another world. If she goes, she will lose her husband and children. But could she be happy there?Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Door for the full transcript.Level: Beginner.Genre: Philosophical.Vocabulary: Freeze, Freezer, Cheek, Pick at, Kid, Nightmare, Gooseberry, Cliff, Sober, Weigh something up, Parallel universe.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1517.Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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#536 | A Brief History of Mercenaries
In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of mercenaries, taking you from the era of Italian condottieri to the modern day with groups like Blackwater and Wagner.
You'll learn how these soldiers for hire have evolved, the reasons nations use or avoid them, and their impact on 21st-century warfare.
What are mercenaries? Definition and historical context.
Origins and role of freelance knights in Medieval Europe.
Renaissance Italy: The rise of the condottieri.
Impact and decline of the condottieri.
Blackwater: A modern private military company.
Private Military Contractors and international law issues.
The Wagner Group and its ties to Russia.
Wagner's global influence and alleged war crimes.
Mercenaries in business and war: Ethical dilemmas.
Future of warfare with mercenary involvement.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mercenaries
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#533 | The Science of Leap Years
Leap years help keep our calendars in sync with Earth's orbit, but have you ever wondered why we need them?
In this episode, we explore the history of leap years, covering early human calendars, Julius Caesar's reforms, and the adjustments introduced by Pope Gregory XIII.
Why do we need leap years?
Earth's orbit and the solar year explained
How the first calendars were created
Egyptian and Roman calendar systems
The Julian calendar's introduction of leap years
Inaccuracies in Caesar's calendar calculations
The Gregorian calendar and its leap-year rule
Challenges in adopting the Gregorian calendar
Alternative calendar systems proposed over time
The impossibility of changing Earth's orbit for an exact year
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/science-leap-years
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#530 | Vladimir Putin: Russia’s Modern Tsar
In this episode, we will explore Vladimir Putin's unlikely journey from a rat-catching streetfighter to the modern-day tsar of Russia.
We'll look at his rise to power, some of the accusations about what it took to get there, the key decisions that have defined his 25-year rule, and question how history will remember his legacy.
Vladimir Putin's early life and rise to power
Siege of Leningrad during World War Two
Putin's upbringing in poverty and street life
Putin's early interest in the KGB
Putin's political career and rise in St Petersburg
Connections and corruption allegations in early political life
Putin becomes Russia's Prime Minister in 1999
Controversy surrounding the 1999 apartment bombings
Consolidation of power and suppression of opposition
Putin's use of poison to eliminate opponents
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/putin-modern-tsar
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