Long History

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  • History is food for the brain. On Long History we split historic source documents into chunks of around ten minutes so you hear about historic events from the people who took part. Our previous series have included first-hand accounts of journeys by Magellan, Drake, Columbus and more. Treat yourself to something nourishing, and listen to real history while you’re doing it.
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Episodes
  • Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1812-1827: Robert Banks Jenkinson

    Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1812-1827: Robert Banks Jenkinson
    Feb 7 2025

    The third longest-serving prime minister was in office at the time of the Battle of Waterloo and the Peterloo Massacre. How did this PM hold back the tide of change?
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    19 mins
  • Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1852; 1858-1859; 1866-1868: Edward Smith-Stanley

    Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1852; 1858-1859; 1866-1868: Edward Smith-Stanley
    Jan 31 2025

    He was the longest serving Conservative Party leader, and became prime minister three times in the 1850s and 1860s, yet Edward Smith-Stanley's time in the top job barely added up to four years in total. Why were all his premierships so brief?
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    20 mins
  • Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1922-1923: Andrew Bonar Law

    Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1922-1923: Andrew Bonar Law
    Jan 24 2025

    The only Canadian ever to be UK prime minister, Andrew Bonar Law was in the top job for only seven months. However, he was central to politics in the early 20th century.
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    20 mins

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