In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America’s richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme.

Hosted by Maya Lau and featuring award-winning comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is a docudrama that captures the rise and fall—both outrageous and tragic—of the con artist who fooled the world and paid the price.

Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.

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The course of history never follows a straight line. And very often, we can pinpoint a remarkable, thrilling twist, which changes everything that follows. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in.

From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history.

New episodes every Wednesday.

Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.

From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.

New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com

A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.

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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. 

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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. From the hitmakers at Wondery and Ballen Studios, we bring you REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. The stories are real, and the secrets are shocking. 

Follow REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/redacted/?ol=wnd~spot~ap~am now.

Welcome to an extraordinary exploration of Indian history, presented as a 180-episode podcast series designed to be both engaging and enlightening! This series utilizes innovative AI tools, including Google's Notebook LM, to make the 5000-year history of India accessible and deeply meaningful for history enthusiasts and college graduates alike.

Here's what you can anticipate on this exciting historical journey:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The series spans from prehistoric settlements (c. 7000 BCE) to contemporary India, ensuring a thorough exploration of the subcontinent's history.
• Spiraling Learning Approach: Key themes and events will be revisited throughout the series, each time building upon prior knowledge with new insights and added depth, much like climbing a mountain in gradual circles to gain ever-broader perspectives.
• Expert Sources: Each episode draws upon a wealth of scholarly texts, integrating ancient literature, archaeological studies, and modern analyses to provide a multifaceted understanding. For example, the series draws on Chandra's India Condensed and Kulke's A History of India.
• Engaging Narration: Complex concepts are elucidated through vivid analogies, and a conversational tone balances scholarly rigor with compelling storytelling.
• Key Historical Periods and Themes:
  • Prehistoric India, the Indus, and Early Vedic Beginnings (c. 7000–1500 BCE): Discover early human habitation, the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, and the cultural and social rebirth of the Vedic Age.
  • Mahajanapadas, Early Buddhism & Jainism (c. 600–300 BCE): Explore the rise of powerful states, urbanization, and the birth of Buddhism.
  • The Maurya Empire and Its Transformation (322–185 BCE): Uncover the dramatic rise of one of India's first major unifying forces and its lasting impact.
  • The Gupta Era – The Golden Age (c. 320–550 CE): Delve into the administrative, scientific, and cultural breakthroughs that define this period.
  • Southern Kingdoms and Regional Diversity (c. 300–1500 CE): Introduce the vibrant southern kingdoms of India and their distinct political systems and cultural achievements.
  • Medieval India – The Delhi Sultanate (c. 1206–1526 CE): Set the stage for a deep exploration of the Delhi Sultanate's multifaceted legacy.
  • Vijayanagara and the Regional Sultanates (c. 1336–1646 CE): Uncover the origins of the Vijayanagara Empire and its political organization.
  • The Mughal Empire (c. 1526–1707 CE): Highlights the origins, cultural influences, and transformative impact the Mughal Empire had on politics, art, and society.
  • Decline of the Mughals and the Rise of Regional Powers (c. 1707–1757 CE): Summarize the key themes of the transition period from the decline of regional powers to the onset of colonial dominance.
  • Colonial India – British Rule (c. 1757–1947 CE): Introduce the era of British colonialism in India and the evolution of trade networks.
  • The Struggle for Independence & Modern India (c. 1857–Present): Chart the long journey from colonial oppression to modern independence.

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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings and queens can journey to Versailles to meet Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV the Sun King, or to Ancient Egypt to meet Cleopatra and Nerfertiti. Or perhaps you’re looking to explore the history of religion, from Buddhism’s early teachings to the Protestant Reformation. If you’re interested in the stories behind iconic works of art, music and literature, dive in to discussions on the artistic genius of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers. From Gothic architecture to the works of Shakespeare, each episode of In Our Time offers new insight into humanity’s cultural achievements. Those looking to enrich their scientific knowledge can hear episodes on black holes, the Periodic Table, and classical theories of gravity, motion, evolution and relativity. Learn how the discovery of penicillin revolutionised medicine, and how the death of stars can lead to the formation of new planets. Lovers of philosophy will find episodes on the big issues that define existence, from free will and ethics, to liberty and justice. In what ways did celebrated philosophers such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Karl Marx push forward radical new ideas? How has the concept of karma evolved from the ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism to today? What was Plato’s concept of an ideal republic, and how did he explore this through the legend of the lost city of Atlantis? In Our Time celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and the enduring power of ideas.

These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world’s intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest – or, sometimes, their own.

Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now.