Same Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era- the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit of piracy/privateering thrown in for good measure. To listen to Pax Britannica, follow these links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pax-britannica/id1451859986?mt=2 and the show page: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADL3707263633

Joseph Lancaster is little known today, but on the first half of the 19th century his name was everywhere. Hewas described as 'the poor child's friend' as he made education available for the first time to thousands and hastened education reform

Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine.