Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New... more

 In 2011, Egypt erupted in protest, toppling a 30-year regime.What began as a grassroots movement against an autocratic leader turned... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the eerie events of the Salem Witch Trials, a chilling tale of suspicion, fear, and... more

 In part one of this three-part mini-series, we'll explore the captivating life of T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and army... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of perfume, tracing its journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to its artistic development... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.   Discover how he turned... more

In this episode of Thinking in English, host Tom Wilkinson explores the past perfect continuous tense, using the 2008 financial... more

 In this episode, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon... more

A woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One... more