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For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that they encountered. Entries range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South Pacific and Australia, to logs of the great naval battles, such as Waterloo and Trafalgar.

Appealing to a range of audiences, it covers more than 650 years of momentous history through the use of both famous and lesser known events which shaped Britain. Using original documents and detailed research undertaken by The National Archives' record specialists, it will cover moments in history which led to fundamental changes in eras. It will also include unique discoveries from these archives, uncovering mysteries and stories of how dealing with treason have brought about the changes which have influenced and shaped Britain throughout the centuries.

In the shadows of the digital world, where anonymity is power and information is currency, battle lines are drawn not with bullets but with code. This show takes listeners deep into the heart of cyberspace’s most high-stakes confrontations — where rogue programmers exploit vulnerabilities, corporations scramble to secure their data empires, and government agencies wage invisible wars across invisible lines. It’s a realm shaped by encryption, espionage, whistleblowers, and wild ambition. From black hat exploits to state-sponsored surveillance, every episode explores the blurred boundaries...

Letters, postcards, notes and telegraphs from the great and the good, the notorious and the downright wicked, shine a spotlight on a range of historical events and movements providing an immediate link to the immediate and much more distant past. This audiobook includes letters from: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lucien Freud, Barbara Hepworth, Nelson Mandela, Caitlin Thomas, Mary Whitehouse, Gandhi, George Washington among many others.

The way we communicate has changed. Today many of our interactions are digital, but until recently writing letters was the norm. Drawing from over 100 miles of records held at the UK's official government archive, The National Archives at Kew, this collection of letters, postcards and telegrams will shine a spotlight on a range of significant historical moments and occurrences, recapturing a lost world in which correspondence was king.

Markets move fast. We slow it down. Real analysis for real investors who want to understand what’s driving the machine. Join as we uncover 11 million untold true stories. Disclosure Statement: The National Media Archive and affiliated programs use Artificial Intelligence throughout areas of research, production, and editing. These tools are actively embraced as part of our approach to development and workflow. All outputs are subject to human review to ensure they meet our editorial standards. For more information about our use of AI, please visit our website at NationalMediaArchive.com/ai

Where clarity cuts through chaos — smart takes on what matters, and what doesn’t. Join as we uncover 11 million untold true stories. Disclosure Statement: The National Media Archive and affiliated programs use Artificial Intelligence throughout areas of research, production, and editing. These tools are actively embraced as part of our approach to development and workflow. All outputs are subject to human review to ensure they meet our editorial standards. For more information about our use of AI, please visit our website at NationalMediaArchive.com/ai

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1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths the real life stories found in our vast collections. Join our experts and special guests as we dig deep into the people behind the paper and bring fascinating stories from more than 11 million records to life. Discover tales of forbidden love, spies, protest, and the everyday people of the past. Follow us on Twitter @UkNatArchives

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Marking the centenary of radio in Australia, The National Film and Sound Archive presents Who Listens to the Radio, a podcast about technology and culture. From the first radio broadcast, to the birth of the teenager, to the invention of the podcast, Who Listens to the Radio dives into the rich audio culture that shaped our nation. We ask all of the important questions like did video kill the radio star? Can you speak with the dead through radio waves? And of course, who, actually, listens to the Radio? Find Who Listens to the Radio at the National Film and Sound Archive website, ...