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#518 | Atoms For Peace | The Early Years of Nuclear Power
Save up to 85% on ELSA (the world's #1 pronunciation app): https://bit.ly/CuriousMindsxELSA[ends 23:59 on Dec 15th]--In part one of our mini-series on nuclear energy, we'll explore the origins of nuclear power as it emerged alongside nuclear weapons.
Learn how President Eisenhower envisioned "Atoms for Peace" and how political events like the 1973 oil crisis propelled nuclear energy into the spotlight.
Development of nuclear power and weapons together
Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech
How nuclear energy is created
Global cooperation in nuclear technology
1973 oil crisis and nuclear energy rise
France's Messmer Plan for nuclear independence
Protests against nuclear energy in West Germany
Three Mile Island incident raises nuclear safety concerns
Nuclear reactors' efficiency improvements in the 1980s
Preview of next episode: Chernobyl Disaster
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/early-nuclear
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#516 | Journey to the Deep: A Short History of Underwater Exploration
Save up to 85% on ELSA (the world's #1 pronunciation app): https://bit.ly/CuriousMindsxELSA[ends 23:59 on Dec 15th]--From ancient diving bells to the groundbreaking descent of the Mariana Trench, in this episode, we'll uncover tales of bravery, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge beneath the waves.
Ancient history of exploring the ocean's depths
Aristotle's theoretical diving concept in the 4th Century BC
Early diving bell inventions and Alexander the Great myth
Magellan's attempt to measure ocean depth in 1521
The invention of the first submarine by Cornelis Drebbel
David Bushnell's "Turtle" and its military attempts
HMS Challenger's oceanographic expedition reveals deep-sea life
Discovery of the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep
First manned descent into Mariana Trench in 1960
Current understanding and mystery of Earth's deep oceans
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/underwater-exploration
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#513 | The UK University Crisis
Save up to 85% on ELSA (the world's #1 pronunciation app): https://bit.ly/CuriousMindsxELSA[ends 23:59 on Dec 15th]--The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, but there is a growing crisis happening at British universities
In this episode, we'll explain what this crisis is, why British universities are in this unusual position, and learn about the key challenges facing the British university sector.
UK university funding crisis explained
Role of tuition fees in university income
Impact of Brexit on EU student numbers
Importance of international students in university finances
Risks of relying on limited countries for students
Universities running at a financial deficit
Impact of financial strain on less prestigious universities
Debate on course offerings based on economic value
Long-term sustainability of the UK university system
Role of universities in the 21st century education debate
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-university-crisis
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#511 | The Death Of Princess Diana
Save up to 85% on ELSA (the world's #1 pronunciation app): https://bit.ly/CuriousMindsxELSA[ends 23:59 on Dec 15th]--In August 1997, a tragic car crash in Paris claimed the life of Princess Diana, a beloved figure known for her compassion and humanitarian work. In this episode, we'll explore the events leading up to the accident, the role of the paparazzi, and the lasting impact on the world. Death of Princess DianaCar crash in ParisChase by paparazziImmediate aftermath and public griefDiana's early life and marriagesDiana's humanitarian workBritish Royal Family's reactionDiana's funeral and public responseTheories and official inquest on her deathLegacy and lessons from her tragedy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/princess-diana
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#508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain
Save up to 85% on ELSA (the world's #1 pronunciation app): https://bit.ly/CuriousMindsxELSA[ends 23:59 on Dec 15th]--In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll explore the fascinating history of crime and punishment in Britain, from medieval justice to the infamous Bloody Code.
In this episode, you'll learn how the harsh consequences for even minor crimes evolved over the centuries, leading to the modern justice system.
Jean Valjean's punishment in Les Miserables vs. Britain.
The Bloody Code and its severe punishments.
Justice system in early medieval Britain.
William the Conqueror's legal reforms in 1066.
Development of trial by jury in Britain.
Punishments in the late medieval and Tudor periods.
Rise and fall of the Bloody Code.
Enlightenment thinkers’ impact on justice.
Shift towards imprisonment and rehabilitation.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/crime-punishment-britain
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