English Learning for Curious Minds

Disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein's rise in finance, arrest and charges related to sexual abuse, controversial plea deal, second arrest on sex trafficking charges, allegations of involvement with powerful people, death in jail and conspiracy theories, and impact on society.

This podcast explores the economics of chicken, from its transformation from a luxury to a cheap protein source, to the evolution of chickens as a food source, and the engineered growth and economics behind intensive farming. It also discusses the low price of rotisserie chicken and ethical concerns related to chicken consumption.

 It is the most amazing story of success, failure against the odds, and a race to get to the bottom of the world.  In this episode, we will be talking about explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, and their intense Race to the South Pole.  Antarctic expedition in 1911 Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen British explorer Robert Falcon Scott Different approaches: dogs vs. ponies Harsh conditions, frostbite, and scurvy Tragic sacrifices: Oates and Scott's last diary entries Norwegian victory and Amundsen's legacy Lessons learned from the race Impact of Norwegian explorers on Arctic and Antarctic exploration Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/race-to-south-pole ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Henry Morton Stanley, the explorer who successfully discovered Dr. Livingstone, embarked on a perilous journey to find the origin of the River Nile. Stanley faced challenges, such as navigating around Lake Victoria and Tanganyika, and identified the Lualaba River as a key clue. His final journey confirmed Lake Victoria as the Nile's source. The podcast also explores Stanley's life, motivations, and the possibility of the Rwenzori Mountains as the true source.

British explorers Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke embark on a daring mission to find the origin of the River Nile. They explore challenges of Nile exploration and argue whether Lake Tanganyika or Lake Victoria is the source. The intense rivalry between Burton and Speke leads to a tragic turn of events with Speke's death, leaving the mystery of the Nile's true origin unsolved.

Explore the historical treatments of mental health, including trepanation and the controversial methods of lobotomy and electroshock therapy. Learn about the transition from religious defect to medical condition and the introduction of The Lunacy Act in 1845. Dive into the rising awareness and reporting of mental health issues and the factors influencing modern mental health problems. Debate over the validity of the mental health crisis and contemplate Michel Foucault's quote on human behavior and consequences.

Explore the rise of the Kardashians and their impact on global culture. Learn about their history, the success of their reality TV show, and their use of social media. Discover how they have influenced fashion and beauty trends and speculate about their future in the evolving social media landscape.

In this podcast, they discuss the servant class in Britain, including their high numbers in the early 20th century and the hierarchy among different types of servants. They also explore the decline of domestic service due to various factors such as changing employment opportunities and technology. Live-in servants are now mostly limited to the wealthy. The podcast recommends media such as Downton Abbey and The Remains of the Day to further explore this topic.

Explore the origins and roles of British aristocracy, including the feudal system and noble titles like Duke and Earl. Learn about the responsibilities of lords and ladies, the House of Lords, and the fascination with the British aristocracy's future.

From an immigrant's journey to the New World to the rise and fall of the Vanderbilts, this episode covers the early career of Cornelius Vanderbilt in transportation, their expansion during the California Gold Rush, their immense wealth and legacy, the extravagant lifestyles of Vanderbilt descendants, and the decline of the Vanderbilt fortune.