To round up Series 6, we debate which Series 6 country we'd most want to live in. Could it be Medieval Korea? Does Victorian Moresnet take our fancy? Plus, we answer listener questions and weigh up your suggestions for future countries to cover.
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S06 E08 Neutral Moresnet
From contested zinc mine to global capital of Esperanto, we find out about the history of this small and most contested triangle of land. Lasting over 100 years, Moresnet was a libertarian utopia, smugglers dream and what happens when European powers agree to disagree. Almost.Follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook & BlueSky @ctdeapod or head to the website ctdeapod.com for articles and updates.
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CTDEA TV Club: Hwarang - The Poet Warrior Youth
We watch and discuss the first few episodes of Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. Packed with South Korean models and popstars, Hwarang tells the story of the formation of the aristocratic youth group designed to reinforce the power of the crown. (Only hotties need apply). If you want Twilight but set in 500s Silla with a schizophrenic hip hop, classical, incidental music soundtrack, this is the show for you! Follow us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ctdeapod.
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S06 E07 Silla
We investigate Silla, one of the three kingdoms of old Korea. We follow their epic battles against Paekche and Gogoryo, their love-hate relationship with ancient China and how Silla became the foundation of the Korean state we know today. Expect queens, kings and plenty of Kims!Check out the website: ctdeapod.com and follow us on Facebook, X, BlueSky and Insta @ctdeapod
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Map Men: Inca Empire Redux
It's another one from the archives as we revisit our interview with YouTube sensations, Map Men. We talked to Jay and Mark about how they make their videos and quiz them on their Inca knowledge with Knot Truth or Not Truth.
Join Ed and Phil O'Meara as they look at countries lost to the mists of time. We’ll have stories, sketches, songs and guests. Have you ever heard of the Republic of West Florida? Or how about the Soviet Republic of Bavaria? Subscribe to hear their stories, learn and maybe even laugh.
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