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  • Alexander the Great

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Alexander the Great

    Though he ruled for just 13 years, Alexander the Great is as famed for his hedonistic lifestyle as his military genius. But how did he become one of the best known military leaders in history? What inspired such loyalty among his troops? And what drove this young man in his endless quest to conquer the known world? A Noiser production, written by Linda Harrison. With thanks to author Philip Freeman, a professor of humanities at Pepperdine University, Malibu. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Tutankhamun

    Season 1, Episode 3

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    In November 1922, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, a young water boy called Hussein Abdul Rasoul makes a remarkable discovery. A set of stone steps lies concealed beneath the desert sand - a staircase leading to a long-lost tomb. The mummified pharaoh within will capture the imagination of generations to come, becoming the very embodiment of Ancient Egypt. What do we know of this boy king and his premature end? And why the extraordinary opulence of his burial chamber? A Noiser production, written by Luke Kuhns. With thanks to Dr. Chris Naughton, Egyptologist and author of King Tutankhamun Tells All! For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Great Wall of China

    Season 1, Episode 9

    The Great Wall of China

    The Great Wall of China is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Stretching for over 21,000km - as far as London to New York and back, twice - it follows what used to be the border between China and Mongolia. Built over a period of 2,000 years by millions of conscripted workers, it’s been the subject of myths and legends for centuries. But who really built the Great Wall, and how? Is it true that those who died at the Wall were buried within it? What purpose did it serve? And can this incredible structure really be seen from space? A Noiser production, written by Fiona Veitch-Smith. With thanks to William Lindesay, a geographer, explorer, conservationist, and leading expert on the Great Wall of China. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Genghis Khan and the Mongols, Part 1 of 1

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Genghis Khan and the Mongols, Part 1 of 1

    We're in the Mongol lands of Central Asia in the late 1100s. This is a place of nomadic warriors, a region divided between tribes. But one man will emerge to unite them. Armed with the greatest military mind of his age, he will lead the Mongol peoples far beyond their own borders. A terror to his enemies, he will build a reputation unmatched for cruelty and barbarism. So how does a boy from humble origins come to rule an empire twice the size of Ancient Rome's? A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. This is part 1 of 2. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Aztecs

    Season 1, Episode 5

    The Aztecs

    Since the arrival of the Aztecs in central Mexico from the early 1300s, history has been fascinated by them. They’re widely reputed to be a savage people who left behind obsidian knives, skull racks, and disturbing remnants of human sacrifice. But in reality, the Aztecs were far more multifaceted than that. So what else has history gotten wrong about the Aztecs? Why were they so feared and reviled? How did they become so powerful? And what is the full truth about their downfall? A Noiser production, written by Nicola Rayner. With thanks to Camilla Townsend, author of Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs.  For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser network, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Nepal's Living Goddess: The Secret World of the Kumari

    9 May

    Nepal's Living Goddess: The Secret World of the Kumari

    Deep in the heart of Kathmandu, a child goddess lives in a palace, worshipped as the living embodiment of a Hindu goddess—until she bleeds. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the ancient tradition of the Kumari, Nepal's living goddess. They trace the practice back to the Malla period—specifically to King Jayaprakash Malla of Kantipur in the 18th century—and unravel the myth of the goddess Taleju and her mortal vessel. Lucas explains the rigorous selection process for the pre-pubescent girl, her daily life in the Kumari Ghar, and the abrupt, often painful moment of her departure when she menstruates. They discuss the fusion of Hindu and Buddhist devotions, the rare role of the Kumari in modern Nepal's politics—including the 2008 controversy when the Maoist government abolished the monarchy but kept the Kumari—and the changing lives of former Kumaris, like Rashmila Shakya, who broke the silence by writing a memoir. This episode sheds light on a living tradition that blends royalty, religion, and the vulnerability of childhood. #Kumari #LivingGoddess #Nepal #KathmanduValley #Malla #Taleju #JayaprakashMalla #Hinduism #Buddhism #RashmilaShakya #KumariGhar #Newar #GoddessWorship #Tradition #NepalHistory #ChildGoddess #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia #HimalayanKingdoms #LicchaviDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    9 May

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  • Nepal's Malla King Who Built the Nyatapola Temple

    9 May

    Nepal's Malla King Who Built the Nyatapola Temple

    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the architectural and cultural legacy of Bhupatindra Malla, the 18th-century Malla king of Bhaktapur who commissioned the Nyatapola Temple, one of Nepal's most iconic pagoda-style structures. They discuss how Bhupatindra's patronage of Newar artisans solidified Bhaktapur as a center of art and craftsmanship, and how his rivalry with the other Malla kingdoms of Kathmandu and Patan spurred a golden age of temple building. Listeners will learn about the temple's five-tiered structure, its symbol-laden guardian figures, and the legend of the Great Bell of Bhaktapur. The conversation also touches on the political landscape of the Malla confederation, the impact of the 1934 earthquake on these structures, and how Bhupatindra's legacy contrasts with the later Shah conquest. This episode offers a window into Nepal's medieval urban culture and the religious devotion that shaped its iconic skyline. #BhupatindraMalla #NyatapolaTemple #Bhaktapur #MallaDynasty #NewarArt #NepalHistory #KathmanduValley #PagodaArchitecture #NepalMedieval #GreatBellBhaktapur #1934Earthquake #ShahConquest #LucasAndLuna #FexingoHistory #SouthAsiaHistory #History #ArchitectureHistory #NepalCulture #HimalayanKingdoms #LicchaviDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    9 May

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  • Gurkha Recruitment: The Lost Promise of a British Treaty

    8 May

    Gurkha Recruitment: The Lost Promise of a British Treaty

    After the 1814–16 Anglo-Nepalese War and the Treaty of Sugauli, the British East India Company was so impressed by Gurkha fighters that they began recruiting from Nepal. But there was a catch: the treaty explicitly forbade it. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the secret negotiations, the clever legal loopholes, and the key figure, Bhimsen Thapa, who used Gurkha service as a bargaining chip. They also examine the Sugauli Treaty's infamous clause 6, the 'forbidden' recruitment, and how Nepal turned a military defeat into a diplomatic tool that reshaped its modern history. #GurkhaRecruitment #TreatyOfSugauli #BhimsenThapa #BritishEastIndiaCompany #AngloNepaleseWar #NepalHistory #Gurkha #DavidOchterlony #Sugauli1816 #MilitaryRecruitment #NepalBritish #Lahore #MaharajaRanjitSingh #GurkhaWar #SouthAsia #History #FexingoHistory #NepalPodcast #HimalayanKingdoms #KathmanduValley Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 May

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  • Nepal's Lost Kingdom: The Khasa Malla of the Karnali

    8 May

    Nepal's Lost Kingdom: The Khasa Malla of the Karnali

    Long before the Shahs and the Ranas, before even the Mallas of the Kathmandu Valley, a powerful kingdom ruled the western hills of modern Nepal. The Khasa Malla kingdom, centered in the Karnali region, flourished from the 11th to the 14th centuries, leaving behind a legacy of hilltop fortresses, Sanskrit inscriptions, and a unique Buddhist-Hindu syncretism. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of King Prithvi Malla, the mysterious ‘Sinja valley’ as a cultural hub, and the kingdom’s eventual fragmentation. They discuss the Khas language—ancestor of modern Nepali—and the kingdom’s influence on later Gorkha identity. Drawing on inscriptions and local legends, they uncover a lost chapter of Himalayan history that challenges the Kathmandu-centric narrative of Nepal’s past. From the fortified citadel of Dullu to the copper-plate grants that mention queens ruling in their own right, this episode reveals a sophisticated civilization that thrived at the crossroads of Tibet and the Indian plains. #KhasaMalla #KarnaliRegion #SinjaValley #PrithviMalla #NepalHistory #MedievalNepal #KhasLanguage #Dullu #HimalayanKingdom #SanskritInscriptions #BuddhistHinduSyncretism #LostKingdom #GorkhaOrigins #NepaliLanguageHistory #WesternNepal #HimalayanTrade #History #FexingoHistory #HimalayanKingdoms #KathmanduValley Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    8 May

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  • The 1814 Gurkha War: Nepal vs the British East India Company

    7 May

    The 1814 Gurkha War: Nepal vs the British East India Company

    In this episode, we explore the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814–1816, a conflict that pitted the expanding Gurkha kingdom against the British East India Company. Lucas and Luna delve into the war's origins, key battles like the Siege of Nalapani and the Battle of Malaun, and the legendary defense by Amar Singh Thapa. They discuss the tactics of both sides, the role of the recently conquered hill forts, and the war's aftermath: the Treaty of Sugauli, which redefined Nepal's modern borders and forced the Shah dynasty to cede Kumaon, Garhwal, and Sikkim. Along the way, they consider how the Company's initial contempt for Gurkha fighters turned into a grudging respect that led to Gurkha recruitment into the British army. This episode covers a pivotal moment that shaped Nepal's territorial integrity and its relationship with British India. #AngloNepaleseWar #GurkhaWar #AmarSinghThapa #BattleOfNalapani #TreatyOfSugauli #BritishEastIndiaCompany #Gurkha #NepalHistory #ShahDynasty #Kumaon #Garhwal #Sikkim #HimalayanHistory #MilitaryHistory #ColonialIndia #Warfare #History #FexingoHistory #HimalayanKingdoms #KathmanduValley Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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