Embark on a thrilling adventure with HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hidden corners of world history! Co-hosts Ryan Weir and Peter Goddard spin the wheel of history in each episode, combining a random mix of place, time, and topic to serve up a captivating blend of humour, trivia, and fascinating tales. Join us as we uncover compelling stories and prove that History Happened Everywhere!
The Judge rules on whether Pete’s presentation of coal in Wales was a hit or the pits. Plus, find out about the pioneering female miners of South Wales, discover why you might hear Welsh spoken in Argentina and relive the hard, hard life of a celebrity pit pony. But has Pete done enough for a great grade? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:42 First Impressions & 30% Discount!
08:10 The Welsh Language!
11:20 The Importance of Pit Ponies!
16:56 Winnie the Famous Pony!
20:52 Female Miners!
25:00 The Verdict
29:34 Outro (+ Portmeirion!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
This week Pete enters the HHE Podcast dojo to discover Martial Arts in the Philippines during the period of the Chinese Civil War. Discover the fast and furious fighters of Eskrima, learn about the rough-and-ready origins of their art and the sometimes-fatal fights that came with it, and find out how today’s art is a rather more civilised affair.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:08 Orientation to the Philippines
15:15 History of the Philippines
27:34 The History of the Chinese Civil War
29:21 What are Martial Arts?
33:55 Escrima
42:55 The Formalisation of Escrima
58:25 The Derzolator
00:11 Outro
Links:
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (https://t.ly/GzYuf)
- National Anthem of the Philippines (https://t.ly/U-FDK)
- Documentary on Eskrima: Eskrimadors (https://t.ly/0nXPS)
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