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]]> false Daniel Mattes and Siobhan Dougherty info+652f16230a6d2b0012336837@mg-eu.acast.com 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 how-did-it-come-to-this https://www.podcasts.com/rss_feed/290da20fbe5489438d3de8bbb2752cd5 episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/652f16230a6d2b0012336837/show-cover.png https://shows.acast.com/652f16230a6d2b0012336837 how did it come to this? https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/652f16230a6d2b0012336837 6.01 - Papal History “and on this rock I will build my church” - Matthew 16:18 6.01 - Papal History “and on this rock I will build my church” - Matthew 16:18 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:42:36 GMT 1:04:12 6809970c62bc64ade3f7bb13 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/601-papal-history-and-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church-ma 6809970c62bc64ade3f7bb13 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 601-papal-history-and-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church-ma full 6 1 With the death of Pope Francis, the world reflects on the legacy of a modern papacy — but here at How Did It Come To This?, we ask: was it ever not chaotic?

In this episode, we dive into the strange, scandalous, and sanctified world of Popes past. From St Peter’s upside-down martyrdom to Popes who were pirates, teenagers, or (in one case) real estate agents selling the papacy — history has no shortage of holy chaos. We unpack the Schism of 1378, the wild ride of Pope Benedict IX, and why there were three Popes at once arguing over who wore the pointiest hat.

Why does one man hold spiritual authority over a billion people? What happens when that authority becomes political? And how, in the name of all things sacred, did it come to this?

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In this episode, we dive into the strange, scandalous, and sanctified world of Popes past. From St Peter’s upside-down martyrdom to Popes who were pirates, teenagers, or (in one case) real estate agents selling the papacy — history has no shortage of holy chaos. We unpack the Schism of 1378, the wild ride of Pope Benedict IX, and why there were three Popes at once arguing over who wore the pointiest hat.

Why does one man hold spiritual authority over a billion people? What happens when that authority becomes political? And how, in the name of all things sacred, did it come to this?

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]]> 5.06 - The Stories We Missed 2024 5.06 - The Stories We Missed 2024 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:36:59 GMT 1:32:03 677ba43cbc1fb61202e258ee false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/506-the-stories-we-missed-2024 677ba43cbc1fb61202e258ee 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 506-the-stories-we-missed-2024 full 5 6

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]]> <![CDATA[5.05 - Conspiracies “When you conspire with everyone you come across, you're not really conspiring with anyone. You're just doing random crap” - Annie Edison, Community.]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:04:29 GMT 55:31 66f6049eacfe1ec5ec58f270 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/505-conspiracies-when-you-conspire-with-everyone-you-come-ac 66f6049eacfe1ec5ec58f270 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 505-conspiracies-when-you-conspire-with-everyone-you-come-ac full 5 5

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]]> 5.04 - Olympic Games “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter” 5.04 - Olympic Games “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter” Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:19:27 GMT 1:07:56 66a8a210ec855766577fef0e false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/504-olympic-games-citius-altius-fortius-communiter 66a8a210ec855766577fef0e 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 504-olympic-games-citius-altius-fortius-communiter full 5 4

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]]> <![CDATA[5.03 - "Assassination is the extreme form of censorship" - George Bernard Shaw]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:41:46 GMT 1:24:43 6698ab1b7c66852600879527 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/503-assassination-is-the-extreme-form-of-censorship-george-b 6698ab1b7c66852600879527 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 503-assassination-is-the-extreme-form-of-censorship-george-b full 5 3

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]]> 5.02 - Israel/Palestine pt2. “We hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Israel.” - Ben Gurion 5.02 - Israel/Palestine pt2. “We hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Israel.” - Ben Gurion Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:43:57 GMT 55:06 6602285eb958550016d95c84 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/502-israelpalestine-pt2-we-hereby-declare-the-establishment- 6602285eb958550016d95c84 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 502-israelpalestine-pt2-we-hereby-declare-the-establishment- full 5 2

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]]> <![CDATA[5.01 - Israel/Palestine pt1. "a Land flowing with milk and honey." Deuteronomy 26:9]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:56:35 GMT 53:20 65d7c314ef1418001690d923 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/505-israelpalestine-pt1-a-land-flowing-with-milk-and-honey-d 65d7c314ef1418001690d923 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 505-israelpalestine-pt1-a-land-flowing-with-milk-and-honey-d full 5 1

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]]> <![CDATA[4.04 - The Voice Pt.2 "You're the voice, try and understand it" - John Farnham]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:56:46 GMT 49:22 652f1f3f0a6d2b0012369ca3 false https://shows.acast.com/how-did-it-come-to-this/episodes/404-the-voice-pt2-youre-the-voice-try-and-understand-it-john 652f1f3f0a6d2b0012369ca3 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 404-the-voice-pt2-youre-the-voice-try-and-understand-it-john full 4 4

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]]> 4.03 - The Voice Pt. 1 “This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or better, of sovereignty” - Uluru Statement of the Heart 4.03 - The Voice Pt. 1 “This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or better, of sovereignty” - Uluru Statement of the Heart Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:12:58 GMT 48:39 c7341aef-e32a-4132-8748-e9b20b744c6f false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/403-the-voice-pt-1-this-link-is-the-basis-of-the-ownership-of-the-soil-or-better-of-sovereignty-uluru-statement-of-the-heart 652f16280a6d2b00123369ad 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

This week, we have the chance to turn the pages over. From before European colonialism, the indigenous peoples of the land we now call Australia have been a sovereign peoples. From the arrival of Captain James Cook and the declaration of Terra Nullius, the last 200 years have seen a proud history, culture and nations diminished under policies and laws created by a government that did not represent those people. From Sydney Cove to Mabo, from Henry Parkes to the Uluru statement from the heart, this week we ask some questions. Why is it crucial for indigenous voices to be heard? Why must we act now? What challenges have indigenous communities faced throughout history? What does Terra Nullius truly mean, and how does it resonate today? What is a constitution? How do we change them? Do we know if this time, we all can stand together, with the power to be powerful, do we believe we can make it better? and ultimately how did it come to this?

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This week, we have the chance to turn the pages over. From before European colonialism, the indigenous peoples of the land we now call Australia have been a sovereign peoples. From the arrival of Captain James Cook and the declaration of Terra Nullius, the last 200 years have seen a proud history, culture and nations diminished under policies and laws created by a government that did not represent those people. From Sydney Cove to Mabo, from Henry Parkes to the Uluru statement from the heart, this week we ask some questions. Why is it crucial for indigenous voices to be heard? Why must we act now? What challenges have indigenous communities faced throughout history? What does Terra Nullius truly mean, and how does it resonate today? What is a constitution? How do we change them? Do we know if this time, we all can stand together, with the power to be powerful, do we believe we can make it better? and ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> 4.02 - “and there surely will be conflict and confrontation” - Qin Gang 4.02 - “and there surely will be conflict and confrontation” - Qin Gang Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:58:10 GMT 1:01:01 713ec820-cb06-4354-b460-c4649f41b86f false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/402-and-there-surely-will-be-conflict-and-confrontation-qin-gang 652f16280a6d2b00123369ae 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

This week, two of Australia's biggest international partners increase their rhetoric against each other. Accusations of war mongering, arms races, and recognition of national sovereignty. Of course we speak of China and the US who will potentially decide the fate of the world over the course of this century. Do world superpowers have the right to decide what is the course of our world? Does China really want war? Why does the US continue to provoke? Whose side are Australia on? What does a tiny island in the South China Sea have to do with it? Whats a belt and road? Why do I dislike newspaper opinion pieces so much? And just like funk rock legends WAR I ask “why can’t we be friends” and ultimately how did it come to this?

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This week, two of Australia's biggest international partners increase their rhetoric against each other. Accusations of war mongering, arms races, and recognition of national sovereignty. Of course we speak of China and the US who will potentially decide the fate of the world over the course of this century. Do world superpowers have the right to decide what is the course of our world? Does China really want war? Why does the US continue to provoke? Whose side are Australia on? What does a tiny island in the South China Sea have to do with it? Whats a belt and road? Why do I dislike newspaper opinion pieces so much? And just like funk rock legends WAR I ask “why can’t we be friends” and ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[4.01 - "To guard those relics ne'er to be restored." - Lord Byron]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 07:46:05 GMT 49:16 940a1cd6-d3fc-429a-8afa-436eaabfcebd false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/401-to-guard-those-relics-neer-to-be-restored-lord-byron 652f16280a6d2b00123369af 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week, as pieces of historical significance are returned to Cambodia we were prompted to think about what do we do with items that are of historical value. From the beginning of time, when wars were won, the victors looted the defeated, from Egypt to Rome, South America to Southeast Asia, treasures have been stolen, sold and returned, but where do they belong? who owns history? Can we protect our artefacts of significance? Do we blame colonialism or just plain old human greed? Was Indiana Jones right when he said “It belongs in a museum”  And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[3.03 - Ukraine pt.3 “Ukraine is the instrument for Russia to test the West's 'red lines'” - Lilia Shevtsova]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:15:12 GMT 1:31:17 e299a3ed-cddc-42bd-8c33-68bb30ed7d78 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/303-ukraine-is-the-instrument-for-russia-to-test-the-wests-red-lines-lilia-shevtsova 652f16280a6d2b00123369b0 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

This week, part 3 of our coverage of the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin. Former KGB operative turned political mastermind. Since early in his life Putin has sought to take control. From the end of the Cold War to the start of Putin’s Hot War, from collapse to creating a resource rich powerhouse. How has Putin’s grip on Eastern Europe changed? How did Ukraine survive in the post Cold War years? What does Putin want? What does Ukraine want? Has NATO made things worse? Why has it taken so long for us to record this episode? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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This week, part 3 of our coverage of the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin. Former KGB operative turned political mastermind. Since early in his life Putin has sought to take control. From the end of the Cold War to the start of Putin’s Hot War, from collapse to creating a resource rich powerhouse. How has Putin’s grip on Eastern Europe changed? How did Ukraine survive in the post Cold War years? What does Putin want? What does Ukraine want? Has NATO made things worse? Why has it taken so long for us to record this episode? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[3.02 - Ukraine pt2. “Is there anything more frightening than people?" –Svetlana Alexievich]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 07:29:10 GMT 53:59 6bc708c8-900b-441e-9843-2d114db3529d false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/302-ukraine-pt2-is-there-anything-more-frightening-than-people-svetlana-alexievich 652f16280a6d2b00123369b1 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week, part 2 of the complex issue that is Ukraine. From Empire to hetmanate to democracy, last week saw a land given and taken by the empires around it. From the end of World War 2 Ukraine has been constantly torn between communism, its people, its land and those who would control it. What was Stalin’s legacy? Why did Russia give up Crimea? What happened behind the Iron Curtain? What's the deal with Krushchev? How does all of this lead to Putin? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> This week, part 2 of the complex issue that is Ukraine. From Empire to hetmanate to democracy, last week saw a land given and taken by the empires around it. From the end of World War 2 Ukraine has been constantly torn between communism, its people, its land and those who would control it. What was Stalin’s legacy? Why did Russia give up Crimea? What happened behind the Iron Curtain? What's the deal with Krushchev? How does all of this lead to Putin? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> 3.01 - Ukraine pt1. “It is better to be naked and honest than rich and an outlaw” 3.01 - Ukraine pt1. “It is better to be naked and honest than rich and an outlaw” Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:47:11 GMT 44:19 dbfe32b5-08cc-4251-bf92-7d21b4ead3ad false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/301-ukraine-pt1-it-is-better-to-be-naked-and-honest-than-rich-and-an-outlaw 652f16280a6d2b00123369b2 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

The first in a series of 3 episodes on Ukraine. Pt 1 looks at the years 980 - 1945. It’s the news story no one can escape. It has been everywhere and we knew we would have to cover it. Ukraine has a long, long history. A place of great natural beauty, home to many civilisations, people groups and empires. It has been fought over, divided, conquered, liberated, repeat cycle. How does a piece of land become so fought over? How many border changes can occur, how often can your citizenship, cultural and ethnic status be questioned? Why is it called Ukraine and not The Ukraine? Why does Vladimir Putin want it? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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The first in a series of 3 episodes on Ukraine. Pt 1 looks at the years 980 - 1945. It’s the news story no one can escape. It has been everywhere and we knew we would have to cover it. Ukraine has a long, long history. A place of great natural beauty, home to many civilisations, people groups and empires. It has been fought over, divided, conquered, liberated, repeat cycle. How does a piece of land become so fought over? How many border changes can occur, how often can your citizenship, cultural and ethnic status be questioned? Why is it called Ukraine and not The Ukraine? Why does Vladimir Putin want it? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> 2.10 - “But harsh conditions create rebels.” 2.10 - “But harsh conditions create rebels.” Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:07:36 GMT 1:08:59 210-but-harsh-conditions-create-rebels false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/210-but-harsh-conditions-create-rebels 652f16280a6d2b00123369b3 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? Working conditions, bad bosses, freedom to assemble. The history of unionising is a story of what happens when greed rules, when people stand together and the idea that people cannot be quantified by their job. From the slums of the industrial revolution, to the great resignation post covid, how do we see the union movement.Is it ok for a boss to negotiate with his worker? What happens when that relationship goes sour? Are unions just a bunch of bullies? Are they communists? Do we really want to end up without unions? Have you joined your union yet? What do we want? More how did it come to this. When do we want it? Now.

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? Working conditions, bad bosses, freedom to assemble. The history of unionising is a story of what happens when greed rules, when people stand together and the idea that people cannot be quantified by their job. From the slums of the industrial revolution, to the great resignation post covid, how do we see the union movement.Is it ok for a boss to negotiate with his worker? What happens when that relationship goes sour? Are unions just a bunch of bullies? Are they communists? Do we really want to end up without unions? Have you joined your union yet? What do we want? More how did it come to this. When do we want it? Now.

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]]> 2.09 - Remembrance Day Special with Jesse Alexander 2.09 - Remembrance Day Special with Jesse Alexander Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:46:12 GMT 54:28 209-remembrance-day-special-with-jesse-alexander false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/209-remembrance-day-special-with-jesse-alexander 652f16280a6d2b00123369b4 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full On this special Remembrance Day episode of how did it come to this? with special guest Jesse Alexander from the Great War Youtube Channel. From Australia to Ypres, from Canada to Vimy Ridge WWI has always been an event that has loomed large in our national consciousness. What do Australia, Canada and WWI have in common? Is there a right way to commemorate conflict? Why do we put Anzac Day above Remembrance Day? Could WWI have been avoided? Should politicians censor historical discussions? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> On this special Remembrance Day episode of how did it come to this? with special guest Jesse Alexander from the Great War Youtube Channel. From Australia to Ypres, from Canada to Vimy Ridge WWI has always been an event that has loomed large in our national consciousness. What do Australia, Canada and WWI have in common? Is there a right way to commemorate conflict? Why do we put Anzac Day above Remembrance Day? Could WWI have been avoided? Should politicians censor historical discussions? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[2.08 - “We can't afford to leave Afghanistan to the Taliban and the terrorists.” (Afghanistan pt.2)]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:28:42 GMT 1:07:27 208-we-cant-afford-to-leave-afghanistan-to-the-taliban-and-the-terrorists-afghanistan-pt2 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/208-we-cant-afford-to-leave-afghanistan-to-the-taliban-and-the-terrorists-afghanistan-pt2 652f16280a6d2b00123369b5 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? From last weeks long history to a short history of a long war. Afghanistan is in strong Taliban control. It is the place from which Bin Laden launches his attacks on the west. Accused of aiding and abetting known terrorist forces, the taliban invite invasion once again as the US and its allies head into a war with no end goal. How did we get into this war? Why did it last so long? Did we achieve any of our goals? Is Afghanistan worse off now than when we started? Why am I still waiting for Rambo to come and fix things? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? From last weeks long history to a short history of a long war. Afghanistan is in strong Taliban control. It is the place from which Bin Laden launches his attacks on the west. Accused of aiding and abetting known terrorist forces, the taliban invite invasion once again as the US and its allies head into a war with no end goal. How did we get into this war? Why did it last so long? Did we achieve any of our goals? Is Afghanistan worse off now than when we started? Why am I still waiting for Rambo to come and fix things? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[2.07 - "Part of the reason it has remained unknown is because of this complexity." (Afghanistan pt.1)]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:40:27 GMT 1:04:03 207-part-of-the-reason-it-has-remained-unknown-is-because-of-this-complexity-afghanistan-pt1 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/207-part-of-the-reason-it-has-remained-unknown-is-because-of-this-complexity-afghanistan-pt1 652f16280a6d2b00123369b6 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? From Emirates to Kingdoms, Republics both democratic and otherwise, to Islamic States and foreign invaders, the land of the Afghan has been fought over for centuries. A strategic stronghold bridging Asia and the Middle East, pawn in the great game of colonial powers, the battle for the heart of Asia has seen empires rise and fall. Where is Afghanistan? Why is it of such strategic value? How many wars can be fought by foreign powers over a sovereign nation? Can Afghanistan ever truly be free? Can Rambo come back and save the Afghani peoples? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? From Emirates to Kingdoms, Republics both democratic and otherwise, to Islamic States and foreign invaders, the land of the Afghan has been fought over for centuries. A strategic stronghold bridging Asia and the Middle East, pawn in the great game of colonial powers, the battle for the heart of Asia has seen empires rise and fall. Where is Afghanistan? Why is it of such strategic value? How many wars can be fought by foreign powers over a sovereign nation? Can Afghanistan ever truly be free? Can Rambo come back and save the Afghani peoples? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[2.06 - "you need to control the country, and the main thing is not to ruin people's lives."]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 10:14:12 GMT 44:45 206-you-need-to-control-the-country-and-the-main-thing-is-not-to-ruin-peoples-lives false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/206-you-need-to-control-the-country-and-the-main-thing-is-not-to-ruin-peoples-lives 652f16280a6d2b00123369b7 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

This week on how did it come to this? A land that has been fought over, settled and invaded. A developing nation that has emerged from the former soviet union more soviet than the russians. A dictator who has been in power since 1994, keeping an iron grip after the iron curtain has fallen. Who is Alexander Lukashenko? Why is Belarus more Soviet than the Soviet Union? How does a country hijack a plane? Is Raman Pratasevich worth all the trouble? Are we heading for a new European conflict? Will I ever actually try a White Russian? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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This week on how did it come to this? A land that has been fought over, settled and invaded. A developing nation that has emerged from the former soviet union more soviet than the russians. A dictator who has been in power since 1994, keeping an iron grip after the iron curtain has fallen. Who is Alexander Lukashenko? Why is Belarus more Soviet than the Soviet Union? How does a country hijack a plane? Is Raman Pratasevich worth all the trouble? Are we heading for a new European conflict? Will I ever actually try a White Russian? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> <![CDATA[2.05 - "the most Illustrious and most Exalted"]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:21:55 GMT 44:31 205-the-most-illustrious-and-most-exalted false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/205-the-most-illustrious-and-most-exalted 652f16280a6d2b00123369b8 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? A death that was expected and yet unexpected. The royals have a penchant to fascinate and be the source of gossip. For some 60 years, his life was the source of story, intrigue, rumour, innuendo, and tabloid stories about reptiles. As the husband to the Queen he was the Prince Consort. His Royal Highness, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. From the line of Greece and Denmark to England’s throne. How did the first monarchs of a modern era navigate their intrusion of privacy? was Philip ok with giving up his career and life? What does a prince consort do? Why didn’t I complete my Duke of Edinburgh's award? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? A death that was expected and yet unexpected. The royals have a penchant to fascinate and be the source of gossip. For some 60 years, his life was the source of story, intrigue, rumour, innuendo, and tabloid stories about reptiles. As the husband to the Queen he was the Prince Consort. His Royal Highness, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. From the line of Greece and Denmark to England’s throne. How did the first monarchs of a modern era navigate their intrusion of privacy? was Philip ok with giving up his career and life? What does a prince consort do? Why didn’t I complete my Duke of Edinburgh's award? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> 2.04 - “I shall endeavour to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming essentially beneficial to mankind” 2.04 - “I shall endeavour to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming essentially beneficial to mankind” Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:31:40 GMT 46:22 204-i-shall-endeavour-to-inspire-the-pleasing-hope-of-its-becoming-essentially-beneficial-to-mankind false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/204-i-shall-endeavour-to-inspire-the-pleasing-hope-of-its-becoming-essentially-beneficial-to-mankind 652f16280a6d2b00123369b9 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? Disease, death and something that can stop it. When the world is destroyed by things we catch, what could we possibly do to control such a force? Who came up with vaccination? Did early vaccines work? What dark diseases ravaged society before we could control them? What has their impact been on society? Why does my doctor have to hide the needle before he gives it to me? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? Disease, death and something that can stop it. When the world is destroyed by things we catch, what could we possibly do to control such a force? Who came up with vaccination? Did early vaccines work? What dark diseases ravaged society before we could control them? What has their impact been on society? Why does my doctor have to hide the needle before he gives it to me? And ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> 2.03 - “insurmountable obstacles” 2.03 - “insurmountable obstacles” Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:50:45 GMT 48:32 203-insurmountable-obstacles false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/203-insurmountable-obstacles 652f16280a6d2b00123369ba 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? We had to take the long way round for centuries, leading lots of people to ask. Isn’t there a better way? Many tried and failed. Many thought it couldn’t be done. Many thought it was an insurmountable geographical obstacle. The Suez Canal. How did the dream of the pharaohs, become the highway of international trade. Are artificial rivers really a good idea? How important is international shipping? Does a 193.3 km canal belong to a company or the world? Was a blow up doll actually piloting the Evergreen when it turned sideways? Ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? We had to take the long way round for centuries, leading lots of people to ask. Isn’t there a better way? Many tried and failed. Many thought it couldn’t be done. Many thought it was an insurmountable geographical obstacle. The Suez Canal. How did the dream of the pharaohs, become the highway of international trade. Are artificial rivers really a good idea? How important is international shipping? Does a 193.3 km canal belong to a company or the world? Was a blow up doll actually piloting the Evergreen when it turned sideways? Ultimately, how did it come to this?

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]]> 2.02 - “Winning is not always the barometer of getting better.” 2.02 - “Winning is not always the barometer of getting better.” Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:53:56 GMT 40:17 202-winning-is-not-always-the-barometer-of-getting-better false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/202-winning-is-not-always-the-barometer-of-getting-better 652f16280a6d2b00123369bb 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? A car crash that shows the fragility of life, a boy who was a champion, that grew into a man who was a champion. Flaws in the public eye, overcoming adversity, weird families and a sport that seems to pay inordinately above its accessibility. How did Tiger Woods become a living sporting legend? Is there any easy way to untangle a private and public life? Why do we care about sports people? Is Golf really a way to spoil a good walk? Ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? A car crash that shows the fragility of life, a boy who was a champion, that grew into a man who was a champion. Flaws in the public eye, overcoming adversity, weird families and a sport that seems to pay inordinately above its accessibility. How did Tiger Woods become a living sporting legend? Is there any easy way to untangle a private and public life? Why do we care about sports people? Is Golf really a way to spoil a good walk? Ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> 2.01 - “It is not power that corrupts but fear” 2.01 - “It is not power that corrupts but fear” Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:46:47 GMT 41:47 201-it-is-not-power-that-corrupts-but-fear false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/201-it-is-not-power-that-corrupts-but-fear 652f16280a6d2b00123369bc 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? East India Company, British colonies, military juntas, democratic elections, civil wars and numerous name changes. The little country in South East Asia known as Myanmar has become the focus this week of international attention after the military once again seized power from the elected government, making it the 5th Coup since 1960. Why has the former British colony become so unstable? How can a military be so powerful? What has the international community done to help? Why do the Generals hate Aung San Suu Kyi so much? Will the Burmese people ever see peace? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? East India Company, British colonies, military juntas, democratic elections, civil wars and numerous name changes. The little country in South East Asia known as Myanmar has become the focus this week of international attention after the military once again seized power from the elected government, making it the 5th Coup since 1960. Why has the former British colony become so unstable? How can a military be so powerful? What has the international community done to help? Why do the Generals hate Aung San Suu Kyi so much? Will the Burmese people ever see peace? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> 0.01 - Trailer 1 0.01 - Trailer 1 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:40:39 GMT 0:57 001-trailer-1 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/001-trailer-1 652f16280a6d2b00123369bd 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

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]]> 1.09 - the man with the bag 1.09 - the man with the bag Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:35:55 GMT 37:57 ep-9-the-man-with-the-bag false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/ep-9-the-man-with-the-bag 652f16280a6d2b00123369be 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full And so this is Christmas, and what have you done. I bet it’s not as much as the subject today. Keeping a running tally on every person in the world, running a large community of what appear to be indentured labour, somehow managing to traverse the globe in a single night, while stopping at every place of residence, and let’s not get started on the breaking and entering. Where does Santa come from? what is the deal with the sleigh and the reindeer? does he have a passport? Why didn’t he bring me that model train set I wanted when I was 8? How did it come to this?

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]]> And so this is Christmas, and what have you done. I bet it’s not as much as the subject today. Keeping a running tally on every person in the world, running a large community of what appear to be indentured labour, somehow managing to traverse the globe in a single night, while stopping at every place of residence, and let’s not get started on the breaking and entering. Where does Santa come from? what is the deal with the sleigh and the reindeer? does he have a passport? Why didn’t he bring me that model train set I wanted when I was 8? How did it come to this?

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]]> 1.08 - “In waking a tiger, use a long stick.” 1.08 - “In waking a tiger, use a long stick.” Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:17 GMT 48:46 Ep-8-In-waking-a-tiger-use-a-long-stick-f61e false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep-8-In-waking-a-tiger-use-a-long-stick-f61e 652f16280a6d2b00123369bf 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week, ScoMo has defended our honour and demanded an apology for what he describes as salacious claims against our nation. Australia has awoken the tiger and it did not use a long stick to do so. The trade war between the nations has escalated and neither side appears to be backing down. But where did this come from, has there always been animosity between us? How has our relationship changed? How far back do sino-australian relations go? Why is Siobhan not allowed back in China? And ultimately, how did it come to this?


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]]> This week, ScoMo has defended our honour and demanded an apology for what he describes as salacious claims against our nation. Australia has awoken the tiger and it did not use a long stick to do so. The trade war between the nations has escalated and neither side appears to be backing down. But where did this come from, has there always been animosity between us? How has our relationship changed? How far back do sino-australian relations go? Why is Siobhan not allowed back in China? And ultimately, how did it come to this?


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]]> 1.07 - our pod is girt by anthems 1.07 - our pod is girt by anthems Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:15:27 GMT 46:03 Ep-7-our-pod-is-girt-by-anthems-db9e false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep-7-our-pod-is-girt-by-anthems-db9e 652f16280a6d2b00123369c0 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full The premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, has said she feels for Indigenous Australians who say the national anthem doesn’t reflect them and their history and it’s time to make “a small gesture” and change some lyrics. This week National Anthems. Where did the Australian National Anthem come from? Are they representations of a national identity? Can they be a rallying point for a nation to heal? Are they just a leftover from 19th century nationalism? Why do I know how to sing at least 8 of them from memory? How did it come to this?


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]]> The premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, has said she feels for Indigenous Australians who say the national anthem doesn’t reflect them and their history and it’s time to make “a small gesture” and change some lyrics. This week National Anthems. Where did the Australian National Anthem come from? Are they representations of a national identity? Can they be a rallying point for a nation to heal? Are they just a leftover from 19th century nationalism? Why do I know how to sing at least 8 of them from memory? How did it come to this?


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]]> <![CDATA[1.06 - "If you want to judge my thinking, look at The Sun.”]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:04:23 GMT 37:05 Ep-6-If-you-want-to-judge-my-thinking-look-at-The-Sun-fa81 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep-6-If-you-want-to-judge-my-thinking-look-at-The-Sun-fa81 652f16280a6d2b00123369c1 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full Rupert Murdoch's media empire has come under fire from former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. This week we follow the rise of Rupert Murdoch. How does the media control our day to day? Should personal politics inform our news? When is a company too big? Will I ever get the 20th Century Fox music out of my head? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> Rupert Murdoch's media empire has come under fire from former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. This week we follow the rise of Rupert Murdoch. How does the media control our day to day? Should personal politics inform our news? When is a company too big? Will I ever get the 20th Century Fox music out of my head? And ultimately how did it come to this?

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]]> 1.05 - “of these detestable slaves of the Devil” 1.05 - “of these detestable slaves of the Devil” Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:41:02 GMT 34:11 Ep-5-of-these-detestable-slaves-of-the-Devil-3b2e false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep-5-of-these-detestable-slaves-of-the-Devil-3b2e 652f16280a6d2b00123369c2 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on how did it come to this? 2500 witches from the middle ages in Scotland are on the verge of being exhonerated of their crimes. Who were they? What did they do? Who was after them? Did they weigh the same as a duck? all these questions about Witches and more as we ask, how did it come to this?


The Guardian Article


Daemonologie by King James

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]]> This week on how did it come to this? 2500 witches from the middle ages in Scotland are on the verge of being exhonerated of their crimes. Who were they? What did they do? Who was after them? Did they weigh the same as a duck? all these questions about Witches and more as we ask, how did it come to this?


The Guardian Article


Daemonologie by King James

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]]> 1.04 - “real change, happens one step at a time” 1.04 - “real change, happens one step at a time” Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:26:46 GMT 44:33 Ep4-real-change-happens-one-step-at-a-time-ac7b false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep4-real-change-happens-one-step-at-a-time-ac7b 652f16280a6d2b00123369c3 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

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]]> 1.03 - ...divided we falter? (pt2) 1.03 - ...divided we falter? (pt2) Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:26:54 GMT 33:13 Ep3-...divided-we-falter-dfda false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep3-...divided-we-falter-dfda 652f16280a6d2b00123369c4 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

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]]> 1.02 - united we stand... (pt1) 1.02 - united we stand... (pt1) Thu, 10 Sep 2020 06:33:48 GMT 35:34 Ep2-united-we-stand...-pt1-4112 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/Ep2-united-we-stand...-pt1-4112 652f16280a6d2b00123369c5 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full

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]]> 1.01 - What still plagues us? 1.01 - What still plagues us? Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:03:23 GMT 30:13 What-still-plagues-us-5993 false https://www.podcasts.com/how-did-it-come-to-this-67f06f9ea/episode/What-still-plagues-us-5993 652f16280a6d2b00123369c6 652f16230a6d2b0012336837 A history podcast with a current flavour full This week on 'how did it come to this?' we look at the current cases of Bubonic Plague and discuss its impact on history.

Contact us at: howdiditcometothispodcast@gmail.com

'how did it come to this?' is written by Daniel Mattes and Siobhan Dougherty, Producer James Tuckwell, edited by Daniel Mattes, original music by Lachlan McWhirter.

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]]> This week on 'how did it come to this?' we look at the current cases of Bubonic Plague and discuss its impact on history.

Contact us at: howdiditcometothispodcast@gmail.com

'how did it come to this?' is written by Daniel Mattes and Siobhan Dougherty, Producer James Tuckwell, edited by Daniel Mattes, original music by Lachlan McWhirter.

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