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Ep. 4 | Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the Secret Operations of the CIA, MI6, and Ayatollah Khomeini
12:52|🕌 Uncover Iran's 1979 revolution as a Boeing 747 lands in Tehran, changing history👑 Explore Mohammad Reza Shah's life, from liberal ruler to autocrat, sparking national turmoil🕵️♂️ Discover the CIA and MI6's hidden roles in Iran, setting the stage for a dramatic shift of power🚩 Witness the crescendo of revolution, leading to the Shah's exile and Khomeini's return🎶 Dive into 'Iran Iran' by Reza Rooyigari, the anthem of a nation's struggle for power💜 Big love Groove Armada👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok
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Ep. 3 | Uniting 9/11 New York with 'The Yule Log Broadcast' of 1966
06:50|🎅 Uncover the cozy origins of the Yule Log broadcast, a television marvel that began on a chilly December night in 1966 on New York's WPIX channel🏙️ Hear the heartwarming story of how a simple 17-second film loop of a crackling fireplace sparked a Christmas revolution in homes without chimneys🪵 Discover why the aftermath of 9/11 brought this comforting tradition back into the homes of New Yorkers, offering solace and warmth during a time of need🎄 Subscribe if you love the episode and have a wonderful Christmas time♥️ Big Love Groove Armada👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok
Ep. 2 | Racing For Destiny in the '1889 Oklahoma Land Rush'
12:38|🏇 Discover the grim details of the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, in which settlers raced to claim land📕 Hear how land had been strategically taken from Native Americans through the 20th century👻 Listen to 'Ghost Dance' by Robbie Robertson and The Red Road Ensemble, a poignant song reflecting the indigenous experience during America's expansion era💙 Subscribe if you love the episode and tell your co-worker who is getting bored of History Hit👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok
Ep. 1 | 'Dirty Laundry' and Downfall of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of The World'
11:44|📰 This episode unpacks the sensational shutdown of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of the World'🤯 Hear how a 168-year-old newspaper giant with a massive following met its sudden demise🎤 Listen to "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley as the perfect anthem for this tale. With lyrics that mock the media's frenzy for the sensational, it's the ideal backdrop for a story that intertwines royalty, the ordinary, and the downright shady💜 Subscribe if you love the episode and tell your friends, family, neighbour, postman, and cat about the podcast👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok