#254 | En Garde! A History Of Duelling

 For much of human civilisation, people have fought each to the death as a way of resolving arguments.In this episode, we'll explore the curious and bloody history of one-on-one combat, from ancient Rome to 20th century France.The most recent "modern" duel (1967, France)The ancient concept of "champion warfare"Trial by combat: a legal way to resolve a disputeHow trial by combat worked: a practical perspectiveWhy trial by combat died outTrial by combat in Scandinavia: "Holmgang"Renaissance duelling for honourThe role of the "second"The two French officers who duelled against each other 30 times in 19 yearsDuelling in the USADuelling goes all the way to The White House: Andrew Jackson & Alexander HamiltonWhy (and when) duelling stopped being popularThe legacy of duelling in books, poetry and filmFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/duelling ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية