EPISODE · Apr 16, 2020 · 16 MIN
#45: Guy Fawkes // The Man Who Tried To Blow Up Parliament
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
In the early hours of November 5th, 1605, a man was found in a cellar under The Houses of Parliament. He was moments away from blowing everything up, killing the King, and changing the course of British history forever.Today we tell the story of Guy Fawkes, and how we went from religious terrorist to anti-establishment icon.In today's episode we cover:November 5th celebrations in the UKThe persecution of Catholics in BritainThe plan to blow up parliamentThe anonymous letterWho really was Guy Fawkes?The execution of Guy FawkesWas it all a conspiracy?Impact on the English languageWeird Guy Fawkes traditionsGuy Fawkes in popular cultureFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/guy-fawkes ---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
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In the early hours of November 5th, 1605, a man was found in a cellar under The Houses of Parliament. He was moments away from blowing everything up, killing the King, and changing the course of British history forever. Today we tell the story of Guy Fawkes, and how we went from religious terrorist to anti-establishment icon. Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com
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