
#624 George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
Jul 31, 2026 - 25:31
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When Thomas Aikenhead was hanged in 1697 for questioning the Bible, it was the last time someone was executed for blasphemy in Britain. But it didn't mean that debates around blasphemy went away. In this episode, we'll t...
#609 A Short History of Blasphemy in Britain is an episode from English Learning for Curious Minds by Leonardo English. When Thomas Aikenhead was hanged in 1697 for questioning the Bible, it was the last time someone was executed for blasph...
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Published May 8, 2026, 21:44 long, audio available.