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From D-Day to the Cold War: The Extraordinary Bond Between Winston Churchill and Eisenhower

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Jonathan W. Jordan — New York Times bestselling military historian, Wall Street Journal book critic, and now federal…
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Sunday Post: Hadrian’s Wall Training and Planning Update

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In which I give an update on how plans are progressing for my walk on Hadrian’s Wall in August. Much has changed since my last update.

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Stonehenge, Druids & Folk Horror: The Myths Behind Britain’s Standing Stones With Paul Robichaud

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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Professor Paul Robichaud — Professor of English at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut — to discuss…
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BONUS EPISODE: What’s On in London in July 2026: America 250, Exhibitions, Events & Heat Wave Survival Tips, What To See and Do

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In this monthly bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas returns with the July edition of What's On in London — a complete rundown of everything worth seeing and…
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Sunday Post: What Books to British School Children Read?

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This week, I explore a topic that piqued my interest when I was editing a chapter in my forthcoming book about a book that was commonly read by British children…

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A New Member Discount: 15% Off SplashMaps

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I've got a great new perk to share with you all. Our friends at SplashMaps — who are sponsoring a special podcast series about my upcoming Hadrian's Wall Walk —…

Return to Gold Hill – The Hovis Hill Cottage You Can Rent — Melanie Fontana on Restoring Button Cottage

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In this deeply personal episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas makes a big announcement — he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, the place…
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Sunday Post: 25 Years of Notting Hill - Book Excerpt

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This week, I share an exclusive excerpt from my upcoming book Searching for the Heart of England to celebrate the completion of final edits. 

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Episode 100: Britain, America & Chicago: A Conversation with His Majesty’s Consul General Richard Hyde

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In this special on-location episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, recorded at the Chicago History Museum on the occasion of His Majesty the King's official birthday, Jonathan Thomas sits down with…
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Sunday Post: Musings on Pubs as a Teetotaler

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This week, I talk about something a lot of people don't know about me - I'm a teetotaler, yet I love Britain's pubs, which are a critical part of understanding…

Episode 99: Churchill’s Secret Life as a Painter — Dr. Lucy Davis on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibition at Wallace Collection

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Did you know that in addition to saving the free world, Churchill was also an accomplished painter? In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Dr…
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Sunday Post: State of the Friends of Anglotopia Club Annual Letter

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This week, I give members an update on how the club is doing and where we're going in the next year. All of this is possible because of your membership…

BONUS EPISODE: What’s on in London in June 2026, Royal Events, Exhibitions, Theatre, Heatwave Travel Tips

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In this special bonus episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas launches an experimental new monthly format: a London events guide covering what's actually on in the city this month…
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