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wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/podcastSubstackThu, 28 May 2026 03:23:58 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6480735.rssSebastien Pollock & Regan EbsworthJoin us on our exploration of the world, through history, science and entertainment and where sometimes the plainest of objects hide the most exciting of tales.episodicSebastien Pollock & Regan Ebsworthwrnc.sebastien@gmail.comNo<![CDATA[Why is there gold in our bodies? — IN A NUTSHELL]]>Did you know that the human body actually contains a little bit of gold? It's true! But, why is that?

This series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy.

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* Written, produced and presented by Sebastien Pollock

* Researched and prepared by Juliette Portala

As a small and independent team, we strive to provide you with factual and accurate content. If you spot any factual errors, we would be happy to hear from you and will do our best to amend them.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/p/why-is-there-gold-in-our-bodies-insubstack:post:180505978Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:32:18 GMTSebastien PollockNo204bonus<![CDATA[Why was Napoleon's heart not buried with him? — IN A NUTSHELL]]>Did you know that Napoleon's heart isn't actually buried inside of his body? It's true! It actually lives inside a separate container... So, why is that?

This series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy.

You can find out more about WRNC and listen to our live output or other podcasts on: https://www.wrnc.eu

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Please consider following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrnc.radio

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This podcast was:

* Written, produced and presented by Sebastien Pollock

* Researched and prepared by Juliette Portala

As a small and independent team, we strive to provide you with factual and accurate content. If you spot any factual errors, we would be happy to hear from you and will do our best to amend them.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/p/why-was-napoleons-heart-not-buriedsubstack:post:180503692Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:07:44 GMTSebastien PollockNo191bonus<![CDATA[Smiling used to be offensive — WHY IS THAT? (w/ Professor Colin Jones CBE)]]>In this episode we take a look at The Smile Revolution which occured in 18th century Paris, two years before the actual French Revolution. Why was smiling so taboo? And how did a portrait cause divide between Parisians and the royal elite? This month's episode is a story of smiles!

This series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy.

You can find out more about WRNC and listen to our live output or other podcasts on https://www.wrnc.eu

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This podcast was:

• Written, produced and presented by Sebastien Pollock

• Researched and prepared by Regan Ebsworth

• Special thanks to Prof. Colin Jones CBE for his help in making this episode a reality

As a small and independent team, we strive to provide you with factual and accurate content. If you spot any factual errors, we would be happy to hear from you and will do our best to amend them.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/p/smiling-used-to-be-offensive-why-3f033e056a7b60aaf8e1b8f56c1b72a976a72e602b0Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:53:30 GMTSebastien Pollock and Regan EbsworthThis series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy. You can find out more about WRNC and listen to our live output or other podcasts on https://www.wrnc.eu You can find this...No13850103full<![CDATA[Britain once had its own prohibition — WHY IS THAT?]]>In this episode of "WHY IS THAT?" we take a look at the events of "the Gin Craze". Did you know that Britain had its own form of prohibition in the 18th century? One focused around a single beverage: gin. This is the story of one of the first major economic crises, of betrayal, of politics and of gin. The most British of drinks... Though it turns out, it might not be. How did gin tear British society apart in the 18th century? Let's find out!

This series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy.

You can find out more about WRNC and listen to our live output or other podcasts on https://www.wrnc.eu

You can find this podcast in video form on our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WRNC-WhyIsThat

Please consider following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrnc.radio

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This podcast was:

• Written, produced and presented by Sebastien Pollock

• Researched and prepared by Regan Ebsworth

As a small and independent team, we strive to provide you with factual and accurate content. If you spot any factual errors, we would be happy to hear from you and will do our best to amend them.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/p/britain-once-had-its-own-prohibition-25e7e6065411eb746d73a98e2e2dc96f3327f2a806dThu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMTSebastien Pollock and Regan EbsworthIn this episode of "WHY IS THAT?" we take a look at the events of "the Gin Craze". Did you know that Britain had its own form of prohibition in the 18th century? One focused around a single beverage: gin. This is the story of one of the first major ec...No15370102full<![CDATA[A terrible plague made them dance — WHY IS THAT?]]>In this first episode of "WHY IS THAT?" we take a look at the events of Strasbourg's 1518 dancing plague... Why are these people dancing in the streets? Never stopping, despite hunger and pain, sometimes even until death? An incredible historical event, too insane to be true... And yet, it actually happened!


This series is created for and broadcast on World Radio Normandy Caen, a volunteer-driven local radio station based in Normandy.

You can find out more about WRNC and listen to our live output or other podcasts on https://www.wrnc.eu

You can find this podcast in video form on our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WRNC-WhyIsThat

Please consider following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrnc.radio

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrnc.radio


This podcast was:

• Written, produced and presented by Sebastien Pollock

• Researched and prepared by Regan Ebsworth

• With special thanks to Dr John Waller


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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wrncwhyisthat.substack.com]]>https://wrncwhyisthat.substack.com/p/a-terrible-plague-made-them-dance-760543d56c5af71c850eb61cbb1b8e5e1a52de011f7Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMTSebastien Pollock and Regan EbsworthIn this first episode of "WHY IS THAT?" we take a look at the events of Strasbourg's 1518 dancing plague... Why are these people dancing in the streets? Never stopping, despite hunger and pain, sometimes even until death? An incredible historical even...No16610101full