Restless Times in History

A NON-SPOILER review of the historical film, OPPENHEIMER, currently showing in cinemas.
Who, why, and what makes this film an exceptional experience
 
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In the concluding episode of this podcast series on Harald Bluetooth, we examine the continued legacy of this 10th Viking king, who lived and died by the sword. 
Bluetooth technology was named after Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth really and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him? We examine possible answers - and similarities! 
 
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In the year 985: With all to win and nothing to lose, King Harald Bluetooth must join battle with his greatest foe and most deadly rival - his own son and heir - for the crown of Denmark
 
Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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Part 5: After years of fighting external enemies and leading successful Viking raids - Bluetooth finally realizes, that deadly enemies are far closer to home.
Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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Part 4: Friends may fade away, but enemies are always close at hand...
Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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Part 3: With Norway as an ally, Bluetooth looks south for land to conquer
Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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Amendment to the episode: Next episode will be published Freday 14th (not Wednesday 12th)
This episode: Part 2: Bluetooth rules his kingdom of Denmark even as he covets the lands of his neighbours
Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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Part 1: PrologueBluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?
 
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How did tennis evolve from an 11th century game played behind the cloistered walls of French monasteries to becoming the sport of kings?
Part 3: Henry VIII knew how to acquire a magnificent residence complete with tennis court - by gifting his old friend's possessions to himself. Anne Boleyn never received her winnings - and Elizabeth I enjoyed a bet.
The conclusion to the 3 part series on the history of medieval and early modern tennis - once known as royal tennis - today called real tennis.
 
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Part 2 of the history of royal tennis, today known as real tennis. 
As game courts increased in number, so too did the punishments meted out to those, who attempted to sell dirty balls. By the 15th century, the game had become The Sport of (warrior) Kings. But just as kings played the game, the game could still be the death of kings, leading to sovereigns dying in squalor in France or trapped in tunnels in Scotland.
 
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