---It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all.  In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts.   Jan Aertson's Journey to the New World Cornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation Vanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush Vanderbilt's transition to the railway industry Vanderbilt's immense wealth and his legacy The character of Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Commodore The inheritance and financial management of the Vanderbilt family The extravagant lifestyles and lavish spending of Vanderbilt descendants The decline of the Vanderbilt fortune and its causes Notable Vanderbilt legacies: Vanderbilt University, Biltmore Estate, and Grand Central Station Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/vanderbilts ---You might like:📰 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

---It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from across the globe through the promise of a fresh start and adventure.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the origins of the French Foreign Legion, how you join it, and what life is like as a Legionnaire.   French Foreign Legion: Toughest fighting force, attracts diverse recruits worldwide. Origins: Founded in 1831 to manage foreign soldiers in France. Recruitment: Open to all nationalities, minimal requirements, new identity. Training: Physically demanding, intense, discipline enforced, harsh conditions. Deployments: Legion serves French interests globally, long history of conflicts. Unique Composition: Multinational units, French language requirement. Rewards: Basic salary, housing, meals, new identity, path to French citizenship. Sacrifices: High risk, thousands of Legionnaires have died for France. Fascinating History: From Algeria to modern deployments, rich legacy. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/french-foreign-legion ---You might like:📰 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

---Degrowth and Effective Accelerationism - two outlooks about the direction in which humanity needs to go to stay alive. But they couldn't be any more different.   In this episode, we'll be exploring these two ideas and perhaps, come to some conclusions on how to save the world.   Degrowth vs E/Acc: Exploring opposing visions for humanity's future Historical global economy trends: Growth, challenges, and environmental impact Degrowth concept: Reducing production, consumption for sustainability and equality E/Acc approach: Technological advancement, energy, AI, interplanetary development Divergence in ideologies: Brake vs. accelerate, limits vs. market expansion Degrowth momentum: European Parliament conference and impact on policy E/Acc's grassroots movement: Unconventional solutions, influential supporters Unprecedented futures: Revisiting the past, accelerating progress, potential consequences Finding common ground: Both emphasize radical action away from status quo Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/degrowth-vs-eacc ---You might like:📰 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

---Courageous, resilient, and an incredible leader. Ernest Shackleton was an Antarctic explorer who never gave up in the face of adversity.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the Endurance expedition, the challenges he and his crew faced, and their extraordinary feats of survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth.  Introduction to Ernest Shackleton and his quest to cross Antarctica Background on the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration Competing expeditions to the North and South Poles Shackleton's previous attempt to reach the South Pole in 1909 The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and its objectives The journey of the ship Endurance and its entrapment in ice Struggles faced during the Antarctic winter on the ice Abandonment of the Endurance and survival on Elephant Island Shackleton's dangerous journey to South Georgia for help Rescue and survival of the crew members on Elephant Island Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shackleton ---You might like:📰 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

---An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask.   In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire.   Internet pioneer or criminal? Childhood and early involvement with computers Hacking exploits and self-publicity Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns Kim Dotcom's move to New Zealand and his new life The dramatic police raid on Kim Dotcom's mansion Legal charges against Kim Dotcom and extradition battle Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kim-dotcom ---You might like:📰 Listen to SEND7 Podcast 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية