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     Cartoon Century: Disney at 100

     Cartoon Century: Disney at 100

    FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

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     Cartoon Century: Disney at 100

    FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

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    Length:
    23 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 18, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    As the Walt Disney Company celebrates its centenary, it seems a fitting time to reflect on the legacy of the iconic House of Mouse. In this Long Read, John Wills traces the company’s story from its early animations to global blockbusters – and the political controversies it courted along the way. 

    HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
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    Released:
    Dec 18, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (42)

    Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.