I really enjoyed this show! The topics are interesting, and it talks about history that I haven’t necessarily heard before. The reporting seems well balanced and respectful, accounting for different perspectives of the different historical events being talked about.

Everything comes together for me in this podcast. Interest meets *impeccable* writing and delivery. Kudos to the team.

This is such an interesting podcast! Great combination of geopolitical history and social commentary. To the people offended by the title - it’s the truth and you need to get over it. The colonial past and present of the British Empire is bloody and ruthless. We still feel the consequences of European colonialism all over the world and need to learn from the many mistakes of the past.

This is an amazing! Well written and said, but also any of you giving it one star because you find the title annoying and offensive have you even listened to it? I think not!

People need to know the truth about ALL heritages. Even if it’s offensive, or violent. Please make a Canadian heritage version, American version, and an Australian version. All great empires have dark pasts. Also, if it would be a bit more short, that would be great.

I find it amusing that some have been so offended by the title of the podcast! They’re either ignorant of history in general or they simply didn’t even listen to the podcast. Well produced deep-dives into some uncomfortable truths! Hope the podcast keeps going!

Amazing concept and the stories are well told. Would love more of these. Starting to listen again from the beginning. 🤩👌🏼

Love this podcast so much, but listened to them all so many times already, hope you make more soon!🥺

This is my new favourite podcast. I discovered it a week ago and binge-listened to all three seasons in a matter of days. All the while I was thinking, this would make incredible television!!! Glad to hear it actually is a show already and I can get my next fix with visuals. Well done Mark and co.

An eye catching but very offensive title and this podcast supposedly associated with apparent higher quality media companies? A similar title could have been ‘The lovely baby seals that Canada clubbed to death very recently’ Awful

Thank you Britain for preserving world history and heritage from the kind of ethnic violence and historical erasure common in the countries from which these artifacts came, places where totalitarian communism or religious fundamentalism has led to the destruction of irreplaceable monuments and inscriptions. Perhaps your critics would prefer the Taliban or ISIS or Khmer Rouge to be the protectors of ancient artifacts.

I have just started listening to the series, but I am enjoying them a great deal.

Offensive title

Looking forward to an episode on Canada’s 1990s Residential Schools

I downloaded the CBC Gem app as soon as i learned the tv show was available on it. This is a must listen!

Such a fantastic show! Just found it the other day and cannot stop listening. Amazing storytelling of very important and unjust moments in history. Can’t wait for more!

Love this podcast so much! Sad that I’ve binged them all so quickly and now have to wait for more…. And hope there’s more!

This podcast is amazing. Marc goes in-depth into each topic and brings things full circle in such a compelling way. I almost like it better than the TV show. Much love from Canada!

Well researched, well presented, very interesting show. Imagine the indignation and squealing from the Brits if stolen pieces of the crown jewels were on display in museums in Athens or Baghdad?

I love this podcast! I love how the history and modern events come together. I love how each podcast takes me to to a different continents and shares what happened and how the effects are still felt today. Binge worthy.

I have learned so much from listening. It’s informative but also interesting.

Love this podcast. Informative and interesting without being dry. Give it a try.

Love this podcast! Within 30 to 45 minutes Mark and his team are able to bring you back in time, help you explore museums and bring artifacts stories to life. The recording as well done and I love that he’s covered many countries and ethnicities as well. Easy listening while at work!

Enjoyed series one, but it seems they have run out of material. Where is series two?

I’m so looking forward to your new episodes! Please hurry up!!

I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. Even my boyfriend that doesn’t like podcast enjoyed it very much. Hope we can hear more in the future!

If I taught high school history classes I would assign these podcasts along side the standard readings. I’ve listened to all of them, more than once, and sent the links to friends. Thanks for the fascinating and thoughtful series, please keep going!

This podcast tells stories about British culture and all the cultures that descend from it, that we all need to know. And Mark Fennell tells them in ways that make it hard to stop listening.

Wish there were more episodes. I’ve enjoyed listening to them very much. A different perspective on our world history and the way the Brit’s did things.

A great podcast. Informative and entertaining.

I love this podcast!!! When are more episodes coming? More episodes, and longer, PLEASE!

This is easy listening at it’s best. Relaxing, humourous and interesting.

Terrific storytelling, superb production values, eclectic, insightful guests, wicked black humour and sharp moral clarity. Also? It’s a lot of fun. Such intellectual and geographic range - it’s everything a sharp provocative podcast should be.

I really enjoy this podcast and can’t wait to hear more episodes.

Really loved listening to this and can’t wait for more. I made it through both seasons in just a few days.

I really enjoyed listening to this series. My sister recommended it and it’s fabulous. I canwait for more episodes! Thank you.

Just amazing, I finished all episodes in one day nonstop, hint what about Kohinoor the big diamond go for it .

This is an amazing podcast. I devoured all the episodes in a couple days. I just couldn't turn it off. I can't wait for the next season to start. My only regret is that there aren't more episodes per season!

I listen to a true variety of podcasts, however I am truly lucky I stumbled across this one ! Nice size episodes, but so so interesting. I ripped through all episodes in around 2-3 days and I wish there were more! Certainly there is more than enough of “ Stuff the British Stole” to keep the episodes coming. A particular episode The headhunters has really sat with me since I heard it. Give it a listen ! You’ll be glad you did.

My favourite podcast find of the year! The host is engaging and sounds like he’d be one of your cool friends who’s smart but doesn’t lord it over you. The topic of British colonialism isn’t the lightest of topics but through the host’s delivery of the content and through the lens of looting the topic is far more approachable.

Loved this show !! In 1998 I visited the national museum in Brussels. Quite frankly I was shocked by the enormity of the artifacts it displayed from Africa (animals, butterflies, trees, minerals). I just cried. Your stories of the Māori repatriating their artifacts struck a chord with me. I hope that your show shames countries and museums into acts of reconciliation for all wronged cultures - Caribbean, Greek, Irish etc. and the monarchies should be fingered as accomplices and enablers.

I love this podcast and I’m extremely picky.

I loved this podcast. I can’t wait to learn more!

Enjoyed listening to the series. Love the interviews and people chosen to speak to. Reminds me how diverse and intermingled the world is. Helps shed light on the many artifacts in ‘safe’ keeping in museums and churches.

Excellent, informative podcast. It certainly encourages reflection regarding what is found in museums, and often, how artifiacts were acquired. We need more of these podcasts and greater efforts to repatriate works that were looted to their rightful owners. While this podcast is about the British and their looting practices, it is quite clear that many other countries participated in similar activities. Colonizers and others who stole cultural artifacts need to own their role and return works of art to their rightful owners. Keep up the great work Mark and team!

Great podcast: super interesting, the host is thoughtful, charismatic & intelligent, well researched & good pacing. Highly recommend if you’re into history. I went backpacking in Europe in 2005, the last stop was London. The British Museum left a bad taste in my mouth then because almost all of the truly interesting, spectacular items had been stolen from other countries, cultures. I had just been at the Acropolis in Greece, seen the ruins in Rome, etc. I’m from Canada & walking through the museum looking at all the totem poles & various other indigenous art & artefacts was … depressing & frustrating. I’m so happy you made this podcast - so much has been stolen from so many cultures & the historical perspective has been set by British/Colonial views.

Exciting!!! Love everything about this well written and produced podcast. The weaving of stories is incredibly interesting. Totally thrilling and fascinating. Listen to it now!!!

Thank you for the education.

Captivating work here - I can’t stop listening and am learning so much! Thank you for this! Much love from Canada!!

The host is very pleasant to listen to. The pacing is good and never boring, the information is fascinating and moving, the experts are passionate and knowledgeable. All in all a great podcast, I only wish the episodes were longer and delved even deeper into the issues discussed.