History Of War Podcasts

1h ago1h ago

Daily

History as told by the people who were there.

The History Hour

BBC World Service

2d ago2d ago

Weekly

A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.

Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

3m ago3m ago

Weekly+

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.

Real Dictators

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Real Dictators

NOISER

2h ago2h ago

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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes one week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. To find out more about Noiser+, head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm

You're Wrong About

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You're Wrong About

Sarah Marshall

14h ago14h ago

History That Doesn't Suck

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Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

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History That Doesn't Suck

Prof. Greg Jackson

2h ago2h ago

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Monthly+

HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck; on Twitter: @HTDSpod; or online at htdspodcast.com. Support the podcast at patreon.com/historythatdoesntsuck.

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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter Adamson

1d ago1d ago

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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net

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History Extra podcast

Immediate Media

21m ago21m ago

The British History Podcast

Daily

The HistoryExtra podcast brings you interviews with the world's best historians, on everything from the ancient world and the Middle Ages to the Second World War and the history behind current events. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed, it offers fresh takes on history's most famous figures and events. Subscribe for the real stories behind your favourite historical films and TV shows, and compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past.

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The British History Podcast

Jamie Jeffers

5d ago5d ago

Monthly+

The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the histories of England, Scotland, and Wales.

In Black and White

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In Black and White

Herald Sun

5h ago5h ago

Weekly

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

History on Fire

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History on Fire

Daniele Bolelli

17d ago2w ago

Monthly

Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.

Throughline

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Throughline

NPR

4d ago4d ago

The History of Egypt Podcast

Weekly

The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective-shifting, time-warping stories you can't get enough of - and you'll unlock access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/throughline

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The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

10m ago10m ago

Weekly

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of ancient Egypt, "in their own words." Using texts, art, and archaeology, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Email egyptpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.

Blowback

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Blowback

Blowback

1M ago5w ago

The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

Monthly

A podcast about American Empire.

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The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

Recorded History Podcast Network

6h ago6h ago

Weekly

A biweekly podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail.

Tides of History

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Tides of History

Wondery / Patrick Wyman

5d ago5d ago

Weekly

Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. New episodes come out Thursdays for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ or ...

American History Tellers

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American History Tellers

Wondery

4d ago4d ago

The French History Podcast

Weekly

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...

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The French History Podcast

Evergreen Podcasts

19h ago19h ago

The Civil War & Reconstruction

Weekly

A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.

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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Richard Youngdahl

1d ago1d ago

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A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

Behind the Bastards

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Behind the Bastards

iHeartPodcasts

11h ago11h ago

Weekly+

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives ...

Slow Burn

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Slow Burn

Slate Podcasts

10h ago10h ago

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Clarence Thomas is one of the most powerful figures in America today. Nearly every issue of national consequence has his fingerprints all over it, from voting rights to gun rights and from abortion access to affirmative action. But nothing about his journey from rural Georgia to the Supreme Court was inevitable.In the eighth season of Slate’s Slow Burn, host Joel Anderson traces Justice Thomas’ surprising path from youthful radical to conservative icon. You’ll hear about why he came to despi ...

SpyCast

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SpyCast

SpyCast

6m ago6m ago

Weekly

TOP SECRET Personal Attention, SpyCast Listeners Known to be the podcast real spies listen to -(STOP)- eavesdrop on conversations with high level sources from around the world -(STOP)- spychiefs molehunters defectors covert operators analysts cyberwarriors and researchers debriefed by SPY Historian Hammond -(STOP) stories secrets tradecraft and technology discussed -(STOP)- HUMINT SIGINT OSINT IMINT GEOINT and more -(STOP)- rumored to be professional education internal communication and publ ...

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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit

10m ago10m ago

Ghost Stories For The End Of The World

Weekly+

History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen. If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at ds.hh@hi ...

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Ghost Stories For The End Of The World

ghoststoriesfortheend

3d ago3d ago

Monthly+

An occult history of post-war politics, true crime, corruption, and how we got here.

The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

Goalhanger Podcasts

18h ago18h ago

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Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are interrogating the past, and attempting to de-tangle the present. They question the nature of Greatness, why the West no longer has civil wars and whether Richard Nixon was more like Caligula or Claudius. They're distilling the entirety of human history, or, as much as they can fit into about fifty minutes. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed sh ...

History's Secret Heroes

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History's Secret Heroes

BBC Radio 4

2M ago8w ago

War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed

Weekly

Helena Bonham Carter shines light on extraordinary stories from World War Two.

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War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed

Gary Brecher

27m ago27m ago

Weekly

Nothing fancy; just the wars, ma’am. It runs on your donations, like all guerrilla campaigns. Support the show!

One Year

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One Year

Slate Podcasts

40m ago40m ago

Monthly

The people and struggles that changed America—one year at a time. In each episode, host Josh Levin explores a story you may have forgotten, or one you’ve never heard of before. What were the moments that transformed politics, culture, science, religion, and more? And how does the nation’s past shape our present?

American Scandal

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American Scandal

Wondery

4m ago4m ago

Weekly

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business ...

The History Network

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The History Network

The History Network

10h ago10h ago

Monthly

The military history podcast specialists, looking at all aspects of war through the ages.

History of Everything

1
History of Everything

Stakuyi

25m ago25m ago

Weekly

This podcast takes deep dives into history every week from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles.

Half-Arsed History

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Half-Arsed History

Riley Knight

8m ago8m ago

Weekly+

Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. For around 40 minutes a week, it also makes host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://bit.ly/hahmerch If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 250+ episo ...

Battleground: Ukraine

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Battleground: Ukraine

Goalhanger Podcasts

24m ago24m ago

Weekly+

A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turn their attention to the war in Ukraine. Goalhanger Podcasts

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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

15h ago15h ago

We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Daily

Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...

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We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Goalhanger Podcasts

19h ago19h ago

Weekly+

Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters Second World War. We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. Send questions to James and Al via Twitter us ...

America at War

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America at War

Marc Blackburn

5d ago5d ago

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

Monthly

Explore the rich history of our past through the lens of our military institutions. From the settlement of North America to the present, this podcast encompasses traditional military history and goes the extra step to address the evolution of ideas and institutions. Join us!

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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

Dan Carlin

2M ago6w ago

Monthly

Interviews, musings and extra material from the makers of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. If it did not fit in the HH feed it's probably here

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New Books in History

Marshall Poe

31m ago31m ago

Daily+

Interviews with Historians about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Business Wars

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Business Wars

Wondery

6d ago6d ago

Russian Rulers History Podcast

Weekly+

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and A ...

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Russian Rulers History Podcast

Mark Schauss

1h ago1h ago

Weekly

First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support

History Hub

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History Hub

History Hub.ie

2M ago7w ago

The Pirate History Podcast

Monthly

This series is a collection of academic podcasts on a plethora of historical subjects. It ranges in scope from full recordings of academic research papers to informative contributions from professional historians discussing the details of specific historical events. Funded by the School of History and Archives, University College Dublin, the series is a partnership with the historyhub.ie website and multimedia hub.

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The Pirate History Podcast

Matt Albers

11m ago11m ago

Monthly+

A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like ...

Civil War Talk Radio

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Civil War Talk Radio

6d ago6d ago

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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

The History of England

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The History of England

David Crowther

9d ago1w ago

Monthly+

This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancient Warfare Podcast

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Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

18h ago18h ago

Weekly

Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

Battlecast

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Battlecast

Dr. Luke Wolf

6d ago6d ago

History of the Second World War

Monthly

Battlecast is the world’s foremost podcast about war and it’s sociopolitical impact. Each month Dr. Luke Wolf works to bring you an unfiltered understanding of the most important battles and wars of mankind’s history. The official motto of the show: “not left, not right: above,” provides a fresh look at the conventional understandings found in history books. So pull up a chair, grab a beer, and join the conversation.

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History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

1d ago1d ago

Weekly

History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.

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New Books in American Studies

New Books Network

5h ago5h ago

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Daily+

Interviews with Scholars of America about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

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Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy

4m ago4m ago

Monthly+

Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.

Revolutions

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Revolutions

Mike Duncan

9M ago40w ago

The History of Egypt Podcast

Monthly

A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???

show series

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Introducing Total War: Pharaoh 7:06

10m ago7:06

7:06

Welcome to The History of Egypt Podcast and Total War: Pharaoh! In this brief introduction, I explain the coming episodes and the historical background of Creative Assembly’s new game… Preview and purchase Total War: Pharaoh at https://pharaoh.totalwar.com/. Music in all episodes by Richard Beddow © Creative Assembly 2023. See the History of Egypt …

History of the Second World War

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Janet Somerville, "Yours, for Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn's Letters of Love and War 1930-1949" (Firefly Books, 2022) 51:26

31m ago51:26

51:26

Before email, when long distance telephone calls were difficult and expensive, people wrote letters, often several each day. Today, those letters provide an intimate and revealing look at the lives and loves of the people who wrote them. When the author is a brilliant writer who lived an exciting, eventful life, the letters are especially interesti…

Tides of History

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Thinking Like a Persian King: Professor John Hyland on the Persian Perspective of the Greco-Persian Wars 1:01:17

6h ago1:01:17

1:01:17

When we think about the wars between the Persians and the Greeks, our perspective is quite explicitly that of the Greeks. But how did the Persians view these conflicts, and what were they after? Professor John Hyland explains his fascinating research on how the Persians understood war and their war with the Greeks. Patrick's book is now available! …

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Preview 11: The Washington Naval Treaty 32:46

1d ago32:46

32:46

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the Washington Naval Treaty, why it was signed, and some of the impacts it had on navies around the world. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Air…

War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed

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Radio War Nerd EP 400 — Mass Protests To Nowhere, feat. Vincent Bevins 1:34:11

23m ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Co-hosts Gary Brecher & Mark AmesBy Gary Brecher

Battleground: Ukraine

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93. The Russian Media 34:00

4m ago34:00

34:00

On this week's big interview, Patrick speaks to Francis Scarr from the BBC's monitoring service, Francis is a member of its Russia team who analyse Russian TV and social media, and specialises in the TV political talk shows, which dominate the schedules. Francis shares his fascinating array of knowledge about the Russian media landscape and draws f…

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Achilles 40:20

8m ago40:20

40:20

This episode contains themes of a sexual nature Achilles is one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology. The son of Peleus, a Greek King, and Thetis, a divine sea nymph, Achilles was a demigod with extraordinary strength and courage. The perfect combination to make a great warrior, he is perhaps best known from Homer's epic poem the Iliad, which …

Real Dictators

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Hitler: The Bunker and the End 1:04:15

6m ago1:04:15

1:04:15

We reach the dramatic conclusion of Hitler’s downfall. With the Battle of Berlin raging, the Führer makes his last stand. Underground, in a bunker beneath the Chancellery, he will conduct the final act of his life: a macabre ritual of marriage, murder and suicide… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. This is Part 25 of the Hitler Story. Scr…

The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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The Cultural Revolution: a Chinese catastrophe 39:18

21m ago39:18

39:18

For the decade between 1966 and 1976, Chairman Mao’s Cultural Revolution wreaked immense havoc on China – with up to 2 million killed, and another 36 million persecuted for perceived political or cultural sins. Tania Branigan is the author of a Cundill Prize-shortlisted book Red Memory, which draws on personal testimonies to chart the story of this…

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Episode 439-Dieppe Was Avenged 29:18

5h ago29:18

29:18

The conclusion of Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe Raid. The nightmare on the beach is over, but it’s repercussions have only begun in London, Ottawa and Berlin. But two years later, the Allies will be back and Dieppe will be liberated. Not that the war of words will end with the war. More information and images from this episode on our website https:…

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

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Sawbones: Why Do I Always Burp Next to My Wife? 43:42

4m ago43:42

43:42

It’s time for us to answer some more listener medical questions, if “us” means “Dr. Sydnee McElroy.” Questions like: can you cook dirt enough to make it clean? What is Gaze-Evoked Tinnitus? Why do we rub our eyes when we’re tired? And can I taste . . .with my eyes? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/…

The Pirate History Podcast

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Episode 320 - Great Mischiefs 33:02

10m ago33:02

33:02

We introduce Louis Guittar and the first steps of one of the great pirate cruises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Albers

Ridiculous History

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That Time Indiana Tried to Change Pi 41:14

3m ago41:14

41:14

Pi itself is pretty ridiculous. This number -- the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle -- appears to continue into infinity, with no predictable pattern. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore something even more ridiculous: that time in 1897 when an amateur mathematician named Edward J. Goodwin almost per…

SpyCast

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“A Crash Course in Israeli Intelligence” – with Erez David Maisel 1:29:50

6m ago1:29:50

1:29:50

Summary Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez David Maisel (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to provide a crash-course in Israeli Intelligence history. Erez is a researcher and former head of the IDF’s International Cooperation Division. *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* What You’ll Learn Intelligence Early history of intelligence in Isra…

Witness History

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The oilfield that changed Kazakhstan 9:40

1h ago9:40

9:40

In the wake of the USSR breaking up, Kazakhstan was wrestling with the challenges of independence; hyperinflation, the economy collapsing and food shortages.But three-and-a-half kilometres underground on the north-east shore of the Caspian Sea, a giant financial opportunity was lying dormant – The Tengiz Oil Field. Less than two years after gaining…

Behind the Bastards

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Part One: G. Gordon Liddy: The Fascist Behind Watergate 1:10:46

18m ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Robert sits down with Andrew Ti for a very special episode about the craziest American political thinker, Watergate mastermind G. Gordon Liddy. (5 part series) Sources: Dobbs, Michael. King Richard (p. 56). Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. Dean, John W.. Blind Ambition: The White House Years (pp. 104-105). Open Road Media. Kindle E…

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The Nobel Prize 14:48

15h ago14:48

14:48

On December 10, 1896, the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel passed away. In his will, he gifted most of his estate for the creation of a prize that rewarded people for excellence in various forms of human endeavor. Over a hundred years later, the prize he created is one of the most prestigious awards that are given out in the world. Learn more about th…

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Adrian Chastain Weimer, "A Constitutional Culture: New England and the Struggle Against Arbitrary Rule in the Restoration Empire" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) 37:05

15m ago37:05

37:05

In A Constitutional Culture: New England and the Struggle Against Arbitrary Rule in the Restoration Empire (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023), Adrian Chastain Weimer uncovers the story of how, more than a hundred years before the American Revolution, colonists pledged their lives and livelihoods to the defense of local political institutions against arbi…

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Taylor Lorenz, "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet" (Simon & Schuster, 2023) 59:53

31m ago59:53

59:53

Acclaimed Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz presents a groundbreaking social history of the internet—revealing how online influence and the creators who amass it have reshaped our world, online and off. For over a decade, Taylor Lorenz has been the authority on internet culture, documenting its far-reaching effects on all corners of our lives.…

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Janet Somerville, "Yours, for Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn's Letters of Love and War 1930-1949" (Firefly Books, 2022) 51:26

15m ago51:26

51:26

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Viet Thanh Nguyen, "A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial" (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2023) 55:09

15m ago55:09

55:09

With insight, humor, formal invention, and lyricism, in A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, A History, A Memorial (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2023), Viet Thanh Nguyen rewinds the film of his own life. He expands the genre of personal memoir by acknowledging larger stories of refugeehood, colonization, and ideas about Vietnam and America, writing with his tr…

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Kristin Semmens, "Under the Swastika in Nazi Germany" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:09:26

31m ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Under the Swastika in Nazi Germany (Bloomsbury, 2023) begins in flames in 1933 with Adolf Hitler taking power and ends in the ashes of total defeat in 1945. Kristin Semmens tells that story from five different perspectives over five chronologically distinct phases in the Third Reich's lifespan. The book offers a much-needed integrated history of in…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen, "A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial" (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2023) 55:09

31m ago55:09

55:09

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Albert Welter, "The Future of China's Past: Reflections on the Meaning of China's Rise" (SUNY Press, 2023) 49:00

31m ago49:00

49:00

Albert Welter's book The Future of China's Past: Reflections on the Meaning of China's Rise (SUNY Press, 2023) examines how China's traditional culture is being reinvented and manipulated for political purposes. Like no time before in its recent history, and certainly at no time in the history of the People's Republic, China is being shaped in term…

Russian Rulers History Podcast

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Adrian Chastain Weimer, "A Constitutional Culture: New England and the Struggle Against Arbitrary Rule in the Restoration Empire" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) 37:05

31m ago37:05

37:05

American Scandal

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Jonestown | New West | 4 43:49

6m ago43:49

43:49

Jim Jones faces investigations from the press and the San Francisco city government. With pressure mounting, Jones makes a rash decision. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support …

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Sports in the Soviet Union 26:15

2h ago26:15

26:15

Today, we cover the impact of sports in the Soviet Union. Also, I am adding a tribute to one of the inspirations for this podcast, my daughter, Anastasya Schauss, who passed away on September 23, at the age of 27. Support the show

We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Slaughter in Sicily, Glider Failures and the Cruelty of German Medicine 53:55

1h ago53:55

53:55

Did German doctors unfairly euthanise their own troops if they got shot in the stomach? Were any lessons learnt by the Nazis after Salerno? And is it pronounced "Waco" or "Waco"? All these questions, and more answered by Al Murray and James Holland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Suleyman the Magnificent 23:03

1d ago23:03

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The Lion House is a riveting new book from journalist and historian Christopher De Bellaigue, written like a novel that tells the dramatic story of Suleyman the Magnificent and his power and influence over 16th-century Europe. In this episode recorded at the Chalke Valley History festival during the summer of 2022, Christopher talks Dan through wha…

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The brutal WW2 battle for Italy 43:28

36m ago43:28

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When Allied forces invaded Italy in September 1943, they hoped to be in Rome by Christmas. But by the end of the year, after four months of unrelenting warfare, the Italian capital was still 70 miles away. Historian, author and podcaster James Holland speaks to Rob Attar about this savage clash between the Allies and Nazi Germany. (Ad) James Hollan…

You're Wrong About

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Mindhunting with Sarah Weinman 1:06:08

39m ago1:06:08

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"What is it about the culture that has conditioned us to favor the wants and needs and desires, however horrible, of a serial murderer, as opposed to--most often--the women and girls that they harmed and killed?" This week, Sarah Weinman takes us on a backpacking trip through true crime history and American pop culture, and tells us about the myths…

In Black and White

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The disgruntled patient who murdered his doctors 33:10

14m ago33:10

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Karl Kast arrived in Australia claiming to be a refugee from the Nazis and was interned as an enemy alien. But it was after his release when his doctors refused to back his claims that he was too injured to work that he went on a killing spree. Forensic psychiatrist Robert M Kaplan returns to the show to tell this story. See omnystudio.com/listener…

Witness History

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The oil crisis of 1973 8:57

20m ago8:57

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In October 1973, Arab nations protested the American support of Israel in its war against Egypt and Syria by slashing oil production, causing prices to sky rocket.Dr Fadhil Chalabi was deputy secretary general of Opec (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). In 2014 he spoke to Alex Last about the embargo. (Picture: Empty gas pump in 19…

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The Partition of India and Pakistan 13:35

17h ago13:35

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In 1947, India and Pakistan became independent countries after almost 200 years of British colonial rule. However, this wasn’t just a case of a former colony becoming independent. It was a single colony which was partitioned into two separate countries. That partition had wide-ranging implications, many of which are still being felt today. Learn mo…

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Jeremy Black, "A Brief History of the Pacific: The Great Ocean" (Robinson, 2023) 46:36

1h ago46:36

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Jeremy Black's A Brief History of the Pacific: The Great Ocean (Robinson, 2023) succeeds in examining both the indigenous presence on ocean's islands and Western control or influence over the its islands and shores. There is a particular focus on the period from the 1530s to 1890 with its greater Western coastal and oceanic presence in the Pacific,…

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Thula Simpson, "History of South Africa: From 1902 to the Present" (Oxford UP, 2022) 1:06:18

1h ago1:06:18

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South Africa was born in war, has been cursed by crises and ruptures, and today stands on a precipice once again. Thula Simpson's History of South Africa: From 1902 to the Present (Oxford UP, 2022) explores the country's tumultuous journey from the Second Anglo-Boer War to 2021. Drawing on diaries, letters, oral testimony and diplomatic reports, Th…

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Boyd Cothran and Adrian Shubert, "The Edwin Fox: How an Ordinary Sailing Ship Connected the World in the Age of Globalization, 1850-1914" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:15:02

1d ago1:15:02

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It began as a small, slow, and unadorned sailing vessel—in a word, ordinary. Later, it was a weary workhorse in the age of steam. But the story of the Edwin Fox reveals how an everyday merchant ship drew together a changing world and its people in an extraordinary age of rising empires, sweeping economic transformation, and social change. The Edwin…

History That Doesn't Suck

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Twenty Years After “The New Economy”: A Conversation with Doug Henwood 1:08:31

1h ago1:08:31

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Economic journalist and broadcaster Doug Henwood revisits his 2003 book, After the New Economy (New Press), with Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel. “The New Economy” was a catchphrase that became extremely popular with economists, politicians, pundits, and many others during Bill Clinton’s presidency. The phrase was thought to describe a new econom…

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Introducing: History Daily 21:58

24m ago21:58

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Today, we have a special off-week treat: an episode of History Daily! Hosted by Lindsay Graham (podcaster not Senator), History Daily brings you a tale from the past, on its anniversary, daily. Listen to History Daily on Spotify, Apple, or where you get your podcasts! https://www.historydaily.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Captain Cook 1:21:55

2d ago1:21:55

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Dan tells the extraordinary tale of Captain James Cook. Born a labourer's son, he would rise to become one of history's greatest explorers. He went about as far as it was possible to go, sailing the Pacific Ocean and arriving on the shores of Australia and New Zealand. For these voyages, he assembled an A-Team of maritime explorers - marines, scien…

The Civil War & Reconstruction

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David Mitchell on a new history of England’s monarchy 41:29

9h ago41:29

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From his turn as Shakespeare in Upstart Crow to his historical sketches with Robert Webb, comedian and actor David Mitchell’s work has often touched on the past. Now he’s written his first history book, Unruly, charting England’s monarchy from its earliest days to the reign of Elizabeth I. David tells Matt Elton about this storied history. (Ad) Dav…

The Rest Is History

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374. The Battle of Cable Street: Fascism Defeated 47:03

4m ago47:03

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“You will never catch Sir Oswald admitting to anti-semitism - all he does is embody it!” Following the violent scenes at Kensington Olympia, the British fascist movement is in decline. Britain is swirling with unemployment, having just come out of a decade of general strikes, and as the country suffers, changes and becomes more urbanised, the fasci…

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#431- CHATTANOOGA (Part the Thirteenth) 28:14

6m ago28:14

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In which Grant's plan for November 25, 1863 is derailed when Sherman is unable to dislodge the Confederates from Tunnel Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

Half-Arsed History

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Episode 275: The Anarchy at Samarra, the Setting for Assassin's Creed Mirage 44:21

8m ago44:21

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In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn more about the historical setting for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage: a tumultuous and chaotic time in Islamic history known as the Anarchy at Samarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Riley Knight

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Questions and Answers: Volume 11 13:42

14h ago13:42

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In his 1979 book Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, an alien race builds a computer to answer the ultimate question to life, the universe, and everything. The computer took 7.5 million years to come up with the answer. They could have saved a lot of time and money if they just waited a month. Stay tuned for Questions and Answers Volume 11 on this epi…

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Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022) 1:28:49

20m ago1:28:49

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Drawing on letters, personal testimony, works of art, novels, and historic Black newspapers, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of Black women’s contributions to the intellectual life of nineteenth-century America. Rebecca J Fraser's book Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? (Routledge, 2022) reconcep…

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Rebecca J. Fraser, "Black Female Intellectuals in 19th Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen?" (Routledge, 2022) 1:28:49

19m ago1:28:49

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Kevin F. Adler and Donald W. Burnes, "When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America" (North Atlantic Books, 2023) 32:51

20m ago32:51

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Think about the last time that you saw or interacted with an unhoused person. What did you do? What did you say? Did you offer money or a smile, or did you avert your gaze? When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America (North Atlantic Books, 2023) takes an urgent look at homeles…

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Isaac McKean Scarborough, "Moscow's Heavy Shadow: The Violent Collapse of the USSR" (Cornell UP, 2023) 1:14:55

19m ago1:14:55

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Moscow's Heavy Shadow: The Violent Collapse of the USSR (Cornell University Press, 2023) by Dr. Isaac Mckean Scarborough tells the story of the collapse of the USSR from the perspective of the many millions of Soviet citizens who experienced it as a period of abjection and violence. Mikhail Gorbachev and the leaders of the USSR saw the years of ref…