Oct 14

279: North Africa '41 Pt. 1 - Why Are the Germans Here?

German forces arrived in North Africa in February 1941 to shore up Italy’s collapsing position, but the limited mission conceived in Berlin soon collided with Erwin Rommel’s far more ambitious plans. This episode examines the creation of the Afrika Korps, the uneasy German-Italia ... Show More

25m 22s

Oct 7

278: The War At Sea '41 Pt. 16 - The End of the Surface Raiders

News of Bismarck's sinking brings celebration in London, but the sailors struggling in the cold Atlantic face a desperate fight for survival. This episode examines the rescue effort, the Royal Navy's reckoning with the loss of Hood, the German leadership's response to the failed ... Show More

24m 52s

Oct 2

Listener Questions Pt. 8

More strategic bombing discussion, how did merchant shipping work, occupied economies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23m 6s

Apr 2020

History of the Second World War - League of Nations Part 1

Part 1 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below:WebsitePatreonTwitterFacebookDiscordEmail: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More

22m 51s

Apr 2023

WW2 the big questions: the build up

In the first episode of our podcast series The Big Questions of the Second World War, historian and broadcaster Laurence Rees explains some of the short and long term causes of the global conflict – from the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi pa ... Show More

29 m

Mar 2017

Episode One: The Basics

Episode one of a history podcast about the Napoleonic Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22m 52s

Sep 2018

Vol 1 Ep 14 - SUMMARY - The Paleolithic Age

We look at at the previous 13 episodes and explore some of the aspects as yet undiscussed including the changing cultures of Old Europe.

45m 1s

Aug 2023

141: Wartime Interlude

Time to review! Greg and Kelsi talk through the main takeaways of the American story in World War I to date, from causes to new inventions and social changes. We get a little behind the scenes on episodes, a few stories that didn’t make in, and set the stage for the last battle o ... Show More

1h 5m

Apr 2020

Introducing: Hope, Through History

Welcome to Hope, Through History with Jon Meacham. This limited series explores some of the most historic and trying times in American history, and how this nation dealt with these moments, the impact of these moments and how we came through these moments a unified nation. Season ... Show More

3m 50s

Feb 2025

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in the Pacific, part 1

<p>Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we fulfill a promise to longtime listeners with the first installment of the Pacific War--from Pearl Harbor to Midway. Join us next week for the second part and then ... Show More

19m 3s

Sep 2018

No Peace Till Victory Discussion | Part 1 - History of World War I

<p>Join us as we discuss the lead-up and start of World War I.</p>

15m 34s

Sep 2018

S1 – Trailer

History is full of stories we think we know. They are old and dark, but time has robbed us of perspective and clarity. They've become obscured and misunderstood. Which is why this series exists: to dig deep and shed light on some of history’s darkest moments. To help us better un ... Show More

2m 18s

Oct 2018

Unscripted (1)

A brief look at the history and the future of the History of the World podcast.

17m 10s

1: Season 1 - Introduction