Nancy Wake

In the mid-20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to control the future of space. This was the Space Race—an intense rivalry that led to amazing scientific advances, including the first satellite, the first human in space, and the Apollo 11 moon landing. Th ... Show More

Amelia Edwards was a 19th-century British writer, traveler, and pioneering Egyptologist. After a trip to Egypt changed her life, she dedicated herself to preserving ancient monuments and studying the history of the Nile. Her work helped spark global interest in ancient Egypt and ... Show More

On the night of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led a daring and risky crossing of the icy Delaware River during the American Revolution. Facing defeat and low morale, Washington’s surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, became a turning point in th ... Show More

Although Nancy Wake began her career as a journalist, her first-hand experience with Nazis compelled her to a new calling: the French Resistance. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the larger-than-life triumphs of the freedom fighter the Gestapo would come to call "the ... Show More

With war declared in France, Josephine braces for the conflict and wonders how she can help…until a member of the French secret service knocks at her door and she begins a new chapter of her life. With Ariana DeBose. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3MP ... Show More

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Renee Graziano, a name synonymous with resilience, transformation, and the indomitable spirit of overcoming. Known from the hit show "Mob Wives," Renee's journey is a testament to the power of faith, family, and the relentless pursui ... Show More

Le Ministère des Armées te présente une héroïne au destin exceptionnel : Marie-Thérèse Figueur, plus connue sous le nom de "Madame Sans-Gêne". Incorporée à un corps de cavalerie en 1794, elle participe à de nombreuses campagnes militaires. Découvre vite ses exploits sur les champ ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, even before the U.S./British victory in the North African campaign in May 1943, there was disagreement among the Allies on the best strategy to defeat the Axis. Eventually the U.S. and British political leadership reached a compromise in w ... Show More

After over a month on the ground fighting through fields and villages, the Allies have forced a retreat by Nazi High Command. The fightback has begun in Western Europe. Al Murray and James Holland assess Allied victory, losses and our memory of June 1944. In the biggest series of ... Show More

Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on The Battle of Hastings. Examine the events and all the key players in the lead up to 1066 - Harold, William, Tostig and even the Viking Hulk! Also discover why it’s never a good idea to be a bit of a show off in front of the ... Show More

Greg James and Bella Mackie don their best spy gear for a lesson in wartime espionage from History teacher Miss Patel.Greg (Codename: Agent BaeWhizz) and Bella (00-PAL) learn how wartime recruits to the secretive Special Operations Executive (SOE) were trained up and prepared for ... Show More

Arraignment Day, NATO’s Newest Member, The Madness Ends, Ukrainians Help Americans, Dog-Goat Duo, Hula-Hoop Hoopla and Galloping Grant Busted!