On Episode 38 of the Sit Down, Jeff and BlackJack delve into one of the most bizarre events in mob history, the killing of Gambino acting boss Frank Cali. Cali was a rising star and heavyweight in the current day leadership and many believed a mob war started when he was killed, it ended up being an unlikely suspect. We also delve into some of your questions ... Show More
May 2022
183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be under siege from the Mongols, the Romans, or the Assyrians?
In a huge moment for transatlantic history podcasting, Tom and Dominic a ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2023
304: The Murder of Julius Caesar
“He was trapped - he couldn’t get up. There was blood everywhere. The faces were coming closer, the knives rose and fell. And then, to his relief, he saw Brutus.”
One of the most iconic deaths in history, Caesar’s assassination is the brutal climax to an impressive series of vi ... Show More
57m 44s
Apr 2023
320: Hundred Years' War: The Black Prince (Part 3)
As the spectre of the Black Death haunts Europe, a more tangible foe terrorises the French king and his subjects: the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock. After his great victory leading the vanguard at Crécy, he continues with his regular incursions into France, before eventually ... Show More
53m 35s
Dec 2022
287: Jesus Christ: The Mystery (Part 1)
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Jesus Christ: The Mystery
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic dis ... Show More
54m 5s