Yesterday

Why The Emperor of Japan was a GOD

Hello my friends and welcome back to the history of everything podcast live from japan. Well truthfully it is not live. We did plan on doing a big group episode together over the course of the trips but then 3 separate times everyone was like hey what if we went to all you can dr ... Show More

1h 1m

Yesterday

Why Madagascar Collapsed from Endless Corruption and Bulls**t

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled in a military coup that capped weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunity in the Indian Ocean island country. Right after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina, who fled the country fearing for h ... Show More

1h 5m

Nov 11

The Ustase and the Darkness of Croatia

Croatia is a land with a rich and vast history going back over 2000 years. However it was not really an independent country until the 1990s as for 1000 years it was subservient to other powers. Many croatians did not like this and it ultimately led to something truly horrible hap ... Show More

31m 22s

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 9m

Dec 2023

Coming up on This is History Plus

While Dan is typing as fast as he can, getting Season 4 of Dynasty to Die For to your ears, there are some very exciting episodes to tide you over on this This is History Plus. Here’s a short teaser for some of the things coming your way. Learn all about dastardly farting pirates ... Show More

4m 56s

Apr 2022

History Daily: The Launch of Apollo 8

This is an episode from our friends at History Daily that we think you'll like. It's the story of the 21st of December 1968, when the first ever human spaceflight reached the moon. If you like this episode, go and check out their fantastic back catalogue, because on History Daily ... Show More

24m 33s

Sep 2018

The extraordinary history of ordinary things

Historians Sam Willis and James Daybell explore some of the fascinating stories that appear in their Histories of the Unexpected book and podcast, from signatures to lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More

35m 42s

Jan 2021

Behind the Scenes Minis: Late 2020 Wrap Up

Tracy and Holly talk about the travel thoughts that the show's recent Unearthed! episode brings up. Talk also turns to the various biases that people have had when looking at history, and how that can obscure the ways we interpret information. Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

10m 50s

Sep 2017

Welcome to Historical Figures!

With a new look, a new name, and an entertaining take on history, we are now called Historical Figures - formerly known as Remarkable Lives. Tragic Deaths (iTunes’ Best Debuts of 2016)- brings people who shaped history to life! New episodes will drop every other Wednesday, so don ... Show More

1m 58s

Sep 2022

Welcome to It Was Said, Season 2, with Jon Meacham

Welcome to Season Two of It Was Said, a documentary podcast series that looks back on 10 of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, created, directed and ... Show More

2m 35s

Oct 2017

Ridiculous History: Trailer

<p>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 HowStuffWorks.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a h ... Show More

1m 10s

Sep 2022

There’s More to the Story…Introducing: This is History PLUS

Subscribe to This is History PLUS to get episodes ad-free and unlock exclusive additional episodes every week. Visit This Is History on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial or visit thisishistorypod.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More

1m 26s

Aug 2023

The Hunt is On & Britain's Most Infamous King Takes the Throne... Season 3 of This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alivethrough compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes. The third season tells the incredible story of England’s most diabolical ruler. King John makes enemies whereve ... Show More

2m 29s

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