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Colonialism and Culture Wars - In conversation with Professor Alan Lester
In this episode, we navigate the contemporary debates around colonialism, empire and slavery and its resonating echoes in modern culture wars with the guidance of Professor Alan Lester. As an eminent…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Slavery in California - In conversation with Jean Pfaelzer
n this eye-opening episode, we journey into the often-overlooked history of slavery in California, guided by the insights of Professor Jean Pfaelzer, author of the seminal book, "California: A Slave …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The Fear of War in 1930s Europe
In this episode of the Explaining History podcast, we delve into the intellectual climate of 1930s Europe, as detailed in Richard Overy's illuminating work, "The Morbid Age." The episode seeks to unc…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Black Britain 1948-89 Part One
In the first episode of our exploration into "Roots and Culture" by Eddie Chambers, we delve into the history of Black Britain from 1948 to 1989. This period witnessed a profound shift in Britain's c…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
German victories in the Caucasus: Spring - Summer 1942 (Part Two)
In the second episode of our deep dive into the months prior to Stalingrad, reading Max Hastings' "All Hell Let Loose," we shift our gaze to a pivotal moment in 1942. This was a year marked by start…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
German victories in the Caucasus: Spring - Summer 1942
In this episode of Explaining History, we dive into the tumultuous events of World War II's Eastern Front, focusing on the German victories in the Caucasus region during the spring and summer of 1942…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
The collapse of Mexican neoliberalism 1994-5
In this thought-provoking episode of Explaining History, we turn our focus to a pivotal period in Latin American economic history - the collapse of Mexican neoliberalism between 1994-5. Drawing from …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Maoism Explained Part One
In this compelling episode of Explaining History, we delve deep into the ideological and historical currents that gave rise to Maoism, the influential doctrine of China's revolutionary leader, Mao Ze…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
From the Pentagon Papers to Watergate 1971-74
Join us on this episode of Explaining History, where we journey back to one of the most politically turbulent eras in American history. We're privileged to have Mary McNeil, a renowned historian and …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Elton John VS the Sun Newspaper 1987-88
In this episode of Explaining History, we turn our focus from world events to a pivotal moment in pop culture history: the infamous legal battle between music superstar Elton John and the British tab…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago