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Isaac Murphy and the Reconstruction Era (1861-96): Explaining History in conversation with Katherine Mooney
Join us in this captivating episode of Explaining History as we delve into the remarkable life of Isaac Murphy, a legendary African American jockey, and his experiences during the Reconstruction Era …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Los Angeles and Core - The Freedom Rides 1947-61
This podcast episode "Los Angeles and CORE - The Freedom Rides 1947-61" delves into the origins of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and their pivotal role in the civil rights movement. The epis…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Save the last bullet - stories of Hitler's child soldiers 1943-45
In this captivating episode of the Explaining History podcast, we sit down with Heidi Langbein Hall, author and daughter of World War II survivor Willi Langbein. Heidi shares the harrowing story of h…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Asian Nationalism and the end of the British Empire - 1945
In this episode of the Explaining History podcast, we delve into the complex relationships between Asian nationalism and the British Empire in the aftermath of World War II. Focusing on India, Burma,…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Habsburg Strategic Challenges - 1914
In this episode, we dive into the strategic challenges faced by the Austro-Hungarian Army in 1914 as they mobilized for World War One. As the empire faced threats from multiple directions, including …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Life of John Burgoyne - In conversation with Norman Poser
In this special episode of the Explaining History Podcast we hear from biographer Norman Poser, whose new book From the Battlefield to the Stage: The Many Lives of John Burgoyne tells the story of Bu…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The American neoliberal counter revolution 1971-80
Welcome to the Explaining History Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the American neoliberal counter revolution of the 1970s, a period of profound political and economic change that continues to …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The post war women's movement: a global perspective - 1945
In this episode, we are exploring the post-war women's movement from a global perspective, focusing on the years 1945 and beyond. The end of World War II marked a turning point for women's rights and…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Dramatising the Diary of Anne Frank - In conversation with Adam Langer
In this episode of the Explaining History podcast we sit down with Adam Langer, Editor of the Forward podcast, to discuss their latest show "Playing Anne Frank". We delve into the history of the dram…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
The Dulles Brothers and Eisenhower - 1954
In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we dive into the story of the Dulles brothers and their impact on the Eisenhower administration in 1954. We explore the backgrounds of John Foster …
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago