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Was the Russian Revolution Inevitable? Historiography, Myth, and the Collapse of States
Was the Russian Revolution Inevitable? Historiography, Myth, and the Collapse of States

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In this episode of Explaining History, Nick explores one of the most debated questions in modern history: Was the Russian Revolution …

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 24 Hours Later: The Reality of Trump's Venezuelan Adventure
24 Hours Later: The Reality of Trump's Venezuelan Adventure


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One day after the shock attack on Caracas, Nick returns with an update on the US intervention in Venezuela. With President Maduro rep…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Emergency Episode: The attack on Venezuela - implications and consequences
Emergency Episode: The attack on Venezuela - implications and consequences

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In this special emergency episode of Explaining History, Nick reacts to the breaking news of US military action in Venezuela. Reports…

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The Soviet Gulag and Stalin's Great Terror
The Soviet Gulag and Stalin's Great Terror

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In this episode of Explaining History, Nick takes a deep dive into the grim reality of the Soviet camp system. Drawing on Anne Appleb…

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The Age of Extremes: Eric Hobsbawm and the Problem of Historical Amnesia
The Age of Extremes: Eric Hobsbawm and the Problem of Historical Amnesia

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In the first episode of 2026, Nick embarks on a year-long exploration of Eric Hobsbawm's monumental work, The Age of Extremes: The Sh…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Fascism, Austerity, and the Class War in 1920s Italy
Fascism, Austerity, and the Class War in 1920s Italy

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In this episode of Explaining History, Nick explores the neglected connection between economic austerity and political repression in …

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Beyond the Campus: Why the American New Left Failed to Ignite a Working-Class Revolution
Beyond the Campus: Why the American New Left Failed to Ignite a Working-Class Revolution

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In this episode of Explaining History, Nick continues his exploration of 1960s radicalism, focusing on the disconnect between the stu…

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Rationing, austerity and nostalgia
Rationing, austerity and nostalgia

In this episode of Explaining History, Nick explores how nostalgia has become a toxic force in British politics. Drawing on Liam Stanley’s Britain Al…

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Bowie in the 90s and 2000s
Bowie in the 90s and 2000s

Ten years after the death of David Bowie, Nick is joined by author Alexander Larman to discuss his new biography, Lazarus: David Bowie from the Tin M…

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Trump, India, and the Geopolitical Reset of 2025
Trump, India, and the Geopolitical Reset of 2025


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In the third part of our 2025 Year in Review, Nick shifts the focus to Asia, exploring the dramatic realignment of US-India relations…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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