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How Britain Fought a War 8,000 Miles Away in the Falklands
In this episode, we explore the incredible story of how Britain fought and won a war 8,000 miles from home in the Falkland Islands. We uncover the st…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
The Deal That Bought Time
In this episode, we explain how the pact was used to delay an inevitable conflict. In this episode, we show how both sides used the time to prepare f…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Dunkirk Evacuation Kept Allies Alive
In this episode, we explain how evacuation kept Allied forces in the fight. In this episode, we analyze the risks taken to make it happen.
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2 weeks, 6 days ago
Stalin’s Network of Camps and Purges
In this episode, we explain how mass incarceration supported the state. In this episode, we break down the logistics of repression.
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2 weeks, 6 days ago
Gulf War 1991: How the US Won in 100 Hours
In this episode, we explore the astonishingly swift victory of the United States in the 1991 Gulf War. We break down the key strategies and events th…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Hitler’s Ideology Takes Hold
In this episode, we examine how extremist ideas entered mainstream politics. In this episode, we explain why these beliefs found a receptive audience…
3 weeks ago
Hitler’s Coup Crushed in Days
In this episode, we show how quickly the uprising fell apart. We explain why the government faced little real danger.
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3 weeks ago
Lenin’s Takeover After the Uprising
In this episode, we examine how Lenin shifted from revolutionary rhetoric to authoritarian rule. We track how power was centralized quickly.
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3 weeks ago
How Lawrence Undermined Ottoman Control
In this episode, we explore the methods used to weaken authority without occupying territory. In this episode, we explain how influence and disruptio…
3 weeks ago
The Romanov Empire Had No Backup Plan
In this episode, we discuss how the lack of political flexibility doomed the monarchy. We show how rigidity made crisis fatal.
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3 weeks ago