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S3E2 A White Russian on a White Christmas: The Russian Civil War
In a long, very overdue episode, we peel back the layers involving the Russian Civil War; just who did it involve, and why was everyone fighting? Let's find out!(PS: My recording setup isn't as good…
S3E1 Silence on the Podcast Front: Guess Who's Back
In this much, much delayed episode, we delve into World War One, and the opening causes.
S2E10 An Update for the Future: Where Have I Been?
In this mini update episode, I explain why there have been no steady uploads, and what lies ahead for Season 3.
S2E9 I Bless the Rains down in Africa... Too Soon?
In this episode, we cover the basis of the North African campaign of WW2, and the eventual liberation of Algeria and Tunisia.
S2E8 Stop Stalin! You can't Russian to these Things!: The Battle of Stalingrad
In this much delayed episode, we talk about the battle of Stalingrad. Why it's held in such a high regard within modern and Russian history, and how we can learn from it.
S2E7 The Manhattan Project? This isn't in New York!
In this episode, we take a look at the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We look at the toll it took on Japanese life and culture, and both the immediate and lasting impacts it has left on…
S2E6 The Battle of Britain: They've got Union Jack to show for it!
After an admittedly longer break than anticipated, we take a look at the Battle of Britain, towards the start of WW2. And we talk about how it was such an early turning point for the British and…
S2E5 The Diary of a Young Girl: The Writings of Anne Frank
A contender for one of the most influential female figures in history, we look at the diary of a young girl who was wise beyond her years; Anne Frank. We see and take a glimpse at her situation in…
S2E4 The Beast from the East (kind of): Life in East Germany
In this episode, we unveil the Iron Curtain, and take a look inside one of Europe's biggest yet secretive state controlled countries; East Germany.
S2E3 Soviets of the Caribbean - Wait, that's not how that goes!
In this episode, we cover Operation Barbarossa, the largest ground invasion attempted in history, and why it failed on the level that it did.
S2E2 Bread, Cheese and... Coco Chanel? - A Look into Occupied Paris
In this episode, we take a look at what life was like in Occupied Paris. How the people fared, how they dealt with their oppressors, and how bad it was for them.
S2E1 A Man, Some Partisans and a Desire: The Story of Yugoslavia
In this curtain raiser for the second season, we talk about Yugoslavia within WW2, and how they dealt with Axis occupation, all whilst a new national identity was beginning to form.
S1E11 The Great War Part Two: Electric Boogaloo
In this season finale episode, we cover the Second World War. Who was involved, who kicked it off, and why it was just as bad as the first. I also announce some coming changes to the show. :)
S1E10 The Podcast Heard Around the World (Hopefully)
In this episode, we take a look back at a conflict that would birth a nation, that today is considered the great global superpower; the American Revolutionary War.
S1E9 1888: The Infamous Case File of Jack the Ripper
In this episode, we dip a toe into the true crime puddle, and cover history's most revered and mysterious serial killer; Jack the Ripper, the Leather Apron, call him what you will. We look at who he…
S1E8 The Part where Japan Conquers the Entire Pacific Ocean
In this episode, we take a deep dive, and ask a question; what did the Empire of Japan seek to gain in WWII? How would they do it? Why wouldn't it work? Is cereal really a soup? Let's have a look.
S1E6 A Depth Beyond Metres and Fathoms: The RMS Titanic
In this episode, we take a quite-literal deep dive into the biggest peacetime maritime accident in history; the sinking of the Titanic. Even a century later, it is shrouded in controversy. Let's see…
S1E5 Women's Wednesday: Maria Bochkareva, and the Formation of Women's Battalions
In a new sub-section of episodes for the podcast, we cover our first famous woman from history: Maria Bochkareva. We learn about her humble origins, and how she would come to leave her mark on…
S1E3 Glasnost and Perestroika? Yeah, They're Pretty Good Live!
In this episode, we condense the history of a nation over 70 years in the making into just under 35 minutes of talk, from Glasnost to the gulags. Join me as we take up the hammer and sickle, and…
S1E2 The Russian Revolution: Ark of the Soviet
In this episode, we cover the Russian Revolution. All three of them! How the Russian people grew to rise up against the aristocracy, and topple the Tsar. And a little glimpse into a very red future.
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