47. The Museum of the Wood Age (ft. Max Adams)
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In this episode, we talk to Max Adams about his new book, The Museum of the Wood Age. We discuss the relationship and history between humanity and wood, from the invention and use of the wheel, to the mysterious prehistoric monument of Seahenge on the Norfolk coast, and much more. Thanks so much to Max for coming back on the show! Find his new book here: Check out our YouTube channel here: Our Patreon: Our Facebook: Thank you to our Executive Producers: Barney, Marc Frost, Justus Ebel, and Tony Turrin, to all our Patrons, and to all our listeners. Artwork:
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46. History's Most Special: Ludendorff and Hindenburg
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In the first episode of 2022, we discuss some of the topics seen in Alex's new book Hindenburg, Ludendorff & Hitler, including Erich Ludendorff's post-war writings and memoirs, which allow for a glimpse into his mental state following the harrowing defeat of World War I. As well, we examine Paul von Hindenburg's close relationship with Hitler and the Nazis after they took power, and debunk some popular thoughts about Hindenburg and the Nazis. Check out Alex's new book here: Check out our YouTube channel here: Our Patreon: Our Facebook: Thank you to our Executive Producers: Marc Frost,...
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45. History's Most Holiday Special: Islands and Micronations (ft. Freddy Clifford)
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We're back! In this episode, we are joined by Alex's brother Freddy to have a discussion about the history of some of the most isolated, sparsely populated, and unique places on the planet. From the world's most remote island in the South Atlantic, to an island in the South Pacific inhabited by direct descendants of the Mutiny on the Bounty, to a bizarre 'nation' off the coast of England, this episode of History's Most is full of interesting stories.
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44. History's Most Mysterious Religion (ft. Matthew McCarty)
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In this episode, we are joined by author, historian, and archaeologist, Dr. Matthew McCarty, for a discussion about one of the most enigmatic religions ever: Mithraism. From its origins in Zoroastrianism, to its spread across Europe and the Middle East, to its downfall and more, we investigate what makes Mithraism History's Most Mysterious Religion.
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43. History's Most Misunderstood Defeat (ft. Chris Millington)
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In this episode, we are joined by historian, professor, and author of the book France in the Second World War, Chris Millington. With him, we take a deep, reevaluating look at the 1940 fall of France, questioning the popular narrative of French cowardice, lack of preparation, and inferior military capability as being the reasons for their defeat.
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Announcement: New Video Series
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Hi everyone! We're starting a new video series over on our YouTube channel about Britain's 1931 crisis called The Crisis. In it, we'll be looking at the key figures involved, the decisions they made, and the events as they happened, week by week, and sometimes day by day.
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42. History's Most Underrated Government (ft. Stuart Ball)
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In this episode, we continue our in-depth discussion with Stuart Ball on Britain in the 1930s, particularly focusing on the actions of the National Government, which we discussed the formation of in the last episode.
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41. History's Most Controversial Crisis (ft. Stuart Ball)
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In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Ball, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at Leicester University, for a discussion about Britain's 1931 budget crisis, and the formation of the National Government.
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40. History's Most Forgotten Foreign Intervention (ft. Wesley Livesay from History of the Second World War)
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In this episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster Wesley Livesay of History of the Great War and History of the Second World War to discuss one of the most intriguing, historically important, yet oft-forgotten pieces of interwar history: Allied intervention during the Russian Civil War.
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39. History's Most Puzzling Century, Pt. 3 (ft. Nick Higham)
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In this episode, we are joined by Professor and Author Nicholas Higham to continue our discussion about Britain's 5th century.
info_outlineIn this episode, we are joined by Stuart Ball, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at Leicester University, for a discussion about Britain's 1931 budget crisis, and the formation of the National Government.
We take a look at the political situation in Britain in the years before, the people involved in the crisis, the critical moments during it, and the fascinating years afterward; including the creation of a National Government, and the landslide victory of that National Government in the October general election.
Thanks so much to Stuart for coming on the show!
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