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Empire: World History

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Empire: World History

Goalhanger
The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

Goalhanger
Bharat Unscripted

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Bharat Unscripted

Parijit Khokle
Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

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Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

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World War II with Tom Hanks

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World War II with Tom Hanks

The HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | Audacy
The Ancients

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The Ancients

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The Rest Is Classified

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The Rest Is Classified

Goalhanger

3 days ago

408. JFK: Nixon, McCarthy, & The Dark Side of Camelot (Part 2)

After his brother’s death in the skies over Britain, a young JFK must fulfil his father’s dynastic dream, but does he want it? The whole family supports his campaign to become Senator, and a new character enters his life… Jacqueline Kennedy. Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss JFK’s entrance into politics. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Bruno Di Castri and Josh Smith Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 days ago

The Suez Crisis: Britain's Shattered Empire (Part 2)

What role did France, Russia, America and Israel play in the Suez Crisis of 1956? Did the Egyptian leader, President Gamal Abdel Nasser, respond to the foreign invasion with military force? And, how did the debacle unfold? Join Dominic and Tom as they embark upon the final, dramatic leg of the Suez Crisis, and explain the outcome of the scandal. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠_______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠_______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 days ago

407. JFK: The Kennedy Curse Begins (Part 1)

John F. Kennedy, the youngest elected president of the United States, a man who charmed a nation. His tragic death in Dallas continues to inspire infinite conspiracy theories, but what made the man? Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss JFK’s tumultuous early life, from the influence of his Irish Catholic grandfather in Boston; to surviving the sinking of his ship in shark-infested waters during the Second World War; to the loss of his idolised older brother. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Gabriela Gibbs Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Aug

21. Mahabharat : The Oath That Came Back for Bhishma !

Bhishma’s legendary oath is one of the defining moments of the Mahabharata. But every oath has consequences — and some consequences can take a lifetime to arrive. In this episode of Bharat Unscripted, we follow a lesser-known but extraordinary story from the Mahabharata: the story of Amba, Bhishma, and the events that eventually lead to Shikhandi. What happens when a decision made by one person changes the life of another? What happens when that injustice becomes a vow of its own? And can a promise survive beyond a single lifetime? From Hastinapur to Kurukshetra, this is a story of vows, choices, injustice, sacrifice, rebirth and the unexpected ways in which the consequences of our decisions return to us. A story from the Mahabharata that is not simply about war or warriors — but about the choices we make, the choices made for us, and the consequences we carry.
Season 1, Episode 1

Give the People What They Want

Unemployed, pushing forty, and running out of options, Charles Ponzi makes a bold decision—he’s going to get rich no matter the cost. It’s a gamble that will test his marriage, upend his life, and send shock waves through Boston—and eventually, the world. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney
6 days ago

The Suez Crisis: Anarchy in the Middle East (Part 1)

Why did the Suez Crisis break out in 1956? Who were Anthony Eden, the British Prime Minister at the heart of the scandal, and Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian President? And, would the crisis be the death knell to the British Empire? Join Dominic and Tom as they begin their journey into one of the greatest international scandals of all time, in the dying days of the British Empire. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 days ago

Harappa का Mahabharat Connection, Dwarka पर खुलासा और Buddhism की Violent जड़ें? : Padhaku Nitin

इंसान का Time और Space से एक अजीब रिश्ता है। कभी हम भविष्य में झाँकना चाहते हैं, तो कभी अतीत की उन कहानियों को जानना चाहते हैं, जो वक़्त की परतों में कहीं दफ़्न हो गईं। आसमान में हम भविष्य की संभावनाएँ तलाशते हैं, और ज़मीन के नीचे अपने अतीत के सुराग़! Padhaku Nitin के इस एपिसोड में हम खोलेंगे ज़मीन की परतें और तलाशेंगे भारत के प्राचीन इतिहास से जुड़े कुछ ऐसे सवालों के जवाब, जिन पर आज भी बहस जारी है। हमारे साथ हैं Dr. Sanjay Kumar Manjul, Additional Director General (Archaeology), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), जिनका दशकों का अनुभव भारत की अलग-अलग Archaeological Sites की खुदाई और प्राचीन सभ्यताओं के अध्ययन से जुड़ा रहा है। करीब तीन साल पहले भी हमारी संजय जी से बातचीत हुई थी। तब चर्चा थी सिनौली की खुदाई की, जहाँ मिले रथों और हथियारों ने प्राचीन भारत के इतिहास को लेकर कई नई बहसों को जन्म दिया था। उस बातचीत में हमने वादा किया था कि अगली बार भारत की दूसरी पुरातात्विक साइट्स पर भी बात करेंगे, जहाँ से इतिहास के कई अनसुलझे सवालों के जवाब मिल सकते हैं। इस बार हम उसी वादे को पूरा करने लौटे हैं! 🔎 इस एपिसोड में जानिए: 🔸 Harappan Civilization: हड़प्पा सभ्यता की प्रमुख Sites से अब तक क्या मिला है और कौन-से सवाल अभी भी अनसुलझे हैं? 🔸 Rakhigarhi: राखीगढ़ी की खुदाई से प्राचीन भारत के इतिहास के बारे में क्या पता चला है? यहाँ अभी क्या खोजा जाना बाकी है? 🔸 Dwarka: द्वारका में हुई Archaeological Explorations से क्या संकेत मिले हैं? क्या समुद्र के नीचे छिपे साक्ष्य प्राचीन इतिहास की नई परतें खोल सकते हैं? 🔸 Elephanta Caves: एलिफ़ेंटा की गुफ़ाओं का इतिहास क्या है और इनकी कला व वास्तुकला हमें उस दौर के बारे में क्या बताती है? 🔸 Golconda: गोलकुंडा के इतिहास और वहाँ मौजूद पुरातात्विक साक्ष्यों से हम क्या जान सकते हैं? 🔸 Sinauli Excavation: सिनौली में मिले रथों और हथियारों ने प्राचीन भारत को समझने के हमारे नज़रिये पर क्या असर डाला? 🔸 Future of Indian Archaeology: भारत में आने वाले समय में कौन-सी खुदाइयाँ हमारे अतीत को समझने का नज़रिया बदल सकती हैं? संजय जी से बातचीत के दौरान हम यह भी समझने की कोशिश करेंगे कि Archaeologists किसी Site के इतिहास का पता कैसे लगाते हैं, खुदाई में मिले साक्ष्यों की व्याख्या कैसे की जाती है और किन सवालों के जवाब पाने के लिए अभी और Research की ज़रूरत है। संजय जी जल्द ही राखीगढ़ी की Site पर खुदाई के लिए रवाना होने वाले हैं। ऐसे में यह बातचीत और भी दिलचस्प हो जाती है! तो अंत तक बने रहिएगा। पूरा एपिसोड सुनिएगा, क्योंकि भारत के अतीत से जुड़ी कुछ ऐसी बातें सामने आएँगी, जो शायद आपको भी चौंका दें! देखिए, सुनिए और जानिए भारत के प्राचीन इतिहास की अनकही कहानियाँ, सिर्फ़ Padhaku Nitin पर।
12 hr ago

The Mycenaeans: Was Agamemnon Real?

They built the great fortresses of the Bronze Age, developed a mysterious writing system and, according to Homer, led the Greek assault on Troy. But how much of the legend is rooted in reality? Was Agamemnon a real Mycenaean king? Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Steve Kershaw to explore the world of the Mycenaeans. Who were these formidable Bronze Age Greeks, and what do their extraordinary palaces, tombs and undeciphered history reveal about the civilisation behind the legends? MORE The Trojan War Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Bronze Age Cataclysm: The Minoan Eruption Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch HERE Presented by Tristan Hughes. Editor is Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Joseph Knight and McKenna Fernandez. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™ Want even MORE Ancients? Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS ad-free, early access podcasts AND exclusive subscriber-only Ancients episodes. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 5, Episode 4

Trouble with Hubble: 4. Once in human history

Hubble needs saving. Nasa risks everything on a daring and unprecedented rescue mission to restore Hubble’s vision. The most experienced flight crew ever assembled is sent on a mission like no other in history. Astronauts including Kathy Thornton and Tom Akers will spend days working in the vacuum of space, carrying out delicate repairs hundreds of miles above Earth. There is no room for error. In the cargo bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour are the instruments that could save Hubble and allow the telescope to fulfil its promise. One wrong move could destroy the telescope for good. Failure could spell the end of Nasa. Back on earth, Hubble's Chief Scientist Ed Weiler waits to receive the latest pictures sent from space- but will they finally reveal the secrets of the universe? Keep listening at the end to hear news about the next season of 13 Minutes, the space podcast from the BBC World Service. Archive: Mission audio and oral histories, Nasa History Office Episode image: Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton lifts the Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement (COSTAR) prior to its installation on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in 1993. Credit: Nasa Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg, and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music. 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble is a BBC Audio Science Unit production for the BBC World Service. Presenter: Dame Dr Maggie Aderin Series producer: Harrison Lewis Sound design: Tony Churnside Series editor: Ilan Goodman Senior commissioning producer: Katy Davis Commissioning editor: Jon Manel
Season 1, Episode 16

Resistance

Resistance to Nazi occupation and oppression has been a constant throughout the war. In the summer of 1944, two cities revolt against the Nazis but meet very different outcomes. And some, living and dying through the Holocaust, take their fate into their own hands and mount organized resistance in the direst of circumstances. This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance): Colonel Douglas Douds, professor, US Army War CollegeRobert Citino, senior historian, National WWII MuseumDan Snow, historian and broadcasterAlexandra Richie, professor, Collegium CivitasMichael Neiberg, professor, US Army War CollegeMarco Aterrano, associate professor, University of Naples Federico IIMartin Morgan, military historian and authorSimon Sebag Montefiore, historian and authorAnand Toprani, military historian, U.S. Naval War CollegeJames Bulgin, historian, Imperial War MuseumRebecca Erbelding, historian, United States Holocaust Museum

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