Explaining History
By Nick Shepley
How do we make sense of the modern world? We find the answers in the history of the 20th Century. For over a decade, The Explaining History Podcast has been the guide for curious minds. Host Nick Shepley and expert guests break down the world wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of ideologies into concise, 25-minute episodes. This isn't a dry lecture. It's a critical, narrative-driven conversation that connects the past to your present. Perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone who wants to understand how we got here. Hit subscribe and start exploring. Join us at Explaining History for daily modern history articles and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes (11)
The End of NATO?
Capitalism without Democracy
The New World Order and Its Unravelling – From Bush Snr to Trump
The Death of Britain's Two-Party System – A Century in the Making
The Lost Empire of Emmanuel Nobel – Oil, Revolution, and the Birth of the Soviet State
Austerity Never Ended – The Cultural Politics of Thrift in Modern Britain
The Tsar's Generals and the Press – Russian Military Journalism in the Reform Era
Hobsbawm's Age of Extremes – The Golden Age, the Fall of Communism, and the Crisis of Social Democracy
The Neocons Admit Defeat in Iran
Master of Lies – Anthony Blunt, the Cambridge Spy Who Changed the Course of World War II
Trump and Nixon in Beijing - an instructive comparison
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