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The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third Re ...
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The WW2 Podcast

Angus Wallace

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A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.
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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host ...
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Rudyard Lynch, creator of the enormously popular YouTube channel WhatifAltHist joins Austin Padgett every week to offer a deeper understanding of critical moments in history. Together they identify patterns in order to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. We cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and more. History 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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Join us as we go out of the box and navigate our way through WW2 history day by day! Season 1- Warsaw Uprising with Alina Nowobilska, Clare Mulley and Roger Moorhouse Season 2- Auschwitz Liberation with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Kate Vigurs Season 3- Coming in April 2025 with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Zane Whitney Graphics- Steve Smith- [email protected] Audio checks- Zane Whitney Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...
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Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service

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Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and wondered, "What’s their story?" Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Extraordinary stories from around the world.
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The Warrior Next Door Podcast

Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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We explore the oral histories of World War II veterans from interviews conducted by your hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield. We play selected clips from these veteran interviews to explore their experiences in their own words with the hosts providing compelling commentary and historical context. Be ready to get some mud on your boots!
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Women during ww2

jasmine mata

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this podcast discusses important women during the war, the roles of those women, and propaganda. Cover art photo provided by Robert Bye on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@robertbye
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Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at specific events, people, and/or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.
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Welcome to The Aviation Show! The Aviation Show celebrates aviation and aerospace, from the first attempts of people jumping off things to humans being fired into space. If it flies, we will cover the story behind those flights and the people who made them happen. Brought to you in association with the Pima Air and Space Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast is about the second world war and the effects it had on the different minority groups at the time. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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Citation Needed

Citation Needed Media

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The podcast where we choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and pretend we’re experts. Because this is the internet, and that’s how it works now.
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Documentaries and dramas. Whether we're spinning yarns or unraveling them, Yarn is about telling interesting stories. We have about 27 different stories now, each in a different style. Most episodes are standalone but some bigger stories are part of a series. We've done a 3-part doc series on the history of disability, a 2-part docu-drama about a German spy in Ireland during WW2. We've taken listeners on a trip around the Chernobyl exclusion zone, on a ride-along with a New York police offic ...
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Collision Podcast - Where Art, History & Music Collide with your Host, Sharon Fitzgerald, MA | Los Angeles. History teacher, podcaster YouTube @ Sharonfitzgerald Instagram @ Sharon_la Episode Guide: Ep. 10 D-Day Live from Omaha Beach Ep. 3-9: Game of Thrones the insane last season Ep. 2: The Birth of Modern Art interview with Ep. 1: Introduction Ep.10: D-Day - Live from Omaha Beach for the 75th Anniversary of the WW2 Normandy Beach Invasion. Join your Host, Sharon Fitzgerald, MA, as she trek ...
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What did the Allies discover in the concentration camps in the heartlands of Nazi Germany? How did they struggle to help the survivors they found? Join James Holland & Al Murray as they uncover the pivotal but often overlooked final moments of WW2 in Europe - from the grand international politics of the new Cold War superpowers, down to often inten…
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In today’s episode, we round off the story of the siege of Leningrad, as we turn to the harrowing experience of the Soviet civilians who suffered through the blockade for nearly 900 days. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details a…
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Send us a text This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these lesser known but brutal…
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Matthew Menneke is a military historian and former serviceman in the Australian Army. Matthew is also the founder of On The Front Tours, which is a tour guide company specialising solely in Second World War tours in and around Berlin. One of the tours Matthew runs is a tour of the Halbe Pocket, so naturally I was curious to hear his views on the ba…
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In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, I’m joined by Clare Mulley to uncover the extraordinary story of Elżbieta Zawacka—known by her codename, "Zo"—a woman who defied the odds as a resistance fighter, courier, and special operations agent during the Second World War. Zo was the only woman to make the perilous journey from Warsaw to London as an emiss…
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In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, I’m joined by Clare Mulley to uncover the extraordinary story of Elżbieta Zawacka—known by her codename, “Zo”—a woman who defied the odds as a resistance fighter, courier, and special operations agent during the Second World War. Zo was the only woman to make the perilous journey from Warsaw to London as an emiss…
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On 8 May 1945 Britain, the US and many other countries were rejoicing. Germany had surrendered, and World War Two was over, at least in Europe. Yet it was not a day of celebration for everyone - for the vanquished Germans, it marked the end of bombings and of Nazi rule. But it was also a time of deprivation and chaos, fear and soul-searching. Milli…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is World War Two military historian and archivist Elisabeth Shipton. We start by concentrating on two events from the last year of the Second World War. Exercise Tiger took place in April 1944 in preparation for the D-Day landings of All…
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According to the World Health Organisation, 77% of Nigerian women have used skin-lightening creams. When BBC Hausa’s Madina Maishanu decided to look into this, she uncovered an even more worrying trend: mothers using potentially harmful products on their babies. Madina spoke to the campaigners trying to stop these practices. Plus, how human activit…
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Mark Lowen in Rome brings people together to share their memories of the Pope, who died on Easter Monday. In our conversations, Mark hears from Catholics in Argentina, including one of Pope Francis’ friends who knew him when he was a priest in Buenos Aires. We also bring together three people from Northern Ireland who had a private audience with th…
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Cautionary Tales returns with a new episode on May 2nd. Both of the world’s greatest economists, Irving Fisher and John Maynard Keynes, thought they could see into the future and make a killing on the stock market - and then both were wiped out by the Wall Street Crash. One died a pauper, the other millionaire. What does it take to bounce back from…
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A bonus episode from Dear Daughter - the award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service. You can find more episodes by searching for ‘Dear Daughter’ wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written to her three children. She tells them the importance of trusting their…
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Technician Fifth Grade Clement Elissondo served in World War II as a tank gunner. He deployed to France just days after the Invasion of Normandy, and survived the destruction of four of his tanks. In this interview, Elissondo describes the difficulties of tank warfare, narrowly escaping enemy capture, and the camaraderie amongst a tank’s crew. Lear…
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Members of the new age Anastasia movement espouse strong family values, farm small plots of land and try to educate their own children outside the public school system. Originating in Russia, the quasi-religious group has now spread to Germany, where there are more than a dozen ‘Anastasia’ rural settlements. But are they more than just a harmless f…
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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. In this episode they tell the story of the advance to Qassasim in 1882. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/ Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan…
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton looks at the life and legacy of the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide. He was elected at a time of crisis for his Church, but quickly transformed its reputation. He urged Christians to be less judgemental and more welcoming of gay and divorced people. And as the first Po…
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A cancelled election, a cancelled candidate and a divided country – is Romania’s democracy under threat? Last December the country’s Constitutional Court cancelled the presidential election two days before the final vote, citing outside interference, with the nationalist pro-Putin candidate, Calin Georgescu, riding high in the polls. TikTok sensati…
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How did Allied forces cross the last defences of Nazi Germany? How does Operation VARSITY compare to the chaos of the landings in Arnhem just a year before? Join James Holland & Al Murray as they uncover the pivotal but often overlooked final moments of WW2 in Europe - from the grand international politics of the new Cold War superpowers, down to o…
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In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett examine Native American genetic origins and cultural complexity, challenging popular narratives of "noble savages." They discuss surprising genetic links to Pacific Islanders and ancient Europeans, the sophisticated warfare and political structures of t…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text This series features John E. Little, a rifleman in the United States 34th Infantry Division, 135th infantry Regiment, Company C who fought at Monte Cassino, Anzio and the Gothic Line during the Italian Campaign in World War Two. Listen in as John, who was 100 years old when this was recorded, talks about these…
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🛩️Welcome to part 2 of our tour of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee, with Museum President, Charles Parish. In this episode we look into Beechcraft's WW2 aircraft like the venerablke AT-11 and bring the story up to date with the latest Beechcraft aircraft. 🛩️Visit the Beechcraft Heritage Museum website at: https://beechcrafthm…
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Join Chris, Zane and Alina as they talk about the German advance further into Norway from Oslo, the landings of the British 146th Brigade and of course some excellent testimonies! If you would like extra content, then please sign up to our patreon https://patreon.com/Moments_in_Time Or if you like our content and just want to give us a one-off dona…
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Today Josh Neal returns to interview J. Otto Pohl on his landmark - but woefully under appreciated - work of historical scholarship The Years of Great Silence. Buy Ottos book here. Follow him on twitter. Buy Josh’s book here. Follow him on twitter. Follow me on Substack! From the back of the book: “This monograph provides a detailed yet concise nar…
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Amin Gulgee defies easy categorisation: he’s a metal sculptor, a curator, and one of Pakistan’s most innovative and cherished artists, the beating heart of his home city of Karachi’s creative scene. His metalwork is as dramatic and eccentric as Amin is. He’s in your face, uncompromising, a living and breathing performance piece. Amin also comes fro…
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Former Harvard athlete Chris Nowinski turned World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star after a reality TV show catapulted him into the world of professional wrestling. Performing as the obnoxious and slick-talking villain Chris Harvard, he worked alongside superstars like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan. Chris lived the dream, u…
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It is the dream of every ancient historian that some new discovery will solve a mystery of the past – some newly discovered fragment of a lost historian which will make everything clear. Such circumstances are very rare, but the Gothic War of Decius is one recent occasion where exactly the new discovery historians dream of took place. Dur: 24mins F…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Can trauma experienced by a WWII veteran change his DNA? Can it be passed down to their children? Join us for our eye opening discussion with Eveline Konings, a TRE-Counselor and therapist from Belgium.By Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo
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In China today, looking good is seen as key to career success. With beauty videos promoting extreme weight-loss flooding social media, beauty apps making booking surgery click of a button away, China’s cosmetic surgery industry is booming. But the surge in demand has led to a shortage of qualified practitioners and licensed clinics. Hundreds of acc…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. It’s 50 years since soldiers of the communist Khmer Rouge party stormed into the capital, Phnom Penh. It was the start of a four year reign of terror which resulted in up to two million people being killed. We hear two stories from people affected…
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There are over 90,000 hi-definition CCTV cameras in Kabul, watching everyone’s movements. What are the Taliban using this footage for? BBC Afghan Services' journalist Mahjooba Nowrouzi was granted exclusive access into the country’s top security control room. Plus, BBC Mundo's William Márquez on the history of Charles Darwin's house, and Mayuresh G…
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The issue of colourism was highlighted in a recent BBC news report about a Nigerian woman who bleached the skin of her six young children leaving them with discoloured skin, burns and scars. It is a form of racism where light skin is more highly valued than dark skin amongst people of the same ethnic group. In our conversations, we hear from women …
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Top 5 Places to Visit in Salisbury, England Want to check out Stonehenge? the first time I went to Stonehenge I took a Trip Advisor tour bus from London and spent almost 5 hours in London traffic! So the next time I went, I took a train and stayed just 20 minutes away in the town of Salisbury and it was amazing. In this video, I will tell you my To…
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CP11 Brass Rubbing at St. Martin in-the-Fields, London. Also available to watch on YouTube. Join Sharon as she tries her hand at the medieval practice of brass rubbing tombstones at St. Martin’s in-the-fields Church in London. Learn about the art of brass rubbing and the history behind the art. With dozens of tombstones to choose from, Sharon picke…
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Here's a special episode from our friends at You Must Remember This. Hitchcock’s most iconic decade— a decade of Technicolor grandeur and peril inflicted on famous blondes—came to an end in 1964 with Marnie, a critical and box office flop which wounded Hitchcock’s ego and left him unsure how to move forward in a changing world. His four final films…
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Sacred Harp pioneer and former punk frontman, Tim Eriksen, takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing – an American choral tradition experiencing a resurgence across the US and in Europe. All people and all faiths are welcome. As a new edition of the songbook approaches publication, Tim explores why this music is drawing more singer…
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Captain Sidney Salomon served in World War II as an Army Ranger. The Rangers were an elite American unit that trained and operated with the famous British Commandos. Using the element of surprise as their main weapon, the Rangers played an important role in the Invasion of Normandy, the Dieppe Raid, and many other significant campaigns. In this int…
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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. In this episode they tell the story of the bombardment of Alexandria in July 1882. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/ Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Ma…
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Join Chris, Zane and Alina as they cover what is happening in different parts of Norway, the battle of Dombas and the Allied response to the invasion. If you would like extra content, then please sign up to our patreon https://patreon.com/Moments_in_Time Or if you like our content and just want to give us a one-off donation then head to Ko-fi.com/m…
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Built around a game of Braille Scrabble, Emma Tracey presents a celebration of Braille, 200 years after it was invented. Emma, who’s been blind since birth, talks to others who love the six tiny dots: Geerat Vermeij, one of the world’s leading experts in molluscs; Yetnebersh Nigussie, an Ethiopian lawyer, who describes her blindness as ‘a lottery I…
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What challenges did the Allies face crossing the river Rhine? How did Montgomery and Patton invade the Nazi homeland? What lessons had been learned and put in place after six years of fighting in order to invade Germany? Join James Holland & Al Murray as they uncover the pivotal but often overlooked final moments of WW2 in Europe - from the grand i…
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