Reimagining Soviet Georgia is a Tbilisi based history initiative focused on the Soviet Union, Georgia & the South Caucasus, socialism & post-socialism.
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Experience the Cold War like never before with Cold War Conversations — an award-winning podcast recommended by The New York Times. Each week, host Ian Sanders brings you raw, firsthand accounts from the people who lived through one of history’s most tense and transformative eras — soldiers, spies, civilians, and more. These aren’t stories from textbooks. They’re unfiltered voices from the frontlines of history — emotional, gripping, and deeply human. This is Cold War history, told from the ...
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Every day we bring you the most important news and feature stories from hundreds of sources in Russia and across the former Soviet Union.
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How the nuclear bomb shaped world history. The scientists who raced to build weapons, the spies who stole the technology and the superpowers who grappled with deployment. In Season 3, nuclear war is terrifyingly close. Can the superpowers of the Soviet Union and the USA prevent apocalypse? Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy, relatives of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and US President John F Kennedy, tell the story of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Season 2 is about Klaus Fuchs, the brilliant you ...
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A decade by decade history of the Soviet Union.
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The Soviet Life is a podcast that brings the past to life through personal stories and honest conversations about everyday experiences behind the Iron Curtain. Hosted by Kate, who grew up in 1970s–80s Belarus, the show explores how people lived, loved, worked, and endured during the final decades of the USSR — and what followed after its collapse. Featuring voices from across the former Soviet republics, the West, and beyond, each episode bridges generations and cultures to uncover the human ...
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First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support
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Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood’s attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.
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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear ...
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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton.
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We are often told the USSR was an oppressive, authoritarian society, lacking freedom and democracy. There were endless purges that claimed the lives of millions of “dissidents,” purges that were designed for one thing and one thing only: to keep power in the hands of those who wielded it. And as we all know, the economy was based on socialist and communist principles, which is why it barely functioned at all. There were endless famines, genocides against minorities within the nation, and an ...
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Soviet Union and shaping current Russia and it’s Government and Ideologies. The government of the USSR. History of the Soviet rule. Laws, culture and everyday life of a Soviet citizen. What did they see? How did they get by? What did they go through? And what is left after the collapse of USSR? The other side of the cold war - talking about politics in the EU, history of the USSR and the Eastern European region in general. Mostly for Americans, who also happen to be history geeks. Also, we'r ...
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Maritime history from the fall of Napoleon to the rise of the Soviet Union about ten minutes, by the Bluejackets Reenactment Society
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The Ruslan KD Podcast bridges the gap between faith and real life. Hosted by Ruslan KD—Christian artist, YouTuber, and author of Godly Ambition—the show explores how to steward your time, talent, and treasure in a culture often at odds with biblical values. Born in the former Soviet Union and raised as an Armenian refugee, Ruslan shares honest conversations, cultural commentary, and practical wisdom to help you live with purpose and bless God.
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The Bear Market Brief (BMB) podcast explores politics, economics, and their intersection in Russia, Ukraine, and the post-Soviet space. bearmarketbrief.substack.com
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Soviet Russia. The 1970s. A young violinist from a renowned musical family flees his homeland in search of freedom. This is the story of Dmitry Sitkovetsky — a family memoir, a portrait of the Russian intelligentsia, and a journey through music and exile.
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I first lived in Latvia as a diplomat from 1996-99, a few years after Latvia regained independence from the crumbling Soviet Union. I returned to live in Latvia in 2022. This storytelling podcast combines history, culture and tourism together with my personal anecdotes.
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A queer-led, actual-play podcast using Jason Morningstar's TTRPG "Night Witches." Join the brave soviet airwomen of the 588th as they fight fascists, fly rickety biplanes, survive World War Two and be hella gay while they do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What do litter, archaeology, diesel dams, hedgehog cacti, Arizona Highways Magazine and the former Soviet Union, all have in common? They’re all part of the discussion on the 'On the Road with ADOT' podcast.
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
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A podcast on Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and other former Soviet Union members exploring notable historical and political events that have shaped these countries since 1991. Hosted by Andre Martirosyan. Subscribe via email and access our social media: https://linktr.ee/postsoviet_chronicles
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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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We are gonna be talking for a while about the Cold War and the whole process of the Arms race. Cover art photo provided by Andrew Ridley on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@aridley88
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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 wh ...
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Gridiron Baltic is a monthly podcast exploring connections between American football in the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. On the surface, America’s Game may seem to have little in common with three small-nation states in Eastern Europe. Basketball and ice hockey, however, are not the only North American sports intertwined with the histories of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian nations. Among other things, nineteenth century immigration and the shifting political borders of th ...
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A channel dedicated to neutrality in international relations and analysis of world affairs. For more info, visit neutralitystudies.com
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This is the story of the space programme of the Soviet Union, told from the perspective of the many firsts that it accomplished. My name is Alex Deva, and I invite you on a journey of nine episodes (plus an introduction) to hear about one of the most fantastic sagas in modern history!
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Welcome to the Post-Soviet Press Pod’s "10 Minutes on…" series, which condenses the key information you need to know about each of the 15 countries of the former USSR into a bitesize 10 minutes(ish).
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Lance Bass, NSYNC Superstar and Russian trained astronaut, takes you on a wild ride into space. He tells the story of the last Soviet cosmonaut who is trapped on the world’s only space station, as the country he knows and loves collapses beneath him. On this journey through Earth’s atmosphere in the form of a podcast, Lance introduces you to the woman who won a reality show cosmonaut contest, a ham radio operator in Australia who became a lifeline for the Soviet Space Station, a hustler from ...
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Have you ever interviewed and sat next to someone who's murdered 19 people?How about a KGB spy from the Soviet Union? Or a CIA Agent? What about an Italian Mafia Boss? We have. Sit-back, relax and enjoy the Millennial's Choice Show. Hosted by Matthew Ablakan. A division of the Millennial's Choice Group of Companies.
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Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov's rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power and chaos.
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A podcast about history, politics, and culture... without the liberalism
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A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.
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Leading historians challenge the received narratives of the First and Second World Wars (WW1 and WW2). Two podcast series of 10 Episodes each, created by Michael Baker.
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It’s 1990. The Berlin Wall just fell. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse. And the soundtrack to the revolution is one of the best selling songs of all time, the metal ballad “Wind of Change,” by the Scorpions. Decades later, journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor: the song wasn’t written by the Scorpions. It was written by the CIA. This is his journey to find the truth. Wind of Change is an Original Series from Pineapple Street Studios, Crooked Media and Spotify.
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A philosophical exploration of the issues plaguing the modern mind.
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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
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Winter Holidays in the Soviet Union: Christmas Without Christmas
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In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba shares a deeply personal look at winter holidays in the Soviet Union. She explores what it meant to celebrate during a time when Christmas was not officially allowed, and how New Year quietly became the most important and magical holiday of the year. Kate reflects on family gatherings, familiar foo…
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Episode 63: Border Delimitation in the Early Soviet Union with Stephan Rindlisbacher
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On today’s episode we discuss internal border delimitation in the early Soviet Union. Our discussion covers a wide geography - from Central Asia to the South Caucasus to the Ukrainian-Russia borderlands. How did internal borders get delimited after the establishment of Soviet power in the 1920s and 30s? What role did borders play in nation building…
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Colonel Jacques Baud & Nathalie Yamb Sanctioned: EU Goes Soviet | Glenn Diesen
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Originally published on Dec 16, 2025. How did we reach a point where quoting Western sources gets you branded a foreign propagandist? Is the EU's executive branch now completely out of its mind, punishing dissenters without trial under the guise of fighting "propaganda"?To discuss this Orwellian turn, I sat down with my friend and colleague Glenn D…
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How Prof. Lipsits tried to save the Soviet economy in just two days
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Today I’m back with an oldschool style episode, because I really needed a break from the news – so I give You the story of [...]By Curonian
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Episode 261 - The Lilliputian Soviet
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Alternative titles for this podcast included: The OGGE All Things Award (TOATA), and Has anyone seen Michelle Stone lately?
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Dmitry paints a portrait of a Brezhnev-era child’s double life: acting the part of model pioneer in front of teachers and rebelling the moment authority’s back turned — seeking out forbidden writers, music, and ideas. This episode asks: How do you navigate a society where authority controls every facet of life? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
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NOIRVEMBER SPECIAL: Not Russian, a novel by Mikhail Shevelev
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Cameron Lallana of The Slavic Literature Pod joins host Ally Pitts for a special episode on this short but hard-hitting novel about a Russian journalist whose life is thrown into chaos when a figure from his past suddenly comes back into his life as the leader of a terrorist group. The premise sounds run-of-the-mill, but the execution is anything b…
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The Soviet Avant-Garde: Theater, Arts, & Culture in the Early USSR
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Send us a text Matthew delves into the Soviet cultural scene of the 1920's.By Matthew & Jason
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Evita’s Christmas special: Entity known as “Kristaps” and it’s impact on regular human life.
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Hi there, comrades! Here comes the promised episode by Evita (you asked for it yourself, kapish?) where she trauma-dumps, jokes and talks about her past [...]By Curonian
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Evita's Christmas special: Entity known as "Kristaps" and it's impact on regular human life.
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Hi there, comrades! Here comes the promised episode by Evita (you asked for it yourself, kapish?) where she trauma-dumps, jokes and talks about her past in Russian-centered environment. And complains about Kristaps, a little bit. Also you can consider it a preview for future episodes about wild Russian pop culture lore. Please, donate for Christmas…
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Death By Sanctions: EU Destroys German Journalist in Germany | Hüseyin Doğru
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Originally published on Dec 24, 2025. The European Union has started using the Anti-Russia sanctions as a repressive tool to smuther civil society dissent within the West. Last week, Colonel Jacque Baud, a former Swiss army member and NATO advisor was sanctioned, but so were several others before him, including activists and Journalists. One of the…
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Why Is There a Pooping Figurine in Some Nativity Scenes?
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In Catalonia, there's a two-hundred-year-old tradition of including a figurine of a man pooping in the shadows of Nativity scenes. Learn about el caganer in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/pooping-man-catalan-nativity-scene.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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For the third year, Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on December 25, together with the West. Last week, Moscow rejected a Christmas truce and continued its relentless strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and civilian population. After a massive and deadly overnight attack just two days before the holiday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said…
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319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)
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Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? …
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Philip Anthony Mitchell & Wes Huff Confront This Pagan Claim...
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Watch Full Wes Huff Pod w/ Nick here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UUZtcyp-dkLast few days of our Christmas sale https://blessgod.co/Get Tickets For Tour Here https://blessgod.co/pages/live 0:00 - Philip Anthony Mitchell & Wes Huff Confront This Pagan Claim... 17:18 - Earliest Evidence For Jesus Discovered? 22:50 - A Feel Good Christmas Story 31…
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The Beet’s top five stories of 2025. From hardened borders to fading factories, these dispatches trace how history, identity, and power shape everyday life across Eastern Europe and Central Asia
For the past three years, The Beet newsletter has supplemented Meduza’s regular coverage with original reporting from Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. When we launched this mailing in September 2022, our aim was to dig deeper, amplify local perspectives, and tell unique stories that might otherwise be overlooked. The Beet…
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20 points to peace . Zelensky reveals revised U.S.-backed plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine
Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a revised draft peace plan, developed with the United States, to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelensky presented the 20-point proposal to journalists in Kyiv on Tuesday, calling it “a foundational document on ending the war,” RBC Ukraine and Suspilne re…
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Around the globe, 2025 was a dark year for journalism. For the first time in its history, Reporters Without Borders classified the global state of press freedom as a “difficult situation.” According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 126 journalists and media workers were killed in connection with their work, matching the record set in 2024. …
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Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
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Writer Jack El-Hai's book is now a major motion picture staring Russel Crowe and Rami Malek. Hermann Goring is captured and questioned by Dr. Douglas M Kelley who discovers that what happened in 1930's Germany can happen anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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These small appliances help home cooks achieve excellent rice via two categories of technology: ingeniously simple physics, or incredibly complex algorithms. Learn about heat-sensitive switches and fuzzy logic in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/rice-cooker.htm/printable For more about the history of…
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FBI's Massive Epstein Cover-up Just Got Exposed (Not Click Bait)
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Architects of Chaos Theory. How pro-Kremlin pundits use geopolitical turmoil to explain away Russia’s war against Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s vision of a “multipolar world” has been a keystone of Russia’s foreign policy ever since he delivered his infamous Munich speech in 2007. Asserting that U.S. dominance is in decline and that Russia is destined for a special role in the new international order, this concept helps explain Putin’s repeated calls for a “new Yalta” and …
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23. Hacked Hipsters, Vienna Cafes and Girkin's Prophecy
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In this episode: the staggering hypocrisy of project leads who build "digital prisons" for Russians while living comfortably in Vienna, Austria. Also, from behind bars, Girkin warns that the current "Peace Plan" is a suicide trap, while Kalashnikov argues that the "Raw Material Empire" is collapsing and 2026 will look a lot like 1917. Please, donat…
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23. Hacked Hipsters, Vienna Cafes and Girkin’s Prophecy
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In this episode: the staggering hypocrisy of project leads who build “digital prisons” for Russians while living comfortably in Vienna, Austria. Also, from behind bars, [...]By Curonian
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Since mid-December, the app Be My Eyes — designed to assist blind and visually-impaired people — has been barely functional in much of Russia. Some users suspected the service had been blocked. Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal censorship agency, claims that isn’t the case. Follow Meduza on Google News to stay up to date — just go to this link and cli…
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Baby Killers : The Raid On Scarborough, Hartlepool And Whitby
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At the start of WW1 German Navy was trying to lure part of the Royal Navy out so that they could wage a war of attrition at sea similar to the one happening in the fields of Flanders. They planned a the raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby. It would earn them the label of "baby killers" in the British press, but there would be a surprise wait…
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The American New Left, Cold War Liberals and the Vietnam War
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In this episode of Explaining History, Nick explores the emergence of the "New Left" in 1960s America—a movement born from the failure of Cold War liberalism to deliver on its promises. Drawing on Kim McQuaid’s The Anxious Years, we delve into the deep disillusionment that fuelled student radicalism. Why did young activists view "vital centre" libe…
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How Can Mudlarking Turn Trash Into Treasure?
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Mudlarking means sifting through riverbank muck in hopes of finding lost or discarded historical artefacts. Learn how it works, especially in the River Thames, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/mudlarking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Sanctioned by EU. Abandoned by Switzerland | Nathalie Yamb
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Originally published on Dec 22, 2025. Fifty-nine individuals are by now sanctioned by the European Union in pursuit of punishing Russia for the War in Ukraine. Many of them are Russian citizens but more and more the EU is putting its own citizens and those of third states on this list, for reasons that have often little to do with Russia. One of th…
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Chapter VI: The First Ten Days in New York
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Dmitry arrives at JFK International Airport and is immediately swept up in the whirlwind of artistic New York: Juilliard, auditions, and scraping together enough money to survive in the city. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky Facebook…
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The Erika Kirk Situation Escalated At The TPUSA Event...
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318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1)
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The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Pose…
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Send us a text Today, we begin a multipart series on the Cold War, a battle of ideologies between the United States and the Soviet Union. Support the show
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‘How are we supposed to communicate?’. Russian officials tell Meduza that mobile Internet blackouts and blocked messaging apps are undermining their ability to manage public sentiment
Russian officials are complaining about the country’s mobile Internet shutdowns and blocked messaging apps. The outages don’t just disrupt their day-to-day work — they’re cutting off the channels regional administrations rely on to communicate with each other and to monitor public sentiment. As the Kremlin pushes residents onto its state-built Max …
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Merry Christmas! Do you read the bible? In what language and which version do you read? Are you sure that is ok with God?
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A grim new record. Russian courts convicted over 460 people of treason and espionage in 2025, according to a new report
Since the start of Moscow’s full-scale war in Ukraine, Russian courts have convicted more than 1,000 people on charges of treason and espionage, according to a new study by analyst Kirill Parubets conducted for the human rights group Department One. In 2025 alone, courts handed down 468 such verdicts — the highest annual figure since 1997, when Rus…
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In which the current editor in chief of the Bear Market Brief talks to a former one about an important question: in the big picture what actually happened in Russia this year? Also, how do you go about making a news brief? Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac…
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2025 Year in Review Part 2: The End of Europe’s Holiday from History
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Is 2025 the year the European project finally hit the wall? In this episode, we argue that 2025 serves as a massive historical inflection point—comparable to 1933, 1968, or 1989—marking the definitive end of the post-Cold War era. We explore the "perfect storm" battering the continent: the return of Donald Trump and the removal of the American secu…
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These arctic animals have complex social structures and may eat 6,000 clams in a single meal. Learn more walruses in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/walrus.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A car bomb killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, in Moscow on Monday, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. The agency said an explosive device had been placed under Sarvarov’s Kia Sorento in the city’s south and detonated. A criminal case has been opened on cha…
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A covert convoy of ships carries Soviet missiles across the Atlantic, while American U-2 planes spy over Cuba and the sea routes. And as the ships arrive, Khrushchev writes to Kennedy about the divided city of Berlin. It’s a distraction tactic. But the American spy planes photograph an alarming development. Hosts Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy, r…
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Yugoslav Collapse and NATO‘s Precedent for Violent Border Changes | Dr. Sandra Davidović
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Originally published on Dec 21, 2025. NATO and EU „jurists“ are trying to tell us that Kosovo is a case „sui generis“ — aka unlike any case before or after it. Well, how convenient, since it is the first case that NATO used to justify bombing foreign territory (Serbia). Today we are going to put a very close focus on Kosovo, the history of the conf…
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Rule of Law in EU Destroyed, ANYONE Can Be Next | MEP Michael v.d. Schulenburg
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Originally published on Dec 20, 2025. With its sanctions list, the EU HAS quietly revived medieval "outlawry" in the heart of modern Europe. Why can a secretive administrative body bypass every judicial safeguard to financially erase a citizen? Horrible realities are surfacing within the institutions supposedly built to protect our most fundamental…
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The Mirage of Classlessness: Affluence and Labour in 1950s America
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Explaining History, Nick continues his exploration of post-war American affluence. We often think of the 1950s as a golden age of middle-class expansion, where the old divisions of wealth and status melted away under a wave of chrome-plated cars and suburban lawns. But was this "classless society" a reality or a …
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Pressing A Mormon Apologist on if LDS are Christians...
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The Accidental Podcast: Reflections on History, Humanity, and You
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As we approach the end of another year, Nick takes a moment to step back from the history books and reflect on the Explaining History podcast itself. What started 13 years ago as a "flipped classroom" experiment by a history teacher in Wales has grown into a global community. In this candid episode, Nick discusses his philosophy of history—why he r…
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War Hysteria Is ENDING The EU Project | Ex-Ambassador Georges Martin
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Originally published on Dec 19, 2025. Europe is heading toward total war with Russia, while the responsible elites continue to pour fuel on the fire. What madness has taken hold of the continent’s political leaders, and what is driving European diplomats to finally stop this train rushing toward disaster? To shed light on these questions, I am join…
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Cold War Kid to Space Age Engineer via President Kennedy's last flight alive & RAF Upper Heyford (435)
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Keith Longstreth takes us through an extraordinary life shaped by the rhythms and risks of the Cold War. Born into an Air Force family, Keith grew up on bases across the world—from Scotland to Italy to Texas, where he describes a poignant last farewell to President Kennedy before his assassination. His career in the USAF placed him behind the scene…
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Balanced budgets and broken promises. Meduza fact-checks Putin’s most problematic claims in his latest call-in marathon
On Friday, President Vladimir Putin held his annual Direct Line call-in show, where he fielded questions from carefully selected journalists and Russian citizens for nearly four and a half hours. This televised event gave Putin yet another opportunity to expound upon everything from the war in Ukraine and relations with the West to the state of the…
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