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Revolutions

Mike Duncan

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Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the ...
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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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World War I Podcast

MacArthur Memorial; Amanda Williams

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World War I created many of the political, cultural, and economic fault lines of the world today. Produced by the MacArthur Memorial, this podcast explores a wide variety of topics related to World War I.
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The History Things Podcast

History Things Podcast

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A conversational approach to interpreting history. Hosts Patrick and Matt aim to connect you to some of your favorite stories from the past as well as ones you might not have ever heard before! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast
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Description of the main weapons during WWI and how they changed to fit today's standard Cover art photo provided by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@timothycdykes
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Hosted by Colin "The Music Man" Scully, and "The Man with No Excuses" Jonathan Skuce. Wrestling with Ideas takes you through some of the top stories coming out of the world of professional wrestling and provides some of the best wrestling interviews with the guests including Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Rick Steiner and more!
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Welcome to Film Haven Reviews!! I'm your host Sawyer and I've been writing film reviews for the last 4 years and have finally decided to turn these reviews into a podcast! On this show I give my first impressions of the films I watch, new and old, catergorized in themes of three (Example: Trucker Movies, WWI movies), and then I rate them from 1-10. Feel free to subscribe if you like the show and if you want to read all my written reviews follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film ...
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Phil Mannell presents true accounts by soldiers of the Great War (World War 1 / WWI ). This is primary history as told by the soldiers themselves, mostly Australian diggers but possibly tommies, poilus, doughboys, kiwis or others, with additional commentary and definitions.
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The Kingston Memorial Walk was created by PeaceQuest.ca to honour the lived history of Kingstonians who served in, and were affected by, WWI. This walking tour will focus on family homes, individual stories and other relevant points around downtown Kingston. PeaceQuest is a non-profit, non-denominational, and non-partisan organization based in Kingston, Ontario that supports and facilitates peace-building initiatives across Canada.
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound ...
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Adventures of Bulldog Drummond

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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The British Hero Bulldog Drummond is a fictional character created by H. C. McNeile, as the hard boiled no nonsense-style detective. The stories followed Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, D.S.O., M.C., a wealthy former WWI officer of the Loamshire Regiment, who, after the war, spends his new-found leisure time as a private detective. Drummond is a proto-James Bond figure and was a muscular man with a group of followers who helped him in his adventures. They rounded up crooks and took them to ...
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MacArthur Memorial Podcast

MacArthur Memorial; Amanda Williams

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The MacArthur Memorial Podcast covers a variety of topics related to the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). From the triumphs and controversies of MacArthur's career to the latest scholarship on the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, the World Wars, the Occupation of Japan, and the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast is constantly exploring fascinating history. The MacArthur Memorial is located in Norfolk, VA and is dedicated to preserving and pre ...
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Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

Lions Led By Donkeys

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The Lions Led By Donkeys podcast is a military history podcast for laughing at the worst military failures, inept commanders, and crazy stories from throughout the history of human conflict. Our podcast will always be free, but if you think what we do is worth a buck you can throw us one here: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This is a classroom friendly resource that aligns with history curriculums. Visit Amped Up Learning for accompanying teaching resources for every episode.
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Pall Mall Doughboys

Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park

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WWI affected many people, even rural men from isolated valleys of Tennessee. Like countless others they were drafted, trained, and fighting in Europe in a flash. We will cover topics ranging from every day soldier life to big picture general topics about the Great War. Come learn the history that affected them on a world scale and personal scale.
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This Paranormal Life

This Paranormal Life

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Every Tuesday, comedians Rory Powers and Kit Grier investigate a different paranormal case and find the truth inside the mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Swift History

Swift History

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Welcome to the Swift History podcast with your host, Mason! In this podcast, you will learn about cool facts from all over the world, and throughout history! Explore the trenches of WWI, and the great failure that was the Emu War, this is a swift and easy way to learn some facts!
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Letters From Dockery

Glenn E. Tremper

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Letters from Dockery is a Podcast of Letters Written by Raymond E. Dockery to Bohnda Porter Akins, Read by their Grandson 100 years later. The letters describe life in Lewistown, Montana, from the point of view of a small town lawyer. Dockery enlisted in the Army in mid-1917 and fought in World War I in France until the end of the war, and a year beyond.
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Planning a trip to France? Join Us in France is the podcast for you! On this podcast we have conversations about our trips to France, chat with tour guides, share tips on French culture, the basics of French history, explain how to be savvy traveler in France and share our love of French food, wine and destinations in France. You won’t want to miss out on all these great conversations about one of the most beautiful countries on earth! Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. And if you'r ...
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BattleWalks

Living History

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Historians Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith explore the great battlefields of Europe, from ancient times to the Second World War. Join them as they bring the history of the battlefields to life, through exploring the ground and reliving the experience in the words of the people who were there. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lights of War

Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz

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Join Rabbi Michalowicz as we study, for an hour each week, this short treatise written by Rav A. Y. Kook , that explains what brings nations to war and what are the positive geulistic aspects of large-scale wars. Written during WWI, but even truer today, Rav Kook points out the important traits of altruism, unity and much more, that are brought out davka during war. Also drawing from the commentary of Rav Uri Sherki.
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I'm Cullen Burke, and this is Cauldron - A Military History Podcast. I'll cover the significant battles in history, breaking down the vital players, weapons, methods, events, and outcomes. Let’s take a peek into the past and see what, if anything, can be learned from the most dramatic moments in our collective story. Let’s get stuck in!
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Falling Through the Archives

Watershed Z Productions

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100 years ago there was a man named John. Or was it 80 years ago? Or was it today? Even John’s not sure. All he really knows is that while so many things change, there are also so many things that stay the same. Traveling through the web of time with his old friend Ed in their ever changing barber shop, John makes a point to always grab the local newspaper. The time capsules that let him and Ed know exactly where, and more importantly, WHEN they are. No matter what part of time they land in, ...
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History of the Papacy Podcast

History of the Papacy

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This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this show
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Narrated by Elle Fanning, One Click explores how a single click on the internet can change your life forever. Season 1 tells the story of DNP (2,4-dinitrophenol), an explosive chemical originally used in WWI-era munitions factories that is now being sold on the internet as a diet pill leaving hundreds dead in its wake. Together with journalist Jessica Wapner, Elle Fanning traces the history of DNP and asks, why (despite the perils) have so many turned to DNP and what does it say about the he ...
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Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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The Canon Club

Ed West & Paul Morland

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The Canon Club is a show about the Western canon: the great cultural inheritance we're handed, across music, art, and literature. It was born of a blog by Ed West, in which he pined for a return to the schools of art and literary appreciation that were so famous in pre-WWI Vienna. An era when people took seriously their commitment to appreciating the art that had come before them: from Beowulf to The Divine Comedy, from Goya to Beethoven, from Brahms to Ibsen. This podcast is that latter-day ...
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Federal funding impacts to research for rare diseases. Also, the podcast “This is What it Feels Like” launches season two. Finally, the Women’s Theatre Collective’s new musical “The Hello Girls.” Rare Disease Federal Funding Cuts Since taking office, President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to reshape health policy. These changes include …
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GET YOUR LIVE SHOW TICKETS:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-1266997737339?aff=oddtdtcreatorLIVE STREAM TICKETS:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-in-london-11th-april-2025-tickets-1266999251869?aff=oddtdtcreatorSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON:http…
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A travel writer shares how a trip to Antarctica helped him see that continent through the eyes of the early polar explorers. Then a reporter focused on climate change and conservation explains how some North American tree species are migrating to survive the planet's rising temperatures. And two Italy-based tour guides take us to the resort lakes o…
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Welcome back to Film Haven Reviews!!! This week we are starting a new theme of "Deep South Horror" starting with the very topical vampire film Sinners (2025) As it turns out, Sinners is every bit as good as everyone is saying! I gave this film a 9/10 for blending craft, histroy, and good storytelling so well that this film has earned itself the "in…
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During the Cold War, rival superpowers the USA and the USSR vied with one another for world dominion in many arenas: military, diplomatic, and even haute coture. In the latter connection, French designers played arbiter, judging the synthetic textiles developed under capitalist and communist systems for their value in fashion.In her dissertation pr…
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The battle for Sevastopol, and the wider fight for Crimea, siphoned off critical German divisions from the southern push toward the Caucasus, delaying the drive for oil and momentum. At the same time, it gutted Soviet naval power in the Black Sea, silencing it for nearly two years and leaving the coastline exposed and vulnerable. Sevastopol. Octobe…
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California city leaders call for more state funding to address priority issues. California cancels its commercial salmon season for a third year in a row. Finally, previewing this month’s “In a Nutshell” storytelling show. League of California Cities Conference City officials from across California rallied at the State Capitol yesterday calling for…
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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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Pilgrimages are a universal phenomenon, from China’s bustling Tai Shan to the ancient Jewish treks to Jerusalem. But why? What is it about a grueling penitent march to an isolated temple that has become a prerequisite for a civilization of any size, whether Chicen Itza in the Mayan Empire or the holy sites of Mecca? To explore this is today’s guest…
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 The North Vietnamese defeat marked the terminal collapse of their ambitious 1968 campaign: an orchestrated “General Offensive” designed to fracture American resolve and ignite a nationwide uprising, brought to its knees by the very forces it sought to outmaneuver. Khe Sanh. January 21 - April 5, 1968.  American and South Vietnamese Forces: ~ 6,000…
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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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The Trump Administration shuts down AmeriCorps volunteer agency. Also, the new executive director of the Latino Center of Art & Culture. Finally, Fantastic Negrito to perform in Sacramento. Trump Cuts to AmeriCorps Since 1993, AmeriCorps has offered thousands of young adults the opportunity to help their communities through public service and volun…
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The Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis team responds to nonviolent mental or behavioral health calls. Also, the book “How to Play with Your Cat.” Finally, Sacramento-based museums collectively put a callout for more volunteers. Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response Nearly three years ago, the 988 Lifeline launched nationwide, a three-digit hotline that connect…
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Years before Jamestown planters made New World farming profitable by growing tobacco, and years before their countrymen up north in Plymouth Colony managed to overcome their starvation conditions and acclimate to New England’s growing conditions, there was an English settlement in Bermuda that was wealthier, larger, and more prosperous. It was esta…
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Try Phasmophobia HERE Being a paranormal investigator is no easy job. It takes years of training and a blatant disregard for one's own soul. So what if you want to give it shot without the risk of becoming possessed? That's where Phasmophobia comes in. In this game, you play the role of a paranormal investigator, tracking down spirits and demons in…
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Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis talks about trade, tariffs and running for governor. How international tariffs are raising concerns among farmers in the Central Valley. Finally, recapping the Sacramento Kings’ tumultuous 2024-25 season. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis As consumers brace for potential price increases due to the Trump administration’s…
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Planning a road trip in southwest France and wondering where to start? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, titled "A Road Trip in Southwest France: Top Tips and Destinations," host Annie Sargent chats with guest Craig Anderson about a two-week itinerary through Occitanie, from Montpellier to Toulouse. Get the podcast ad-free Cr…
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Learn about the customs that Greeks observe as Orthodox Easter draws near. Then contemplate the massive undertaking of building a cathedral centuries ago and how these monuments to faith and devotion helped shape their locales. And get acquainted with southern Spain's elaborate Semana Santa observances, which fill the streets of Andalucía in the we…
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Welcome back to Film Haven Reviews!!! This week we are sadly finishing up our "Aspad Spookers" theme with the Sam Raimi ghost mystery The Gift (2000)! This movie did a great job of giving the small town, deep south aesthetic and there were plenty of good supernatural spooks to boot! I gave this film a 7/10 for being a fun mystery with lots of good …
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Long before Solomon’s Temple, there was THE tent. But not just any tent — a divine design, down to the color of the yarn and the placement of the cherubim. In this episode, we unpack the biblical Tabernacle: part spiritual HQ, part ancient glamping setup, and 100% foundational to Jewish identity. From goat skins to gold fittings, was this just a mo…
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Meet Marion Taffe, debut Australian author of By Her Hand, an engrossing historical fiction debut, a tale of family, battles and female empowerment. Marion Taffe Instagram Marion Taffe Website By Her Hand Marion's debut novel Beowulf Translation The Wife’s Lament Poem Skin by Ilka Tampke Jane Austen’s Ink Annie Whitehead To be a Queen Click to join…
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A string of burglaries and vandalism at small businesses in Sacramento. Also, a new book looks at the return migration of Mexican migrants leaving the U.S. Finally, Sacramento Public Library’s events celebrating children and lucha libre. Small Business Break-Ins In recent weeks, there have been a string of break-ins targeting small businesses in Sa…
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Come see us live in London June 22nd at the Big Fat Festival:https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/Joe and Tom take the stage at Rich Mix to tell the story about the world's first military high speed train chase. Get the whole episoide on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/126771552…
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The origins of the Hatfield-McCoy conflict (between the Hatfield family of West Virginia, led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, and the McCoy family of Kentucky, led by Randolph "Old Randall" McCoy) begins with a dispute over a pig. From here, it escalated from minor disagreements to violent encounters that spanned decades, nearly sparking…
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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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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally in Folsom. Also, a state bill to streamline murals in public spaces. Finally, a UC Davis study looks at protecting old-growth forests from wildfires. Bernie, AOC Rally in Folsom They are two of the most recognizable names in the Democratic Party. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez…
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Coming this week on the History of the Papacy! You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page https://www.historyofthepapacypodcast.com email: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacy Connect on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory …
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In 1845, a novel pathogen attacked potato fields across Europe, from Spain to Scandinavia—but only in Ireland were the effects apocalyptic. At least one million Irish people died, and millions more scattered across the globe, emigrating to new countries and continents. Less than fifty years after the union of Ireland with the rest of Great Britain,…
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England is a very weird place — a place where they bake beans and then eat them for breakfast? A place where football has replaced religion? A place where they hold an annual competition where you chase a wheel of cheese down a hill? It’s borderline an alien planet when you think about it. But of course the weirdness doesn’t stop there, it bleeds i…
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Britain’s failure to seize Fort Stanwix played a critical role in the collapse of their strategy to divide the colonies. Without control of the fort, they were unable to secure the Hudson River corridor or dominate central New York, objectives that had been essential to cutting the American rebellion in half. That one position, held against the odd…
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Last-minute tax tips with the California Franchise Tax Board and IRS. Also, an investigation into why dangerous drivers in the state are allowed to keep their license. Finally, artist Jack McTiernan’s exhibit in Sacramento. Last-Minute Tax Tips Tax Day is tomorrow for the majority of people. Iris Solis from the California Franchise Tax Board and Ra…
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When the United States entered World War I in April 1917, all 48 states played a role in war mobilization and made unique contributions shaped by their histories, their politics, their natural resources and industries, and their military manpower. Previous episodes have explored the experiences of eastern, southern, and midwestern states. In this l…
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Come see us live in London June 22nd at the Big Fat Festival:https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/lions-led-by-donkeys-podcast-live-big-fat-festival-southbank/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeysPart 2/4Sources:Ronald Grigor Suny. They Can Live in the Desert and Nowhere Else.Peter Bakalian. Burning Tigris: The Armenia…
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