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Almost History: The 'What If' Podcast

All About History
D-Day
Tudor Dynasty
Counterfactual History
Henry VIII
American Revolution
Korean War
Bolsheviks
World War II
Carthage
Rome
Punic Wars
Nuclear Weapons
Russia
Civil War
All About History
Wars Of the Roses
Syracuse
Kornilov Affair
Constituent Assembly

Almost History: The 'What If' Podcast from All About History is a speculative history show that explores the possibilities of the past, taking key moments from years gone by and turning them on their heads.

Regular readers of All About History magazine will be familiar with our recurring What If feature where we discuss alternate histories with experts. We find a key moment from the past and we c... more

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In this episode of Almost History, All About History Editor Jon Gordon spoke with Professor Jonathan Daly of University of Illinois, Chicago. He specialises in Russian, European, and world history, and is the author of several books including Seven M... more

In this episode of Almost History, History of War Staff Writer Louis Hardiman spoke with Alex Wellerstein, professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, and visiting researcher at the Nuclear Knowledges program at the Cente... more

In this episode of Almost History, All About History Features Editor Callum McKelvie spoke with Professor Alan Taylor, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Chair, Emeritus at the University of Virginia.

Professor Taylor discusses the causes and critical stag... more

In this episode of Almost History, All About History Staff Writer Emily Staniforth spoke with Dr Eve MacDonald, an archaeologist and Senior Lecturer in Ancient History at Cardiff University.

They discuss the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, the... more

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Jonathan Daly
Professor of late Imperial Russia and early Soviet history
University of Illinois, Chicago
Episode: What if the Bolshevik Revolution failed? | Almost History
Alex Wellerstein
Historian of science focusing on the history of nuclear weapons
Stevens Institute of Technology
Episode: What if the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb in Korea? | Almost History
Alan Taylor
American historian, specialist in colonial America and Revolutionary War
University of Virginia
Episode: What if America lost the Revolutionary War? | Almost History
Dr Eve MacDonald
Historian and archaeologist at Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: What if Carthage won the Punic Wars? | Almost History
Jonathan Trigg
Historian who contributed to All About History and History of War
All About History/History of War
Episode: What if D-Day had failed? | Almost History
Elizabeth Norton
Historian who specializes in the Tudors
Historian / Tudor specialist
Episode: What if Henry VIII had died young? | Almost History

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Jonathan Gordon
Host of Almost History: The What If Podcast; affiliated with All About History

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What if the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb in Korea? | Almost History
Q: Can you pinpoint a few moments that this might have happened?
The discussion highlights December 1950 as a critical moment when China entered the war and American fear of a rapid communist advance peaked; several scenarios were examined, including retardation bombing to slow the offensive and attacks on lines like bridges and airfields, with the caveat that none would guarantee a swift resolution and all carried significant geopolitical risks.
What if the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb in Korea? | Almost History
Q: So today the question that we're looking into is, what if the US had dropped the atomic bomb in Korea?
The guest/experts explain that while there were theoretical moments where an atomic strike could influence battlefield outcomes, real-time targeting, coordination, and potential escalation risk made such use highly uncertain and unlikely to decisively end the war; moreover, normalizing regular nuclear use could have profound long-term consequences for international norms and future conflicts.
What if the Bolshevik Revolution failed? | Almost History
Q: What do you know about the Russian Revolution?
Daly outlines the 1917 upheavals, the political fragmentation, and the Bolsheviks' ability to seize power, noting how crucial moments like the Kornilov affair and the Constituent Assembly shaped outcomes, and explaining why the Bolsheviks believed power could be maintained despite opposition.

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Counterfactual history discussions that explore how pivotal moments could have unfolded differently across centuries. Episodes typically weave rigorous historical context with expert analysis from historians and scholars, covering topics from revolutions and wars to dynastic shifts and technology. The format often centers on what-ifs about major events, assessing political, military, and social ripple effects while highlighting the human costs and broader geopolitical consequences. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from university professors to museum historians—providing diverse perspectives on alternate histories and helping listeners gauge how unlikely turns might have reshaped the modern world. This show is likely to appeal to... more

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