History Impossible
Alexander von SternbergHistory Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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In the chaotic month that was September 2025, much has been said about the role of rhetoric and violence in the United States; namely how the former causes the latter, or at least how the former and the latter cannot be separated. This came up on the... more
In light of the recent killing of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk and the realization among many that the United States is facing a stark rise in the possibility of greater political violence than any other time in its recent history, it became clea... more
Hey all, it’s great to be back with all of you. Especially for this special conversation that has been well overdue, especially on the History Impossible feed. I was thrilled to be able to host my friend and mentor Daniele Bolelli of the History on F... more
After a slight delay, History Impossible is back with the newest installment of audio adaptations of previous writing and historical scholarship that I’ve done in the past several years or so. In this case, we are looking at a massively overhauled an... more
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I’ve been following this podcast since its beginning and have seen Mr. von Sternberg’s level of research and strong analysis grow into maturity that puts him in the top tier of history podcasting. His subject matter ranges widely even as he goes deep with his series. He is connecting with some of the most cogent and far reaching colleagues and academics here and in Europe, bringing perspective and challenge on a number of topics. A must follow.
Apple Podcasts5Raderwoman
United Statesa month ago Stick to history instead of interjecting your biased political views.
Podcast Addict15 months agoxinthemirrorx- Good Podcast
Eh
Apple Podcasts2tmzbrutusUnited States5 months ago He needs to stick to what he does well and what I came here for, history, and not BS, strawman commentary about current affairs. Even the title of the Wilson episode (the episode which annoyed me enough to post this), just shows his bias and fallacious reasoning. The episode is filled with Glen Beck like conspiracy theories against "the left" its insulting and just bad.
Also, like every 5 minutes an ad plays. Really annoying
Podcast Addict27 months agonuomnicron- Proper history
Long form, erudite history. It's very warts'n'all so sometimes an uncomfortable listen. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5MarkT1964
United Kingdom8 months ago
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The episodes explore a range of historical themes, emphasizing obscure events and figures that challenge conventional narratives. Topics discussed include significant yet underreported historical phenomena, controversies surrounding political and social ideologies, and the moral complexities of historical decisions. The content is characterized by an engagement with difficult ideas, seeking to present history in a nuanced manner that acknowledges the diverse motivations and contexts that influenced past events. The podcast promotes a critical examination of history while facilitating a broad conversation on topics such as imperialism, victimhood culture, and contemporary relevance of historical narratives.
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History Impossible launched 7 years ago and published 91 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History Impossible include:
1. Daniele Bolelli
2. Kristaps Andrejsons
3. Brendan O'Neill
4. Jack Johannson
5. Zack Twamley
6. David McGarry
7. Sebastian Major
8. Benjamin Teitelbaum
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