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This week, something big happened. You might have never heard of it, but this moment changed the course of history. A HISTORY Channel original podcast, HISTORY This Week gives you insight into the people—both famous and unknown—whose decisions reshaped the world we live in today. Through interviews with experts and eyewitnesses, each episode will give you a new perspective on how history is writte... more

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May 12, 1949. After eleven months under Soviet blockade, the people of West Berlin flood into the streets to celebrate. The lights are back on. The autobahn is open. The siege is over.

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April 25, 1859. About 150 people have gathered on the shores of Lake Manzala in Egypt. And one of them, a mustachioed, retired French diplomat, steps forward. He raises his pickaxe and strikes a ceremonial blow.

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Ibrahim El-Houdaiby
Ph.D. candidate/academic discussing the canal's impact on modern Egypt
Episode: Parting the Desert Between Two Seas
Aaron Jakes
Professor at the New School, author of a big book on the canal's history
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Episode: Parting the Desert Between Two Seas
Bella Galil
Historian consulted for the episode
Episode: Parting the Desert Between Two Seas
Matthew Wolfe
Author of Fires in the Night, The Earth Liberation Front, The FBI, and A Secret History of Eco Sabotage
Author (Book: Fires in the Night)
Episode: One Eco-Arson After Another: The Earth Liberation Front
Harvey Strum
Professor of History and Political Science at Russell Sage College
Russell Sage College
Episode: Jefferson’s Trade War Shuts Down America
Lawrence Hatter
Associate Professor of Early American History at Washington State University
Washington State University
Episode: Jefferson’s Trade War Shuts Down America
Patrick Leahy
U.S. Senator from Vermont
United States Senate
Episode: A Good, Not Great Lake (from Points North)
Chris Gilchrist
Director Emeritus of the Great Lakes Historical Society
Great Lakes Historical Society
Episode: A Good, Not Great Lake (from Points North)
Ellen Marsden
Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of Vermont
University of Vermont
Episode: A Good, Not Great Lake (from Points North)

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Sally Helm
Host of HISTORY This Week; frequent face of the series with extensive involvement in History Channel productions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • Nostalgic

    This show has been with me though everything form when I was 7 to now( am now 11) always so good to hear Sally’s voice.😄😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G man!!!!!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sally Helms voice is simply ICONIC! ✨

    what the title said :) if you see this I hope you have a good day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CheezyPotatoes
    United States2 months ago
  • Live episode was great!

    I loved the live episode Busting the Myths of Irish Immigration and the stories told about famine Irish immigrants settling in New York.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ella is a bell
    United States2 months ago
  • Dear gopmanda,

    To the person who said HTW is trying to deceive me, you called my favorite podcast disgusting at the nicest, and you are extremely rude for calling anyone or anything that. HTW is the best podcast ever. I have listened to every single episode, and it covers some of my favorite bases.

    To sally:

    Keep doing what you are doing. I love your voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noodole
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this show!

    This is my go to calm down show. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KSM427
    United States2 months ago

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Q: What was the reaction from the authorities regarding your protest?
We were honored to be the first protest group invited into the White House, but the meeting left us feeling dismissed and not taken seriously.
The Grinnell 14 Take On the Bomb (feat. Peter Coyote)
Q: What prompted you and your fellow students to engage in the protest?
We felt a strong sense of urgency about the issue of nuclear weapons testing and decided to support Kennedy's peace race while protesting the resumption of nuclear tests.
Ken Burns Reimagines the American Revolution | A Conversation with Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein
Q: What were the ideals of the American Revolution?
Ken explained that the ideals revolved around liberty and self-governance, particularly significant to elite white males but also influencing marginalized groups during and after the Revolution.
Ken Burns Reimagines the American Revolution | A Conversation with Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein
Q: What were some moments where it really felt like the Americans were going to lose the war?
Ken illustrated how the chances of success ebbed and flowed throughout the Revolution, citing specific battles and leadership hesitations that nearly led to total defeat.
Ken Burns Reimagines the American Revolution | A Conversation with Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein
Q: Were there parts of the American Revolution that you encountered that you felt, this is a part of it that I've never heard of?
Sarah Botstein discussed the difficulty of presenting history before the advent of photographs and discussed finding new perspectives on the complexities of the American Revolution.

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The show explores historical moments through immersive storytelling, archival material, and expert interviews. Recent episodes cover wartime propaganda, power transitions after dictatorships, and the cultural afterlives of major projects—from Disney's theme-park ambitions to early mass infrastructure. Across episodes, themes of ethics in media, the politics of memory, and the human stories behind grand historical narratives stand out, making it appealing to listeners who crave context-rich histories told through voices of scholars, curators, and seasoned storytellers. A standout trait is its ability to pair scholarly analysis with engaging narrative, often drawing on primary sources and high-profile guests to illuminate complex eras without... more

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