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History This Week
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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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Editor’s note: This episode originally aired January 9, 2023. Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr. passed away in February 2025 at the age of 100. Lt. Col. James Harvey III still resides in New Jersey, now 102 years old.

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January 3, 1924. Archeologists crowd into an ancient Egyptian tomb to uncover what awaits them in the unopened burial chamber. The world is waiting to find out. That’s because two years before, the discovery of the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun rev... more

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has brought joy and sparkle to Midtown Manhattan since the early 1930s. The annual festivities may seem steady and timeless but this holiday icon actually has a surprisingly dramatic history.

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Lt. Col. James Harvey III
A pioneering Tuskegee Airman and co-author of a book on his experiences in WWII
Episode: Tuskegee Top Gun
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr.
Co-author of a book titled 'Soaring to Glory'
Episode: Tuskegee Top Gun
Zellie Rainey Orr
Author of 'Heroes in War, Heroes at Home'
Episode: Tuskegee Top Gun
Dr. Daniel Haulman
Retired historian at the Air Force Historical Research Agency
Episode: Tuskegee Top Gun
Professor Christina Riggs
Historian of photography and archaeology, author of Treasured, How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century
Author
Episode: King Tut’s Tomb and the Battle for Egypt’s Past
Heba Abd el Gawad
Curator and heritage specialist, museum researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, University College of London
University College of London
Episode: King Tut’s Tomb and the Battle for Egypt’s Past
Stacy Schiff
Author of The Revolutionary, Samuel Adams
Episode: Sam Adams Brews Rebellion in Boston Harbor
Andrés Reséndez
Professor of History at UC Davis and author of "Conquering the Pacific"
University of California, Davis
Episode: How a Forgotten Explorer’s Secret Mission Unlocked the Pacific
Dr. Julia Cartwright
Planetary Scientist at the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
Episode: A Meteorite Hits Ann Hodges

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Sally Helm
Host and producer known for her engaging storytelling and ability to connect historical narratives with contemporary issues.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • This is another media outlet to deceive you.

    How disgusting that you would try to deceive America by your “2021 Riot” episode. Disgusting is the nicest word I could use. Your first problem is interviewing so called historians who watch the news.

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    gopmanda
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gateway Podcast

    This pod got me into all other podcasts and my life is much more interesting for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzy E.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Biased & Almost Unbearable

    If you enjoyed the history channel documentaries in the 2000s and 90s, you will be sorely disappointed in this podcast. I suggest a new host and production company. It’s as if every episode is focused on fitting a narrative as opposed to a substantive view of the period.

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    Questions & Awareness
    United Statesa month ago
  • 다-섯 뵬

    Love this podcast!! Every topic is interesting I love the ones about Asian history. Honestly, I’ve always loved the history channel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa month ago
  • lol

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    This is bob

    copy and paste them on other podcasts

    I don’t even listen to this podcast lol

    Apple Podcasts
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    jml dc
    United States2 months ago

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The Grinnell 14 Take On the Bomb (feat. Peter Coyote)
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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