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History Undone

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Spanish Armada
Battle Of Hattin
World War II
Crusades
Saladin
Battle Of Hastings
World War I
Battle Of the Somme
Guy Of Lusignan
Operation Downfall
Jerusalem
The Third Crusade
Allied Forces
Japan
Post-War Japan
Verdun
Nur Al-Din
Reynald Of Châtillon
Ayyubid Sultanate
Raymond Of Tripoli

History's biggest moments, Undone.

Every week, award-winning journalist James Hanson is joined by experts to hit rewind on key battles and strategic decisions, and run through the 'what ifs' of the Roman Empire to the modern day.

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James Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Professor Marcus Bull to discuss one of the most famous and mythologised battles of the 16th century period: The Great Siege of Malta in 1565. It was a fierce battle between empires, faiths an... more

This episode of History Undone is sponsored by Visit Malta. To find out more information, head to visitmalta.com #ad

James Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and the historical consultant on Christopher Nolan's 2017 movie 'Dunkirk' Josh... more

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James Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Dr Klaus Schmider to discuss the monumental decision that has been debated by historians for decades: Adolf Hitler's declaration of war against the US after Pearl Harbour. Was it a necessary a... more

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This episode of History Undone is sponsored by Visit Malta. To find out more information, head to visitmalta.com #ad

James Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Nigel Jones to discuss what could have happened had Britain sued for peace... more

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Professor Marcus Bull
Historian and author of The Great Siege of Malta
Episode: What if The Ottomans had WON The Great Siege of Malta? No Battle of Lepanto or New Holy League
Joshua Levine
Historical consultant on the film Dunkirk
None specified
Episode: What if the Dunkirk Evacuation had FAILED? Do British Forces Ever Return to Europe?
Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry
Historian and author
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Episode: What if the Dunkirk Evacuation had FAILED? Do British Forces Ever Return to Europe?
Tim Bouverie
Historian, author of Allies at War
Author at Allies at War
Episode: What If The Allies Had Broken Apart In WW2? Totalitarian Rule Dominates Europe
Dr. Chris Parry
Historian and Rear Admiral
Episode: What If The Allies Had Broken Apart In WW2? Totalitarian Rule Dominates Europe
Professor Robert Bartlett
Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at St. Andrews University
St. Andrews University
Episode: What If The Normans Had LOST The Battle of Hastings? | The World Would NOT Speak English Today | History Undone Archive
Rear Admiral Dr. Chris Parry
Historian and author
Episode: What If The Normans Had LOST The Battle of Hastings? | The World Would NOT Speak English Today | History Undone Archive

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James Hanson
Host and award-winning journalist specializing in historical analysis and storytelling. James engages with guests to explore significant historical moments through speculative contexts.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Review

    First rate : factual context provided and then insightful counterfactuals. Impressively qualified analysts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pontius Aquilla
    Australia4 months ago
  • BEST history podcast

    The best history podcast that I have found, I am especially partial to the episodes with Johnathan Parshall talking about The Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal. 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States4 months ago

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What If Malta Had Fallen to the Axis in WW2? Soviets Push into Europe & Nazis Rule North Africa
Q: Do you think the Axis came close to actually capturing Malta?
It came within an ace; Malta could have been forced to surrender without critical supplies.
What If Malta Had Fallen to the Axis in WW2? Soviets Push into Europe & Nazis Rule North Africa
Q: What if the island had fallen into enemy hands?
It could have had a hugely consequential effect on the rest of the Second World War, impacting the North African campaign and Axis advances into Egypt.
What if Britain had LOST The Falklands War? The end of Thatcher & a different Cold War | History Undone
Q: What are the wider ramifications from Thatcher not being there?
You're unraveling a lot of history at that point; the immediate effect would probably have been the Social Democrat government from 1983.
What if Britain had LOST The Falklands War? The end of Thatcher & a different Cold War | History Undone
Q: Could Margaret Thatcher have survived as Prime Minister had she lost the Falklands War?
No, because I think enough of her MPs would have turned on her.
Operation Downfall: What If The US NEVER Dropped The Atomic Bomb & Invaded Japan? | History Undone Archive
Q: What was Japan's military preparation for an invasion?
Japan planned to utilize high-ground defenses, employ kamikaze attacks, and prepare for an extensive guerrilla warfare strategy against American forces.

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What is History Undone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Offering a captivating exploration of various pivotal historical events, the content uniquely focuses on counterfactual scenarios, inviting discussions on how different decisions might have radically altered the course of history. Key themes range from major military conflicts to significant political shifts, assessed through the lens of expert analysis and passionate discourse. The series effectively blends established historical facts with imaginative speculation, creating thought-provoking narratives that engage listeners' imaginations about alternate pasts and their potential repercussions on today's world. The engaging format, featuring discussions with historians and experts, likely appeals to those passionate about history and the co... more

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