History Undone

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World War II

Soviet Union

Germany

Operation Barbarossa

Japan

World War I

Hitler

Spanish Armada

First World War

Moscow

Nazi Germany

Cold War

Battle Of Hattin

Stalingrad

Battle Of Jutland

Saladin

Crusades

British Empire

Battle Of Hastings

Guy Of Lusignan

History's biggest moments, Undone.

Every week, our presenter Fergus Macphee is joined by experts to hit rewind on key battles and strategic decisions, and run through the biggest 'what ifs' of history - from the Roman Empire to the modern day.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	53	Founded	a year ago
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What if the Nazi siege saw Leningrad fall? Moscow next & a Soviet armistice | History Undone

On this episode of History Undone, Fergus Macphee is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry & Dr Klaus Schmider to discuss one of the most devastating blockades in history: the siege of Leningrad. It is less mythologised than Stalingrad, perhaps becau... more

5 Jun 2026 • 48 min • Popular

What if Hitler had taken the Mediterranean & Middle East? ‘Game over’ for the Soviet Union…. | History Undone

On this episode of History Undone, Fergus Macphee is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Dr Klaus Schmider to discuss a plan that Nazi Germany never went through with. At the end of 1940, Hitler faced a choice of where to head next and Admiral ... more

22 May 2026 • 55 min • Most popular

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What if Britain & France had backed the Confederacy in the American Civil War?

On this episode of History Undone, Fergus Macphee is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry & Professor Adam Smith to discuss the decision by Britain and France not to officially enter the American Civil War. Both European nations had commercial and d... more

1 May 2026 • 56 min

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What if the Iranian Revolution NEVER happened? A nuclear Middle East & allies with the US

On this episode of History Undone, our new host Fergus Macphee is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi to discuss one of the most important moments in the history of the Middle East which still has lasting ramifications... more

17 Apr 2026 • 59 min

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Recent Guests

Klaus Schmider

Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy

Royal Military Academy

Episode: What if Hitler had taken the Mediterranean & Middle East? ‘Game over’ for the Soviet Union…. | History Undone

Adam Smith

Edward Osborne Professor of US Politics and Political History, Director of the Rothermere American Institute

University of Oxford

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Siavush Randjbar-Daemi

Senior Lecturer in Modern Middle Eastern History

University of St. Andrews

Episode: What if the Iranian Revolution NEVER happened? A nuclear Middle East & allies with the US

Rana Mitta

ST. Lee Professor of US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School

Harvard Kennedy School

Episode: What if China had NEVER become Communist? A split nation, but still a global superpower

Michael Rowe

Dr Michael Rowe, Reader in European History at King's College London

Episode: What if Napoleon had WON The Battle of Leipzig? No First World War or modern day Germany

Chris Parry

Rear Admiral Dr. Chris Parry, historian and author

Episode: What if Japan had invaded the Soviet Union NOT Pearl Harbor? World at war into the 1950s

Drac Inafel

Historian and YouTuber

Episode: What if France had Won The Battle of Agincourt? | History Undone with Drachinifel

Jonathan Parshall

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Anna Reid

Historian and journalist, author of A Nasty Little War

Episode: What if The Russian Revolution Failed? Why it's The Most Significant Event in Modern History

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Darryl Morris

Host with a focus on historical counterfactuals and strategic analysis, frequently moderating discussions with expert guests.

James Hanson

Co-host and expert contributor on military history and counterfactuals, often providing analytical framing and historical context.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings

Best history podcast
Love the format. Great speakers. Clear information and as far as I can tell always fact based.
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hahdeaaaa
United Statesa month ago
Can’t listen to this any more having heard Chris Parry’s disgusting racist views.
Can’t listen to this any more having heard Chris Parry’s disgusting racist views.
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Academic peasant
United Kingdom6 months ago
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First rate : factual context provided and then insightful counterfactuals. Impressively qualified analysts.
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Pontius Aquilla
Australiaa year 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. 😎
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What if Hitler had taken the Mediterranean & Middle East? ‘Game over’ for the Soviet Union…. | History Undone

Q: What is Raeder's plan and why is it significant?

Raeder advocates pushing into Libya, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, aiming to seize Gibraltar and the Suez Canal to enable a broader German maritime strategy and to threaten the British Empire from a new axis, potentially altering the course of Barbarossa and the war in the East.

What if Napoleon had WON The Battle of Leipzig? No First World War or modern day Germany

Q: What was the core strategic mistake that made Leipzig unwinnable for Napoleon in this counterfactual?

The panel argues that Napoleon's forces were already thin and split, with critical garrisons tying down reserves; the real misstep was trying to force a breakthrough in a crowded, poorly supported center instead of leveraging a more defensible line or delaying to exploit a more favorable moment when his allies might be weaker.

What if China had NEVER become Communist? A split nation, but still a global superpower

Q: How does the creation of the Chinese Communist Party come about?

The CCP emerged from a fragile, evolving alliance with the Nationalists in the 1920s, built with Soviet influence and then strained by internal purges and practical disunity, ultimately finding its leadership and legitimacy in the countryside under Mao after the Long March, and growing significantly during the war against Japan.

What if France had Won The Battle of Agincourt? | History Undone with Drachinifel

Q: What constitutes a French victory here?

For the French to win decisively, they need to maintain their chain of command and effectively coordinate their forces without the muddy disadvantage.

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.

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Historically focused conversations explore major turning points through expert analysis and counterfactuals. Episodes often pair military history with strategic storytelling, weighing what-if scenarios, logistical constraints, and geopolitical implications across wars, revolutions, and global conflicts. The format tends to blend rigorous context with engaging, map-driven discussion, aiming to illuminate not just what happened, but how alternate choices might have reshaped the world. Notably, the show frequently features high-profile historians and military analysts, creating a credible, analysis-driven vibe that appeals to history buffs and professionals seeking in-depth context and thought-provoking hypotheticals.

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4. Rana Mitta
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