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History Unplugged Podcast

History Unplugged
World War II
Immigration
Winston Churchill
Theodore Roosevelt
Septuagint
Russian Jews
Anglo-Saxon Warfare
World War I
Christianity
Second Temple Judaism
Military Deception
British Army
Benedict Arnold
Hebrew Bible
Translation
Bible
James Longstreet
Elizabeth Varon
Pogroms
Albert Ballin

For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve... more

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The American Indian leader Wakara was among the most influential and feared men in the nineteenth-century American West. He and his pan-tribal cavalry of horse thieves and slave traders dominated the Old Spanish Trail, the region’s most important ove... more

Rome began as a pagan, Latin-speaking city state in central Italy during the early Iron Age and ended as a Christian, Greek-speaking empire as the age of gunpowder dawned. Everything about it changed, except its Roman identity. This was due to a uniq... more

Gunslinging, gold-panning, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling – the myth and infamy of the American West is synonymous with its most famous town: Deadwood, South Dakota. The storied mining town sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes... more

Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was in Havana in 1898, investigating the terrible conditions endured by Cubans whom the Spanish government had forced into concentration camps, where an estimated 425,000 people died of disease and starvati... more

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Recent Guests

Max Mueller
Author of "Wakara's America, The Life and Legacy of a Native Founder of the American West"
Episode: A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon
Edward Watts
Historian and author of The Romans, A 2000-Year History
Episode: Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government?
Peter Cozzens
Author of 'Deadwood, Gold, Guns, and Greed in the American West'
Episode: The Real Deadwood: A Gold Rush Town Built in a War Zone but Obliterated in an Inferno
Joe Jackson
Author of Splendid Liberators, Heroism, Betrayal, Resistance, and The Birth of the American Empire
Episode: America's Pacific Dawn: The Spanish-American War Ushered In Global Reach and Savage Conflict
David Nasaw
Author of The Wounded Generation, Coming Home After World War II
Episode: The Unhealed Wounds of WW2 POWs and Combat Veterans
Philip Taubman
Author of 'McNamara at War, A New History'
Episode: Robert McNamara Thought Enough Data Could Win Any War. Instead, It Led America to the Vietnam Quagmire
Dinesh D'Souza
Director and executive producer of The Dragon's Prophecy, a documentary exploring historical parallels in conflict.
The Dragon's Prophecy
Episode: The Philistine Connection: Do the Roots of October 7 Go Back 3,000 Years?
Polly Low
Historian and author specializing in Thucydides and ancient history
Episode: The Thucydides Trap: How A Rising Athens Made The Peloponnesian War Inevitable
Monique Seefried
Author of 'General Louis Dio, The Wartime Epic of One of Free France's Greatest Soldiers, 1940-1946'
Episode: The Free French Army in North Africa, 1940-1945

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Scott Rank
Scott Rank, PhD, is the resident historian and host known for engaging discussions and call-in segments that address listeners' inquiries about historical topics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • Dinesh D’Souza as a guest? Really?

    You say your podcast is about history, so you Interview one of today’s worst conspiracy theorists?

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    felixdoran123
    United States14 days ago
  • Why ruin a great thing

    Im doing my best not to overreact to your latest guest Dinesh D’Souza. Love the podcast and many of the episodes but have this hack on and to spread his misguided views was a big letdown. West a terrible choice on a guest fir what could have been a very well needed episode given the current climate. A HUGE miss and mistake. Still 3 stars on the show bc most other episodes are entertaining

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    popcorn artichoke
    United States22 days ago
  • Historical inaccuracy and biased

    After listening to the last episode on the history behind the vents of Oct. 7th, I am disgusted by the one-sided and derogatory adjectives used to describe Arabs and the Philistines and the adjectives that bestow praise and wisdom at the feet of the Jewish people. This episode was full of hilarious statistical and factual errors that can be easily fact checked by government census reports. If I can’t even trust a simple head count number they throw out, why would I believe their claims of archa... more

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    McHaley Foley
    United States23 days ago
  • Great History!

    This podcast is informative and eclectic. Well done, Scott!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dr Spoor
    United States24 days ago
  • Dinesh D'Souza Crackpot

    I used to be a big fan and enjoy historical perspectives from all walks of life. But Dinesh D'Souza?! Something is seriously wrong with that man’s brain, and it’s really embarrassing you gave him a platform. He lost credibility years ago. Who’s next, RFK Jr to discuss the history of vaccines?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RedBearRawr
    United States25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging mix of historical topics and expert interviews.
The call-in format allows for a unique interaction that many find refreshing and informative.
Some have expressed concerns regarding perceived biases in the selection of topics and guests, particularly around contemporary political themes.
Positive feedback highlights the educational value and insight provided in discussions, offering a deeper understanding of historical contexts.

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A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon
Q: What do you see as his legacy and contribution to the Southwest?
His legacy is subtly integrated into the cultural and geographical landscape of the American Southwest, influencing both trade routes and settlements, and descendants can still be found among both Native American and Latter-day Saint families.
A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon
Q: Can you talk about their relationship, Wakara becoming Mormon, and then this later conflict over water rights and sources of food?
Wakara initially helped the Mormons and formed a relationship with them, even being baptized and trying to gain trade advantages, but it ultimately led to conflict over resources.
Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government?
Q: When does the dynamic of incorporating new people fail?
This dynamic fails when new groups are integrated too quickly or when they're not fully recognized as stakeholders in the Roman state.
Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government?
Q: Why is Rome able to absorb significant religious changes?
Rome balanced tradition and innovation during the Christianization process, allowing Christianity to be seen as an enhancement rather than a radical shift.
Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government?
Q: What are the dynamics of military tactics and technology in Rome?
Rome was very adaptable and would incorporate successful tactics from adversaries, enhancing their military effectiveness while continuously evolving their strategies.

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