Hostile History
David Borys / CuriouscastSince the dawn of time humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. While conflict and armed rebellion have evolved to look very differently over the centuries, if it feels like we’ve been here before it's because we have. Join military historian David Borys who has spent his entire career studying armed conflict as... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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On this episode of Hostile History, David Borys is joined by historian Travis Salley as they explore how, during the Vietnam War, the GI underground press became more than a voice of dissent...it became a lifeline. These underground newspapers, creat... more
On this episode of Hostile History, David Borys is joined by historian Cord Scott to explore how the world wars became a catalyst for the mass production of comic books. While the First World War saw their introduction as comic strips, the success of... more
On this episode of Hostile History, David Borys is joined by historian and drag queen Karla Marx as they dive deep into the reasons that the myth of the clean Wehrmacht became so powerful in the years after the war. The war became both a landscape fo... more
How much of the German army’s conduct during the Second World War can really be separated from Nazi Germany’s crimes?
In this episode of Hostile History, David Borys is joined by historian Waitman Beorn to examine one of the most persistent myths su... more
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Too much reliance on one self-proclaimed expert who gets a lot wrong on the Iran subject and really only regurgitates pop culture understanding of history. We need more sources if this podcast is going to be taken seriously. Keep at it!
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Apple Podcasts | #149 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Colombia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Japan/History |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  Denmark/History |
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Historically focused deep-dives examine how war, power, and memory shape our world, often bridging scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes frequently blend rigorous historical context with cultural and media reflections—ranging from the Wehrmacht myth and Cold War memory to gender and empire in history, as well as connections between classic conflicts and modern storytelling in cinema and science fiction. A notable strength is bringing in academics and historians for nuanced debates, while also weaving in pop culture references and sponsor segments to illuminate both scholarly and practical angles for listeners interested in how history echoes into today's world.
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1. Karla Marx
2. Waitman Björn
3. Margaret Hunt
4. Fred Kennedy
5. Chris Kempchall
6. Niall Christie
7. Liv Albert
8. Jennifer Roberts
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