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Since 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

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Did Adolf Hitler really die in his Berlin bunker? Explore the enduring conspiracy theories, alleged sightings, Soviet secrecy, and the historical evidence separating fact from fiction surrounding Hitler's death.

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For decades, Adolf Hitler sold the world a fantasy of racial purity . A myth so powerful it fueled one of history’s darkest regimes.

In this episode, we dive into the strange and controversial story behind Hitler’s DNA. From modern genetic testing a... more

In the final part of our series, we follow Iran beyond its borders and examine how the Islamic Republic built a powerful network of allies, militias, and proxy movements across the Middle East.

Emerging from the trauma of the Iran–Iraq War and decad... more

In Part 3 of our four-part series, we explore what happened after the revolution and how Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transformed Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic Republic that would reshape politics across the Middle East because once the monarc... more

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Turi King
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Alex J Kay
Historian, Potsdam University
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Roham Alvandi
Historian from the London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Iran: Oil, Power and Protest - Part One: In the Shadow of the Shah.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • It’s okay but…

    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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Feedback suggests the host delivers engaging history but could benefit from more diverse perspectives and data points.

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A historically focused, deeply contextual podcast that traces major conflicts and revolutions through oil, geopolitics, and power dynamics. Across episodes, the discussion centers on Iran's modern history—from nationalization and revolutions to sanctions, diplomacy, and proxy conflicts—paired with broad lessons about how leadership, foreign influence, and economic pressures shape events. Noteworthy elements include collaboration with renowned historians for expert context and a strong narrative drive that connects past occurrences to present crises, making it a potentially valuable listen for those seeking rigorous historical insight with clear real-world relevance.

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