
The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history. New episodes out Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

In the late 1500s a man sails across the North Sea. He’s battered by wind and wave. The sea seems angry, almost furious at him. He thinks it must be more than just a bad storm. It must be supernatural.
This man is James VI, the King of Scotland and... more
Getting a letter these days is pretty special, especially when it’s from an 11-year-old listener. Ellie wrote us a letter asking about the nursery rhyme Ring a Ring o' Roses, wondering if it really is about the plague.
Amelia Huw Morgan, Senior lec... more
D-Day was the biggest land and water invasion in history and would go on to be a huge turning point in WWII. And it all depended on a plant.
Specifically a leaf from a tree that grows on the east coast of Australia, that would treat seasick soldiers... more
In a Dublin supermarket in 1984, a young woman makes a split-second decision.
She refuses to sell two grapefruits. Her job is on the line, and there’s a recession raging across the country. But she’s doing it for the human rights of people thousand... more
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I just love how much interesting and new information I am learning in such a short time. Marc’s interviewing is exceptional.
Great production quality, always interesting and different to other things out there! Love it!
This podcast is brilliantly presented and put together by Marc and the expert guests, and covers such a wide range of subjects - some are super interesting details of stories you think you know, and others are completely out of left field. Entertaining and filled with fun facts that are bound to make you a hoot at parties!
Great insights on a range of topics.
Thank you and your team for all your work on this podcast, thoroughly enjoy!
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This program delivers history-driven storytelling that blends archival research, expert commentary, and narrative devices to illuminate pivotal moments that reshaped societies. Topics span empires, scientific breakthroughs, cultural revolutions, and political turning points, with a dependable cadence of engaging guests who provide historical context and nuanced analysis. A standout trait is the show's ability to translate complex history into accessible, human-centered narratives, often highlighting lesser-known angles and the broader consequences of seemingly small innovations or events. For potential listeners, it's a good fit if you enjoy well-researched, story-rich explorations of the past told through the lens of historical causality a... more
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