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Short History Of...

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World War II
French Revolution
British Empire
Roman Empire
Industrial Revolution
Queen Victoria
East India Company
Atomic Bomb
Mary Queen Of Scots
Napoleon Bonaparte
Boston Tea Party
Eleanor Roosevelt
Marie Antoinette
Buckingham Palace
Stonehenge
Butch Cassidy
Winston Churchill
Pride and Prejudice
Vietnam War
River Nile

History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or hea... more

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Charlemagne remains one of the towering figures of European history. He created for himself a vast territory that covered most of modern-day France and Germany, encompassing the Low Countries, areas in northern Spain, and parts of Italy. His imperial... more

In the early nineteenth century, engineers discovered that steam power and iron rails could be combined to move people and goods faster than any horse or ox could. Within a few decades, railways had spread across every continent. Cities were reorgani... more

The first and only successful uprising of enslaved people to establish a nation-state, the Haitian Revolution began in the French colony of Saint-Domingue in 1791. Inspired, in part, by the ideals of liberty and equality of the French Revolution, wha... more

In the early years of the twentieth century, long before James Bond stepped onto the page, one man was at work as a new kind of spy. He crossed borders as easily as he changed names, slipped between governments and criminal networks, and dealt in sec... more

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Marlene Daut
Professor of French and African diaspora studies at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Haitian Revolution
Andrew Cook
Author of Ace of Spies, The True Story of Sidney Reilly
Author
Episode: The Real James Bond
Peter Anderson
Professor of 20th century Spanish history at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: The Spanish Civil War
Caroline Janney
Professor Of History Of The American Civil War and Director Of The John L. Nau Centre For Civil War History
University of Virginia (as inferred from description)
Episode: The American Civil War (Part Two of Two)
Michael Ward
Theorist and author of Planet Narnia; expert guest
University of Oxford
Episode: C.S. Lewis
Richard Munson
Author of 'Tesla, Inventor of the Modern'
Episode: Nikola Tesla
Chris O'Leary
Author of two books about David Bowie
Episode: David Bowie
Peter Kastor
Professor of history at Washington University in St. Louis, and author of a number of books on the Louisiana Purchase.
Episode: The Louisiana Purchase
Edmund Hillary
Climber from New Zealand and organizer of the Everest expedition
Episode: The Conquest of Everest

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John Hopkins
Host and narrator with a long-standing presence across episodes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17.1k ratings
  • Lazy

    The American Civil War episodes are hilariously bad. It’s Wikipedia history, so you’re getting a 3rd grade interpretation of history each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TampabucsFSU
    United Statesa month ago
  • William Stephenson - not Sidney Reilly

    Very disappointed in the segment on Riley. Actually should be looking into the actual account of William Stephenson. Riley simply played up what he actually did. Expected better from this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lil-car
    Canadaa month ago
  • Leftist propaganda

    After listening to almost all of the podcasts, I have had a change of heart. I originally had a favorable view, but now I see: Indigenous people always good - even those involved in human sacrifice; white men bad; Christian white men AND woman evil. Typical of revisionist history.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ladywiththealligatorpurse
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoy the quick take away

    Stumbled upon this podcast and have been really enjoying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brenwhat4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bias

    Loved Noiser, particularly Dictators (although they haven’t had a new episode in ages) but the recent Short History Of … episode on the Spanish Civil War was extremely biased, lacking any critical analysis of the atrocities of the republican forces or the policies of the very un-democratic republican government that led to the civil war. At one point the purported expert claimed that Joseph Stalin, so concerned that France and England weren’t doing enough to defend democracy, decided to support ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JCjrReviews
    United States2 months ago

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Audiences note high-quality history storytelling with depth.
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Some feedback calls out the show's strong Western focus but remains positive overall.

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Q: How does the episode address the changing perspective on the Crown Jewels?
It highlights both their historical significance and the modern debates surrounding their place, particularly in the context of post-colonial sentiments and their representation of a dynastic story.
The Crown Jewels
Q: What is the significance of the Crown Jewels in British history?
The Crown Jewels symbolize the monarchy and embody centuries of tradition, coronation ceremonies, and royal authority, reflecting the history of England itself.
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Q: How did Agatha Christie’s personal life influence her writing?
Agatha's struggles, particularly her experiences during World War I and her tumultuous marriage to Archie, inspired deeper explorations of human psychology and the darker sides of relationships in her novels.

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4. Caroline Janney
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7. Chris O'Leary
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