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The History of the Twentieth Century

Mark Painter
World War II
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Operation Barbarossa
Soviet Union
Germany
United States
Adolf Hitler
Hawaii
Air Marshal Arthur Harris
Joseph Stalin
Yamamoto Isoroku
Operation Z
Cologne
Coventry
Smolensk
Franklin Roosevelt
Nazi Racism
Ukraine
Admiral Togo Heihachiro

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.

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Boogie-woogie went mainstream in America during the war, as evidenced by the music of Glenn Miller and the Andrews Sisters.

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The Americans were on the offensive in the Southwest Pacific, and after Tarawa, in the Central Pacific. As they advanced, Japanese military leaders scrambled to find a way to stop the Americans.

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As soon as Allied leaders chose Normandy as the site of the Operation Overlord invasion, British intelligence set to work convincing the Germans that the invasion would be somewhere else.

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The Allied campaign in Italy stalled, and British and American leaders were searching for a way to break the stalemate on the peninsula. Winston Churchill suggested an amphibious invasion behing enemy lines.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • best history podcast

    Great narration, well-researched, even funny at times. At the top of my list of podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie80801
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wow, like the history teacher you never had!

    This podcast feels like the best high school history teacher you ever had. Informative, entertaining, and thoughtful. Mark, as narrator, has a wonderful engaging voice. Stumbled upon this and so glad I found it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lillysillynilly4742
    United States2 months ago
  • Hugely rewarding

    An open minded polymath presenter with a sense of humour. Science, music, history, politics and more - wonderful. Am hugely enjoying heading down roads less taken in historical narrative. So enlightening to get off the usual motorways. The musical excursions are huge fun. I do have to quibble with the notion that Ireland was England’s first colony: Wales was taken over before Ireland and we’re still living with the arrangement. First and last perhaps. There’s even a song about it - “Yma o Hy... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lacwn
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A great host that thoughtfully explains many concepts with a layer of humor. That helps with a lot of the content.

    Audible
    5
    Catherine
    United States3 months ago
  • Get it now!

    So much free content. Just an amazing Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AltimKing
    Switzerland3 months ago

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Reviews frequently mention the podcast as a must-listen for history enthusiasts, praising its unique blend of cultural, military, and social history.

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#149
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#187
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#174
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#233
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#49
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#64
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What is The History of the Twentieth Century about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of the twentieth century, weaving together the multifaceted threads of history, culture, politics, and science. Each episode examines pivotal events and figures, emphasizing their impact on contemporary society. Key themes include the evolution of art and music, the intricacies of political maneuvering, and the profound social changes that shaped the era. Unique in its approach, this broadcast integrates lesser-known aspects of history alongside significant milestones, engaging listeners and enriching their understanding of a century that continues to influence the present day.

Listeners can expect insightful narratives that highlight both well-known and overlooked elements of the twentieth c... more

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