
A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 462 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

On October 20, 1944, Douglas MacArthur made good on his famous promise.
Bernard Montgomery proposed a risky operation that just might have allowed the Allies to break through the German defensive line. Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler was planning a risky operation of his own.
The Western Allied advance in August 1944 was breathtaking, but it stopped short at the German border as the German Army rebuilt its defenses and Allied supply lines became strained to the limit.
By 1944, a German defeat seemed inevitable. In August, Romania defected from the Axis and joined the Allies. Within weeks, Bulgaria followed suit, while Finland agreed to an armistice with the USSR. This left Hungary as Germany's sole remaining ally ... more
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Hands down one of the best podcasts I’ve listened too. Comprehensively covers the century from military, political, scientific and cultural perspectives, showing how each of those intermingle. I’ve recently travelled to some museums as part of my euro trip and was pleasantly surprised how much context this provided me.
Couldn’t recommend a better podcast for people who want to know more about history!!
I was hesitant at first but it’s absolutely grown on me. The information is thorough and the host reminds me of an old prof I had if he started up his on podcast in his home.
This is a gem. And I adore the “oh and one more thing” tidbits at the end.
Great job! I will happily continue. I’m midway through season 2 now.
Detailed and clearly mountains of passion behind its creation. Could not recommend more, Thank you Mr. Painter!
Mark Painter is a treasure. Best history podcaster around.
Borges wrote a short story of a map so accurate that it was the size of the real place.
At times it seems that going through the 20th Century will take Mark a century itself but I am in no rush to end. I am enjoying the ride.
If you are new and feel overwhelmed start small. Choose the episodes related to the invention of the Airplane, the Russo-Japanese War or any other one that interests you: you are also in no rush.
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A historically rich program that explores the 20th century through a broad, cross-disciplinary lens—covering politics, war, science, culture, and beyond. Episodes often thread together military events with social, technological, and cultural developments, offering detailed narrative context and thoughtful commentary. Listeners likely appreciate deep dives, clear explanations, and a balance of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling. A standout trait is the seamless integration of archival detail, broad topic variety, and a touch of humor, making complex histories feel approachable rather than overwhelming.
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