History Hack
1,132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsWe are a slightly mad, always fun podcast bringing you all the History you love and a lot that you didn‘t know you‘d love until you heard it here! Recommended by BBC Radio, and presented by acclaimed historian Alexandra Churchill, Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams and the rest of the awesome team!
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#76 History Hack: The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn
May 16, 2020 11:18 - 56 minutes - 90.7 MBFirst up in our weekend of US History, Robert Watson rejoins us to talk about the Jersey and an unsavoury aspect of the American Revolution. What happens when the British, miles from home, find themselves in possession of thousands of prisoners of war? The answer is a forgotten aspect of the revolution that warrants attention.
#75 History Hack: Down The Pub
May 15, 2020 18:42 - 2 hours - 225 MBJoin us for a cackling journey through some of history's most hilarious moments, a lot of which seem to be at the expense of the French. Oops. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#74 History Hack: House Histories
May 15, 2020 13:58 - 43 minutes - 68.6 MBTo coincide with her new book, Melanie Backe-Hansen joins us to discuss what it is like to be a house historian. Instead of focusing on people, she creates stories using buildings, and here she takes us on a tour of Britain to share some of her favourites. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
#74 History Hack: House Histories
May 15, 2020 13:58 - 42 minutes - 68.6 MBTo coincide with her new book, Melanie Backe-Hansen joins us to discuss what it is like to be a house historian. Instead of focusing on people, she creates stories using buildings, and here she takes us on a tour of Britain to share some of her favourites.
#73 History Hack: The Truth Is Out There
May 15, 2020 12:59 - 38 minutes - 60.3 MBPenny Griffiths-Morgan joins us to explain how historical research can be used to prove/disprove the paranormal. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#72 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part IV
May 14, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the last in our series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this final instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, we get a bit more serious. You can hear all about the responsibility of representing real soldiers, the relationships that the cast formed with the veterans, and what they feel the legacy of the series is. Be warned. Actors like t...
#71 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part III
May 13, 2020 12:23 - 50 minutes - 79.7 MBWe are thrilled to bring you part three of our series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this third instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear more about filming, with a focus on episodes seven and nine, and about how close to the real thing filming felt. Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Barantini, George Calil, B...
#70 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Pt.II
May 12, 2020 12:58 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the second in what will have to be a series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this next instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear all about filming, what happened when the replacements showed up on set, and which future superstars got hazed! Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Barantin...
#69 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part I
May 11, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 225 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the first in what will have to be a series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this first instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear all about casting, auditions and the hilarity/horror of bootcamp with Dale Dye. Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. Especially when it comes to bootcamp. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Ba...
#68 History Hack: BoBfest- The Easy Kids
May 10, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour - 189 MBWe're joined by relatives of Easy Company heroes Doc Roe, Smokey Gordon, Wild Bill Guarnere, Robert Burr Smith, Mike Ranney, George Luz and DonMalarkey to reminisce about how Band of Brothers impacted the lives of their fathers and grandfathers. From early reunions, to contributing to the book, to dealing with fame, we find out too what it means to be one of the "Easy Kids" twenty years on. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: ...
#67 History Hack: BoBfest - The Historians
May 09, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBKicking off our three day special dedicated to Band of Brothers, we are joined by historians Paul Woodage and James Holland and screenwriter John Orloff to discuss how the story of Easy Company was brought to film. We talk about the struggle for historical accuracy, incorporating artistic license; and in detail about how episode two, Day of Days and episode nine, Why We Fight, were written. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: ...
#66 History Hack: Oral History
May 09, 2020 10:25 - 35 minutes - 79.5 MBRichard Easton joins us for some tech history. He talks to us about his father's role in the early space race and the creation of GPS, and discusses his own book about the technology we take utterly for granted these days and how it was achieved. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#65 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 08, 2020 18:24 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWe're joined by Emma Southon, Rebecca Rideal, Pete Brown, and enthusiasts Andrew Lay and James Ward-Gwilliam to debate Mankind's greatest achievement, as ever, overseen by judges Andrew Holmes and Jonny Dyer. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#64 History Hack: VE Day 75
May 08, 2020 12:36 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBAnnabel Venning, Roger Moorhouse, Peter Caddick-Adams and Luke Daly-Groves all join us to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. We talk about why it is ok to "celebrate" the Demise of Hitler and his kind, but also why 8th May 1945 was a very different experience across the globe. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com...
#63 History Hack VE Day 75: To War with the Walkers
May 08, 2020 10:53 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBBased on her new book Annabel Venning joins us to commemorate WW2 in microcosm, through the eyes of six siblings in her family whose contribution spanned the globe. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#62 History Hack: The World's Most Important Weapons
May 07, 2020 13:58 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBHistorian and broadcaster James Rogers joins us to give a breakdown of the weapons that he believes are the most significant in the history of civilisation, spanning from ancient times to the modern day. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#61 History Hack: The Mary Rose
May 06, 2020 12:55 - 43 minutes - 19.6 MBHead of Interpretation and Maritime Archeology for the Mary Rose Trust, Chris Dobbs returns by popular demand to discuss his forty years working alongside the Mary Rose. Discovery, excavation, salvage, conservation and presentation; just how did this forgotten ship become one of the most impressive maritime exhibit in the world? Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.hi...
#60 History Hack: Syrian Matriarchs
May 05, 2020 14:01 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBAncient Historian, History is Sexy co-host and Mary Rose regular Emma Southon finally gets the solo platform she deserves. Challenging perceptions of ethnicity in the Roman period we learn all about the four Julias and how they shaped the Empire. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#59 History Hack: Nazi Titanic
May 04, 2020 18:18 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBFor the 75th anniversary of the tragedy, in a heartbreaking and frank narrative, Robert Watson joins us to commemorate what might well be the bloodiest hour of the Holocaust. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#58 History Hack: Shaping the Cold War
May 04, 2020 14:16 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBMaster of the Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins us. We challenged him to choose the six key events that shaped the Cold War and explain why they made the list. Will you agree with his defining moments? Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#57 Sharpe's Reunion Part II
May 03, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBSharpe's Chosen Men: Jason Salkey, Michael Mears, Lyndon Davies, John Tams and Paul Trussell reunite for the first time in years to talk about making the series. Horror moments, more from the Yalta Bazaar, the legend that is the Triple M, and why does Daniel Craig owe Perkins £5.99? Zack White, Marcus Cribb and Adam Barnes attempt to provide some historical context, but in truth, the actors ran riot. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy ...
#56 History Hack: Going Medieval
May 02, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBEleanor Janega takes on all of your questions about medieval women. No subject is off limits as we talk war, economics, family life and sex on a turbo-charged journey through the Middle Ages. And about how much we miss pubs. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#55 History Hack: Oral History
May 02, 2020 11:07 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBWe are honoured to be joined by the incredible Susan Luz as she talks to us about a lifetime of public service. From the Peace Corps, community nursing in inner-city schools and institutions, to going to Iraq as a Colonel in the reserves. Proof that one person really can make a difference. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. Se...
#54 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 01, 2020 18:44 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBHistorians Emma Southon, Eleanor Janega, Claire Miles, Jon and Emily Jordan join Alex, Alina and judges Holmes and Dyer to debate the most badass woman in history. From suffragettes to offing ones siblings to bombs to medieval working girls with attitude, this one is not to be missed. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See aca...
#53 History Hack: Elizabeth I & Image
May 01, 2020 14:21 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBWe all know she was very particular about how she was perceived, and so Historian and author Estelle Paranque joins us to talk about Elizabeth I's image, particularly from the French perspective, and how this changed over the course of her reign. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#52 History Hack: Pole Position
May 01, 2020 11:48 - 36 minutes - 16.3 MBHistorian William Fletcher joins us to talk all about the Polish contribution to the Napoleonic Wars. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#51 History Hack: The Rise of the Taliban
April 30, 2020 12:12 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MBAl Jazeera English's Senior Correspondent in Islamabad, Kamal Hyder, one of the preeminent journalists in the region, recounts the events of the Afghan-Soviet War and their consequences and tells a personal tale of Afghanistan's history from the 1960s to 1998. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#50 History Hack: Inspiring the Brontes
April 29, 2020 11:18 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBHistorian Emma Butcher talks to us about how the Bronte siblings used the Napoleonic Wars, as well other recent history, to inspire them as writers and create imaginary worlds, and how all of this youthful activity impacted the classic literature that they are known for today. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
#49 History Hack: Pompeii
April 28, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBArchaeologist and historian Sophie Hay joins us to answer all of your questions on Pompeii. We talk social distancing with your pot plants, earthquakes, eruptions, art, architecture and herewith the only podcast that dedicates ten erudite, academic minutes to the Roman penis. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
#48 History Hack: Rampage, 1945
April 27, 2020 12:51 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBWe go back to the 1945 and the Pacific today with James Scott. He joins us to talk about his book Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita and the Battle of Manila, and the plight of the Philippines in the Second World War. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#47 History Hack: The Second Chance
April 26, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBHoratio Hornblower himself, Ioan Gruffudd and Jamie Bamber, the faithful Archie, join us with naval historian Kate Jamieson for a fun, lengthy look back at the series that set their careers fully in motion. We talk fireships, mullets, Robert Lindsay and David Warner, runaway pigs and prostitutes, learn why bicorn hats are rubbish, talk about a possible return of the series and decide who really did push Captain Sawyer; as the chaps diligently work their way through your questions. Be ready t...
#46 History Hack: Bettany Hughes
April 25, 2020 12:57 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBAll you need is love. History goddess Bettany Hughes joins us to talk about Venus & Aphrodite, life under lockdown and her new TV series about The Odyssey. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#45 History Hack: Anzac Day
April 25, 2020 10:26 - 32 minutes - 22 MBFor Anzac Day, Australian Historian Mat McLachlan joins us to discuss the First World, Gallipoli and Australian National Identity. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#45 History Hack: Anzac Day
April 25, 2020 10:26 - 31 minutes - 22 MBFor Anzac Day, Australian Historian Mat McLachlan joins us to discuss the First World, Gallipoli and Australian National Identity.
#44 History Hack: Down the Pub
April 25, 2020 01:03 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBAuthor Clare Mulley, Peter Johnston of the National Army Museum, Dave Hartley of the National Museum of the Royal Navy and First World War Historian Bethany Moore join fans of the show to debate The Most Iconic British Battle in History. Judges Holmes and O'Connell preside. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
#43 History Hack: Richard III
April 24, 2020 13:18 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBChris Skidmore, MP and former Minister for Universities, puts his history hat on to discuss his biography of Richard III. We take a look at the three phases of his life: Brother, Protector, King and examine the historiography that has led to him being one of Britain's most maligned monarchs. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. ...
#42 History Hack: Pole Position
April 24, 2020 10:28 - 24 minutes - 10.9 MBAlina tries her best to get away from WW2 and fails, but the result is a deeply interesting look at music, dance and culture in Poland in the inter-war period with Juliette Bretan, who tells us how a generation of music was cut short by the Nazis. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#41 History Hack: Hattiesburg, An American City in Black and White
April 23, 2020 14:14 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBBased on his award winning book, William Sturkey joins us for a poignant and eloquent discussion on African-American history, the Jim Crow South and the Civil Rights Movement, all through the eyes of one Mississippi town. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#40 History Hack: Vikings, Rebooted
April 22, 2020 13:06 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBIt's an exciting time to be an archaeologist working on the Vikings! Cat Jarman and Tom Horne join us to discuss how the field is being blown wide open and why, and what it's revealing about the most famous warlords in history, aside from that they liked raiding and plundering... Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
#39 History Hack: Titanic Conspiracy Theories
April 21, 2020 13:36 - 55 minutes - 25 MBAuthor, historian and Project Manager at the Australian National Maritime museum, Inger Sheil, joins HH for a lighthearted look at some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of RMS Titanic. Alina hosts, while Inger and Alex play Titanic Whack-a-mole, and then nominate Luke Daly-Groves to fend off any ensuing madness… Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.h...
#38 History Hack: Toxic Nazis
April 20, 2020 14:08 - 45 minutes - 20.4 MBHistorian, author, and former Secret Service agent Dan Kaszeta joins Alex and Alina prior to the release of his book Toxic: A History of Nerve Agents from Nazi Germany to Putin's Russia; to discuss the early development of chemical warfare. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#37 History Hack: Missing: The Need for Closure After the First World War
April 19, 2020 12:04 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBAuthor Richard Van Emden and Director of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Victoria Wallace, join us to discuss how Britain approached, and still deals with her dead in the wake of the Great War. We learn about the burial of those lost, the commemoration of those who remained missing, why Richard has been adopting old people, and why he spent his university years in care homes. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https:...
#36 History Hack: Thomas Cromwell & Wolf Hall
April 18, 2020 13:17 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBHistorian, author and broadcaster Tracy Borman joins us to talk about Thomas Cromwell and Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. We talk about how true to life her portrayal of the man is, what's "wrong" with it, the Tudors in popular culture, Tracy's new television tribute to Anne Boleyn and we give characters like the Duke of Norfolk and Anne's dad what they've had coming to them... Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://u...
#35 History Hack: Oral History
April 18, 2020 11:58 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBLt. Col Cameron Macnish (Ret.) talks about his personal experiences during Op Granby, the British Army's deployment to the Middle East following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#34 History Hack: Down the Pub
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBBrace yourselves. 5Live's Aaron Paul, The Football History Boys and Suburban Gooner join Alex, Alina (sort of), the Not-So-Honourable Judge Holmes, the Floppy-haired Klopp lookalike that is that Jonny Dyer and a very enthusiastic Villa fan to play Historical Fantasy Football. In nigh on two hours, we make fun of Steve Bruce's head, talk about some of the best players that the world has ever seen, runaway chickens, the benefits of a complimentary Lincolnshire sausage and Finland's greatest ex...
#33 History Hack vs. Peter Hart's Military History Podcast Mashup
April 17, 2020 16:39 - 56 minutes - 38.3 MBAs part of a new History Hack Oral History Initiative, Peter Hart and Gary Bain join Alex and Alina to present a workshop on the subject using Great War sources. Somewhere, amongst an unnatural amount of references to Richard Van Emden and the general, utter chaos that follows Pete like one of Gary's dog's farts, we talk about how to get the best out of an interview subject, how to analyse sources effectively, and how it can enhance your research. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/histor...
#32 History Hack: Pole Position
April 17, 2020 11:17 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBAlina talks about the first mass transport to the infamous concentration camp in June 1940, and why it's important not to forget all groups persecuted by the Nazi's, and not to make assumptions about the people who lived nearby. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#32 History Hack: Pole Position Auschwitz 1940
April 17, 2020 11:17 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBAlina talks about the first mass transport to the infamous concentration camp in June 1940, and why it's important not to forget all groups persecuted by the Nazi's, and not to make assumptions about the people who lived nearby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#31 History Hack: Superpower, Interrupted
April 16, 2020 13:05 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHistorian and journalist Michael Schuman joins Alex and Alina. Based on his new book Superpower, Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World, he picks out significant aspects in which China has influenced world history, looks at some key figures, talks about the future of Chinese relations with the west, and tells the girls what lockdown life is like in Beijing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#31 History Hack: China: Superpower, Interrupted
April 16, 2020 13:05 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHistorian and journalist Michael Schuman joins Alex and Alina. Based on his new book Superpower, Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World, he picks out significant aspects in which China has influenced world history, looks at some key figures, talks about the future of Chinese relations with the west, and tells the girls what lockdown life is like in Beijing. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/sho...