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Episode 272 GEORGE H W BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 13) Germany Reunified B

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this follow up episode on the reunification of Germany we arrive at the White House for German - American Day about three weeks after the reunification had occurred. At this White House Event, the President will celebrate the contributions to America made by the millions of Germans who immig...

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Faith on the Frontlines: Military Chaplains with Ian Pegg

History Rage - April 21, 2024 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In this episode of History Rage, we interview Ian Pegg, a military historian, shedding light on the often overlooked role of army chaplains during World War II. The discussion delves into their multifaceted responsibilities, ranging from spiritual guidance to acts of immense bravery on the front...

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Episode 271 GEORGE H W BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 12) The Reunification of Germany A

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Here is one of the great stories of the Bush Administration and of World History. After 4 decades of separation the people of Germany would be one country again.  Though the Berlin Wall had come crashing down just 11 months before, this was the big moment for the German People, but it did not c...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #7 - The Myth of Monolithic Empire: England's Fragile Foothold in Mughal India with Nandini Das

History Rage - April 17, 2024 05:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Venture back to the dawn of empire in this riveting episode of History Rage, where host Paul Bavill is joined by the erudite and impassioned Professor Nandini Das. With her award-winning expertise in early modern English literature and culture, Professor Das delivers a masterclass on the misconc...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #6 - Lady Jane Grey and Other Gloucester Ghost Stories with Phil Moss and Andrew Armstrong

History Rage - April 15, 2024 16:13 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Step into the labyrinth of Gloucester's past with History Rage's latest live special from the heart of the Gloucester History Festival at Blackfriars Priory. Join host Paul Bavill as he unravels the city's rich tapestry with historian Phil Moss and archaeologist Andrew Armstrong, co-authors of "...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #5 - Tudor Truths: Unmasking Anne Boleyn's Hidden French History with Dr. Estelle Paranque

History Rage - April 15, 2024 13:56 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
**LANGUAGE WARNING** This gets blue... or bleu Unleash the fury of the past in this live special of History Rage, broadcast from the enchanting Blackfriars Priory at the Gloucester History Festival. Host Paul Bavill is joined by the fiercely passionate Tudor historian, Dr. Estelle Paranque, as ...

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Episode 270 George H W Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 11) Coming Together, Coming Apart

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode, we look back at the coming together of the Military coalition on the ground and the man who would command it, General Norman Schwarzkopf. It would be a coalition made up of 42 countries, and troops from around the world.  They would all come together on the ground in Saudi Arabi...

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Napoleon's Generals: The Men Behind the Myth with John Viscardo

History Rage - April 14, 2024 23:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Introduction: Explore the shadows of history in this episode with John Viscardo, host of the Generals and Napoleon podcast. Learn about Napoleon's generals and their overlooked contributions during this transformative era.   Show Notes: Rise of Napoleon's Generals: ·        Origins and bac...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #4 - Elizabeth Unspiteful: Challenging the Jealous Queen Myth with Susan Doran

History Rage - April 14, 2024 13:27 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Step back into the regal world of the Tudors and beyond as we ignite a scholarly inferno in this live special of History Rage, straight from the Gloucester History Festival's grandeur at Blackfriars Priory. Host Paul Bavill welcomes the formidable Oxford professor of history and author, Susan Do...

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Beyond the Gates: The Misrepresented Reality of Titanic's Third Class with Gareth Russell

History Rage - April 13, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNNIG** In this fiery installment of History Rage, we plunge into the icy waters of truth surrounding the Titanic disaster. Our esteemed guest, historian and author Gareth Russell, returns to dismantle the enduring myth that third-class passengers were locked below decks a...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #3 - The King Lives? Debating Edward II's Death with Ian Mortimer

History Rage - April 13, 2024 18:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Prepare to have your historical compass recalibrated as we delve into the shadowy labyrinth of medieval politics and unravel a mystery that has perplexed scholars for centuries. In this electrifying episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #2 - Shakespeare Unshackled: Debunking the Bard's Identity Crisis with Michael Wood

History Rage - April 13, 2024 12:22 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Embark on a tempestuous voyage through the turbulent waves of literary history as we confront the enduring tempest of the Shakespeare authorship controversy. In this fiery episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill is joined by t...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #1 - Korea: The Forogtten War

History Rage - April 12, 2024 16:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Prepare for a riveting journey through the fog of forgotten conflict as we revisit the chilling and overlooked saga of the Korean War. In this explosive episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill and special guest Matthew Holden,...

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Gloucester History Festival Special #1 - Korea: The Forgotten War

History Rage - April 12, 2024 16:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Prepare for a riveting journey through the fog of forgotten conflict as we revisit the chilling and overlooked saga of the Korean War. In this explosive episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill and special guest Matthew Holden,...

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Episode 34: USS GANDY

DE Classified - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
USS GANDY (DE-764) and her crew displayed courage in the face of fear and acted diligently just as the ship’s namesake, Andrew Jackson Gandy, Jr. had aboard USS SAN FRANCISCO. The ship was a significant part of the overall effort that would help the Allies win the Battle of the Atlantic and play...

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Listen in as Senator Joe Lieberman commentates the entrance of Governor Bill Clinton at the 1992 Democratic Convention (Special Edition)

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 11, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this short episode we will listen in on PBS as Governor Bill Clinton comes to the hall at the Democratic National Convention in 1992 a night early. Clinton will say just a few words of thank you for the Democrats nominating him. The interesting part of the segment is that joining in the comme...

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Joe Lieberman, An Extraordinary Man (Special Edition)

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Senator Joe Lieberman, a Democrat from Connecticut, died unexpectedly in April from complication from a fall. He was 82 years old and his loss from the scene will be incalculable. For Joe Lieberman was one of those rare public figures who was not just respected, but beloved, by both sides of the...

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Episode 269 GEORGE H W BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History ( Part 10) Addressing America and Iraq

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 08, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode we will listen in on two addresses by President George H. W. Bush. One is to a joint session of the United States Congress as he reports back to the nation the situation in the Persian Gulf. He will also address the growing issues of division at home on the Federal Budget.  We w...

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Plunder on the High Seas: A Condensed History of Pirates with Jem Duducu

History Rage - April 07, 2024 23:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
This week we dive into the thrilling world of piracy with special guest, author and podcaster Jem Duducu on this episode of History Rage. Jem, an expert in history and author of captivating books, provides fascinating insights into the diverse realms of piracy, from the Caribbean to the Barbary ...

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Episode 268 GEORGE H W BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History ( Part 9) Bush and Gorbachev in Helsinki

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode we watch as the Cold War comes quietly to an end. The United States and the Soviet Union actually work together to handle a crisis that involves a client Soviet state, Iraq.  We will tune in as the situation in the Gulf continues to move close  to war. Then we will travel to Hel...

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African American Contributions in World War I and W.E.B. Du Bois's Legacy with Dr. Chad Williams

History Rage - March 31, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In this episode of History Rage, Chad Williams, a historian specializing in African American military history at Brandeis University, discusses the often overlooked contributions of African Americans in World War I and the profound impact it had on civil rights. The conversation delves into the ...

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Episode 267 GEORGE H. W. BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History ( Part 8 ) Bringing the World Together

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 27, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode we hear from Saddam Hussein himself in an exclusive interview by ABC News and Diane Sawyer. In it he denies he has ever murdered his opponents, claims he is not an admirer of Josef Stalin, and tries to justify his actions in Kuwait.  Then we listen in as he rounds up the British...

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Locked and Loaded: Unveiling the Reality of Historic Gun Ownership in America with Ashley Hlebinsky

History Rage - March 25, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING** Introduction: In this episode of we explore the intricate history of firearms ownership in America with Ashley Hlebinsky, a distinguished firearms historian, the conversation spans various topics, shedding light on the evolution of gun laws, the influence of histo...

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Episode 266 GEORGE H.W. BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 7) A United Arab Front

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
As we approach the eve of the August 10, 1990, Arab League Summit; I thought this a good time for us to go back, with the help of the PBS Documentary series "Frontline", to the summer of circumstances that led to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq.  So, we will relive the summer months prior to the ...

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A Trip Across CANADA (Special Edition in Honor of my Step-Father Larry Bulmer & Brian Mulroney)

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 19, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
After we put together our tribute episode in memory of Former Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney, that had included a short tribute honoring my Step Father, Larry Bulmer, I thought about the World Heritage site I had visited and Larry talked about in the short segment I used in the show. ...

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BRIAN MULRONEY, A TRIBUTE to Our Great Friend and to Canada (Special Edition featuring my stepfather Larry Bulmer)

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 18, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Brian Mulroney was a great friend to American Presidents, and one of the big four leaders who helped bring down Communism in the 1980s. He helped George Bush in the Gulf War and was the leader who pushed for the freeing of Nelson Mandela in South Africa. He was a man who played an outsized role ...

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Beyond the Dambusters: Bomber Command’s War with James Jefferies

History Rage - March 18, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In this episode, we welcome James Jefferies to discuss the complex history of Bomber Command in World War II, emphasizing that it goes well beyond the Dam Busters raid. Part 1: Debunking Dam Busters Myth James delves into the Dam Busters raid and its place in the larger context of Bomber Comma...

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Episode 33: USS MENGES

DE Classified - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The story of USS MENGES (DE-320) demonstrates how meaningful these trim but deadly warships were. MENGES managed to save a multitude of sailors and fight against U-boats and Luftwaffe planes. Unfortunately she suffered at the hands of U-371, but thanks to her crew and inventive shipyard workers,...

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Episode 265 GEORGE H.W. BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 6) With Brian Mulroney and Canada by our side

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 14, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
One of the United States' closest allies is the nation of Canada and during this period it had one of its greatest statesman at the helm of Government, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He stood with Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Pope John Paul 2 as they worked to end the scourge of Communis...

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Episode 264 GEORGE H.W. BUSH 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History (Part 5) The August 9, 1990 Press Conference

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History - March 11, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode we sit in on the President's press Conference on August 9, 1990. At this point he has been busy assembling the World LEaders that he will need to begin the process of forcing Saddam Hussein from Kuwait.  This press conference is an interesting look at how the President deals wit...