Bite-Sized History: Recent Episodes
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One of the most influential firearms ever made. Hear the story of the AK-47 today on Bite-Sized History.
Hear the story of Haitians fighting in the American Revolutionary War today on Bite-Sized History!
Let talk about the pinnacle of Axis power in 1942 and the dramatic reversals of 1943 today on Bite-Sized History.
Show Corrections:
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The actor from Midway is called Patrick Wilson, not Jason.
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The British expected a seaborne invasion of Singapore, not land-based.
Why did France surrender so quickly in the Second World War? Let's tackle the question today on Bite-Sized History.
Let's continue our series with the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, and the Blitz today on Bite-Sized History.
The greatest conflict in world history. Let's start talking about this monumental struggle today on Bite-Sized History
Learn more about the largest Native American tribe in the United States today on Bite-Sized History.
Did you know that Sweden had a short-lived colony on Delaware Bay called "New Sweden"? Listen to the story today on Bite-Sized History.
A mysterious beast rampages through the hills and woods of 18th-century France. Pull up a chair for this episode of Bite-Sized History.
There is an argument to be made that the Kingdom of Serbia, or at least a collection of Serbs, were responsible for the Great War. Find out why today on Bite-Sized History.
Austria-Hungary: the first country to declare war in 1914. Hear why they deserve the blame for World War One today on Bite-Sized History.
A number of historians have suggested that it was, in fact, Russia who started the Great War. Find out why today on Bite-Sized History.
Today we look at the argument that the Great War was Germany's fault. From the ''blank cheque'' to the machinations of an aggressive Kaiser, there is a strong case that they bear a great deal of responsibility for the conflict.
Let's tackle a big question: who bears the blame for the Great War? There are several views on the subject. Find out more on Bite-Sized History.
In 1577 Francis Drake set out from England with five ships. His voyage took his around the world and only his flagship survived. Listen to the story today on Bite-Sized History.
In 1641 a Spanish galleon laden with treasures went down in the Caribbean Sea. Since then, legions of mariners have gone after its drowned coins. Hear the story today on Bite-Sized History.
It's probably the most famous aircraft of the Great War. Learn about this iconic plane today on Bite-Sized History.
Learn about this mysterious sword-making art today on Bite-Sized History. The show where I try to make history fun, fast, and interesting.
Bushido: the ancient warrior code of Japan. Learn about the way of the Samurai today on Bite-Sized History.
"The King of Diseases", according to ancient Vedic texts. Learn about this mosquito-borne disease today on Bite-Sized History.
Jehanne d'Arc, Jehanne Tarc, Jehanne Romée, Jehanne la Pucelle, the Maid of Orléans, Ioanna Arcensis, a figure of many names. A hero in the national story of France, she led French forces against the English during the Hundred Years War. Listen to her story today on Bite-Sized History.
One of the chief rivals to ancient Rome, Carthage was a powerful city on the shores of North Africa. Learn more about this wealthy metropolis today on Bite-Sized History, the show where I try to make history fun, fast, and interesting.
Today we look at three more historical movies that history buffs can appreciate: Last of the Mohicans (1992), Das Boot (1981), and Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). This is Bite-Sized History.
A selection of movies that history buffs will appreciate with commentary from yours truly. This is Bite-Sized History.
"Lingua Latina" - the Latin language. Today we discuss the language of the Caesars on Bite-Sized History.
In the second half of the 19th century, legions of Europeans carved up Africa in their quest to build empires and out-compete each other. This period is now called "The Scramble for Africa". Welcome to Bite-Sized History.
"Not one step back!". Things were pretty grim for the Soviet Union in the summer and fall of 1942. This official order from Stalin forbade unauthorized retreats, created penal battalions, and enabled the execution of thousands of Red Army soldiers.
SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus. Today we look at the face of Imperial Rome: the Legion.
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Let's take a look at the creator of Middle-Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien. This is Bite-Sized History.
Journey to Hadrian's Wall, the furthest extent of the Roman Empire in Britain. It spanned the whole length of the island and was manned for centuries by Roman auxiliaries. This is Bite-Sized History.
Let's have a look at those pioneers of the Age of Discovery, the Portuguese. How they went from the western coast of Europe to places like Ceylon, the Spice Islands, and Japan. This is Bite-Sized History.
The Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, or United East India Company (a.k.a The Dutch East India Company) fuelled Dutch trade expansion throughout the world. It was one of the major forces that propelled the Dutch Golden Age. Today, we look at this hugely influential company.
Let's have a look at the Kingdom of Jerusalem, founded by the Crusaders and face of the Holy City for over 150 years. This is Bite-Sized History.
Louis Barthas, conscript, socialist, barrel-maker wrote in his journals throughout the Great War. "Poilu" is a collection of all 19 of these notebooks. Today we look at a selection of readings to get a first-hand, French account of The War to End All Wars.
Let's complete our history of America with...
World War I, 1914 - 1918
The Roaring Twenties, 1920s
The Great Depression, 1930s
World War II, 1939 - 1945
The Cold War, 1945 - 1991
The 1990s
Post 9/11 Era, 2001 - Current
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Let's talk about America. Today's episode looks at:
Early America 1600s, 1700s
The American Revolution 1775 - 1783
Industrialization and Antebellum America (post-Revolution to Civil War)
The Civil War 1861 - 1865
Reconstruction and Indian Wars, late - 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
The Gilded Age, 1870s - early 20th century
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What is a Golden Age? Today we look at Spain, France, and the British Empire. But these were, by no means, the only civilizations to have Golden Ages and we do look at some other Golden Age candidates.
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What is guerilla warfare? Let's look at ancient Romans in Britain, Patriot militias in America, Spanish fighters opposing Napoleon, the Cuban Revolution, and the most recent Iraq War. This is Bite-Sized History.
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Let's look at some of the most likely turning points of the American Civil War: the Battle of Antietam (1862), the Battle of Gettysburg (1863), and the Fall of Atlanta (1864). We'll also take a look at some other possible candidates like the Trent Affair and the death of Stonewall Jackson.
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Today we take a brief look at the composition and tactics of armies during the Crusades.
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This episode is all about looking at various figures to understand the Great War. We look at casualty numbers, division structures, naval strengths, national populations, and artillery shell production.
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Today we look at Barbara Tuchman's WW1 classic "The Guns of August" and examine three key aspects of the first summer of the war: the Schlieffen Plan, the turning of world opinion against Germany, and the British Expeditionary Force.
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Today we examine "Storm of Steel", one of the most famous memoirs of the First World War. It was written by a frontline stormtrooper officer named Ernst Jünger. He was highly decorated and was wounded multiple times. In Storm of Steel he outlines daily life in the trenches but also offers opinions on topics like morale, honour, tactics, and camaraderie. It was written in 1920.
The version I used is the 1929 English translation of the 1920 German original. It was translated by Basil Creighton.
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Let's take a look at the basics of the Great War. Why it's important as well as the details of how, where, and why it started. This is Bite-Sized History.
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