Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    What’s the connection between the rise of the far-right party the Alternative for Germany and the Roman Empire?

    The far-right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has made impressive electoral gains in recent states elections in Germany – but only in East Germany or the former GDR. The story of East Germany from the Romans to the Soviets, through to unification - it’s a history that is defining German politics today.

    29 min

  2. 13 OCT

    The Iranian Revolution__Modern Iran and the United States Role in its creation

    The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, has escalated over the past month to a point where a region conflict seems almost inevitable. But could it also lead to a broader conflict between Iran and the United States. Part 2 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the Iranian revolution of 1979.

    29 min

  3. 9 OCT

    Iran__Oil, democracy and a CIA Coup

    In the early 1950s Iran had a democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddeq. On 19 August 1953 that government was overthrown by a CIA coup and the young Shah was installed in its place. Part 1 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the 1953 CIA Coup in Iran.

  4. 5 OCT

    The power play for control of the Murdoch Family Trust

    Rupert Murdoch retired last year but now wants his eldest son to have control of the family trust when he dies.  The move would disempower three of his other children and they're fighting the change in court, we examine the story of the Murdoch Family Trust and ask how it all got so messy?

    29 min

  5. 29 SEPT

    Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war Part 2

    The Middle East teetering on the brink of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. While seen by many western nations as a terrorist organisation – Hezbollah is more than that, it plays a critical role in Lebanese politics and a pivotal role in Iran’s network of alliances in the region. It also has around 150 thousand rockets aim at Israel. The story of Hezbollah.

    29 min

  6. 25 SEPT

    Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war

    The Lebanese Shiite militant group, Hezbollah is seen by many western governments as a terrorist organisation but it’s also much more than that. Hezbollah plays pivotal role in Lebanon both socially and politics, has emerged as a significant regional actor and is a key ally of Iran. Since its creation in 1982 Hezbollah has been engaged in a conflict with Israel and today that conflict threatens to escalate into a full-blown war. Part 1 of the story of Hezbollah - its creation in 1982 through to its war with Israel in 2006.

  7. 21 SEPT

    Too crowded? What's behind the backlash against tourism?

    The world's most popular tourist destinations have been having a bumper 2024. But many places are again struggling with over tourism. We look back on the relentless rise of global travel.

    29 min

  8. 15 SEPT

    Water Privatisation in England and why it’s failed

    Raw sewage is being pumped into rivers and waterways across England and it’s increasing becoming a political and health issues. What’s going wrong and does it have anything to do with the privatisation of the English water industry 30 years ago. The unexpected consequences of the free market.

    29 min
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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  • Years Active
    2006 - 2024
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