Throughline History

Throughline History

Hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah, NPR's **Throughline** operates on the premise that the past is never really past. The show uses immersive, cinematic sound design to explore the history behind today's headlines, tracing the often-overlooked origins of current events. By connecting yesterday’s narratives to modern reality—from political conflicts to cultural shifts—it provides the critical context needed to understand the world as it is now. It is history told not just as facts, but as an auditory experience.

  1. 22 JAN

    The Days That Ended World War II

    In this episode, we walk through the final days leading to Japan’s surrender. We explain how atomic bombings forced a rapid conclusion.

    4 min

  2. 22 JAN

    The Untold Story of the Atomic Bomb’s Creation

    In this episode, we share the lesser-known details of how the atomic bomb was created. In this episode, we explain what was hidden and why it mattered.

    4 min

  3. 22 JAN

    World War II’s Fight for Manila

    In this episode, we walk through how the battle for Manila unfolded step by step. In this episode, we explain why the city became one of the war’s greatest tragedies.

    5 min

  4. 21 JAN

    Hitler’s Last Days of Power

    In this episode, we examine how much power Hitler really had at the end. In this episode, we explain why control had already slipped away.

    5 min

  5. 21 JAN

    How Nuremberg Rewrote International Law

    In this episode, we explore how the Nuremberg Trials reshaped international legal frameworks. In this episode, we explain why these changes still influence prosecutions today.

    4 min

  6. 21 JAN

    How Ratlines Stayed Hidden

    In this episode, we break down how ratlines avoided detection for decades. In this episode, we explain why governments failed to shut them down.

    4 min

  7. 20 JAN

    Following the Nazi Escape Routes

    In this episode, we explain how known escape paths led investigators to South America and beyond. In this episode, we break down how those routes were eventually exposed.

    4 min

  8. 20 JAN

    Engineering Death Through Rail Systems

    In this episode, we explore how engineering and planning enabled mass killing. In this episode, we show how genocide relied on coordination, not chaos.

    4 min
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Hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah, NPR's **Throughline** operates on the premise that the past is never really past. The show uses immersive, cinematic sound design to explore the history behind today's headlines, tracing the often-overlooked origins of current events. By connecting yesterday’s narratives to modern reality—from political conflicts to cultural shifts—it provides the critical context needed to understand the world as it is now. It is history told not just as facts, but as an auditory experience.

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  • Creator
    Throughline History
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Throughline History
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