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  • Churchill's Secret Army

    20 APR

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    Churchill's Secret Army

    Trap doors under toilets, hidden radio rooms in the back of wardrobes, secret bases behind waterfalls....Dan investigates an extraordinary network of secret resistance cells set up during Britain's "darkest hour". In the summer of 1940, Britain and its empire stood alone as the Nazi war machine stormed through Europe. Prime Minister Winston Churchill created something extraordinary: secret factions of men and women trained to wreak havoc behind the lines of an invading army. Dan once again joins forces with Andy Chatterton from the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team, who are unearthing this incredible part of World War Two for another bunker hunt. What they find on this adventure is truly extraordinary. You can learn more about Britain's secret resistance in Andy's book 'Fortress Britain 1940: Britain's Unsung and Secret Defences on Land, Sea and in the Air'. With thanks to Chris Hale, Nina, Will and Martyn from CART, Andy Aust and Duncan Akers. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore. You can watch our video documentary on Churchill's Secret Army! Sign up here to watch: https://access.historyhit.com/videos/churchills-secret-army You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. We need your help! Let us know what you want from Dan Snow's History Hit by filling in our anonymous survey here: https://forms.gle/PvgayWLkWGjYT4St6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

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    The Colorado Cannibal: Alfred Packer

    A man stumbles out of the Colorado wilderness in 1873. After his traveling party ran out of food in the dead of winter, he’s the only survivor. Except he looks surprisingly well-fed. Alfred Packer’s story of what became of his companions changes not once, but twice. In the end, we know that he ate them in order to survive. The question is, did he kill them first? Help us reach 10k followers on Instagram! @⁠theconspiracypod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Last Days of Pompeii

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    The Last Days of Pompeii

    In 79 AD, life in Pompeii unfolded beneath the shadow of a tremoring Mount Vesuvius. Streets bustled, businesses thrived, and merchants built fortunes, unaware disaster was hours away. But what happened when that disaster struck? How did these ordinary Roman citizens seek to survive last days of Pompeii? In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Jessica Venner to uncover the final moments before and during the eruption. From the famous fish sauce trade to the chaos of ash and fire, discover how ordinary Pompeians experienced one of history’s most devastating disasters, and what their stories reveal about life and death in the Roman world. MORE Pompeii: The Buried City Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Sex Work in Pompeii Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tim Arstall. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • The Terracotta Army (Radio Edit)

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    The Terracotta Army (Radio Edit)

    Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang for a close look at The Terracotta Army. In 1974, a family of farmers made arguably the greatest archaeological discovery of all time when they uncovered arrowheads and fragments of terracotta whilst digging a well. Join us as we examine one of the most astounding mausoleum sites in the world - one so large that much of it still remains to be explored. This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed. Research by Jon Mason Written by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner with Jon Mason Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow Project Management: Isla Matthews Audio Producer: Abi Paterson

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  • Offa, King of the Mercians

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    Offa, King of the Mercians

    Was Offa a tyrant whose reputation was forever tainted by the killing of his prospective son-in-law? Or a visionary ruler whose achievements have been overshadowed by legend? Offa is largely known for murderous acts and building a dyke. But he was so much more: a great leader who reshaped Mercia into the dominant power in southern Britain, and pioneered new models of kingship that would influence generations. Matt Lewis talks to Professor Rory Naismith, to rehabilitate Offa and challenge the way we understand power in early medieval England. MORE Rise of Mercia Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Rise of Wessex Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Rob Weinberg and Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

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    Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

    In the Spring of 1975, why was the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, so embattled? Why was the left so divided during this period? And, was Britain’s relationship with Europe already fracturing…? Join Tom and Dominic, as they discuss the trials of Harold Wilson, as the melee of 1970s Britain rolled on. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: therestishistory.com/newsletters Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • Power and Predictability

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    Power and Predictability

    The death of Duke Robert’s chief ally, William of Breteuil, and the succession crisis it kicked off, was destabilizing the duchy of Normandy.   And while I’m sure it was a relief that King Henry and Robert of Meulan had brokered a sort of resolution to the crisis… everyone watching knew their intrusion into Norman […] The post 498 – Power and Predictability first appeared on The British History Podcast.

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  • OVT | 250 jaar Illuminati, Het einde van pacifistisch Japan, Hoe franchises Hollywood overnamen

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    OVT | 250 jaar Illuminati, Het einde van pacifistisch Japan, Hoe franchises Hollywood overnamen

    (01:31) “Dear God, I wonder can you save me / Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body”, rapte Jay Z in 1996. Het is een referentie die de oprichter van de Illuminati, Adam Weishaupt, ongetwijfeld verbaasd zou hebben. Op 1 mei is het precies 250 jaar geleden dat Weishaupt zijn herenclub oprichtte in Beieren. Hoe kan een klein historisch genootschap zo’n lange schaduw werpen op het heden? En wie waren die ‘schimmige’ Illuminati nou in de werkelijkheid?   Historici Hanne Nijtmans, gespecialiseerd in Amerikaanse complottheorieën en Helmer Helmers, kenner van vroegmoderne complottheorieën, vertellen meer.  (18:58) Deze week maakte de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi bekend dat Japan voortaan de export van dodelijke wapens toestaat. Het was decennialang ondenkbaar voor een land dat bij wet het recht op oorlog had afgezworen. Dat verbod gaat terug tot de zomer van 1945, toen Japan in puin lag en er onder de hoede van de Amerikaanse generaal MacArthur een pacifistische grondwet uit de grond werd gestampt. Generaties Japanners groeiden op met het idee dat ze een vredesnatie waren, en waren daar trots op. Wat gebeurt er wanneer die nationale identiteit na 80 afgepeld wordt?  Te gast is Casper Wits, sinoloog en japanoloog aan Universiteit Leiden.  (30:19) De succesformule achter de grote blockbusters uit Hollywood is in de recente geschiedenis enorm veranderd. Waar de filmzalen in de jaren negentig volstroomden voor films zoals Titanic, leven we nu al even in het ‘franchise’-tijdperk van Marvel, Star Wars en Harry Potter. Dan Hassler-Forest, mediawetenschapper verbonden aan de Universiteit Utrecht, laat met zijn nieuwe boek Fast and Furious Franchising zien hoe het medialandschap de afgelopen 25 jaar is opgeschoven, met de even oude Fast and Furious-filmreeks als case study. Zondag praat hij ons bij over de grote transformatie van de filmindustrie van begin 21e eeuw.  (44:49) Elke week bespreken we historische tips met afwisselend Nadia Bouras, Wim Berkelaar, Bart Funnekotter, Sanne Frequin, en Fresco Sam-Sin. Deze week is de beurt aan Fresco Sam-Sin. Hij bespreekt twee boeken en een tentoonstelling:  - The Secret History of the Mongols – Onbekend (vert. Christopher P. Atwood)  - Autisme, een biografie - Niels Springveld  - Vorm en vaderland (https://designmuseum.nl/tentoonstellingen/vorm-en-vaderland/) - Design Museum Den Bosch (57:15) Wat valt er te zien als we uitzoomen op Nederland? Een trotse kleine natie die al eeuwen zijn eigen koers vaart, of toch eerder een regionale entiteit?  Louis Sicking stelde het boek Nederland als provincie samen en beslaat daarmee de grote breedte van onze geschiedenis: van het Romeinse Rijk tot de Europese Unie. Hij laat zien dat zelfstandigheid eerder uitzondering dan regel was, en dat veel van wat wij ‘typisch Nederlands’ noemen juist van buiten onze landsgrenzen komt.  (01:07:15) OVT Doc: Post uit Parijs  Sanne Bruinier was een eigengereide kunstenares uit Den Haag die eind 19e eeuw tegen alle conventies in alleen naar Parijs reisde om daar schilderlessen te nemen. Ze bewoog zich in artistieke kringen waar alles gebeurde. Dat het voor haar als vrouw een stuk ingewikkelder was dan voor mannelijke kunstenaars vond ze onaanvaardbaar. Dat ze bijvoorbeeld twee keer zoveel moest betalen voor de kunstacademie.  Hoe zat dat? En wie was deze vrouw over wie pas onlangs meer bekend is geworden door twee spectaculaire vondsten.  Luister naar: Post uit Parijs. Het kunstenaarsleven van Sanne Bruinier. Een documentaire van Renate van der Zee  Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-26-april-2026   (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-26-april-2026%20 )

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  • 596. 01:23:45 26 april 1986 – Tjernobylkatastrofen

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    596. 01:23:45 26 april 1986 – Tjernobylkatastrofen

    När detta avsnitt blir publikt är det på sekunden 40 år sedan världen förändrades. 40 år sedan teknikerna på Tjernobyls kärnkraftverk i Ukraina kände marken skaka. 40 år sedan Sovjets hemlighetsmakeri stötte på ett problem inte ens den totalitära supermakten kunde förneka. Om du lyssnar på det söndag morgon är det precis 40 år sedan ett antal brandmän offrar sina liv för att stoppa eldsvådan från att sprida sig till andra reaktorer. Hjältar vi har att tacka för allt. Det här avsnittet är ingen "deep cut". Vi har varken nya perspektiv eller radikala omtolkningar. Men att ägna denna söndag åt någonting annat än Tjernobyl vore tjänstefel. Dela gärna med er av era egna minnen och erfarenheter. --- Läslista (bl a) Aleksijevitj, S. Bön för Tjernobyl : krönika över framtiden. [Ny utg.]. (Ersatz, 2013). Kniivilä, K. Landet som vaknade : berättelser från Ukraina. (Atlas, 2023). Olsson, S. Tjernobylkatastrofen. (Historiska media, 2023). Benson, P.S., Hald, L.K. & Hald, B.R. Tjernobyl : kärnkraftsolyckan som förändrade världen. (Lind & Co, 2022). "Chernobyl: the New Evidence" (dokumentär SVT Play) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • 621. The Nazis at War: Blitzkrieg (Part 2)

    27/11/2025

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    621. The Nazis at War: Blitzkrieg (Part 2)

    When Hitler’s eye fell on Norway and Denmark, how did he and the Nazis enact their terrible plan of conquest? How did the Allies respond to this western campaign? And, how did the French fare against the furious German attack…? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the next bombastic phase of the Nazis at war. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. _______ Whether you’re hosting or guesting this Christmas, you need the UK’s best mobile network and broadband technology, only from EE. _______ Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek / Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27/11/2025

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