In the third instalment of our Third Reich series, we discuss how lucky Hitler was, as well as how he was able to do the things that he did. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us

Episode 12: Imperialism

Apr 2nd, 2020 1h 1m

Imperialism is usually a boring subject in school; we learn that the Europeans came in and ransacked Africa and left it destitute. While that is mostly true, like all things in history, there is more to the story. Enjoy!Follow us on Twitter: @

Episode 11: Nazi Drugs

Dec 2nd, 2019 57m 7s

What fueled the Nazi war machine of WWII? Was it radical nationalism? Antisemitism? Hatred? More like a cocktail of cocaine and amphetamines. Find out about the drugged state of the Third Reich and how the Nazi total war led to mass consumption

Episode 10: Halloween; The Real Dracula

Oct 30th, 2019 1h 19m

We all know Dracula, right? Old guy who can fly and drinks the blood of girls? Well, the real story of Dracula is just as bloody, and far more interesting. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you

Bonus

Episode 9: Presidential Fantasy Draft

Oct 20th, 2019 1h 14m

If you could pick any President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Treasury who would you pick? We asked that same question, and here are the results. This is a fantasy draft, so anyone who served at

Episode 8: Third Reich Series, Part 1: The Rise of Nazi Germany

Sep 6th, 2019 55m 29s

Sometimes, we see our leaders rising. Sometimes, it just makes sense. Sometimes, you watch it happen and think, “ha, that’ll never happen” watch as a political nobody becomes the most famous political leader of the 20th century. It's the first

Episode 7: Boss Tweed

Aug 18th, 2019 51m 15s

The late 1800s were a time rife with political scandals and backroom dealings that built our country. How could one man use this political climate to go from political nobody, to one of the most powerful men in the country, all the way to flee

Episode 6: The Norman Conquest

Aug 2nd, 2019 1h

1066, one of the most pivotal years in Medieval Europe. Three rulers, all with claims to the throne of England, and whoever wins will change the history of Europe forever. Who will win the title and be crowned King of England? Find out on this

Episode 5: Wu Zetian

Jul 26th, 2019 1h 6m

Vile, ruthless despot? Intelligent, egalitarian leader? A little bit of both? This week we're discussing the life of Chinese Empress Wu Zetian and trying to answer the question of what's the line between a despicable tyrant and an effective ru

Episode 4: The Battle of Thermopylae

Jul 22nd, 2019 1h

It's the story we all know, 300 brave Spartan warriors, standing strong and defending democracy against the millions of evil Persians. Well, as we know with any event where Herodotus is our main primary source, there's more to the story than th

Episode 3: The Lost Army of Cambyses II

Jul 13th, 2019 1h 14m

An arrogant conqueror, an angry oracle, and an army of 50,000 marching into the desert, what could go wrong? This week on the History is Fun podcast we'll be trying to solve the mystery of Cambyses II's lost army and discussing that Herodotus

Episode 2: The Caning of Charles Sumner

Jul 5th, 2019 50m 39s

Think today's political climate is hostile? Well, today we're learning about a time in American history where members of congress beat each one another with canes and got away with it. Learn all about Charles Sumner and how his beating by a fel

Episode 1: Tycho Brahe

Jun 28th, 2019 50m 17s

What do you get when you combine duels in the dark, scientific feuds, and a drunk moose? The eccentric Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe of course! Join Steven and Anthony as they go over the life of this larger than life scientist.Follow us on T

Trailer

History Is Fun Podcast Episode Zero

Jun 22nd, 2019 3m 17s

Welcome to a new history podcast focused on showing that history is fun! This is just a short introduction before we get into the history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyisfunpod/message

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