In this week's episode, we discuss a man whose reputation isn't just good; It's GRRREAT. In our first interlude, we join Alexander as he uses his genius to take on, and take down the greatest warriors of that time: The Sacred Band of Thebes.Nex

9/11: Rise of Heroes

Sep 5th, 2021 34m 25s

In this episode, we will look back through time, on the 20th anniversary, at missed signals that led to the unimaginable tragedy of September 11th, 2001. And we will look at the heroes who prevented a greater tragedy on that day. We first look

Cleopatra: A Beautiful Mind

Aug 19th, 2021 41m 30s

She has remained the standard for beauty for more than 2,0000 years, but history's original bombshell was a lot more than a pretty face. In fact, she may have been history's most intelligent leader who outsmarted the Roman empire, twice. In thi

The $10 Founding Father: Alexander Hamilton Lives

Jul 8th, 2021 37m 23s

In this episode, we look at the life of a founding father whose name might be ringing in your ears...Alexander Hamiton!In our first interlude, we meet a teenage, business-savvy Alexander, and see how he runs an international shipping empire. N

Flight Made Wright

Jun 24th, 2021 35m 29s

In this week's episode, we take to the skies! In our opening diary, we travel to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where a lifeguard witnesses flight history while helping the Wright brothers. Mark then discusses the brother's strong bond, ingenuity,

Nuclear Tension: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Jun 10th, 2021 35m 11s

In this week's episode, Mark Discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis.Our first interlude involves a Russian staff captain who overrides a nuclear launch order in the heat of battle. In our historical overview, Mark probes the head of Nikita Khrushc

The US vs Napoleon: The Second War for Independence

May 27th, 2021 32m 46s

In this episode, Mark discusses the Louisiana Purchase. We start with an interlude and listen as the governor of the Louisiana territory prepares to transfer it to the US. Next, Mark walks us through the international intrigue, high stakes di

Attila Lives, Europe Dies

May 13th, 2021 33m 34s

Attila the Hun is perhaps one of History's most ruthless and feared leaders. Apart from his larger-than-life reputation, what do we really know about him?In this episode, Mark discusses Attila's upbringing, his various battles, and his untimel

Roger Moorhouse Bonus Interview

May 6th, 2021 28m 25s

In our last episode, we discussed numerous failed attempts to assassinate Hitler and envisioned a world in which he had been successfully disposed of. One book that featured prominently in the episode,was Killing Hitler by Roger Moorhouse.In th

Hitler Blows Up

Apr 29th, 2021 34m 57s

A lot of people tried to kill Hitler. As we already know, none of those people succeeded. In this week's episode, we start with an audio story depicting one of those failed attempts. Next, Mark walks us through some of the many failed plots to

Gettsyburg and Grant

Apr 14th, 2021 42m 44s

We muse how a Rebel victory at Gettysburg would affect the ascension of Ulysses S. Grant and the pace of the final chapter of the Civil War. It’s stunning to think but Lee’s victory would actually end the war 8-12 months earlier than our histor

Vikings In North America

Mar 31st, 2021 31m 29s

History tells us that over the course of 500 years from 1000 CE to the 1500s, Norse presence in North America dwindled to nothing. And ultimately, their impact on the history of North America is fleeting. But What If the Vikings grew their sett

Panzer Punch Re-Shapes D-Day

Mar 18th, 2021 30m 58s

Instead of sleeping the crucial morning away, Hitler is awake and reacting to the landings along the Normandy coast. He utilizes nine Panzer divisions to drive a wedge in the beachhead and turn the course of D-Day as we know it.

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