A podcast for curious people
History explains headlines.
For anyone who's read a headline and thought, Wait, how did we get here? — this is your show. Every week, we dig into world history through clear, compact episodes that give you the context, nuance, and confidence to understand today's world.
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This is the best history podcast I’ve ever listened to. Alli’s explanations are extremely clear. The episodes are engaging and easy to understand, but are also filled with depth and nuance.
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