American History: Tellers of Stories and Events

American History: Tellers of Stories and Events

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American History: Tellers of Stories and Events episodes

  • How One Killing Led to World War I
    In this episode, we explore the assassination that ignited long-standing tensions among European empires. In this episode, we explain how those tensions exploded into World War I.

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    6 min
  • How Stalin’s Terror State Operated

    In this episode, we explain how purges, secret police, and labor camps were used to maintain absolute control. In this episode, we break down how fear became a governing tool across the Soviet Union.


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    5 min
  • Japan’s Victory Over Russia Shocks Europe
    In this episode, we discuss how Japan’s military success against Russia surprised global powers. In this episode, we explain why this war marked a turning point in modern history.

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    5 min
  • Stalin Used Secret Deals to Kill Rivals
    In this episode, we explain how Joseph Stalin relied on private agreements and political favors to eliminate opponents. In this episode, we show how these quiet moves paved the way for total control.

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    5 min
  • 1917: How Lenin Seized Power

    In this episode, we explain how Lenin exploited instability to take control of Russia in 1917. We walk through the strategic moves that turned a revolution into a new authoritarian state.


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    5 min

About American History: Tellers of Stories and Events

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American History podcast takes listeners inside the events, people, and forces that shaped the United States. Each episode breaks down a key moment in America’s past, showing how it unfolded, why it…