While the world watched other conflicts, Thailand and Cambodia went to war in July 2025.

In just days, over 200,000 civilians were displaced, temples were bombed, soap operas were banned, and accusations of chemical weapons and war crimes were thrown around.

Yet coverage in the West was almost nonexistent.

In this episode of Bro History, we break down how an ancient temple, nationalist politics, and decades-old colonial borders triggered a five-day modern war — complete with fighter jets, landmines, propaganda battles, and a fragile ceasefire that solved nothing.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Two Governments, One Border Clash

01:41 Thailand vs. Cambodia: The Forgotten War

09:00 The Emerald Triangle Ignites

12:00 Ancient Temple, Modern Dispute

18:00 2008–2011: The Prequel War

26:00 Leaked Calls & Political Chaos

33:00 July 24: War Breaks Out

41:00 Propaganda, Fog of War, and War Crimes

52:00 Trump the “Peacemaker” & Ceasefire Talks

59:00 Why This Conflict Isn’t Over

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Yes, there’s a real place in Ohio called Hitler Pond — and no, it’s not what you think.

On today's episode, we dive deep into the strange but true story of the Ohio Hitlers — a German-American pioneer family with zero connection to the Nazis — and how World War I triggered one of the ugliest backlashes against immigrants in U.S. history.

From lynchings in the name of “patriotism” to German language bans and Beethoven getting canceled, we explore the dark side of American nativism and what it reveals about identity, propaganda, and assimilation. We even trace how these events may have influenced Adolf Hitler’s obsession with race, immigration, and “living space.”

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In this episode, we explore one of the wildest what-if scenarios in modern geopolitics: a potential Israeli preemptive attack on Pakistan’s nuclear facilities. We dig into what such an operation would require, why it’s almost certainly a fantasy, and what the fallout could look like if it ever happened.

We also unpack Israel’s past preemptive strikes on Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007), the logic of nuclear deterrence, covert sabotage efforts, Indo-Israeli security ties, and why this bizarre scenario keeps popping up in strategic circles.

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Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn’t political extremism. It was personal.

In this episode, we break down how Japan’s most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta against a powerful religious group—the Unification Church. We explore Japan’s eerie history of political assassinations, the cult's strange ties to government, and how loneliness and disillusionment are reshaping modern societies.

This is the wildest story you've never heard—all 100% true.

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In this episode of Bro History, Jose Nino joins us to chat about the precarious state of Middle East geopolitics. We discuss the Israeli and US decapitation strategy towards Iran, the ensuing missile exchanges, and the surprising ceasefire. 

Also, we take on the Trump administration's approach, the potential repercussions on Israel's political landscape, and the broader implications for US military and foreign policy. 

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On today's episode, our friend Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Joe makes the case that a nuclear armed Iran could be better for the US than you might think. From there, we cover way too much to put in a description, so have a listen and find out for yourself.

Joe's recent article: https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/a-nuclear-iran-isnt-americas-problem/

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On today's episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked turning points of the 20th century, Greece and Turkey agreed to swap over 1.5 million people—Christians for Muslims—in what became the first large-scale, state-sanctioned population exchange.

Also, marble skulls, Balkan giants, and why Americans are the loudest tourists on Earth.

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On today’s episode, we unpack the wild true story of Erhard Milch — the Luftwaffe mastermind with Jewish blood — and the messy reality behind Nazi racial laws.

From forged paternity claims to exemptions signed by Hitler himself, we explore how ideology bent under the weight of war, power, and personal connections.

Featuring field marshals, Mischlinge soldiers, and a Nazi first lady raised by a Jew, this is history at its most ironic — and unsettling.

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On Today's episode we wrap up our series on the Boer Wars, highlighting the British use of concentration camps on the Boers.

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On today’s Episode, we continue the conversation about Elon Musk, comparing him to historical power players of the past.

Less spicy than last time, but will still annoy some people lol.

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