History Files

History Files

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History Files episodes

  • HSC Power and Authority: Complete Trials Revision — Germany 1918–1939
    In this episode we cover the following topics in our new series Road to the Modern History HSC 1) conditions needed for dictatorship 2) the failure of the League of Nations 3) the failure of the Weimar Republic 4) Nazi rise to power 5) Nazi consolidation of power 6) Nazi methods of control and 7) Life under the Nazi regime.
    41 min
  • The Crusades were not awesome

    Growing up, the Crusades felt like a black mark against Christianity for me — the perfect example of how religious zeal can spiral into suffering and persecution.

    What I’ve come to see, though, is that the Crusades had little to do with the teachings of Christ. They were not about His gospel of peace, or a reflection of early Christian communities, but instead they were about human power, greed, and suspicion. That’s what failed.

    What troubles me today is that, instead of learning from this, some voices are trying to twist the story and portray the Crusaders as heroes. In this episode, we’ll step back into history to explore the real origins and impact of the Crusades, and why separating Christ’s message from human misuse of His name matters now more than ever.

    22 min
  • History or Hoax? I Investigate the Resurrection

    From Skeptical to Convinced
    I share my story of historical inquiry into the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For six months I’ve been examining the naturalist claims that attempt to disprove the supernatural—and spoiler alert: none of them would earn an “A” in my classroom.

    This episode is a bit of a rant, and religion might not be your cup of tea, but if you love a mystery and an honest investigation, then stick around.

    28 min
  • Historical Investigation for Beginners

    The following episode will take you through the basics of how to conduct a historical investigation. There is also a planner that accompanies this episode, and you can download a template from the link below.

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    14 min
  • Christmas Special - Understanding the Generations
    If you are like me, you listen to podcasts on long drives or doing jobs. So 5 mins are just not enough of the good stuff. So this one is for you, dear listener. The Ultimate Christmas Dinner Survival Guide - All Generations episode. We will run from Builder to Alpha in this holiday special that we hope you enjoy.
    35 min
  • How the Nazis tried to steal Christmas
    Most humans have never probably thought that, man, Christmas is just way too Jewish and needs many, many more swastikas. Well, the Nazis did and made the decision to try and manipulate it just like they did everything else. Find out how on this Christmas special.
    18 min
  • HSC Power and Authority: Nazi Methods of Control — Terror, Propaganda and Repression
    In this episode of the History Files Podcast, we explore how the Nazi regime used fear to maintain power and control society. From the Gestapo’s secret police tactics to widespread propaganda and public punishment, we break down the key methods that kept people in line and silenced dissent.
    Join us as we uncover how fear shaped life under Nazi rule and what it teaches us about authoritarian regimes. Perfect for teachers, students, and history enthusiasts.
    12 min
  • Unit 731 - Japanese House of Horrors
    Have you ever been down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Of course, you have. While some are fascinating, other tunnels are so dark you wish you never found them. But, rather than hide them away, it is the job of Historians to shine a light. This episode will cover my discovery of Unit 731, the Japanese Bio Weapons facility of WW2.
    22 min

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What's up history buffs! Welcome to History Files, the podcast that has your curiosity craving covered.