History Files

In this episode, we compare the actions and impacts of the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party during the early years of Communist China. Scott, Luke, Thomas and Mark are back to decide between the impacts of Moa, Zhou and Deng. This is a great overview of the power struggles and decisions made by these three men, and the final decision is not what most people would expect.

In this bonus episode, Paige and Jade from Year 11 are back to discuss the condition of different armies in the early stages of World War I. We compare the mobilisation plans, conditions and early battles of World War I until 1916. Comparing the French, German and Russian perspectives. Spoilers our winner was clear.

This is a short story of the actions of the White Rose, a youth league violently opposed to Nazi atrocities. Its members are largely unknown to the average person, and this story aims to rectify that fact.

In this episode, we are playing out the hypothetical scenario, what if Hitler died in operation valkyrie and the German army did not have a plan for the other Nazis? Who would be most likely to seize power? Who was closest to Hitler? Who had the most power and influence? This is a really fun debate, and you might be shocked by our final decision.

In this episode, I am joined by Luke and Sam to discuss the conditions which produce dictatorships. This discussion will explore how the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles, and Germany's exclusion from the League of Nations ultimately set the groundwork for consolidation of power.

The criteria for this episodes debate is which US president had the greatest impact on the Cold War. We have majority support for JFK, but minds are swayed back and fought through the discussion.

In this episode I bring in a good friend Peter Grace, with the USA national study outside of my wheelhouse, I had to bring in a 14-year expert on the subject. This discussion is so enlightening and shows the difference between a person that just knows facts and a real storyteller. We start in 1919, with America's identity crisis, the nation of religious alcoholics is betting big on the stock market, and when the bill comes due the American dream collapses. This is only part 1 of a two-part discussion to come later, so I hope you stay tuned through the ad break.

The criteria for this episodes debate is which Soviet Leader oversaw the most important period of the Soviet Unions history. Each debater takes a different leader and things really kick up a level in the second half of the debate after Blake says everyone is wrong! Find out why.

This episode is a must-listen, fellow teacher Chris is back with me to discuss the inner circle of the Nazi Party. There is no dead air in this drama for the ages.

In this episode Year 11 is back again to cover some of the battles of WWI. Jade, Ben, Paige and Jayden will be discussing the Eastern Front offensives, the Caucasus campaign, Gallipoli and the battle of Verdun. We had a few technical hiccups, but hey that learning from home for you.