The Rest of History

By The Rest of History

The Rest of History explores the most captivating moments, characters, and turning points from across the ages, revealing the stories, context, and hidden details that shaped our world and the rest is... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

The Rest of History episodes:

January 14, 2026 Air Power Made Blitzkrieg Deadly
In this episode, we explore how air support amplified ground offensives. In this episode, we explain why control of the skies mattered instantly.
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January 13, 2026 The Deal That Bought Time
In this episode, we explain how the pact was used to delay an inevitable conflict. In this episode, we show how both sides used the time to prepare for war.
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January 12, 2026 The Collapse of German Democracy
In this episode, we analyze how democratic institutions failed to stop Hitler’s rise. We explain where resistance broke down.
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4min
January 11, 2026 Hitler’s Coup Crushed in Days
In this episode, we show how quickly the uprising fell apart. We explain why the government faced little real danger.
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4min
January 10, 2026 Hitler’s Ideology Takes Hold
In this episode, we examine how extremist ideas entered mainstream politics. In this episode, we explain why these beliefs found a receptive audience.
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4min
January 09, 2026 Spain Showed the Future of War
In this episode, we explore how Spain revealed the future of warfare. In this episode, we connect air raids and propaganda to WWII.

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January 08, 2026 Stalin’s Network of Camps and Purges
In this episode, we explain how mass incarceration supported the state. In this episode, we break down the logistics of repression.

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5min
January 07, 2026 Stalin’s Deals Decided Who Lived
In this episode, we explain how private decisions had fatal consequences. In this episode, we show how fate was sealed in private rooms.

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5min
January 06, 2026 Lenin’s Takeover After the Uprising
In this episode, we examine how Lenin shifted from revolutionary rhetoric to authoritarian rule. We track how power was centralized quickly.

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January 05, 2026 1870 War Creates German Empire
In this episode, we walk through how Prussia used a short conflict to unify German states into a single empire. In this episode, we show why France emerged weakened and humiliated on the global stage.
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FAQs about The Rest of History:

How many episodes does The Rest of History have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.