Who Did What

Who Did What

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Who Did What episodes

  • When Hitler Tried and Lost
    In this episode, we recount the moment Hitler openly challenged the state and lost. We explain how this defeat temporarily halted his rise.

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    4 min
  • Hitler’s Climb to Absolute Power
    In this episode, we trace how Hitler eliminated checks and balances. In this episode, we explain how power was centralized step by step.

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    4 min
  • Before WWII, Spain Burned First

    In this episode, we explore how Spain experienced WWII-style destruction early. In this episode, we explain why it mattered globally.


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    4 min
  • How Stalin Built a Fear Economy

    In this episode, we explain how forced labor and repression fueled the state. In this episode, we show how fear became a resource.


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    5 min
  • Stalin Turned Party Politics Into Warfare

    In this episode, we break down how internal politics became a battleground. In this episode, we explain how survival replaced ideology.


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    5 min
  • 1917: Lenin Builds a New State

    In this episode, we explore how Lenin transformed revolutionary success into a governing system. We focus on how institutions were reshaped.


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    5 min
  • The Romanovs’ Power Vanished Overnight

    In this episode, we explore how authority disappeared faster than it was challenged. We break down why no one stepped in to save the regime.


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    5 min
  • Franco-Prussian War Sparks Empire
    In this episode, we explain how the war ignited German nationalism and unification. In this episode, we show how France’s collapse changed its role in Europe.

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    5 min
  • The Conflicts Behind German Unity
    In this episode, we break down the political causes and outcomes of the unification wars. In this episode, we show how internal divisions were overcome.

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    5 min
  • How the Arab Revolt Used Geography

    In this episode, we explain how terrain shaped every major decision in the conflict. In this episode, we show why control of space mattered more than cities.


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    4 min

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Forget dry dates and dusty textbooks. We dive into the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious side of the past. This isn't about the "Great Men" of history; it’s a deep dive into scandal, overlooked…