10. History's Most Democratic Fascist

In this episode, we talk to Max Adams about his new book, The Museum of the Wood Age. We discuss the relationship and history between humanity and wood, from the invention and use of the wheel, to the mysterious prehistoric monument of Seahenge on the Norfolk coast, and much more.

Thanks so much to Max for coming back on the show! Find his new book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Museum-Wood-Age-Max-Adams/dp/1788543505

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Artwork: Seahenge, Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk - Historic England Archive Photo Library ref: N990007

In the first episode of 2022, we discuss some of the topics seen in Alex's new book Hindenburg, Ludendorff & Hitler, including Erich Ludendorff's post-war writings and memoirs, which allow for a glimpse into his mental state following the harrowing defeat of World War I. As well, we examine Paul von Hindenburg's close relationship with Hitler and the Nazis after they took power, and debunk some popular thoughts about Hindenburg and the Nazis.

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Artwork: Paul V. Hindenburg, Erich Ludendorff, Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1970-073-47 CC-BY-SA 3.0

We're back! In this episode, we are joined by Alex's brother Freddy to have a discussion about the history of some of the most isolated, sparsely populated, and unique places on the planet. From the world's most remote island in the South Atlantic, to an island in the South Pacific inhabited by direct descendants of the Mutiny on the Bounty, to a bizarre 'nation' off the coast of England, this episode of History's Most is full of interesting stories.

Thanks so much to Freddy for coming on the show!

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In this episode, we are joined by author, historian, and archaeologist, Dr. Matthew McCarty, for a discussion about one of the most enigmatic religions ever: Mithraism. A religion in stark contrast to the other contemporaries, Mithraism was often practiced in small, dark temples as opposed wide open spaces, and generally, each temple had a relatively small number of worshippers. From its origins in Zoroastrianism, to its spread across Europe and the Middle East, to its downfall and more, we investigate what makes Mithraism History's Most Mysterious Religion.

Thanks so much to Matthew for coming on the show!

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In this episode, we are joined by historian, professor, and author of the book France in the Second World War, Chris Millington. With him, we take a deep, reevaluating look at the 1940 fall of France, questioning the popular narrative of French cowardice, lack of preparation, and inferior military capability as being the reasons for their defeat.

From internal struggles amongst generals, to recognizing that it was not just a French failure, but rather an Allied failure, to looking at how the events during the Summer of 1940 impacted politics around the world in the years after, we explore what makes the fall of France History's Most Misunderstood Defeat.

Thanks so much to Chris for coming on the show! Find his book, France in the Second World War, here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/france-in-the-second-world-war-9781350094970

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Hi everyone! We're starting a new video series over on our YouTube channel about Britain's 1931 crisis called The Crisis. In it, we'll be looking at the key figures involved, the decisions they made, and the events as they happened, week by week, and sometimes day by day.

And don't worry: this Podcast will be continuing alongside the video series!

We hope you'll enjoy it.

Check out the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUb1yniPOxM

In this episode, we continue our in-depth discussion with Stuart Ball on Britain in the 1930s, particularly focusing on the actions of the National Government, which we discussed the formation of in the last episode.

From the economic and social reforms they passed, to their rearmament programs, to the outbreak of war, and much more, we take a look at the National Government's actions and legacy.

Thanks to Stuart for joining us again!

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In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Ball, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at Leicester University, for a discussion about Britain's 1931 budget crisis, and the formation of the National Government.

We take a look at the political situation in Britain in the years before, the people involved in the crisis, the critical moments during it, and the fascinating years afterward; including the creation of a National Government, and the landslide victory of that National Government in the October general election.

Thanks so much to Stuart for coming on the show!

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In this episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster Wesley Livesay of History of the Great War and History of the Second World War to discuss one of the most intriguing, historically important, yet oft-forgotten pieces of interwar history: Allied intervention during the Russian Civil War.

With his help, we take a look at the reasons why the Allied powers thought it important to intervene: From Bolshevism being a new and unpredictable form of politics in the world, Wilsonian ideals about the spread of democracy, Japanese expansion in Eastern Russia, to the amazing story of a marooned army of more than 60,000 Czech troops fighting their way across an entire continent East to Vladivostok... to get back to Czechoslovakia.

We also discuss how important the foreign intervention in Russia was on world politics for years to come, why it isn't well-remembered, and why it, along with so many other pieces of interwar history should be.

A huge thanks to Wesley for coming on the show! Check out his podcast, History of the Second World War here: http://historyofthesecondworldwar.com/

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In this episode, we are joined by Professor and Author Nicholas Higham to continue our discussion about Britain's 5th century.

We begin to dive into the legend of Arthur, his historicity and how legendary figures can be distorted into factual, historical ones as time passes, even into the 20th century. As well as that, we take a look into Gildas's writings and hear another view on how his work should be interpreted, and much more.

A huge thanks to Nick for coming on the show! Find his latest book, King Arthur: The Making of The Legend here: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300254983/king-arthur

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