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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Unfit to lead: Why these military leaders failed from 2021-07-23T03:00

Today we’re travelling back in time to explore some of the most breath-takingly incompetent historic leaders, from the Crusades to Vietnam. In this episode we discover how lack of communication ...

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The Man Who Killed Richard III from 2021-07-16T03:00

This is a story of conspiracy and betrayal, of a lust for power and a lost allegiance; the story of the man who killed King Richard III.


In this documentary we set out to prove that th...

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Into the Ancient Labyrinth from 2021-07-09T04:00

This is part two of a two part episode, make sure you catch up on last week's by checking back in our feed. The mysterious island of Crete has always loomed large in imagination, as the home of ...

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The Secret History Of The Minotaur Legend from 2021-07-02T03:00

The mysterious island of Crete has always loomed large in imagination, as the home of the Minotaur -- that monstrous creature, half-man half-bull -- imprisoned in Daedalus' labyrinth. Before Cre...

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Tornado Dowm from 2021-06-26T08:33:54

This is the second part of a two part episode. Check back in our feed to listen to part one 'The RAF Pilots Tortured During The Gulf War '. Operation Desert Storm was only a day old when To...

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The RAF Pilots Tortured During The Gulf War from 2021-06-18T07:44:23

Operation Desert Storm was only a day old when Tornado pilots John Peters and John Nichol were shot down in Iraqi territory and subsequently tortured and paraded on TV. Bruised and battered, the...

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Riddle Of The Plague Survivors from 2021-06-15T07:52:30

The Plague: How Did One Village Survive? This is The Riddle of the Plague Survivors.


The original documentary was licensed by Nent to Little Dot Studios.


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Hunting the KGB Killers from 2021-06-04T03:00

This is part two of the inside story of Alexander Litvinenko's murder in London and the subsequent international manhunt that led to the Kremlin, told in full for the first time, with exclusive ...

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The Russian Whistleblower Who Was Murdered By The KGB from 2021-05-28T03:00

The inside story of Alexander Litvinenko's murder in London and the subsequent international manhunt that led to the Kremlin, told in full for the first time, with exclusive access to key indivi...

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The Magic of Houdini from 2021-05-21T03:00

Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of Harry Houdini, who against the odds was among the richest, most successful entertainers in the world, he was the ultimate showman and one of the fi...

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The Black Sea's hidden treasures from 2021-05-14T03:00

This is the second part of a two part episode that explores the recently-unearthed archaeological evidence of a technologically-advanced civilization that once lay submerged beneath the Black Se...

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Dark Secrets Of The Black Sea from 2021-05-07T03:00

This story journeys to the said region and explores recently-unearthed archaeological evidence of a technologically-advanced civilization that once lay there, now submerged beneath the Black Sea...

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The Boys of H Company's final push from 2021-04-30T03:00

At 9:00 a.m. on February 19, 1945, the soldiers of the United States Marine Corps 5th Division, H Company lowered themselves down rope cargo nets into landing crafts rocking in five-foot seas. T...

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The Taking of Iwo Jima: The Boys Of H Company from 2021-04-23T03:00

At 9:00 a.m. on February 19, 1945, the soldiers of the United States Marine Corps 5th Division, H Company lowered themselves down rope cargo nets into landing crafts rocking in five-foot seas. T...

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Warlords: Hitler vs Stalin from 2021-04-16T03:00

The personalities and spectres of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin loom large in the events of the twentieth Century. They were similar in some respects and yet very different in others.


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Warlords: Stalin vs Churchill from 2021-04-09T03:00

Churchill v Stalin examines the duel between the British and Russian leaders over what kind of Europe would emerge at the end of the war; a duel during which Roosevelt secretly intervened behind...

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Warlords: Churchill vs Roosevelt from 2021-04-02T03:00

An examination of the mental battles waged between 20th-century leaders Winston Churchill and Franklin D Roosevelt during the first two years of their relationship. A duel of false promises, eva...

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The Real King Herod from 2021-03-26T05:00

King Herod is regarded as the most fascinating and appalling figure of the biblical world. Shrouded in legend, the evil King is portrayed in every Christmas Nativity play as a monster who killed...

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The Great Nazi Cash Swindle from 2021-03-20T21:40:02

During the Second World War SS Intelligence developed a secret weapon to undermine and ruin the British war effort – it was a weapon made of paper. Operation Bernhard – the Nazi codename for thi...

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The palace of sex and power from 2021-03-05T04:00

If you missed part one of this story, listen back to our previous episode to catch up. Located in the middle of Suleiman The Magnificent’s Palace, the Harem it was a place where sex could equal ...

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The Hidden World of the Harem from 2021-02-26T04:36:38

Located in the middle of Suleiman The Magnificent’s Palace, the Harem it was a place where sex could equal power. As you can imagine, some listener discretion is advised.


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The shocking annihilation of Carthage from 2021-02-19T04:00

In part two of this two part story we continue our exploration rise into the annihilation of Carthage and the Roman General Scipio who ordered it.

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Hannibal and the rise of Carthage from 2021-02-12T04:00

 In part one of this two part story we explore the rise of Carthage and introduce you to one of the greatest military strategists in history... Hannibal.


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Re-analysing the Man of Steel - Stalin in WW2 from 2021-02-05T04:00

Presented by Professor David Reynolds. Historian Professor David Reynolds reassesses Stalin’s role in the life and death struggle between Germany and Russia in World War Two, which he argues was...

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The Bittersweet Victory Of Stalin In WW2 from 2021-01-29T04:00

Presented by Professor David Reynolds. Historian Professor David Reynolds reassesses Stalin’s role in the life and death struggle between Germany and Russia in World War Two, which he argues was...

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Richard Nixon's ruthless ambition from 2021-01-22T04:00

Nixon In The Den develops a fresh account of Nixon and his ruthless ambition to escape a loveless, impoverished background. Historian David Reynolds argues that Nixon was genuinely successful as...

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The Persian Army That Vanished from 2021-01-15T04:00

2,500 years ago, the Persian King Cambyses led his army into the desert to destroy the Oracle of Ammon and disappeared forever. Despite efforts in the 1930s to discover what happened to him, no ...

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Why Romans adored Emperor Vespasian from 2021-01-08T04:00

Part two of a double episode looking at the lesser known figure of Vespasian. This podcast looks at the life of perhaps the most liked but least documented Roman emperors, Vespasian, who transit...

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Imperium: The Path to Power from 2021-01-02T13:39:15

Imperium - The Path to Power looks at the life of perhaps the most liked but least documented Roman emperors, Vespasian, who transitioned a weakened empire into a period of stability and growth....

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The Real Jesus Christ from 2020-12-25T04:00

Today, on December 25th, we fittingly bring you a story about Jesus. After his, Jesus' followers split into two factions. They held radically different views about their leader – his identity, h...

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Seduction, heartbreak and Soviet spies from 2020-12-18T06:00

This is part two of our two-part episode titled Sexpionage.


Sexpionage tells the stories of two women who were seduced by secret agents working for the East German intelligence service...

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Sexpionage: The true story of the Romeo spies from 2020-12-11T10:00:51

Sexpionage tells the stories of two women who were seduced by secret agents working for the East German intelligence service, the Stasi. At the height of the Cold War the Stasi would regularly d...

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The Royal Family: A hub of jealousy and rivalry from 2020-12-04T04:29:50

This is part two of our story about the Royal Family in the mid 20th Century. The Coronation in 1953 appeared to be a glittering triumph for the House of Windsor. But behind the scenes there was...

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The Royal Family: Behind Closed Doors from 2020-11-27T04:00

The Coronation in 1953 appeared to be a glittering triumph for the House of Windsor. But behind the scenes there was a three-cornered story of jealousy and rivalry at the highest level.


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Edison, Westinghouse and the curious origins of the electric chair from 2020-11-20T04:00

In this episode we’re diving deep into how Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse’s war of electric currents led to the creation of the electric chair - and how at the time, this supposedly human...

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Do Sodom and Gomorrah actually exist? from 2020-11-13T04:00

Sodom And Gomorrah – the names of these two Biblical cities have long since become bywords for sexual immorality and licentious behaviour. Home of excess and wickedness, they were destroyed by a...

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The True Cost Of Peace After WW1 from 2020-11-06T04:00

Professor David Reynolds uncovers a story of wounded egos, political scheming and strategy behind the lines as statesmen and generals haggled over the terms of peace, while the soldiers fought o...

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The catastrophe that shaped the world from 2020-10-30T04:00

Written records from China, Italy, Palestine and many other countries suggest a huge catastrophe blighted the world in 536AD. But the cause of it has been uncertain.


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Is 2020 actually the worst year ever? from 2020-10-23T03:00

A devastating volcanic eruption in A.D. 535 leads to the emergence of new nations and religions.


Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The d...

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How Charles And Diana's Divorce Affected Prince William (feat. Kate Middleton, Prince William & Rupert Graves) from 2020-10-16T03:00

Nearly thirty years after his parents exchanged their wedding vows, Prince William walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey with his new bride.


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How The Anglo-Saxon Settlement Changed British Culture from 2020-10-09T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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What We Got Wrong About the Dark Ages from 2020-10-02T03:54:32

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Introducing: The Fault Line - Bush, Blair and Iraq from 2020-10-01T17:04:08

Introducing: The Fault Line - Bush, Blair and Iraq


On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to ...

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How the Roman invasion dramatically shaped Britain from 2020-09-25T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Sparta's utopian dream and its bloody downfall from 2020-09-18T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Sparta's bitter and brutal rivalry with Athens from 2020-09-11T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
This is Sparta! (and its fascinating history) from 2020-09-04T03:04

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Hitler's secret second life. Is it true? from 2020-08-28T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Did Adolf Hitler survive World War Two? from 2020-08-21T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Egyptian drug trade | Timeline Tapes #23 from 2020-08-14T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Why did ancient Egyptian mummies have cocaine in them? | Timeline Tapes #22 from 2020-08-07T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Rasputin's Return: Horror Documentary | Timeline Tapes #21 from 2020-07-31T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Russia's very own Antichrist: Rasputin | Timeline Tapes #20 from 2020-07-24T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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Timeline Tapes: A World History Podcast
Pompeii's forgotten twin - Vesuvius | Timeline Tapes #19 from 2020-07-17T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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The Secrets of the Dead: Vesuvius - Pompeii Documentary | Timeline Tapes #18 from 2020-07-10T03:00

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Pearl Harbour, Okinawa and the Battle for the Atlantic | Timeline Tapes #17 from 2020-07-03T03:45:27

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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The Battle for Moscow and the recovery of Burma | Timeline Tapes #16 from 2020-06-26T03:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. The documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure you don't m...

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The Battle of Midway, brutal Bulge and Operation Barbarossa | Timeline Tapes #15 from 2020-06-19T03:00

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Operation Menace, creeping on Crete & the Leyte Gulf | Timeline Tapes #14 from 2020-06-12T03:00

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True story of the Canyon Cannibals | Timeline Tapes #13 from 2020-06-05T03:00

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Queen Elizabeth's Pirate Army (Part Two) | Timeline Tapes #12 from 2020-05-29T03:04

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Queen Elizabeth's Pirate Army (Part One) | Timeline Tapes #11 from 2020-05-22T03:00

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Stalingrad, Singapore and The Battle of Britain | Timeline Tapes #10 from 2020-05-15T03:00

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Dunkirk, Syrian invasion and The Battle of Berlin | Timeline Tapes #9 from 2020-05-15T03:00

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Normandy Landings and the Invasion of Sicily | Timeline Tapes #8 from 2020-05-01T10:17:37

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Battles won and lost from Kursk to Iwo Jima | Timeline Tapes #7 from 2020-04-24T03:00

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The Lost Tomb of Jesus (Part Two) | Timeline Tapes #6 from 2020-04-17T08:40:30

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The Lost Tomb of Jesus (Part One) | Timeline Tapes #5 from 2020-04-10T07:15:32

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Emperor Nero, tyranny and extravagance (with Tony Robinson) | Timeline Tapes #4 from 2020-04-03T03:00

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Caligula, assasinations and equine senators (with Tony Robinson) | Timeline Tapes #33 from 2020-03-27T04:00

Timeline Tapes is the show that brings you iconic documentaries, in podcast form. Naturally, the documentaries are made for TV so our host Nate Fisher will be filling in any blanks to make sure ...

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Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and his ultimate doom (with Tony Robinson) | Timeline Tapes #2 from 2020-03-20T04:00

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The rise of Julius Caesar | Timeline Tapes #1 from 2020-03-13T04:00

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