Road to Unity Part 4 | The Guns of August: How Germany Went to War in 1914 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 8
Ancient to Recent25 Heinä 2025

Road to Unity Part 4 | The Guns of August: How Germany Went to War in 1914 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 8

In this epic episode of Ancient to Recent, we unpack the tragic and complex chain of events that dragged Germany and the world into the First World War. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the infamous "blank cheque" to Austria, we explore how imperial ambition, strategic paranoia, and domestic turmoil pushed Germany into a devastating global conflict.


We examine Germany’s war plans, the myth of the “defensive war,” the Schlieffen Plan’s failure, and the haunting cost of four years of trench warfare. Discover how WWI shattered the Second German Reich, transformed German society, and sowed the seeds of future catastrophe.


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The Ukrainian Revolution | Birth of a Nation, Seeds of the Holodomor | Ancient to Recent | Episode 20

The Ukrainian Revolution | Birth of a Nation, Seeds of the Holodomor | Ancient to Recent | Episode 20

In the spring of 1917, as the Russian Empire collapses under the weight of war and revolution, Ukraine dares to dream of freedom. From the hopeful marches through Kyiv’s sunlit streets to the bitter s...

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Norman Conquest | The Fall of Anglo-Saxon England | Ancient to Recent | Episode 19

Norman Conquest | The Fall of Anglo-Saxon England | Ancient to Recent | Episode 19

As the smoke of Hastings clears, William the Conqueror’s work has only just begun. From the burning towns of Sussex to the frozen wastes of Northumbria, England descends into chaos. The Godwinsons ris...

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Norman Conquest | Vikings, Rebellion, and the English Throne | Ancient to Recent | Episode 18

Norman Conquest | Vikings, Rebellion, and the English Throne | Ancient to Recent | Episode 18

The stage is set. As Edward the Confessor’s reign falters and his death throws England into crisis, two rivals begin their march toward destiny. In Normandy, Duke William proves himself against France...

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Norman Conquest | Edward the Confessor and the Roots of 1066 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 17

Norman Conquest | Edward the Confessor and the Roots of 1066 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 17

In this opening episode of our Norman Conquest series, we trace the story of England before 1066, from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Viking invasions that reshaped the land. We meet Edward the C...

27 Syys 202556min

Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea, Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 16

Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea, Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 16

The Korean War erupts in a storm of artillery, but Kim Il Sung's plans for a swift victory unravel as UN forces push back the North Korean advance. As the conflict descends into a brutal stalemate, St...

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Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea | Ancient to Recent | Episode 15

Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea | Ancient to Recent | Episode 15

In the early days of the 20th century, Korea was under the grip of Japanese imperial rule, a period that reshaped the peninsula forever. Out of this turmoil emerged Kim Il Sung, a partisan fighter who...

12 Syys 20251h 4min

Bullets and Rosary Beads , Part 3 | Father Patrick Ryan | Ancient to Recent | Episode 14

Bullets and Rosary Beads , Part 3 | Father Patrick Ryan | Ancient to Recent | Episode 14

In the 1980s, Father Patrick Ryan stood at the heart of the IRA’s international network, funding operations, brokering weapons, and evading capture across borders. Part Three follows his role in darin...

6 Syys 202548min

Bullets and Rosary Beads, Part 2 | Guns & Gaddafi | Ancient to Recent | Episode 13

Bullets and Rosary Beads, Part 2 | Guns & Gaddafi | Ancient to Recent | Episode 13

In the 1980s, Father Patrick Ryan became one of the IRA’s most valuable allies. From secret Libyan arms deals to the Brighton bombing that nearly killed Margaret Thatcher, his story is one of faith, f...

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