History Impossible
History Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to significant effect. It goes out of its way to grant agency to all of its subjects and does its best to present the most nuanced approach one can, all while acknowledging any personal biases that may exist. You will not find a more honest attempt at presenting difficult and controversial historical topics.

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Civilization, Moral Masochism, and Wonders of the Visible World (w/ Brendan O'Neill)

Civilization, Moral Masochism, and Wonders of the Visible World (w/ Brendan O'Neill)

Hello everybody. We have another amazing conversation for you fine people to enjoy, this time a little spicier as far as controversial subjects go. To further expand upon my thoughts on the imperialis...

8 Heinä 20252h 33min

The Unreality of Realism (w/ Zack Twamley of When Diplomacy Fails)

The Unreality of Realism (w/ Zack Twamley of When Diplomacy Fails)

In this newest conversation on History Impossible, I was super-happy to be joined by fellow historical podcaster Zack Twamley, host of the excellent and long-running podcast, When Diplomacy Fails. Zac...

27 Kesä 20252h 24min

The Butler Boomerang: How American Empire Stopped American Fascism

The Butler Boomerang: How American Empire Stopped American Fascism

Hello again everyone. We have a new, special episode of History Impossible for all of you in which we examine a less-known moment of American imperialism, as well as the downstream effects it seemed t...

12 Kesä 20251h 33min

A Velvet Jihad

A Velvet Jihad

Please note: This episode was made before I learned about the influence of Qatar in various parts of the United States (including, apparently, the Oval Office for the mere price of a plane), but hones...

26 Touko 20251h 33min

Trump 2.0: Making America Progressive Again

Trump 2.0: Making America Progressive Again

The question of who President Donald Trump resembled in history is one that has become almost a cliche, mostly thanks to its ideological Rorschach quality, especially during his first term and in the ...

18 Huhti 202557min

Diplomacy on the Eastern Border (w/ Kristaps Andrejsons, Jack Johannson, & Zack Twamley)

Diplomacy on the Eastern Border (w/ Kristaps Andrejsons, Jack Johannson, & Zack Twamley)

I was recently invited to join in a panel discussion with three podcasting greats and people I consider friends—that is, The Eastern Border’s Kristaps Andrejsons, the Secret Police podcast’s Jack Joha...

25 Maalis 20252h 53min

The Slave Who Would Be a Spy (w/ Isaac Willour)

The Slave Who Would Be a Spy (w/ Isaac Willour)

Slavery is often known as the United States’ original sin, and for good reason. Much of our perceptions of it are informed both by the Civil War’s cause and outcome, and the contradictions—and even mo...

14 Maalis 20251h

The Spirit of the American West (w/ David McGarry)

The Spirit of the American West (w/ David McGarry)

The American West (or the “Wild West” as it’s still sometimes known) is arguably one of the defining features of the United States’ history and culture, if not the most defining feature. After all, mu...

7 Maalis 20251h 41min

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