Hard Fried History

Stalwart defender of dar-al-Islam, this 12th century Muslim warrior successfully repelled waves of Christian crusaders and brought the iconic cities of both Alexandria and Jerusalem under the control ...

22 Apr 202052min

Warchief of the Lakota, Sitting Bull resisted the efforts of both white settlers and the US government to steal the lands of his tribe and subjugate his people, eventually serving as a rallying point ...

15 Apr 20201h 7min

In light of recent events, Josh and Henry decided to examine possibly the most gruesome and fatal pandemic to have trimmed the ranks of the human race - the Black Plague of the 14th century. Please su...

8 Apr 202058min

In the dramatic conclusion of the Hirohito trilogy, the bomb is dropped and the chrysanthemum curtain is lifted as Japanese and US government officials work together to lift the crushing weight of war...

1 Apr 202056min

Secret chemical weapons programs, the Rape of Nanking, Pearl Harbor; all this and more discussed on this episode of Hard Fried History. Please subscribe, rate and review and tell us who you would like...

26 Mar 202054min

As leader of Japan during World War Two, Emperor Hirohito oversaw, sanctioned and orchestrated the brutal atrocities committed by the Japanese against their enemies, both civilian and in uniform. So w...

18 Mar 202054min

Championed by Pakistan yet derided in India, this 17th century Mughal king expanded Muslim rule over India to its greatest extent. In this episode, Josh and Henry discuss whether or not Aurangzeb was ...

11 Mar 202047min

Having traveled around 73,000 miles spanning across 40 modern countries, this 14th Century North African Islamic scholar just might be the most prolific travel blogger you’ve never heard of. Please su...

4 Mar 202058min