History Files

In today's episode, we are back to start a new season for 2022. Jade, Ben, Jack, Campbell, and Laydan discuss the choices the bolshevik party made to hang onto the reins of power post-WWI, as well as,...

23 Feb 202224min

Test your skills with our three part audio quiz on the Nazis, Cold War and Soviet Union.

22 Okt 202148min

This is a holiday break special, where I speak to my mate Mitch, managing director of Hanlon Consulting. I wanted to pick his brain on how curiosity and macro awareness can make an individual an effec...

28 Sep 20211h 4min

In this episode, I have a very special guest. Cameron Reilly is Australias first History Podcaster, all-around good bloke and professional storyteller. He has produced over 9 podcasts, authored books ...

23 Sep 202155min

This episode will focus on the Great Leap Forward and its disastrous effects on china and Mao's legacy. Also, we explore how Mao would inspire a cultural revolution in order to regain his lost power, ...

21 Sep 202131min

This time I am joined by Sophie and Mark, who will be picking up from ep 11 to speak about the consolidation of power. Understanding the cult of personality, need for jobs, desire for tradition, deep ...

19 Sep 202129min

12 Mark Question - To What extent did the reforms of Deng Transform China?  This is also a source-based question, and our cover art is the source in question. Note, if you are listening on Apple podca...

15 Sep 202122min

In this episode, we compare the actions and impacts of the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party during the early years of Communist China. Scott, Luke, Thomas and Mark are back to decide between the...

10 Sep 202147min