How the Mamluks Seized Power From Their Own Rulers
In this episode, we explore the rise of the Mamluks and how they outmaneuvered their rulers to seize power. We discuss the social and political dynamics that allowed these former slaves to become a fo...
19 Jun 6min
Oleg Penkovsky: The Soviet Colonel Who Saw Through the Bluff
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18 Jun 9min
Bernard Kornfeld's Mutual Fund Empire
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18 Jun 8min
How Alexander’s Phalanx Crushed His Enemies
In this episode, we explore the tactics and formation of Alexander the Great's Phalanx that led to his stunning victories in battle. We'll examine how this innovative military strategy outmaneuvered a...
17 Jun 6min
Janissaries: How Enslaved Boys Became Elite Soldiers
In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of the Janissaries, who were originally enslaved boys transformed into elite soldiers. We'll discuss their training, influence on the Ottoman Empire,...
17 Jun 6min
The World’s Most Secret Weapon Project
In this episode, we explain why the atomic bomb became the most secret weapon project in history. In this episode, we break down how information control was just as important as the science itself. Ho...
16 Jun 4min
Why Japan Surrendered After Two Bombs
In this episode, we explain why the second atomic strike mattered as much as the first. We break down how it removed any remaining hope of resistance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
16 Jun 4min
Berlin’s Fall and Hitler’s End
In this episode, we connect the fall of Berlin with Hitler’s final actions. In this episode, we explain how military defeat sealed his fate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
15 Jun 4min
