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Is France on the Brink of Collapse? with Louis Sarkozy | Ancient to Recent | Episode 73

October 22, 2026 · 54 min

France is facing growing political divisions, social unrest and economic challenges. In this episode of Ancient to Recent, Joseph Parkinson speaks with Louis Sarkozy about the recent riots in France, the history of public protest…
Napoleon III: France's Last Emperor with Edward Shawcross | Ancient to Recent | Episode 72

October 17, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

As a child he saw his uncles empire collapse, as a young man he was consumed by dreams of glory and as an adult he turned those dreams into reality. This is the story of Louis Napoleon, the last Emperor of France. A story of intrigue and…
The Rise of the Lakota | Part 5 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 71

October 11, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

With peace comes a new policy direction from Washington. President Grant wants to find a new approach to dealing with the native peoples of the West but ambition, greed and dreams of empire drive the United States and the Lakota onto a…
The Rise of the Lakota | Part 4 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 70

October 4, 2026 · 57 min

As the United States descends into civil war the Lakota continue their expansion. But troubling news is brought west by the Lakota’s Sioux cousins the Dakota. The United States government signs treaties forcing the Dakota to give much of…
The Rise of the Lakota | Part 3 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 69

September 26, 2026 · 48 min

In the middle years of the 19th century the Lakota reach ever greater heights of power. They command a vast domain teaming with bison and they project their military might in all direction carried on the back of their powerful war…

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The Rise of the Lakota | Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 68

September 19, 2026 · 49 min

Napoleon has a dream of the restoration of French imperial power in the Americas. But his dream is dashed by the collapse of French power in Haiti and France sells Louisiana to the US for pennies. The United States believes it has…
The Rise of the Lakota | Part 1 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 67

September 12, 2026 · 52 min

The Lakota are on the rise. For generations, the Sioux had possessed one enormous advantage: numbers. But numbers alone were not enough. The Lakota lacked the horses and firearms necessary to turn their strength into military power…
Leon Trotsky: The Last Prophet | Part 6 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 66

September 6, 2026 · 57 min

The first attempt has failed. Trotsky has survived the machine-gun assault on his home. But Stalin's campaign to destroy his old rival is entering its final stage. In this final episode, we follow Ramón Mercader as he moves deeper into…
Leon Trotsky: The Last Prophet | Part 5 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 65

August 29, 2026 · 59 min

The assassin is already in position. As Leon Trotsky settles into his fortified compound in Mexico, Stalin's campaign to destroy him enters its final and most dangerous phase. In this fifth episode, we follow the NKVD's hunt for Trotsky…
Leon Trotsky: The Last Prophet | Part 4 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 64

August 23, 2026 · 50 min

Trotsky has finally found refuge. After eight years of exile, the former leader of the Red Army arrives in Mexico, welcomed by President Lázaro Cárdenas and embraced by a circle of artists, intellectuals and revolutionaries. But safety is…
Leon Trotsky: The Last Prophet | Part 3 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 63

August 15, 2026 · 43 min

Trotsky has lost his struggle with Stalin for leadership of the Soviet Union But his revolutionary fire still burns bright. The man who helped seize power and build the Red Army is now a political exile, hunted by the regime he helped…
Leon Trotsky: The Last Prophet | Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 62

August 8, 2026 · 45 min

Leon Trotsky has helped seize power, built the Red Army, and defeated the enemies of the Bolshevik Revolution. Now he is about to lose everything. By 1927, the man who had once stood beside Lenin at the centre of the Russian Revolution…

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Ancient to Recent is a history podcast that explores how the past continues to shape our world today. From forgotten empires and overlooked revolutions to the hidden lives of historical figures, each episode takes a deep dive into the moments that mattered and the ones that should have. 🎙️ New episodes every week 📚 Based on real historical research and books 🌍 Covering everything from ancient civilisations to modern events Whether you're a casual history fan or a dedicated learner, Ancient to Recent brings you the stories that shaped the world