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  • The bullet that saved Saburo Sakai

    October 26, 2026 · 25 min

    This episode recounts a remarkable World War II dogfight over Guadalcanal between American pilot James “Pug” Southerland and Japanese ace Saburo Sakai. It explores their contrasting backgrounds and the strengths of their aircraft, the…

  • The Red Tide: Stalin’s Sweep Across the Eastern Front

    October 25, 2026 · 27 min

    This episode examines the dramatic shift in momentum on the Eastern Front from the summer of 1943 onward, as the Soviet Red Army increasingly overwhelmed German forces. Hitler’s refusal to retreat left German positions vulnerable, allowing…

  • How deception and engineering won D-Day

    October 24, 2026 · 24 min

    This episode examines the planning and execution of Operation Overlord, the massive Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. It explores how lessons from the failed Dieppe Raid influenced innovations such as artificial harbors and…

  • Victory in Europe: The Fall of the Third Reich

    October 23, 2026 · 22 min

    This episode follows the final collapse of Nazi Germany in early 1945 as Allied forces advanced from the west while the Red Army pushed relentlessly from the east. Despite increasingly desperate defensive efforts and Hitler’s refusal to…

  • The WWII Race for a Knockout Blow

    October 22, 2026 · 25 min

    This episode explores the intense air and naval campaigns of World War II, focusing on the Allied bombing offensive against Germany and the struggle to control the Atlantic. Britain and the United States launched large-scale bombing…

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  • Turning the Tide: The Human Cost of Global Conflict

    October 21, 2026 · 24 min

    This episode examines the final years of World War II through the experiences of soldiers and civilians across multiple theaters of the conflict. It traces major turning points including the battles in North Africa, the brutal siege of…

  • Snipers and Blood Money in Marjah

    October 20, 2026 · 19 min

    Operation Moshtarak unfolds as a massive joint offensive in Marjah, Afghanistan, where U.S. Marines and Afghan forces confront a determined Taliban insurgency amid a landscape filled with deadly IEDs and hidden threats. The operation…

  • Crucial Turning Points in Modern History

    October 19, 2026 · 28 min

    A journey through some of the darkest and most defining moments in modern history, exploring notorious crimes, devastating disasters, military milestones, and major political confrontations. From the chilling Jack the Ripper murders and…

  • Ordinary Places Forever Scarred by History

    October 18, 2026 · 25 min

    A powerful journey through some of the most tragic, shocking, and transformative events of modern history. The episode explores the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., devastating disasters such as Hurricane…

  • Siege and Stone: The Evolution of Medieval Fortresses

    October 17, 2026 · 24 min

    Medieval castles were more than imposing stone structures—they were powerful instruments of warfare, political authority, and aristocratic dominance. The episode explores how castle design evolved to counter increasingly powerful siege…

  • Modern Philosophy: From Hegelian Idealism to Existentialism

    October 16, 2026 · 26 min

    The evolution of modern philosophy is a journey through competing visions of reality, morality, society, and human freedom. The episode begins with Hegel’s ambitious attempt to explain history and reality through a unified system of…

  • The Last Tommies: Voices from the Great War trenches

    October 15, 2026 · 25 min

    The final years of World War I come to life through powerful personal accounts of those who experienced the conflict firsthand. The episode explores the brutal conditions of trench warfare, including the unimaginable mud and devastating…

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About the show

Every story has two sides — the one we’re told, and the one history tried to hide. Hidden History takes you beyond the surface of famous events and forgotten moments, uncovering the untold stories that shaped our world. From lost civilizations to mysterious inventions, from silent heroes to dark conspiracies — every episode reveals a truth that time tried to bury. Step into the past. Discover what was never meant to be known. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/Hidden_History