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Why Wars Happened History Podcast

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31:59

INTERVIEW: Hollywood Titans Turn History Into Hit...

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2025/08/26

Join the Why Wars Happen History Podcast as we chat with entertainment powerhouses Jeremy Fox, Sir Howard Stringer, and Jeff Bewkes. In this episode, we uncover their journey into podcasting with Thoroughbred Studios, producing immersive historical audio dramas that are captivating listeners worldwide.Discover the making of “Central Intelligence,” the UK’s #1 audio drama starring Kim Cattrall, which brings to life the shadowy world of CIA espionage and covert operations. Plus, get an exclusive look

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31:38

INTERVIEW: German Unification with Historian Katja Hoyer

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2025/08/19

On this episode of Why Wars Happened, we’re joined by historian and author Katja Hoyer to take a deep dive into one of Europe’s most dramatic transformations — the unification of Germany. Katja, who wrote the highly praised Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire, walks us through how a scattered collection of states came together to form a powerful empire — and how that transformation shaped the path to war. We’ll start in 1815, just after Napoleon’s defeat, and trace the events

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22:41

The Tragic Tale of Charles I: England’s First...

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2025/08/19

Step into the dramatic and tragic history of Charles I, the King of England who became the nation’s first monarch to be executed. This in-depth historical documentary explores the rise and fall of Charles I, his turbulent reign, and the political and personal decisions that sealed his fate.📜 Discover:The early life of Charles I and his path to the throneThe powerful yet controversial influence of George Villiers, Duke of BuckinghamHis marriage to Henrietta Maria of France and the deep religious

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30:27

INTERVIEW: WWII Icon Evans Carlson & the Origins of...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, historian and award-winning author Stephen Platt joins us to uncover the overlooked story of Evans Carlson, the bold and unconventional Marine officer who helped shape what would become U.S. Special Forces. We follow Carlson’s remarkable path—from serving alongside Chinese communist fighters to forming the legendary Marine Raiders during WWII. Platt walks us through Carlson’s battlefield tactics, political ideals, and close ties to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, painting a

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52:51

INTERVIEW: The Linguistic Legacy of Wars: From Caesar...

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2025/08/05

What do Roman legions, Viking raiders, and Norman knights have in common? They all left deep marks on the English language. In this episode, Dr. Colin Gorrie—linguist and creator of the Dead Language Society newsletter—joins us to explore how centuries of war shaped the words we use today. We take you from Julius Caesar’s campaigns in Gaul to the Viking invasions of Anglo-Saxon England, where Norse settlers in the Danelaw region introduced everyday words like sky, egg, and they. Then we move to 1066

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31:39

INTERVIEW: German History 1500-Present with Historian...

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2025/07/29

In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we talk with historian Peter Wilson from the University of Oxford about the long and often misunderstood history of German-speaking peoples since 1500. As the author of Iron and Blood, Wilson helps break down how centuries of conflict, shifting borders, and political ambition shaped the region—from the Holy Roman Empire to the rise of Prussia and the eventual unification of Germany. We look at how military traditions and national myths developed, the role of

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30:27

INTERVIEW: The Ottoman Expansion Like You’ve Never...

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2025/07/22

This week on Why Wars Happened, we’re diving into the rise of the Ottoman Empire with Si Sheppard—Associate Professor of Political Science at Long Island University and author of Crescent Dawn: The Rise of the Ottoman Empire and the Making of the Modern Age.Si joins us to talk about why the Ottomans matter more than most people realize. From unexpected alliances to bold military campaigns, we unpack how this empire helped shape the world we live in. We get into the global ripple effects of

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45:26

INTERVIEW: The Tudors, Richard III, and Bosworth with...

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2025/07/15

Welcome back to Why Wars Happened, the podcast where we dig into what really sparked history’s biggest conflicts. In this episode, Emily chats with military historian Michael Jones about one of the most famous battles in English history—the Battle of Bosworth, 1485. It’s the clash that brought down Richard III, ended the Wars of the Roses, and kicked off the Tudor dynasty. Michael, author of Bosworth 1485: The Battle That Transformed England, walks us through what really happened that day, clears up

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71:12

INTERVIEW: Reddit r/AskHistorians mod Talks Ancient...

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2025/07/08

Get ready for a fascinating episode of Why Wars Happened as we dive into the gritty, complex world of ancient Greek warfare with Dutch historian Roel Konijnendijk. Roel’s not only a top expert on classical Greek military history—he’s also a longtime moderator on Reddit’s r/AskHistorians. We’ll bust some myths about Spartan soldiers, dig into the tactics the Greeks actually used on the battlefield, and explore the political drama between the smaller Greek states and powerful Persia. We also talk

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37:14

INTERVIEW: NCIS Agent Leon Carroll Talks about The...

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2025/07/01

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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30:42

INTERVIEW: The Hundred Years' War with UK Supreme...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Why Wars Happened, we’re thrilled to sit down with Lord Jonathan Sumption—former UK Supreme Court justice and renowned historian—for an unforgettable dive into the Hundred Years’ War. With over four decades spent researching and writing a five-volume history of the conflict, Sumption brings rare depth and clarity to a war that shaped the fate of England and France. We’ll talk about the major players and battles, the messy politics that kept the war going for over a century, and

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30:54

INTERVIEW: The Kings Who Built Medieval France (and...

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2025/06/17

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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32:14

INTERVIEW: Inside the Anti-Axis Alliance of WWII with...

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2025/06/10

On this episode of Why Wars Happened, host Emily Ross sits down with British historian Tim Bouverie to talk about his latest book, Allies at War: How the Struggles Between the Allied Powers Shaped the War and the World. Their conversation unpacks the tense and often fragile relationships between the major Allied leaders—Stalin, FDR, and Churchill—as well as the cracks in lesser-known partnerships. From the breakdown of the Anglo-French alliance to the uneasy coordination between the U.S., Britain,

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36:38

INTERVIEW: 36th US Army Chief of Staff, General...

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2025/06/03

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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39:00

INTERVIEW: The 82nd Airborne’s Heroic D-Day Mission...

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2025/05/27

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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32:27

INTERVIEW: WWII The Battle of Midway with Martin Dugard

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2025/05/20

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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39:44

INTERVIEW: How Scotland Fought for Freedom with...

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2025/05/13

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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29:42

INTERVIEW: President Bush Biographer on the Iraq War...

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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0:28

Why Wars Happened Show Teaser

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests.And we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's

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51:33

INTERVIEW: Mastermind of Operation Iraqi Freedom Col....

Why Wars Happened History Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved? Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war. And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as

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