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A Wander Through The History Section

Oliver Robertson

22 episodes

4 weeks ago

So, this is a podcast about all aspects of modern history. From the dawn of aviation to the trenches of the Second World War, I invite you to join me as we take a glimpse back into what life was like. This is a look into how I perceive events from history, which could range anywhere from pub trivia, to that key exam or assignment answer. "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought. But I know that World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." - Albert Einstein Become a paid Subscriber for my personal insights: https://anchor.fm/a-wander-through-history/subscribe

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So, this is a podcast about all aspects of modern history. From the dawn of aviation to the trenches of the Second World War, I invite you to join me as we take a glimpse back into what life was like. This is a look into how I perceive events from history, which could range anywhere from pub trivia, to that key exam or assignment answer. "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought. But I know that World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." - Albert Einstein Become a paid Subscriber for my personal insights: https://anchor.fm/a-wander-through-history/subscribe

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Episodes (20/22)

A Wander Through The History Section

A White Russian on a White Christmas: The Russian Civil War

In a long, very overdue episode, we peel back the layers involving the Russian Civil War; just who did it involve, and why was everyone fighting? Let's find out!

(PS: My recording setup isn't as good as it was. So I do apologise for any background noise, I'm aware of it. :))

1 month ago

28 minutes 9 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Silence on the Podcast Front: Guess Who's Back

In this much, much delayed episode, we delve into World War One, and the opening causes.

3 years ago

26 minutes 39 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

An Update for the Future: Where Have I Been?

In this mini update episode, I explain why there have been no steady uploads, and what lies ahead for Season 3.

3 years ago

8 minutes 14 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

I Bless the Rains down in Africa... Too Soon?

In this episode, we cover the basis of the North African campaign of WW2, and the eventual liberation of Algeria and Tunisia.

3 years ago

29 minutes 47 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Stop Stalin! You can't Russian to these Things!: The Battle of Stalingrad

In this much delayed episode, we talk about the battle of Stalingrad. Why it's held in such a high regard within modern and Russian history, and how we can learn from it.

3 years ago

27 minutes 8 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Manhattan Project? This isn't in New York!

In this episode, we take a look at the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We look at the toll it took on Japanese life and culture, and both the immediate and lasting impacts it has left on society.

3 years ago

28 minutes 51 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Battle of Britain: They've got Union Jack to show for it!

After an admittedly longer break than anticipated, we take a look at the Battle of Britain, towards the start of WW2. And we talk about how it was such an early turning point for the British and allies alike throughout the war.

3 years ago

30 minutes 53 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Writings of Anne Frank

A contender for one of the most influential female figures in history, we look at the diary of a young girl who was wise beyond her years; Anne Frank. We see and take a glimpse at her situation in the occupied Netherlands.

3 years ago

25 minutes 37 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Beast from the East (kind of): Life in East Germany

In this episode, we unveil the Iron Curtain, and take a look inside one of Europe's biggest yet secretive state controlled countries; East Germany.

3 years ago

29 minutes 18 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Soviets of the Caribbean - Wait, that's not how that goes!

In this episode, we cover Operation Barbarossa, the largest ground invasion attempted in history, and why it failed on the level that it did.

3 years ago

29 minutes 31 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Bread, Cheese and... Coco Chanel? - A Look into Occupied Paris

In this episode, we take a look at what life was like in Occupied Paris. How the people fared, how they dealt with their oppressors, and how bad it was for them.

3 years ago

29 minutes 37 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

A Man, Some Partisans and a Desire: The Story of Yugoslavia

In this curtain raiser for the second season, we talk about Yugoslavia within WW2, and how they dealt with Axis occupation, all whilst a new national identity was beginning to form.

3 years ago

29 minutes 45 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Great War Part Two: Electric Boogaloo

In this season finale episode, we cover the Second World War. Who was involved, who kicked it off, and why it was just as bad as the first. I also announce some coming changes to the show. :)

3 years ago

35 minutes 3 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Podcast Heard Around the World (Hopefully)

In this episode, we take a look back at a conflict that would birth a nation, that today is considered the great global superpower; the American Revolutionary War.

3 years ago

30 minutes 3 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

1888: The Infamous Case File of Jack the Ripper

In this episode, we dip a toe into the true crime puddle, and cover history's most revered and mysterious serial killer; Jack the Ripper, the Leather Apron, call him what you will. We look at who he might've been, and who he killed.

3 years ago

40 minutes 54 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Part where Japan Conquers the Entire Pacific Ocean

In this episode, we take a deep dive, and ask a question; what did the Empire of Japan seek to gain in WWII? How would they do it? Why wouldn't it work? Is cereal really a soup? Let's have a look.

3 years ago

28 minutes 45 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

A Depth Beyond Metres and Fathoms: The RMS Titanic

In this episode, we take a quite-literal deep dive into the biggest peacetime maritime accident in history; the sinking of the Titanic. Even a century later, it is shrouded in controversy. Let's see what we can find out, shall we?

3 years ago

27 minutes 42 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Women's Wednesday: Maria Bochkareva, and the Formation of Women's Battalions

In a new sub-section of episodes for the podcast, we cover our first famous woman from history: Maria Bochkareva. We learn about her humble origins, and how she would come to leave her mark on Russian history, and women's history, forever.

3 years ago

29 minutes 30 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

Glasnost and Perestroika? Yeah, They're Pretty Good Live!

In this episode, we condense the history of a nation over 70 years in the making into just under 35 minutes of talk, from Glasnost to the gulags. Join me as we take up the hammer and sickle, and debunk the Soviet Union.

3 years ago

33 minutes 6 seconds

A Wander Through The History Section

The Russian Revolution: Ark of the Soviet

In this episode, we cover the Russian Revolution. All three of them! How the Russian people grew to rise up against the aristocracy, and topple the Tsar. And a little glimpse into a very red future.

3 years ago

34 minutes 11 seconds