Game-Changing History
Francis Lundh
In-depth, quirky, occationally funny history podcast by Francis Lundh
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Wrath of the Norsemen: Kings of Christ - Part Five
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01/01/23 • 124 min
It is time for the big guns, it is time to get to know the most prolific characters in all of the Viking age - the big kings that will bring in under them large kingdoms, and they will do so with the faith in Christ. The times of Thor and Odin are fading, instead we will see the rise of a Viking saint in this fifth part of this series on the Vikings.
By and with Francis Lundh
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The Year That Changed Hitler
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04/02/23 • 92 min
One year stands out when it comes to the transformation of Adolf Hitler from a low-life loser to the leader of the Nazi party: 1919. This is the extraordinary story of how the worlds perhaps most hated man emerged from poverty and hopelessness to become a mass murderer and a dictator responsible for starting the second world war.
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The Anarchist, Mikhail Bakunin: Part Two
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09/15/23 • 160 min
This is the tale of how Karl Marx and Mikhail Bakunin fought it out in what would be the most nasty intellectual battle of the 1800's - and how would the political left have looked like if the anarchists had won?
"I hate Communism because it is the negation of liberty and because humanity is for me unthinkable without liberty. I am not a Communist, because Communism concentrates and swallows up in itself for the benefit of the State all the forces of society, because it inevitably leads to the concentration of property in the hands of the State, whereas I want the abolition of the State" - M. Bakunin.
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Wrath of the Norsemen: Odin's Warriors - Part Three
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10/30/22 • 118 min
Imagine that you grow up worshiping Gods that teaches that honor is gained through torture and sacrifice and that are encouraging death on the battlefield - what will that do to you as a human being? In this episode we will delve into the treasure chest that is Norse Mythology and look at how the believers in Odin and Thor feared when they smashed asunder several British kingdoms before being stopped by one of history's real greats.
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The Genius, Isaac Newton: Part One
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05/09/22 • 122 min
What kind of personality is lurking behind one of humankind's biggest geniuses? What made the huge scientific breakthroughs of the 16th and 17th century possible? We will be dissecting the story of a certain Isaac Newton, the so-called architect of the modern world. Oh, and there will of course be a head on a spike, alchemy, religious crisis and emotional feuds as well. Enjoy.
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The Traitor, Vidkun Quisling: Part Four
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02/11/22 • 145 min
The end is coming - Quisling and his regime in Norway are struggling on all fronts and the resistance is growing despite harder and harder punishments being dished out by the Nazi's. How will the people treat their self-proclaimed savior when the war is lost and 300.000 Wehrmacht soldiers on premise have surrendered?
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The Genius, Isaac Newton: Part Two
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06/24/22 • 89 min
Offended by critics, Isaac Newton decides he will leave science for alchemy and bible studies, keeping some of his most groundbreaking scientific discoveries that he has made to himself. Only after heavy persuasion and a scientific second wind he is publishing his theories that will change the world forever.
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The Traitor, Vidkun Quisling: Part Two
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12/07/21 • 109 min
Things are heating up, Nazism is on the rise and the war is about to break out. We will follow the life of famous traitor Vidkun Quisling and his journey from minister of defense to befriending Hitler and changing the course of world war 2.
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The Traitor, Vidkun Quisling: Part One
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11/24/21 • 99 min
What makes a military ace and a humanitarian seek towards Adolf Hitler and Nazism? What do you have to do for your last name to end up in the dictionaries as an adjective synonymous with "traitor"? In this episode we will explore the rise of nationalism in Europe in general and Norwegian second world war traitor Vidkun Quisling in particular
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The Traitor, Vidkun Quisling: Part Three
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01/06/22 • 109 min
"Either I will be decorated or I will be court-martialled. Fire!". These were the words of the colonel responsible for sinking the Nazi heavy cruiser "Blücher" on its way to the Norwegian capital during the surprising invasion of April 9th 1940. The war is here and Nazi traitor Vidkun Quisling will seize power - this is the third episode in the series about this legendary treason and about the rise and fall of Nazism in Europe.
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How many episodes does Game-Changing History have?
Game-Changing History currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Game-Changing History cover?
The podcast is about History, Entertainment, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Game-Changing History?
The episode title 'Wrath of the Norsemen: Kings of Christ - Part Five' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Game-Changing History?
The average episode length on Game-Changing History is 97 minutes.
How often are episodes of Game-Changing History released?
Episodes of Game-Changing History are typically released every 41 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Game-Changing History?
The first episode of Game-Changing History was released on Nov 24, 2021.
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