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History Analyzed

History Analyzed

Mark Palmer

History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and best kept secrets. Your host, Mark Palmer, draws upon a history degree from the University of Notre Dame and literal decades of informal study. He explains not only what happened, but also why and how historical events occurred. At times, he examines how these events have shaped the present and continue to affect us today.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best History Analyzed episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to History Analyzed for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite History Analyzed episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

History Analyzed - The Vietnam War: 1964-1973
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01/02/24 • 73 min

Wars are never solely military questions. They always involve politics and the will of the people. This episode outlines America's war in Vietnam and explains why the U.S. lost, including the limitations imposed by the American public and the realities of the Cold War.

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In the 1950s, U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy led a hunt for Communists in the American government. His brand of persecution based on lies, rumors, and innuendos ruined many lives but did not send a single subversive to jail. He set the standard for politicians who wish to be bullies and demagogues.

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History Analyzed - Polio — Jonas Salk and Franklin Roosevelt
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02/23/24 • 54 min

Polio was one of the scourges of the 20th century. And it mainly struck children. All of a sudden a person contracted polio and suffered terribly for several days; sometimes they recovered, sometimes they died, and sometimes they were left permanently disabled. The most famous polio victim of all time, Franklin Roosevelt, hid his disability from the public. But this story has a true hero: Jonas Salk, who developed a vaccine which led to the almost complete eradication of this dreaded disease. And Dr. Salk never patented the vaccine or earned any money from his discovery.

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History Analyzed - The Tragedy of the Dust Bowl
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10/07/22 • 32 min

Often overshadowed by the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl was the worst man-made ecological disaster of the 20th century. Poor farming practices led to this catastrophe, which caused thousands of deaths and ravaged millions of lives. Discover how FDR's New Deal helped save the southern plains region.

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History Analyzed - Cleopatra

Cleopatra

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07/01/22 • 31 min

Forget what you've seen in movies and discover the real history of Cleopatra! Her affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony are only the tip of the iceberg. Learn how she rose to power in a male-dominated world, ruled Egypt, and left her mark on history.

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History Analyzed - Jesse James

Jesse James

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06/06/22 • 36 min

This episode chronicles the Western outlaw career of Jesse James and the James-Younger gang, from bank heists and train robberies to the Northfield Raid and Robert Ford’s betrayal.

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History Analyzed - Hernan Cortes Conquers the Aztec Empire
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11/18/22 • 48 min

In 1519 Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes landed in what is now Mexico with less than 600 men and conquered an empire with millions of people in two years. Hear about the Aztec's sophisticated city of Tenochtitlan, their religion based upon human sacrifice, and explore the fate of their civilization and Emperor Montezuma.

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History Analyzed - Vikings!

Vikings!

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10/31/23 • 47 min

The Vikings are history's best example of an irresistible force. They were raiders from Scandinavia that pillaged and slaughtered across much of Europe. They founded Iceland, lived in Greenland, and were the first Europeans in North America. They changed Britain and most of mainland Europe. Find out what made them so formidable and how they reshaped the western world.

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The 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol within the U.S., might be the best example of unintended consequences. Prohibition helped start women's liberation, propelled the Jazz Age, and essentially created Organized Crime in the U.S.

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History Analyzed - The Fight for Women's Suffrage
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08/26/22 • 35 min

After seven decades of protests, petitions, and civil disobedience, the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920, granting women the right to vote. Learn about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, and the countless other women who fought against a deeply sexist and patriarchal society for women's suffrage.

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FAQ

How many episodes does History Analyzed have?

History Analyzed currently has 50 episodes available.

What topics does History Analyzed cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on History Analyzed?

The episode title 'The Vietnam War: 1964-1973' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History Analyzed?

The average episode length on History Analyzed is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of History Analyzed released?

Episodes of History Analyzed are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of History Analyzed?

The first episode of History Analyzed was released on Jun 6, 2022.

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