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History Hit
American History Hit
Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush to the space race, join Don as he speaks to leading...
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4.4 stars from 1,309 ratings
Great History Podcast
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“I tried several history Podcasts, but this one is the best. It is so informative. The host & guests paint a poignant picture and bring you back to the period they are discussing. I could not recommend it more.”
Rosiereb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/24
“Update to review: Don tells history like it is. Simple as that. He does not rewrite or provide bias - if it seems like that to some listeners then I encourage them to look into their hearts and realize it may be time to admit why that is. Keep up the great work, Don! Without outlets like yours,...”Read full review »
Proud Latina in Texas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/24
Excellent
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“Continuing to enjoy these podcasts. The two recent episodes on the Pilgrims were extremely interesting and informative.”
Anjie2605 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/24
Recent Episodes
Published 12/11/24
76 people died on 19th April 1993 when the compound of a religious sect, the Branch Davidians, went up in flames. It had been under siege by government agencies for 51 days, but no one knows what started the fire.
Don is joined by Jeff Guinn, investigative reporter and author of ‘Waco: David...
Published 12/09/24
On 7th December, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy struck the United States. In an action which killed 2,403 Americans and destroyed 21 US warships and 188 aircraft, they also brought the US into the Second World War.
But it may not have been possible without the input of a British spy who had,...
Published 12/05/24
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