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Nick manages to find always out-of-the-way subjects and to take us with him from Bulgaria to China and for South America to Victorian England. He is decidedly focused on more contemporary subjects than other podcasts, seldom venturing beyond the year 1900. But as a result it gives its shows a certain coherence as a whole, regardless of the theme du jour. Also, Nick is pretty much your picture perfect old school Marxist historian which in today's context makes for an interesting point of view, even if you may not follow him in every single one of his interpretations. Finally, the production value is ... well, it is what it is but it gives a nice quaint touch to the show far from the slick and oft impersonal vibes of his competitorsRead full review »
Maharbbal via Apple Podcasts · France · 08/17/16
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Really informative and enjoyable!
Mxsandy12 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/21
A wonderfully research and presented podcast. This series is an excellent opportunity for students and adults to access academic level history on a broad range of areas and topics. A must listen for anyone interested in history.
Masque_92 via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 09/18/17
Just discovered this podcast a couple weeks ago and quickly came to realize what a special podcast it truly is. In an expert manner Nick makes important topics of 20th century history come back to life! In episodes consisting of approximately 25 minutes in length, Nick is able to produce...Read full review »
Alex Seip via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/18/17
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