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“From an otherwise good podcast, it shocks me to find you excusing the racist behaviors of President Wilson in the episode “The Birth of a Nation”. I suppose in order to keep the idea alive that Wilson was anything but a huge failure to this country you would have to excuse his overt racist ideas...”Read full review »
Rab2.0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“This would be in my top 3 favourite podcasts. Well researched, and professionally delivered. His WWII stories are top class. I'll be sad once I've binged all the episodes, it is a tough benchmark to beat.”Read full review »
Import arame via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/24
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“This is an excellent listen. Good information in bite sized pieces!”
Phaysjdkf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“A hugely entertaining recounting of the triumphs and disasters of the period. Episode s 68 in the best podcast episode I have ever heard”
BC¥ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/24
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“Best history podcast ever! Thank you!”
orion.run via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
03/08/24
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts & this is one of the best . Facts matter, especially now !”
UncleLisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
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“Well done but I don’t have a problem hearing with about the horror because my grandfather. Who told me about this when I was 9.”
Canadain Doug via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/24
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“Very well done stories based on our history. They help me to understand present events a little better.
Mark is astute, well spoken and interesting.”
Nottabarbarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“I’m a history junkie so love the details. My only complaint is the music. I just don’t enjoy it and always trying to fast forward through it.”
Awesome driving hind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“This is one of the best podcasts ever. I am so glad I discovered this. Gmunn”
mzxpltnk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“So I have to give this 5 stars cause I appreciate it so much. I’m more than a history “buff” my wife would say that I study an “embarrassing” amount of history. 😂. So this pod is always here to come back to… so I listen in spurts.. im currently on episode 210.
The one negative I have to...”Read full review »
Yendoggy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
“Mark Painter does an incredibly detailed job in describing the political, economical, social and cultural events of the century. This allows us to really understand the backdrop for the big events that we all know of (e.g. the wars). Highly recommend for anyone who wants to understand how we have...”Read full review »
Anonymo II via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
01/11/24
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“This podcast is fantastic. It’s basically an audiobook, but it’s satisfying my exact aim which is to learn about and understand more about the history that leads us to where we are today (and how it all fits together). Thoroughly enjoying. Thank you for making this.”
RyanHDean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“I never woulda thunk it, but this has become my favorite podcast. I wait for it every week and dread every bye week. Thank you, Mark!”
bok.choi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“I have really enjoyed hearing about the important and famous people of the early 20th century. Scientists, explorers, generals, writers, artists, inventors, politicians etc. It’s a vast scope of history. The show has hundreds of episodes and is really well executed by Mark. I discovered this...”Read full review »
TonyB726 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“I now hum “There Will Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight” incessantly and aggressively”
ElskerAtGåISkole via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
12/21/23
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“I actively look forward to each new episode. This show is well presented and relevant. It doesn’t get bogged down in details. I think if it as the must-know events of the 20th century.”
Fan3875 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/04/23
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“One of the best history podcasts out there.”
Mattc72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
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“I was going though Mike Duncan withdrawal when I stumbled upon this podcast and was blown away. There is something here for everyone even (art, science, politics, sports, and yes the wars). It is also structured in a way where you don’t have to listen chronologically, feel free to jump around and...”Read full review »
free virgal texas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“This is one of the most comprehensive stories of the history of the 20th century I could ever ask for. It was exactly what I was looking for and have been a loyal listener since 2020”
NicholasAmmon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“Very impressive”
Dockers4flag17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/15/23
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“There are a few good ones out there, but could this be the best podcast ever? Detailed, well researched, well organized, and above all, immensely informative and engaging. I’d even say entertaining. Ok, maybe the bits about British parliamentary politics set my mind slightly adrift, but the other...”Read full review »
Dr. Tangent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“Thank you Mark (and with the support from Mrs. 20th Century), for continuing your work on this very insightful and deeply worthwhile podcast. I found your show (recommended on Reddit) just as I began some renovation and painting projects in our first home, so your voice and observations have...”Read full review »
tonelord via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/29/23
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“My history buff 15 year old and I have been listening to this podcast together during the commute to school and back for the past couple of months. It has been such a fun source of conversation and is overall just a very well done program. I love the music that the creator incorporates into...”Read full review »
Dis aw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“This episode provides an excellent description and explanation of the enigma machines.
Well done and there’s more to come I’m sure.”
Chromehinge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“Whether you’re looking for a refresher on all the history you forgot or a laundry list of things you weren’t taught, this is the podcast for you. Unlike high school history teaching a few highlights, this podcast has a natural flow. You don’t just get Teddy Roosevelt, you get The Spanish American...”Read full review »
Knittymum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/23
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“Excellent and thoughtful writing and long term planning. The premise of a chronology of such a well-documented period as the 20th century seems almost impossibly hard to execute but believe it or not, he’s doing it.”
Blu218271 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“I heard about this podcast while listening to the History of Byzantium podcast. I thought it might not be that interesting because of all of the things I was taught in school and knew about this time period already. Boy was I wrong! Mark Painter took me places that I never knew existed, and...”Read full review »
artifex78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“This is an essential Podcast for modern history fans. Simply brilliant.”
History fan from Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/23
“One of my favourite podcasts. Each podcast is well researched and Mark has a very engaging delivery -whimsical with an edge of irony. With a background in law and engineering, he has a real knack of explaining technical matters clearly and effectively. (I wish he had been my Science teacher!) He...”Read full review »
Andrew of Paeroa via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/09/23
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“This is a subject that requires a lot of research, respect, thought, and care, and Mark manages to nail every one of those. I appreciate the episodes covering scientific, technological, and cultural developments, as they really place you in the context of the era. This is one of my favorite...”Read full review »
themediocrebrit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“Everything you want in a history podcast”
gskarp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
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“Not everyone is going to be keen on this information dense, doesn’t follow one narrative style of history podcasting…. but if it’s a form to your liking, it’s one of the absolute best history podcasts out there. I’m personally on my second listen and definitely plan on giving it another listen...”Read full review »
Atohi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“He does a very good job of describing events.
I’m not trying to be mean; I’m only saying this because I like your show. The only complaint I’d have is the mouth sounds. It’s more than any podcast I’ve ever heard.”
lcrayburn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“The scope is incredible and the 20th century comes to life in this simple, colourful and very well told story. The attention to details helps build a vivid image and becomes lively rather than overwhelming. Even when the author leaves on a tangent you can only follow.”
M. Mosegaard. via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
04/25/23
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“I’m surprised this guy isn’t more famous.”
Mattress1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/04/23
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“So well-presented. I’m not even interested in these topics, ordinarily- but this show is compelling.”
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
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“I have to give Mark credit for all the hard work he puts into this. There's a lot of material that he covers fairly well.
I will say that it comes off sometimes as "Howard Zinn's History of the Twentieth Century", which I doubt he'd even consider criticism. I've...”Read full review »
JordanTheHenderson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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“After Revolutions finished I went on the hunt for something to scratch the same itch. Mark Painter does a great job of just that and I highly recommend this show.”
Gonekop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Mark’s narration style, subtleties, occasional jokes, small but reasonable editorial comments plus his agreeable tone and pronunciation makes you feel you’re in a relax yet informative conversation with a friend. His attempt to encompass culture as an important part of history and his obvious...”Read full review »
Nocach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/23
“I love this show!!! Provides a great overview of the major events and ideas of the 20th century, while also expertly weaving in lots of fascinating color and details of the lives/events chronicled. All this delivered in bite sized, enjoyable chunks that can be more manageable than slogging...”Read full review »
tenzing t via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast since 2016 by now, and it moves at about 5-6x the speed of the years it covers, so anyone who is here for a neat and tidy Mike Duncan narrative may be disappointed. I for one am happy we still have another 10 years of material at least if all goes well. I’m not...”Read full review »
n. botero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/23
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“My favourite history podcast.”
Orao via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/22
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“I just discovered this podcast and I’ve been listening from beginning. It is so informed, thoughtful, easy to follow, and well presented. While it covers some topics I’ve learned about before, I feel like I have a new deeper understanding of the chronology of the time period and the proper...”Read full review »
Brendan Lawlor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/22
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“Well researched and well put together. Well paced. It is broken down well enough that even a casual history fan can appreciate.”
BananaWindow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“Well constructed narrative with enough depth to present something likely new to history buffs.”
tmcdiar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/22
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“Thank you.”
wgrody via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“Thank you for letting us have Mark. He is fantastic.
Sincerely,
Everyone”
Jake Casey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“A great podcast, well researched and presented.”
Biggest Owl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/22
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“A hugely entertaining recounting of the triumphs and disasters of the period. Episode s 68 in the best podcast episode I have ever heard”
BC¥ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/27/22
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