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History That Sucks

History That Sucks

Von: Nathan Pali
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History That Sucks is a history and leadership podcast about the worst decisions ever made—and the people who made them.

While most history shows celebrate victories, heroes, and turning points, this podcast focuses on the moments when everything went wrong: leadership failures, disastrous judgment calls, power gone to someone’s head, and decisions that should never have been made—but were.

Each episode explores real historical cases of bad leadership, catastrophic mistakes, and unintended consequences. From military disasters and political collapses to corporate implosions and cultural breakdowns, these are stories of leaders who ignored warnings, trusted bad advice, doubled down on the wrong plan, or confused confidence with competence.

This isn’t a polite history podcast or a collection of inspirational lessons. It’s a narrative-driven look at how leaders fail, why smart people make terrible decisions, and how power turns small mistakes into world-changing disasters.

If you’re fascinated by leadership history, historical failures, bad decisions, power dynamics, and the messy reality behind how the world actually got shaped—this podcast is for you.

History That Sucks Because some parts of history aren’t glorious. They’re just embarrassing, tragic, and completely avoidable.

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  • The East India Company's Epic Fail

    The East India Company's Epic Fail
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode, we explore the corporate leadership failures of the British East India Company leading up to the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. We examine how cultural insensitivity, aggressive administration, and a major communication breakdown over rifle cartridges sparked one of the largest armed uprisings in colonial history.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Gathering Storm

    01:43 The Sepoys and Mounting Resentment

    03:38 The Greased Cartridge Controversy

    09:55 The Outbreak of Rebellion

    15:13 Brutal Retaliation and Sieges

    18:57 Aftermath and Lessons Learned
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    14 Min.
  • Fort Sumter and the Cost of Waiting

    Fort Sumter and the Cost of Waiting
    Jan 19 2026

    Buchanan refused to reinforce Fort Sumter. He refused to abandon it. So he waited. This episode explores how indecision at critical moments can be more destructive than choosing the “wrong” option outright.
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    10 Min.
  • James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President

    James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode, we explore the chaotic 1844 Democratic convention, where a political deadlock led to the unexpected nomination of James K. Polk, a "dark horse" candidate not even present at the gathering. We then learn how Polk, driven by a relentless work ethic and a clear vision of Manifest Destiny, dramatically expanded the United States during his single term in office.

    Chapters

    00:00 1844 Baltimore Convention

    00:18 Van Buren's Downfall

    04:46 The Dark Horse Emerges

    08:32 Polk's Presidential Promise

    10:00 Manifest Destiny and War

    16:29 Polk's Legacy and Aftermath
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    14 Min.
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