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History Uncensored

History Uncensored

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Every headline has a history. Bianca Nobilo uncovers the hidden historical forces behind geopolitics, war, myth, and scandal to expose how power really works and why the past is weaponised. Whatever is happening in the world, History Uncensored asks: how did we get here?(C) Wake Up Productions Sozialwissenschaften Welt
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  • Why Violent Protests Span France's History | Is Napoleon To Blame?

    Why Violent Protests Span France's History | Is Napoleon To Blame?
    Oct 22 2026
    Why does France have such a long history of political unrest and revolution? As the latest riots dominate the headlines and President Emmanuel Macron speaks out, understanding France’s past may offer important clues to the tensions unfolding today. In this episode, Tim Marshall and Bianca Nobilo explore why France has experienced such recurring political upheaval and how centuries of revolution, regime change and resistance continue to shape the country’s political culture. (00:00:12) A timeline of riots & revolution (00:00:26) Can history explain Paris' protests? (00:01:52) Normandy and a broken bargain (00:04:18) Birth of the barricade (00:06:39) Power concentrated in Paris (00:07:49) How the weather shaped history (00:11:15) Taking to the streets (00:15:17) France’s final kings (00:20:49) Ideas beyond borders (00:26:13) The role of historic memory (00:28:43) 'Violence can pay' (00:31:02) Join the club! Exclusive content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 Min.
  • How DEADLY Is Russia’s ‘Plague’ And Will It Be Used As A Bioweapon?

    How DEADLY Is Russia’s ‘Plague’ And Will It Be Used As A Bioweapon?
    Oct 15 2026
    Was the suspected plague death of Darya Shipilova in Russia an accident, or could it point to a wider threat from biological weapons? In this episode, hosts Bianca Nobilo and Tim Marshall investigate the history of plague as a weapon, exploring how it has been used and feared from ancient Egypt to the modern day. As questions emerge over the circumstances surrounding the suspected case in Russia, we examine the history of biological warfare, the dangers of weaponising deadly diseases, and the concerns surrounding Russia’s potential bioweapons capabilities. (00:00:19) Plague as a weapon (00:01:02) Soviet biological weapons program (00:07:06) How it spread: Fleas, rats & trade (00:09:25) Empire weakened by plague (00:11:41) 'Leaking out of every orifice' (00:15:17) Black Death, The Decameron & Bianca's pirate links (00:18:25) Shakespeare & the bubonic plague (00:22:13) Who else used biological warfare? Germany, Japan & Unit 731 (00:29:54) Empathy with our ancestors (00:31:57) Watch more History Uncensored & 'avoid cliches like the plague' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 Min.
  • Why Are The Houthis Attacking Saudi Arabia? Yemen’s War Explained

    Why Are The Houthis Attacking Saudi Arabia? Yemen’s War Explained
    Oct 13 2026
    Who are the Houthis, and how did they become powerful enough to challenge Saudi Arabia and disrupt global trade? Following the attack on Riyadh airport, Bianca Nobilo and Tim Marshall examine how Yemen’s long running war has become a major regional and global security threat. From Yemen’s strategic position on the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait to the origins of the Houthi movement and its long running rivalry with Saudi Arabia, we explore why instability on the kingdom’s southern border poses such a significant security threat. (00:00:00) Bianca and Tim discuss "Why now?" (00:02:01) How ancient geography shapes today (00:04:50) Look to history to understand the Houthis (00:08:30) Enter British empire (00:12:49) An Iranian proxy? (00:18:26) Path to resolution? (00:20:39) Asymmetric warfare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 Min.
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