In this episode, Chris and Thomas follow on from their last discussion about the roaring 20's to look at the Great Depression and the subsequent events that followed. Join them as they take apart the 1929 Crash, the Great Depression, Hoover's and FDR's responses and then the impact all this had on the world stage.

In this episode, Chris and Thomas follow on from their last discussion about the roaring 20's to look at the Great Depression and the subsequent events that followed. Join them as they take apart the 1929 Crash, the Great Depression, Hoover's and FDR's responses and then the impact all this had on the world stage.

The American Half-Century: Life can be so sweet

Chris and Thomas return to discuss the 1920's in America, starting with the fall-out from World War One, through to the 1920 election, scandals, prohibition and all those roaring things.

Chris and Thomas return to discuss the 1920's in America, starting with the fall-out from World War One, through to the 1920 election, scandals, prohibition and all those roaring things.

The American Half-Century: The Business of America

In the lead up to Season 3 - The American Half-Century, join Thomas for a brief solo look at the United States and their role in World War I.  These minisodes are designed to fill in the gaps before Chris and Thomas address the bigger questions in Season 3 of A Brief History of Everything: The American Half-Century. 

In the lead up to Season 3 - The American Half-Century, join Thomas for a brief solo look at the United States and their role in World War I.  These minisodes are designed to fill in the gaps before Chris and Thomas address the bigger questions in Season 3 of A Brief History of Everything: The American Half-Century.

Minisode 1 - America and World War 1

Chris and Thomas are back with a preview of Series 3 of A Brief History of Everything, a look at the American Half-Century. In this chat, they outline their plans for the series, and give an overview of where the series is headed.

Chris and Thomas are back with a preview of Series 3 of A Brief History of Everything, a look at the American Half-Century. In this chat, they outline their plans for the series, and give an overview of where the series is headed.

The American Half-Century: Preview

Season 2 is go, and in this episode, Chris takes a deep dive into the #history of Impeachment and the US President. From the presidents who found themselves under investigation, to those who faced a vote in the Senate, the role of impeachment has been something which has helped shaped the political landscape of the United States and the role of the President itself.    Please check out our patreon at www.patreon.com/abhoe if you'd like to support us. 

Season 2 is go, and in this episode, Chris takes a deep dive into the #history of Impeachment and the US President. From the presidents who found themselves under investigation, to those who faced a vote in the Senate, the role of impeachment has been something which has helped shaped the political landscape of the United States and the role of the President itself.  Please check out our patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/abhoe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/abhoe</a> if you'd like to support us.

Impeachment and the Presidency

Chris returns to outline the new series of A Brief History of Everything. Returning March 15, 2019! 

Chris returns to outline the new series of A Brief History of Everything. Returning March 15, 2019!

Season 2 Preview

Chris returns to talk about the impact of the Tet offensive of 1968 on not only the Vietnam war, but on America itself. He looks at the key players and their role, the aims for both sides, and the long term impact. 

Chris returns to talk about the impact of the Tet offensive of 1968 on not only the Vietnam war, but on America itself. He looks at the key players and their role, the aims for both sides, and the long term impact.

Tet 1968

Chris returns with a brief update about the status of the podcast, and plans for the future!

Chris returns with a brief update about the status of the podcast, and plans for the future!

Update 2018

Chris and Thomas take you on a tour of the rise and consolidation of Josef Stalin. From party paper-pusher, to totalitarian leader, we dig into the how and why. 

Chris and Thomas take you on a tour of the rise and consolidation of Josef Stalin. From party paper-pusher, to totalitarian leader, we dig into the how and why.

Stalin

In this episode, Chris and Thomas dive into the ideological background and policy implementation of Margaret Thatcher, and discuss her role in the creation of a post Cold War Britain.

In this episode, Chris and Thomas dive into the ideological background and policy implementation of Margaret Thatcher, and discuss her role in the creation of a post Cold War Britain.

Thatcher's Britain

A history podcast - fresh from the classroom to your audio device. Join your hosts, Chris and Thomas, as they discuss historical questions raised in the classroom, in the never ending quest to keep active minds engaged.

In this episode, Chris and Thomas take a deep dive into the wide array of causes of World War One. 

In this episode, Chris and Thomas take a deep dive into the wide array of causes of World War One.

Causes of World War One

Chris and Thomas return to provide an overview of the Watergate scandal - the most infamous political scandal of the 20th Century, and one which brought down a President. 

Chris and Thomas return to provide an overview of the Watergate scandal - the most infamous political scandal of the 20th Century, and one which brought down a President.

Watergate - An overview

Anne Gripton

Chris and special guest Anne Gripton from the History Teachers Association NSW discuss Hatshepsut, fact, fiction and everything in between.

Hatshepsut With Anne Gripton

Part 2 picks up at the death of McKinley, and moves to the present day. See how the modern presidency is vastly different from what the founding fathers envisioned.

Role Of The Presidents - Part 2

Chris and Thomas delve into the changes to the role of the President of the United States. This is a 2 part episode, and part one looks at executive office from Washington to McKinley.

Role Of The Presidents - Part 1

In this return - Chris and Thomas ask the question "Is anything in History doomed to fail?"

Doomed to Fail?

We discuss the concept of key dates and eras, and put forward our own suggestions

A Brief History Of Everything - Dates And Eras

Chris and Thomas discuss the most important battles in History, and try to assess the importance of, well, importance.

A Brief History Of Everything - Important Battles

A random grab bag - 5 quick questions (we promise!)

A Brief History Of Everything - Grab Bag 1

Chris and Thomas discuss those figures regarded as "The Great" over history, including a few of their own suggestions. Follow us on twitter @briefhistorypod

A Brief History Of Everything - The Great

Hey guys. I am a fairly new listener to the podcast, I love it so far. Please try to work a little more on the technical aspects of the podcast such as audio quality. Volume is up, volume is down. Otherwise a great podcast!

Audio quality

A Brief History of Everything

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