
HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out htdspodcast.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck. Become a premium member to support our work, receive ad-free episodes and bonus episodes. Take a special VIP cruise with ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHistory | |||

“It was almost unbelievable, but I was seeing it. Almost simultaneously, three [Japanese] carriers were wiped out. I knew what it meant. By golly, we did it!”
This is the story of a battle that changed how wars are fought at sea—and of the thin marg... more
“We had been promised relief but none was coming, and all of us in Bataan shared a sense of betrayal.”
This is the story of the United State’s earliest—and most disastrous—days of war in the Pacific.
Almost immediately following Pearl Harbor, Ameri... more
With the December 1941 surprise attack on the US naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, our story has officially come to the United States’ entry into the Second World War. Professor Jackson told that story in episode 194, and in 193 we covered the long ... more
“This year very few Hanukkah candles were lit.” / “This is a strange Christmas Eve.”
This is the story of 1941’s wartime holiday season.
It’s difficult to conjure up a more miserable picture than the Warsaw Ghetto, but Jewish residents are doing th... more
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This podcast offers a well-researched and engaging exploration of American history, presenting complex narratives through entertaining storytelling. Episodes cover significant events, figures, and movements that shaped the nation, while emphasizing diverse perspectives and historical contexts. Unique in its presentation, the series seeks to make history accessible and stimulating, encouraging listeners to connect with the past in relatable ways. With various themes spanning from military conflicts to social changes, it aims to educate while captivating an audience that appreciates thorough historical discourse and storytelling.
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