History Unplugged Podcast

History Unplugged

World War II

Immigration

Winston Churchill

Theodore Roosevelt

Septuagint

Russian Jews

Anglo-Saxon Warfare

World War I

Christianity

Second Temple Judaism

Military Deception

British Army

Benedict Arnold

Translation

Hebrew Bible

Bible

Elizabeth Varon

James Longstreet

Jacob Schiff

Albert Ballin

For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1041	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	HistorySociety & Culture

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The American Revolution was a World War in All but Name

The Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, known as the "shot heard round the world," marked the first military engagements of the American Revolution. Ralph Waldo Emerson named it that because it launched revolutionary movements in Europe a... more

11 Dec 2025 • 56 min

How Napoleon and Churchill Used Neuroscience to Make a Better Soldier and More Loyal Public

The brain acts in strange ways during wartime. Even in active combat situations, when soldiers are one mistake away from death, many can’t fire on their enemies because their brain is triggering compassion centers against other soldiers. Studies of ... more

9 Dec 2025 • 45 min

William F. Buckley JR.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era

William F. Buckley Jr., the charismatic intellectual who defined modern American conservatism, was famously skilled at forging friendships across the ideological divide, a talent that helped him both shape the political landscape and navigate public ... more

4 Dec 2025 • 39 min

What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse

The Collapse of the Soviet Union was twice as devastating as the Great Depression for those who lived there. It immediately led to widespread economic chaos and a breakdown of public services, plunging millions into a difficult period where mere surv... more

2 Dec 2025 • 55 min

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Richard Bell

Author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

Episode: The American Revolution was a World War in All but Name

Nicholas Wright

Neuroscientist and author of Warhead, How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain, advisor to the Pentagon

Episode: How Napoleon and Churchill Used Neuroscience to Make a Better Soldier and More Loyal Public

Josh Cohen

Author of William F. Buckley's Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era

Episode: William F. Buckley JR.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era

Mikhail Zygar

Author of The Dark Side of the Earth, Russia's Short-Lived Victory Over Totalitarianism

Episode: What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse

Michael Livingston

Author of Agincourt, Battle of the Scarred King

Episode: The Battle of Agincourt, 1415: Longbowmen, Bands of Brothers, and Henry V’s Triumph

William Loomis

Author of The Baron of Wall Street

Episode: Clarence Dillon: The Roaring 20s Wall Street Baron Who Wrote the Rules for Corporate Takeovers, Junk Bonds, and Bankruptcy

Max Mueller

Author of "Wakara's America, The Life and Legacy of a Native Founder of the American West"

Episode: A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon

Edward Watts

Historian and author of The Romans, A 2000-Year History

Episode: Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government?

Peter Cozzens

Author of 'Deadwood, Gold, Guns, and Greed in the American West'

Episode: The Real Deadwood: A Gold Rush Town Built in a War Zone but Obliterated in an Inferno

Host

Scott Rank

Host of extensive discussions focusing on varied historical themes and significant events. Engages with listeners through Q&A sessions and interviews with authors, facilitating a deep exploration of history.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings

Dinesh D’Souza as a guest? Really?
You say your podcast is about history, so you Interview one of today’s worst conspiracy theorists?
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felixdoran123
United Statesa month ago
Why ruin a great thing
Im doing my best not to overreact to your latest guest Dinesh D’Souza. Love the podcast and many of the episodes but have this hack on and to spread his misguided views was a big letdown. West a terrible choice on a guest fir what could have been a very well needed episode given the current climate. A HUGE miss and mistake. Still 3 stars on the show bc most other episodes are entertaining
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popcorn artichoke
United Statesa month ago
Historical inaccuracy and biased
After listening to the last episode on the history behind the vents of Oct. 7th, I am disgusted by the one-sided and derogatory adjectives used to describe Arabs and the Philistines and the adjectives that bestow praise and wisdom at the feet of the Jewish people. This episode was full of hilarious statistical and factual errors that can be easily fact checked by government census reports. If I can’t even trust a simple head count number they throw out, why would I believe their claims of archa... more
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McHaley Foley
United Statesa month ago
Great History!
This podcast is informative and eclectic. Well done, Scott!
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Dr Spoor
United Statesa month ago
Dinesh D'Souza Crackpot
I used to be a big fan and enjoy historical perspectives from all walks of life. But Dinesh D'Souza?! Something is seriously wrong with that man’s brain, and it’s really embarrassing you gave him a platform. He lost credibility years ago. Who’s next, RFK Jr to discuss the history of vaccines?
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RedBearRawr
United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and eclectic nature of discussions, often finding them insightful and engaging.

The interactive call-in segments are a highlight for many, fostering community engagement and personal connection to historical queries.

Some criticisms center on perceived biases in content and guest selections, particularly in relation to political subjects.

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Apple Podcasts	#55	United States/History
Apple Podcasts	#144	Canada/History
Apple Podcasts	#157	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#112	Australia/History
Apple Podcasts	#98	Indonesia/History
Apple Podcasts	#106	Israel/History

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What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse

Q: What do you think your answer is to the question, who really won the Cold War?

It was the people who believed in democracy. The victory may seem in vain, but it brought about a peaceful world for 30 years.

What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse

Q: What makes it harder to sustain an official party line that the Communist project really works?

Khrushchev's thaw and the admission of past mistakes made the Soviet Union look more appealing even while acknowledging issues.

What it Was Like Living Through the USSR’s Collapse

Q: What was it like at the end of that period, when you're living through your government changing?

For a little child, probably there might be very little difference, but I was a very politicized child and was attentive to all the political change.

The American Revolution was a World War in All but Name

Q: When you're researching this book, were there any surprising effects of the American Revolution showing up halfway around the globe that you would have never expected?

There were many surprising effects, including the homage made by Chinese dock workers in 1839 to the Boston Tea Party by dumping East India Company goods into water.

A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon

Q: What do you see as his legacy and contribution to the Southwest?

His legacy is subtly integrated into the cultural and geographical landscape of the American Southwest, influencing both trade routes and settlements, and descendants can still be found among both Native American and Latter-day Saint families.

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2. Nicholas Wright
3. Josh Cohen
4. Mikhail Zygar
5. Michael Livingston
6. William Loomis
7. Max Mueller
8. Edward Watts

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