Midway’s Week That Changed History

Bernard Kornfeld's Mutual Fund Empire

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Stanislav Petrov: The Man Who Saved the World

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How the Mamluks Seized Power From Their Own Rulers

In this episode, we explore the rise of the Mamluks and how they outmaneuvered their rulers to seize power. We discuss the social and political dynamics that allowed these former slaves to become a formidable force in medieval Egypt. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Crusades: How Christians and Muslims Fought Brutal Holy Wars

In this episode, we explore the complex conflict of the Crusades, focusing on the brutal wars fought between Christians and Muslims. We'll discuss the motivations, key battles, and lasting impacts of these historic encounters. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Oleg Penkovsky: The Soviet Colonel Who Saw Through the Bluff

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