Ancient to Recent
HistorieAncient to Recent is a history podcast that explores how the past continues to shape our world today. From forgotten empires and overlooked revolutions to the hidden lives of historical figures, each episode takes a deep dive into the moments that mattered and the ones that should have. 🎙️ New episodes every week 📚 Based on real historical research and books 🌍 Covering everything from ancient civilisations to modern events Whether you're a casual history fan or a dedicated learner, Ancient to Recent brings you the stories that shaped the world
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- The Ukrainian Revolution Part 4 | Holodomor: Stalin’s Terror-Famine in Ukraine | Ancient to Recent | Episode 23 (00:49:38)
In 1932–33, Ukraine faced one of the deadliest tragedies of the 20th century, the Holodomor. Stalin’s regime seized food, blacklisted entire villages, sealed Ukraine’s borders, and used starvation as a weapon to crush resistance. Millions died as the Soviet state destroyed Ukrainian culture, language, and identity.In Episode 23, Joseph Parkinson uncovers how the famine was engineered, how the OGPU enforced it, and why the Holodomor stands as a defining crime of the Soviet Union. From grain requisitions to the cultural purges, this episode reveals how Stalin turned Ukraine into a laboratory of terror.🎧 New episodes every Friday📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecent#Holodomor #UkraineHistory #Stalin #SovietUnion #HistoryPodcast #UkrainianRevolution
- The Ukrainian Revolution Part III | Stalin’s Collectivisation: The War on Ukraine’s Peasants | Ancient to Recent | Episode 22 (00:45:06)
By the end of the 1920s, Stalin had a vision, to forge a new Soviet man and break the old peasant world forever. Across Ukraine, a war was declared on the countryside. Villages were torn apart, churches destroyed, families deported, and the proud independence of Ukraine’s farmers was crushed beneath the machinery of collectivisation.Through forced labor, quotas, and terror, millions were driven from their homes as the Soviet dream turned into a nightmare. Stalin’s campaign to “liquidate the kulaks as a class” would not only shatter rural life, it would lay the foundations for the famine to come.Join Joseph Parkinson as he tells the story of Stalin’s collectivisation, the destruction of Ukraine’s villages, and the ideological madness that reshaped an entire nation.🎧 New episodes every Friday📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecent
- The Ukrainian Revolution Part II | Lenin, Stalin, and the Seeds of the Holodomor | Ancient to Recent | Episode 21 (00:50:18)
In the aftermath of revolution, Ukraine lies in ruins. The Bolsheviks have won the Civil War but for Lenin, victory is not enough. From the brutal terror of the Cheka to forced grain seizures and man-made famine, Ukraine becomes the testing ground for a new kind of tyranny.As millions starve and resistance is crushed, a new figure rises from the shadows: Joseph Stalin. His plan for collectivization will turn Lenin’s famine into something far darker, the Holodomor.Join Joseph Parkinson as he continues the story of Ukraine’s struggle for survival under Lenin and Stalin, the birth of Soviet power, and the seeds of one of history’s greatest tragedies.🎧 New episodes every Friday📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- The Ukrainian Revolution | Birth of a Nation, Seeds of the Holodomor | Ancient to Recent | Episode 20 (00:51:48)
In the spring of 1917, as the Russian Empire collapses under the weight of war and revolution, Ukraine dares to dream of freedom. From the hopeful marches through Kyiv’s sunlit streets to the bitter struggle against Bolshevik armies, this is the story of how Ukraine first tried to forge its own destiny.But revolution brings chaos. Armies rise and fall, cities burn, and hunger stalks the land. The Rada’s dream of democracy gives way to dictatorship and civil war, as Lenin, Trotsky, and a young Stalin descend on Ukraine to reclaim the empire’s breadbasket at any cost. What began as a national awakening will end in terror, famine, and the iron grip of Soviet rule.Join Joseph Parkinson as he traces the birth of the modern Ukrainian nation—and the origins of the tragedy that would become the Holodomor.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Norman Conquest | The Fall of Anglo-Saxon England | Ancient to Recent | Episode 19 (01:05:05)
As the smoke of Hastings clears, William the Conqueror’s work has only just begun. From the burning towns of Sussex to the frozen wastes of Northumbria, England descends into chaos. The Godwinsons rise from exile to challenge the Norman invader, rebellions erupt from Devon to York, and the Vikings return one last time to stake their claim.But William answers rebellion with terror, slaughter, famine, and fire in a campaign so brutal it will be remembered as the Harrying of the North. This is the dark aftermath of 1066, when England’s old world died, and a new one was born in blood. 🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD
- Norman Conquest | Vikings, Rebellion, and the English Throne | Ancient to Recent | Episode 18 (00:44:14)
The stage is set. As Edward the Confessor’s reign falters and his death throws England into crisis, two rivals begin their march toward destiny. In Normandy, Duke William proves himself against France and Anjou, crushing enemies and securing alliances that will one day fuel his claim to the English crown. In England, Harold Godwinson rises in the shadow of his father, steering the Godwin dynasty through rebellion, betrayal, and uneasy power.From deadly feuds with the Welsh to Harold’s fateful storm-driven arrival in Normandy, this is the story of two men on a collision course. As Halley’s Comet blazes across the sky and England reels from Viking invasion, the crown lies waiting for whoever dares to seize it.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD
- Norman Conquest | Edward the Confessor and the Roots of 1066 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 17 (00:56:36)
In this opening episode of our Norman Conquest series, we trace the story of England before 1066, from the rise of the Anglo-Saxons to the Viking invasions that reshaped the land. We meet Edward the Confessor, a king who never should have worn the crown, yet whose reign set the stage for the greatest turning point in English history. From Alfred the Great’s defiance to the chaos of Ethelred the Unready, and the ruthless ambition of the Godwin family, this is the turbulent world William of Normandy would one day claim as his own.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD
- Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea, Part 2 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 16 (01:27:01)
The Korean War erupts in a storm of artillery, but Kim Il Sung's plans for a swift victory unravel as UN forces push back the North Korean advance. As the conflict descends into a brutal stalemate, Stalin's death and a changing geopolitical landscape create an opportunity for Kim to solidify his rule. This episode takes you through the pivotal battles of the Korean War, the power struggles within the North Korean Communist Party, and Kim's ruthless purges that paved the way for a totalitarian state and a society defined by a strict caste system.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD
- Kim Il Sung: The Still Birth of North Korea | Ancient to Recent | Episode 15 (01:04:33)
In the early days of the 20th century, Korea was under the grip of Japanese imperial rule, a period that reshaped the peninsula forever. Out of this turmoil emerged Kim Il Sung, a partisan fighter who would go on to become the founding leader of North Korea.In this episode of Ancient To Recent, Joseph Parkinson takes you through Kim’s early life, the struggles of Korean nationalism, the Japanese occupation, and the Soviet-backed rise of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Discover how colonial rule, war, and ideology combined to shape one of the most secretive and repressive regimes in history.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Bullets and Rosary Beads , Part 3 | Father Patrick Ryan | Ancient to Recent | Episode 14 (00:48:51)
In the 1980s, Father Patrick Ryan stood at the heart of the IRA’s international network, funding operations, brokering weapons, and evading capture across borders. Part Three follows his role in daring attacks and the high-stakes chase to bring him to justice. Inspired by Jennifer O’Leary’s The Padre. New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice. Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD
- Bullets and Rosary Beads, Part 2 | Guns & Gaddafi | Ancient to Recent | Episode 13 (00:44:55)
In the 1980s, Father Patrick Ryan became one of the IRA’s most valuable allies. From secret Libyan arms deals to the Brighton bombing that nearly killed Margaret Thatcher, his story is one of faith, firepower, and the deadly politics of the Troubles.In Part Two, we follow his journey from rural Ireland to the heart of an international struggle, uncovering how belief and rebellion collided in Britain’s bloodiest conflict.Inspired by Jennifer O’Leary’s The Padre.🎧 New episodes every Friday at 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Bullets and Rosary Beads | The IRA’s Priest and the Brighton Bombing | Ancient to Recent | Episode 12 (00:51:56)
In the 1980s, a Catholic priest became one of the IRA’s most valuable allies. From secret Libyan arms deals to the Brighton bombing that nearly killed Margaret Thatcher, Father Patrick Ryan’s story is one of faith, firepower, and the deadly politics of the Troubles. We follow his journey from rural Ireland to the heart of an international struggle, uncovering how belief and rebellion collided in Britain’s bloodiest conflict.Inspired by Jennifer O’Leary, The Padre.🎧 New episodes every Friday, 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Navalny vs. Putin Part III | Poison, Prison, and the Fight for Russia’s Future | Ancient to Recent | Episode 11 (00:55:22)
In this powerful final chapter of our Alexei Navalny series, we follow Russia’s most prominent opposition leader from the 2017 acid attack that scarred him, to his poisoning with Novichok, his defiant return to Moscow, and his slow death inside Putin’s prisons. Through corruption exposés, political trials, and the relentless brutality of the Russian state, Navalny’s life became a test of whether truth could survive in a country built on fear. From investigative breakthroughs to the Wagner mutiny, we explore the forces shaping Putin’s Russia and the enduring flame of the Russian democratic tradition.🎧 New episodes every Friday, 8 PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky. Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.👉 Learn more: https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Navalny vs. Putin Part II | Corruption, Power, and the Battle for Russia | Ancient to Recent | Episode 10 (01:01:36)
In Part II of Ancient to Recent’s deep dive, Alexei Navalny takes his fight against Vladimir Putin to the streets, the courts, and the ballot box. From rigged Moscow elections to uncovering multi-million dollar corruption at the Kremlin’s core, discover how Navalny became Putin’s most dangerous opponent and the ruthless tactics used to bring him down.🎧 New episodes every Friday, 8PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentSponsored by World of Whisky – Some things only get better with age. With World of Whisky, you can own a share of Scotland’s most iconic export. You must be over 18. Investing carries risks. Drink responsibly. Invest responsibly. This is not financial advice.Want to check out World of Whiskey? Click here, https://tr.ee/ZaBoYD#sponsored #publication
- Navalny vs. Putin Part I | A Tale of Two Tsars | Ancient to Recent | Episode 9 (01:02:52)
There was no warning. Just radioactive rain and the beginning of a story that shaped modern Russia. In this premiere episode of Ancient to Recent, we explore how the Chernobyl disaster, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the chaos of the 1990s led to the rise of Vladimir Putin and the emergence of his most dangerous opponent: Alexei Navalny.Follow the origin story of a man who dared to speak the truth in a country where that can cost you your life.📍Part 1 of Navalny vs. Putin - A Tale of Two Tsars🎧 New episodes every Friday, 8PM CET📲 Follow on Spotify, YouTube & Instagram @AncientToRecentThis episode is sponsored by World of Whiskey – the UK’s leading platform for collectible and investment-grade whisky. Want to check out World of Whiskey? Click here!This is not financial advice. Whisky investments are not regulated and carry risks. Must be 18+ to invest. Drink and invest responsibly. Terms & conditions apply.#publicidad #ad #sponsored
- Road to Unity Part 4 | The Guns of August: How Germany Went to War in 1914 | Ancient to Recent | Episode 8 (01:28:13)
In this epic episode of Ancient to Recent, we unpack the tragic and complex chain of events that dragged Germany and the world into the First World War. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the infamous "blank cheque" to Austria, we explore how imperial ambition, strategic paranoia, and domestic turmoil pushed Germany into a devastating global conflict.We examine Germany’s war plans, the myth of the “defensive war,” the Schlieffen Plan’s failure, and the haunting cost of four years of trench warfare. Discover how WWI shattered the Second German Reich, transformed German society, and sowed the seeds of future catastrophe.📆 New episodes every Friday, 8:00 a.m. CET🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
- Road to Unity Part 3 | The Second German Empire | Ancient to Recent | Episode 7 (00:46:45)
In this episode of Ancient to Recent, we unpack the turbulent reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II and the dramatic transformation of Germany from 1890 to 1914. From Bismarck’s calculated power structures to Wilhelm’s impulsive foreign policy and volatile personality, we explore the roots of Germany’s growing isolation and instability. Learn how economic booms, social upheaval, colonial ambitions, and a series of scandals pushed the German Empire toward the brink of war, and how a single man’s ego may have helped light the match.New episodes every Friday at 8:00 CET. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Follow @ancienttorecent on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Road to Unity Part 2 | Bismarck and the Unification of Germany | Ancient to Recent | Episode 6 (00:56:15)
Bismarck’s Empire: Building Germany, Crushing Enemies, and Creating a NationAfter unification, the real challenge began. In this episode, we explore how Otto von Bismarck governed the new German Empire from 1871 to 1890 navigating class tension, religious conflict, rapid industrialization, and the rise of socialism.From Kulturkampf and anti-socialist laws to revolutionary social reforms and colonial tensions, this is the story of how Bismarck tried to forge a single national identity from a patchwork of kingdoms, faiths, and cultures until a young, ambitious Kaiser ended his reign.📚 Based on Iron and Blood by Katja Hoyer📅 Episode 3 coming next Friday, 20:00 CEST🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts
- Road to Unity Part 1 | Bismarck and the Unification of Germany | Ancient to Recent | Episode 5 (00:54:40)
From Napoleon to Bismarck, this is the story of how Prussia unified the German states through diplomacy, war, and ruthless ambition culminating in the creation of the German Empire in 1871. Based on Iron and Blood by Katja Hoyer. Part two out 11 July at 20:00 CEST
- The Death of Mahsa Amini and the Fight for Freedom in Iran | Ancient to Recent | Episode 4 (00:43:20)
When Mahsa Amini died in police custody in 2022, her name became a rallying cry across Iran. This episode traces the roots of the Iranian regime's oppression from the 1979 revolution to modern-day censorship, protest, and resistance. A powerful story of women, workers, and minorities standing up to authoritarianism.
- No Escape: The Global Reach of China's Uyghur Crackdown | Ancient to Recent | Episode 3 (01:05:33)
In this gripping episode, we uncover the chilling reality faced by Uyghurs both inside and outside China. From high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang to threats and coercion abroad, the Chinese government's repression has no borders. Through testimonies, reports, and global patterns of intimidation, we reveal how one of the most advanced surveillance states in history is targeting an entire people and silencing those who try to speak up.This is not just a story about human rights abuses. It's a warning about how authoritarian power can stretch across continents and how silence enables it.#Uyghurs #NoEscape #HumanRights #Xinjiang #China #FreedomUnderThreat #AncientToRecent #HistoryPodcast #historytok #bookrecommendations #booktok
- The Tragedy of Joe Biden - Ancient to Recent - Episode 2 (01:04:56)
In the second episode of Ancient to Recent, we cover Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson.Convinced that the threat posed by Trump was too great and that only Biden could stop him, his team lied.To the press.To the public.To themselves.About Biden’s mental health.This is a story of fear, corruption, and cover-up…And how it led to the election of Donald J. Trump.
- Ancient to Recent - D-Day: The Longest Day – From the Sky, the Sea, and the Cliffs (00:43:46)
On June 6, 1944, the fate of the free world hung in the balance. In this special episode, we take you deep into the epic story of D-Day—the largest amphibious invasion in history.From the silent landing of gliders at Pegasus Bridge to the fierce resistance at Omaha Beach, and the heroic scaling of Pointe du Hoc by U.S. Rangers, we walk through the strategy, chaos, and courage that defined Operation Overlord.We’ll explore Allied air dominance, German defensive weaknesses, and unforgettable personal stories like the paratrooper caught on a church steeple and the Polish conscript forced to fight for Hitler.This is not just a tale of military might, but of human endurance, sacrifice, and the moment that began the liberation of Europe.
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Welcome to Ancient to Recent, the history channel that dives deep into the events, empires, and people that shaped our world.🎙️ Launching soon with new episodes every week📽️ Historical facts, and book recommendations📚 Based on real historical research and fascinating booksFrom forgotten kingdoms to myth-busting facts, we're here to make history engaging, surprising, and relevant.👉 Follow us @AncientToRecent for historical content.