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History Impossible

Alexander von Sternberg

History Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to significant effect. It goes out of its way to grant agency to all of its subjects and does its best to present the most nuanced approach one can, all while acknowledging any personal biases that may exist. You will not find a more honest attempt at presenting difficult and controversial historical topics.

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  • Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min

    The Butler Boomerang: How American Empire Stopped American Fascism

    Hello again everyone. We have a new, special episode of History Impossible for all of you in which we examine a less-known moment of American imperialism, as well as the downstream effects it seemed to have during the world’s authoritarian moment of...

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  • May 26, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min

    A Velvet Jihad

    Please note: This episode was made before I learned about https://www.thefp.com/p/how-qatar-bought-america in various parts of the United States (including, apparently, the Oval Office for the mere price of a plane), but honestly, it all just serves...

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