This is not a show exploring what was... but rather of what might have been. Here we blend fact with fiction by exploring alternative histories; events that might have happened had things gone a little differently. If you’ve ever wondered about these scenarios, This Is Not History is the podcast for you! Email: nothistorypod@gmail.com Twitter: @nothistorypod
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Julius Caesar is probably one of the most recognisable figures in all of human history. A charismatic leader and excellent military commander, he consolidated his political power in Rome to the point where he made himself 'Dictator-for-Life'. Caesar's assassination was a pivotal moment, as it led to the collapse of the Republic and the birth of the…
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The Iranian Revolution of 1979 saw the Shah of Iran being toppled in a popular revolution. Led by Ayatollah Khomeini, this new Islamic Republic of Iran sought to impose its hard-line brand of Shia Islam over the country, and export it across the Middle East. Nearly forty-five years later, Iran has been grappling with mass demonstrations after the d…
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The Abdication Crisis of 1936 was a major turning point in British history, for it was the first time a king had abdicated in over two hundred years. Edward VIII’s decision to pass the throne down to his younger brother ended up altering the trajectory of the monarchy forever. Today, many view Edward unfavourably for his actions... but what if it n…
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"Remember, remember the 5th of November; gunpowder, treason and plot; I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot." As the old rhyme suggests, the Gunpowder Plot was a highly consequential event in British history. Today, we celebrate the Plotters' failure to blow up Parliament... but what if they had succeeded? Follow us on Twitter…
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After Spain's horrendous civil war, Francisco Franco took over as dictator of his new regime. He held similar ideological beliefs to that of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, yet he chose to remain neutral during the Second World War. Franco went on to rule the country for nearly forty years... but what if he chose a different path for Spain? Foll…
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In the early years of the twenty-first century, the world watched as New York City fell victim to a catastrophic terrorist attack. After this, the United States embarked upon a 'War on Terror' which went on to shape the course of geopolitics for the next two decades. We're still dealing with the ramifications of this...but what if it didn't happen?…
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When the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from Britain and became the United States of America, it was the first European colonial territory to break from its mother country. By doing so it brought about the end of the first British Empire and was the catalyst leading to several other major global events, some being the most dramatic a…
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When the Bolsheviks came to power in the October Revolution of 1917, it was the first time since 1789 that a European power had fallen to such a radical ideology. In doing so, they brought Russia down the path of totalitarianism and famine. Eventually, they would go on to lead a global struggle for ideological supremacy which dominated the second h…
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In this episode, we discuss two scenarios; What if nuclear weapons never existed and what if JFK had never been assassinated? I was very LUCKy to have my friend Louis LUCK join me as well. We're very funny here at TINH, as you can see. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypodTom Delargy
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For a war often labelled the 'Forgotten War,' the conflict between North and South Korea could have changed our world in drastic ways. In 1953, the War ended in stalemate... but what would have happened had one side prevailed? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nothistorypodTom Delargy
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