Best Tom Delargy Podcasts (2024)

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What if Julius Caesar was never assassinated? | This Is Not History 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

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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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What if the Iranian Revolution never happened? | This Is Not History 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

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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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What if Edward VIII didn't abdicate? | This Is Not History 30:52

1+ y ago30:52

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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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What if the Gunpowder Plot succeeded? | This Is Not History 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

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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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What if Spain joined the Axis? | This Is Not History 35:28

2y ago35:28

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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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What if 9/11 never happened? | This Is Not History 24:30

2y ago24:30

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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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What if the American Revolution failed? | This Is Not History 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

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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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What if Russia never became Communist? | This Is Not History 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

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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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The Good, the Bad and the Lucky | This Is Not History 25:12

3y ago25:12

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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/nothistorypodBy Tom Delargy

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What if the Dunkirk evacuation failed? | This Is Not History 26:14

3y ago26:14

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The Spring of 1940 saw chaos explode across Western Europe, with Hitler's armies invading France with terrifying speed. Britain was forced to evacuate hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the beaches or risk their entire army falling into enemy hands. It succeeded and is seen by many as a near-miraculous achievement. But what if this evacuation f…

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What if the Korean War had a Winner? | This Is Not History 23:05

3y ago23:05

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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/nothistorypodBy Tom Delargy

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Tom Delargy Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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What if Julius Caesar was never assassinated? | This Is Not History 38:22

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What if the Iranian Revolution never happened? | This Is Not History 35:49

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What if Edward VIII didn't abdicate? | This Is Not History 30:52

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What if the Gunpowder Plot succeeded? | This Is Not History 35:35

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What if Spain joined the Axis? | This Is Not History 35:28

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What if 9/11 never happened? | This Is Not History 24:30

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What if the American Revolution failed? | This Is Not History 26:20

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What if Russia never became Communist? | This Is Not History 26:25

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The Good, the Bad and the Lucky | This Is Not History 25:12

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What if the Dunkirk evacuation failed? | This Is Not History 26:14

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What if the Korean War had a Winner? | This Is Not History 23:05

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