Welcome to "Why Wars Happened" - A weekly narrative history podcast where we dive deep into the intricate political backgrounds that paved the way for history's most significant wars. Why Wars Happened covers the politics and events before the wars, rather than the wars themselves. Told in an informal narrative style, our podcast offers an engaging exploration of the power struggles, diplomatic maneuvers, and pivotal decisions that shaped our world.

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We're not your typical history podcast. No endless lists of dates, names, and places here. Instead, picture yourself kicking back with a drink, engaging in a casual conversation with a friend who just happens to be a history buff. We keep it informal, relaxed, and above all, engaging.

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This podcast is for historians and newcomers to history alike.

Season 1 - The American Revolution (Virginia)

Want to know why King James was so desperate to break out of the hellhole that England had become in the 1600s?

Why did he care about colonizing?

How did a bunch of ragtag Lord of the Flies colonists go from a disease-infested Thunderdome to an epic democratic government that could take on the British Empire?

And, more importantly, why did they risk their lives to do it?