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History Sphere Podcast

History Sphere Podcast

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 History is more than just the story of our past. It is the explanation of our present. Driven by a passion for history, the History Sphere Podcast tells stories that matter in the full, colorful context that makes them important.History Sphere World
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  • The End of History Part 51: Full Circle

    The End of History Part 51: Full Circle
    Apr 27 2026

    The December 1991 Independence Referendum in Ukraine sent shockwaves across the USSR, forcing decisive action upon the leaders of the other republics. Events finally came to a head at a small hunting lodge in Belarus near the border with Poland.
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    35 mins
  • The End of History Part 50: Coming Apart at the Seams

    The End of History Part 50: Coming Apart at the Seams
    Mar 30 2026

    In the immediate aftermath of the August 1991 coup attempt, Boris Yeltsin used his newfound political ascendancy to subdue and humiliate Mikhail Gorbachev, thereby bringing the central Soviet government under his effective control. This power grab would have far-reaching consequences in the non-Russian republics.
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    37 mins
  • The End of History Part 49: The Barricades

    The End of History Part 49: The Barricades
    Feb 23 2026

    Resistance to the August 1991 coup attempt in the USSR took many forms, which were both cunning and creative. The event itself, however, set the stage for more difficult times to come.
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    44 mins
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