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Hostile History

Hostile History

Written by: David Borys / Curiouscast
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Since the dawn of time humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. While conflict and armed rebellion have evolved to look very differently over the centuries, if it feels like we’ve been here before it's because we have. Join military historian David Borys who has spent his entire career studying armed conflict as he brings together some of the brightest minds to take you inside the world's most defining conflicts and rebellions. From Genghis Khan, and the Crusades to Vietnam and the war in Iran. If you want to understand the world today you need to go back because history doesn't just repeat itself, it echoes.Curiouscast World
Episodes
  • Hitler's DNA

    Hitler's DNA
    Jul 1 2026
    For decades, Adolf Hitler sold the world a fantasy of racial purity . A myth so powerful it fueled one of history’s darkest regimes. In this episode, we dive into the strange and controversial story behind Hitler’s DNA. From modern genetic testing and explosive media headlines, we unravel how scientists, journalists, and historians are trying to answer a question that still fascinates the world: who was Hitler? We are joined by geneticist Professor Turi King and historian Dr. Alex J Kay, to help us understand what happens when modern genetics asks questions history can’t answer?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Iran: Oil, Power and Protest - Part Four: Axis and Allies

    Iran: Oil, Power and Protest - Part Four: Axis and Allies
    Jun 17 2026
    In the final part of our series, we follow Iran beyond its borders and examine how the Islamic Republic built a powerful network of allies, militias, and proxy movements across the Middle East. Emerging from the trauma of the Iran–Iraq War and decades of isolation, Iran’s leadership developed a new strategy for survival: project influence without direct confrontation. Instead of relying solely on conventional military power, Tehran cultivated alliances with armed groups and political movements across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen. Once again we're joined by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science as we conclude our journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Iran: Oil, Power and Protest – Part Three: The Ayatollah’s Iran

    Iran: Oil, Power and Protest – Part Three: The Ayatollah’s Iran
    Jun 3 2026
    In Part 3 of our four-part series, we explore what happened after the revolution and how Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transformed Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic Republic that would reshape politics across the Middle East because once the monarchy fell, the battle over Iran’s future had only just begun. Hostile History is once again joined by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science as we continue our journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
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