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Conflicted: A History Podcast

Untangling history’s greatest controversies. Every month, we take a hard look at the historical conflicts that raise difficult questions, stoke controversy, and send our moral compasses spinning.

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The Gulf War 1991 – Part 3: Land of Darkness

The Gulf War 1991 – Part 3: Land of Darkness

On January 17th, 1991, Operation Desert Storm begins. As President Bush braces for high casualties, Saddam Hussein despe... Read more

10 Aug 2023

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Introducing: The French History Podcast - “The Battle of Poitiers 732”

Introducing: The French History Podcast - “The Battle of Poitiers 732”

If you’re a fan of Conflicted, we think you’ll enjoy this special featured episode of The French History Podcast. In thi... Read more

30 Jun 2023

1hr 2mins

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The Gulf War 1991 – Part 2: The Storm

The Gulf War 1991 – Part 2: The Storm

As the Iraqi army digs into Kuwait, the world considers how to respond to Saddam Hussein’s breach of national sovereignt... Read more

17 Jun 2023

1hr 43mins

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The Gulf War 1991 – Part 1: Lines in the Sand

The Gulf War 1991 – Part 1: Lines in the Sand

On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. The resulting conflict triggered a chain reaction ... Read more

30 Apr 2023

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40 Hours to Freedom: The Invention of the Weekend

40 Hours to Freedom: The Invention of the Weekend

Where does the two-day weekend come from? In this standalone episode of Conflicted, we trace the historical trajectory o... Read more

3 Mar 2023

1hr 34mins

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The Partition of India – Part 6: The Spent Bullet

The Partition of India – Part 6: The Spent Bullet

As a plot to assassinate Mohandas Gandhi unfolds, the Mahatma goes to existential lengths to reconcile India’s Hindu, Si... Read more

2 Jan 2023

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The Partition of India – Part 5: A Crisis Made Flesh

The Partition of India – Part 5: A Crisis Made Flesh

The “chief sufferers” of Partition, according to Mohandas Gandhi, were women. As the subcontinent descended into chaos, ... Read more

17 Nov 2022

1hr 15mins

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The Partition of India – Part 4: Unholy Rush

The Partition of India – Part 4: Unholy Rush

As Partition finally becomes reality in August 1947, the new boundary sparks a mass migration in the Punjab and Bengal. ... Read more

26 Oct 2022

1hr 40mins

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The Partition of India – Part 3: A Tryst With Destiny

The Partition of India – Part 3: A Tryst With Destiny

It’s 1947. After many long years of struggle, India is about to gain its independence from the British Empire. But freed... Read more

14 Sep 2022

1hr 47mins

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The Partition of India – Part 2: Two Blind Eyes

The Partition of India – Part 2: Two Blind Eyes

As the British Raj crumbles, old animosities begin to stir in the subcontinent’s communities. Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaha... Read more

2 Aug 2022

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