A History of Oil

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A History of Oil, Episode 23 – The Peacock Throne Jul 14, 2013

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Operation Ajax and the coup that changed Iran.

A History of Oil, Episode 22 – The Persian Pivot Jul 03, 2013

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Mossadegh wins his fight for nationalization, and Iran loses its democracy.

A History of Oil, New Episodes Jun 07, 2013

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New Episodes!

A History of Oil, Episode 21 - Man of the Year Jun 02, 2012

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Mohammed Mossadegh turns the oil world upside down

A History of Oil, Episode 20 - Swords into Plastics May 16, 2012

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This is how a Reich ends, not necessarily with a bang but a shortage.

A History of Oil, Episode 19 - War And Rumors of War, Part II May 02, 2012

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Japan's grab for oil ends badly.

A History of Oil, Episode 18 - War And Rumors of War, Part I Apr 20, 2012

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War returns as Hitler's gamble in the East goes horribly wrong.

A History of Oil, Episode 17 - Going Native Jun 30, 2011

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King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia and John Philby alter the oil balance of the planet.

A History of Oil, Episode 16 - Filling Up on the Red Line Jun 16, 2011

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Mr. Five Percent Draws a Red Line around Arabia, but will this new oil cartel last?

A History of Oil, Episode 15 - The First Great War Jun 04, 2011

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The sovereignty of oil has finally arrived. And it is going to be a very, brutal reign.