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**Game-Changing History**

In-depth, quirky, occationally funny history podcast by Francis Lundh

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Ancient Superwomen May 21, 2023

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Ready your inner Amazon as you are about to meet some of the toughest women ancient history has to offer! Saddle up!

By and with Francis Lundh

The Year That Changed Hitler Apr 02, 2023

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One year stands out when it comes to the transformation of Adolf Hitler from a low-life loser to the leader of the Nazi party: 1919. This is the extraordinary story of how the worlds perhaps most hated man emerged from poverty and hopelessness to become a mass murderer and a dictator responsible for starting the second world war.

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: New Worlds, Part Six Feb 19, 2023

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Harald Hardråde, by some known as the Last Viking, will lead an invasion force to claim the English crown that has been promised to him. New worlds will appear on the horizon, we will see why the battles of 1066 were inevitable and why the Viking age does not come to and end in that year - as many history books will tell you. Bonus material: Some Norse gangsta rap.

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: Kings of Christ, Part Five Jan 01, 2023

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It is time for the big guns, it is time to get to know the most prolific characters in all of the Viking age - the big kings that will bring in under them large kingdoms, and they will do so with the faith in Christ. The times of Thor and Odin are fading, instead we will see the rise of a Viking saint in this fifth part of this series on the Vikings.

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: Rus, Rollo, Ragnarrök, Part Four Nov 27, 2022

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This will be an action packed episode - discussing why 878 is a bigger game-changer than 1066, then telling the story of the Rus Vikings, before the dramatic siege of Paris in 885, the emegence of Rollo - the ultimate super-Viking, before we get into the real juicy part of the line of Norwegian kings. And as a bonus we will also do a short "best of" list of strange Viking names.

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: Odin's Warriors, Part Three Oct 30, 2022

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Imagine that you grow up worshiping Gods that teaches that honor is gained through torture and sacrifice and that are encouraging death on the battlefield - what will that do to you as a human being? In this episode we will delve into the treasure chest that is Norse Mythology and look at how the believers in Odin and Thor feared when they smashed asunder several British kingdoms before being stopped by one of history's real greats.

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: Dark Funeral, Part Two Sep 23, 2022

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Who was the real Ragnar Lothbrok? Did Viking women fight in battles? And who are the mysterious women found in the richest Viking ship burial we know of? This is a fun one folks, Viking action galore. Enjoy!

By and with Francis Lundh

Wrath of the Norsemen: Outbreak, Part One Aug 20, 2022

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What does it mean to be a Viking? Why did the Viking age even start? Was it a war of religion, straight up pillaging - and how did they manage to push great kingdoms to their knees? We are going to tackle the entire Viking Age, here is part one.

By and with Francis Lundh

The Big Magnetic Shift Jul 24, 2022

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Imagine North becoming South and vice-versa. It's not fiction, it actually happened - several times. New scientific evidence is shedding light how one of these events, the so-called Laschamps excursion, that might have contributed to both shape humankind, and might even bee a contributing factor when it comes to solve the mystery of the Neanderthals.

By and with Francis Lundh

The Genius, Isaac Newton: Part Two Jun 24, 2022

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Offended by critics, Isaac Newton decides he will leave science for alchemy and bible studies, keeping some of his most groundbreaking scientific discoveries that he has made to himself. Only after heavy persuasion and a scientific second wind he is publishing his theories that will change the world forever.

By and with Francis Lundh

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