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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2025 · 1H 3M

63 Minutes Of Forgotten History Stories That Will Blow Your Mind!

from Study The Greats · host Charif

In this interview, Alex Deane discusses his fascinating book "Lessons from History", a joyful exploration of overlooked figures and events that shaped the past. Originally born from his viral #deanehistory stories during lockdown, the book dives into quirky, poignant tales of eccentricity and endeavor. From Stanislav Petrov saving the world to Louis-Napoléon’s forgotten legacy, Alex brings history’s hidden gems to life with wit and insight. Chapters: 00:00 Rapid-Fire Questions 06:45 Why Did Alex Write Lessons from History? 12:35 The Venlo Incident: Nazi Abduction 19:10 Stanislav Petrov: The Man Who Saved the World 23:07 Little Wanda with the Braids 28:11 The Calcutta Light Horse 38:32 Napoléon IV: The Forgotten Bonaparte 47:11 Believe You’re Destined for Greatness 55:55 Advice for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris 1:00:57 Why History Matters Purchase Alex's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-History-Hidden-heroes-villains/dp/1785907107 #history #Historicalfigures #historypodcast

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In this interview, Alex Deane discusses his fascinating book "Lessons from History", a joyful exploration of overlooked figures and events that shaped the past. Originally born from his viral #deanehistory stories during lockdown, the book dives into quirky, poignant tales of eccentricity and endeavor. From Stanislav Petrov saving the world to Louis-Napoléon’s forgotten legacy, Alex brings history’s hidden gems to life with wit and insight. Chapters: 00:00 Rapid-Fire Questions 06:45 Why Did Alex Write Lessons from History? 12:35 The Venlo Incident: Nazi Abduction 19:10 Stanislav Petrov: The Man Who Saved the World 23:07 Little Wanda with the Braids 28:11 The Calcutta Light Horse 38:32 Napoléon IV: The Forgotten Bonaparte 47:11 Believe You’re Destined for Greatness 55:55 Advice for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris 1:00:57 Why History Matters Purchase Alex's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-History-Hidden-heroes-villains/dp/1785907107 #history #Historicalfigures #historypodcast

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