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History Uncovered

4 episodes 92%4KCC

When accepted truths crack, the hidden forces of history come into focus.

This series reexamines defining moments of the 20th century by testing the myths and popular beliefs that shaped them. From wartime strategy and Japan's surrender to the Marshall Plan and modern China, each episode looks at the past from another angle. Sign up to uncover how familiar history can change when the evidence is questioned.

Episode guide

4 episodes
1
1Hitler: A Military Genius?
After conquering Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia and Poland, on November 23, 1939, Hitler defied his generals to attack France and the UK—relying on his instincts over their counsel.
52 min
2
2Hiroshima Caused Japan to Surrender?
July 1945: amid fierce Japanese resistance in the Pacific, Truman and Stalin pushed for Japan to surrender. The atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the Soviet invasion of Manchuria, ensured Allied victory.
51 min
3
3The Marshall Plan Saved Europe?
While the Marshall Plan saved post-WWII Europe, it also fueled the Cold War and American imperialism, sparking debate.
52 min
4
4Mao: Founder of Modern China?
On October 1, 1949, after years of revolutionary struggle, Mao Zedong proclaims the People's Republic of China, aiming to restore its legendary strength and past glory.
52 min
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