HISTORY This Week

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History #18

This week, something momentous happened. Whether or not it made the textbooks, it most certainly made history. Join HISTORY This Week as we turn back the clock to meet the people, visit the places and witness the moments that led us to where we are today.


To get in touch with story ideas or feedback, email us at HistoryThisWeek@History.com, or leave us a voicemail at 212-351-0410.



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  • Ryanb450
    Please bring it back
    I’m so sad this podcast seems to be over. It was very well done and interesting.
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    Cannot talk reconstruction without Grant
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    Absolutely lovely
    This is one of my favorite podcasts! I am so excited when it starts back up! And I hope that it does. It has a very good narrator and it is very interesting although some episodes are very personally conflicting the narrator always warn you. It is very intriguing for history buffs and is told in the form of more than one person giving their opinions. And many episodes are put in the perspective of the time period and not entirely the perspective of the now. I personally love it and hope that it starts up again. It hits more than one subject, era, and perspectives. It does show other podcasts sometimes with is sometimes not desirable. But easy to bypass. If you try it it is not you have to start from the beginning for it to make sense. But I highly recommend starting from the beginning because it is all the more informative.
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    Revisionist and inaccurate history
    The broadcasters conflict themselves within the facts of even their own broadcast. This is what happens when you try to rewrite history to fit your agenda. It uses the worst ideology of being historical and cultural relativistic as well. It also strangely sounds like a drunk history episode.
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  • geryz1
    Thank you
    I didn’t discover this podcast till earlier this year. The history stories were well thought out and very listenable. My only negative is you all are signing off. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
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    Missing History This Week
    I looked forward to the weekly stories from HTW. Since the discontinuation of the podcast, I’ve been searching to find something as engaging yet short, but nothing compares. I listened to this podcast regularly on my way to work, while cooking, and during my morning runs. I’m hopeful you all will come back, but until then I just want to say thank you! I’ve learned so much.
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    Woke Revisionism
    Slat this pod any further left and you’d have to call it “The Peoples Revisionist History” podcast. Too bad Che Guevara isn't alive to host it.
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    You will be missed!
    Dear Sally Helm and crew, I hope you all get to come back with “new”, exciting tales from history. I was a faithful listener. It got me off to a great start in my morning routine. Thank you for giving us so many days of great podcasts about history this week! Best, J.L.D.
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    Sally
    I love Sally... So much info is unveiled its educational, and she makes the topic even more interesting! The tone of her voice is captivating. You feel like you are on the journey with her. Each episode is Fantastic, informative and Sally definitely adds personality. Thank you Sally and the History Channel! 🧡🍁🍂
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    Please Come Back
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    Best podcast
    I look forward to this every week. Your welcomed back anytime.
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    The best history podcast of all time
    History This Week was the best history podcast in the genre. Credit to the producers & to Sally (amazing host)! My wife & I looked forward to long roadtrips while listening to the show. We hope it comes back someday soon! We miss the show so much!!
  • TaraBaccus
    Please come back
    Don’t go away! I just found y’all!
  • Mary Rothschild
    Please don’t go away- Transform into Peace History or history of marginalized groups
    We need something that reminds us and supplements education for those places that are restricting it. Case in point, resources: misz3milyx333 You Tube Channel peacebuttons.info We need a history that emphasizes peace, not war, in the spirit of Elise Boulding “Cultures of Peace: The Hidden Side of History” (2000)
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    Favorite of mine
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  • DeacRipps
    History slightly slanted
    This podcast always has a politically liberal slant. History can be told well without any political slant. The story of Nero paints the Circus Maximus as this Roman place of “entertainment” and the hosts laugh at the fact that Nero murdered “less noble people”. No mention that the Circus Maximus was where Nero, for entertainment, had thousands of Christians killed for their faith, I guess we are to laugh at that since Christians are “less noble”?
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    Thanks for the fantastic show!
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    Not nearly enough episodes!
    This is a great podcast. I’ve learned things I didn’t even know that I needed to know! I’m hoping you come back for many more seasons to continue to educate us. So much more to know!! Plus, Sally Helm has a great voice that’s easy to listen to
  • Starman162
    Come back
    Learned so much. Hope this change isn’t permanent.
  • AngryByrddd
    Sad it’s over
    I really liked the story telling format. It’s hard to find history podcasts that don’t annoy me with the format. And I liked the ladies voice. Great job guys! We will miss you!
  • Chowe_der
    Don’t leave us!
    Truly so sad this show is pausing/ending. It’s full of well-produced, clearly-told stories and I’ve looked forward to it every week. Hope it’ll be back!
  • C 2 2
    Excellent!
    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Wonderful historical stories told in such a way that I never lose interest! I hope that there are more seasons to come!
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    LOVE
    I am in love with the podcast. You guys have my full ADHD attention the whole time, good job!🤣😎 But this southern man branching off into story after story has me laughing out loud at work! Well done guys, well sone indeed.
  • Conscious Annie
    Best wishes and great job
    I have so appreciated Sally’s lighthearted and warm treatment of these stories. While many of these historical tales tackle serious topics, I never feel mad or frustrated by the events because of Sally’s calm, intelligent and good-humored telling. In our current climate of discourse it’s rare to engage with any meaningful topic without feeling a charge. I have listened to many episodes multiple times and will continue to do so. Great job to the whole team and best of luck in your future endeavors (I haven’t given up hope that you’ll return!).
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    My favorite podcast!
    This podcast not only entertained me during long drives to visit my sick mother, but I also learned so much and fell in love with history! This is hands down my favorite podcast!
  • Shureeck
    So interesting
    I learn so much from this podcast.
  • HistoryNerd45
    Best History Podcast Ever!!
    This is the best history podcast that I’ve listened too. Sally has the best voice ever and the stories you tell are captivating. I can’t tell how many times I’ve gone and read the books that were recommended in this podcast and how much I’ve learned. I hope you enjoy your break and I hope you come back. There is so much history to tell and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
  • Tricia_Kelly
    Fantastic to learn
    This podcast has been something I look forward to listening to every Monday. I appreciate the guests and the work done to tell relatively unknown stories to the public. The earlier seasons are FANTASTIC! The Molasses Flood, Shaving Russia, The same sex couple and their baby, and the 9/11 water rescue are particularly amazing, but I could go on about many more. This podcast got me through the lockdown with a newborn and I we would listen together every Monday morning. I was hoping to continue with my new little one. PLEASE DON’T END! Your work is amazing and so greatly appreciated. Thank you for your hard work.
  • JsizzlePopCandyExplode
    Will miss you
    I listen to many history podcasts and you are the only one with which i remain. You are one of the first and absolutely the best a l have found. There's a certain quality of the editing that says a lot in the short time and the voice of Sally is perky clear and inviting. I bet she is a great teacher. come back soon
  • Capital M. A.
    History This Week is remarkable.
    Each week I eagerly listen to an episode and learn so much! I’m grateful to the team that works diligently to produce each episode, finding just the right knowledgeable people to contribute their stories, researching the facts of the events, and conveying the details in a fascinating way. Thanks for all your efforts with this podcast. I do hope it continues.
  • Zunshayn
    Thank You!
    Sad to see you go, I love your podcast but am happy to still listen to the episodes I’ve missed along the way. So many interesting stories beautifully delivered. Well done Team and hope to hear from you again.
  • rosebudd29
    Sad
    I really truly enjoyed the show. I’ve always been a history buff this show was right in my wheelhouse. I will miss it
  • blakey blake blake
    My favorite history podcast
    I love this podcast so so much and I’m so sad it’s not continuing. The quality of production, the choice of stories, the interviews each episode. It’s a beautifully done podcast!
  • Rivn33
    Heartbroken
    Sally, I am genuinely going to miss you. Your voice, your delivery and the small bits of your personality you let drip through the script. This podcast is amazing. I can’t believe we won’t have it anymore.
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