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Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

By: Alex & Bryan
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 History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest.2022 - Alex Deane & Bryan Cunningham Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 80. Operation Algeciras: Argentina’s Secret Plot

    80. Operation Algeciras: Argentina’s Secret Plot
    Dec 18 2025

    In their last go of 2025, the guys tell the tale of a surprisingly lucky boy forced into the British Navy and an audacious commando strike gone wrong, and predict the next James Bond.

    Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen!

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    Sources:

    Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

    More Lessons From History
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    33 mins
  • 79. The Greatest WW2 Battle You’ve Never Heard Of

    79. The Greatest WW2 Battle You’ve Never Heard Of
    Oct 2 2025

    Alex and Bryan welcome military historian and author Jack Bowsher to discuss “Thunder Run Meiktila 1945,” a triumphant and consequential campaign through the jungles of Burma. They’re also joined by a great friend of the show and decorated British Army combat veteran. Oh, and a key factor in the win was a 1/2-naked guy freezing his twigs and berries in a river.

    Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen!

    The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co

    Sources:

    Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

    More Lessons From History

    Jack Bowsher’s Book: https://www.chiselbury.co.uk/bookstore/p/thunder-run
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 78. Pirates, Alcohol & Shipwrecks that Changed History

    78. Pirates, Alcohol & Shipwrecks that Changed History
    Aug 28 2025

    Yo ho ho, the boys return to the sea for tales of boozy boating, fratricide, and the tragedy of a slave without a country. Don’t Miss It!

    Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen!

    The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co

    Sources:

    Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

    More Lessons From History
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    30 mins
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Alex and Bryan share their favourite stories from history. Alex has written Lessons From History, some of his many stories about how we can learn from moments in history. Bryan shares his knowledge of law and anecdotes from the USA, together they have some great discussions often with entertaining and informative guests. We can learn history and be enthralled by their lessons, but we can also learn from history and they always discuss how.

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