World on Fire: A History of the Second World War

About World on Fire: A History of the Second World War

World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.

Publisher

Nikolas Schweitzer

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 May 2023

Latest episode

1 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Aug 2024

   The Return (Trailer)

   After and abrupt pause to the show due to travel and summer situations, we at the World on Fire Podcast are excited to announce the return of the show. Starting in August we will be returning to our bi-weekly schedule, and it will be better than ever. For all of you that have been waiting, this is it. We’re back.

2. 

   24 May 2024

   Special Short - Memorial Day

   In our newest short episode, we are covering the history behind the United States' remembrance holiday that is taking place this coming Monday, Memorial Day. We speak on the lives lost, the meaning of the Red Poppy, and how Memorial Day is celebrated in my own home with a little bit of information on my background. As always, Remember Memorial Day.

3. 

   10 May 2024

   Witold Pilecki - The Spy in Auschwitz

   After the fall of Poland, Witold Pilecki would embark on one of the most dangerous missions of all time by purposefully getting himself sent to Auschwitz Concentration Camp to confirm the rumors to the Polish government in exile that atrocities were in fact taking place. But his hardships would not just end in that camp, and life cut short but not due to war. In this episode we discuss the life of Witold Pilecki.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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