Plot Twisted History

By: David Nix
  • Summary

  • A podcast that delivers history stories with plot twists. David Nix, a writer of historical fiction, brings biweekly historical tales that twist and turn like a good mystery novel. Whether offering new stories or new insights, this podcast drags you down the rabbit holes of history in search of the magical surprise. Find me at davidjnix.com.
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Episodes
  • 011: Let's Go All the Way
    Dec 3 2024

    Everyone knows that Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to circle the Earth. Wasn't he? The answer is both simple and surprisingly complex and features a fascinating cast of characters and plot twists galore. This episode tells the story of the epic 16th-century voyage that changed the course of world history.

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    48 mins
  • 010: Let's Save the World
    Nov 5 2024

    What if a single person could save the world from apocalypse? For five thousand years, humans have predicted the end of the world with helpless anticipation of destructive forces beyond our control. However, three times an obscure individual averted nuclear annihilation on our behalf. This episode tells the story of those unsung heroes.

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    44 mins
  • 009: The Redacted King
    Oct 22 2024

    Before Cleopatra, before Nefertiti, a woman became not just ruler of Egypt but Pharoah king, a role reserved for men. And then she was erased from history. Almost. This episode tells the story of Hatshepsut, a woman pharaoh who was lost – and then found again.

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    52 mins

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