The History Podcast

BBC Radio 4

When Antony Easton's enigmatic father passes away, he begins sorting through a suitcase filled with cryptic family clues. Neatly stacked German money, a family tree stretching back generations, and books filled with sprawling notes. He also finds his father's birth certificate, but bearing a different name.
Confronting his dad's double identity, Antony begins a ten-year quest to uncover the truth. Piece-by-piece he comes to understand his family's dark history. Large numbers of his relatives were murdered by the Nazis and a vast fortune was stolen from his grandparents - factories, property and art - which now lie scattered across Germany.
Antony is determined to find the descendants of those who looted his family's assets and continue to live off their wealth today. He sets out to meet them face to face.

No. of episodes: 88
Latest episode: 2025-10-17
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How many episodes are there of The History Podcast?

There are 88 episodes avaiable of The History Podcast.

What is The History Podcast about?

We have categorized The History Podcast as:

History

Where can you listen to The History Podcast?

The History Podcast is available, among others places, on:

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When did The History Podcast start?

The first episode of The History Podcast that we have available was released 9 May 2024.

Who creates the podcast The History Podcast?

The History Podcast is produced and created by BBC Radio 4.