History Uncensored
Every headline has a history. Bianca Nobilo uncovers the hidden historical forces behind geopolitics, war, myth, and scandal to expose how power really works and why the past is weaponised. Whatever is happening in the world, History Uncensored asks: how did we get here?
Episodes
Why Are The Houthis Attacking Saudi Arabia? Yemen’s War Explained
Who are the Houthis, and how did they become powerful enough to challenge Saudi Arabia and disrupt global trade?
Following the attack on Riyadh airport, Bianca Nobilo and Tim Marshall examine how Yemen’s long running war has become a major regional and global security threat.
From Yemen’s strategic position on the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait to the origins of the Houthi movement and its
The Strange History of Hijacking - From Russia to 9/11 | With Bianca Nobilo & Tim Marshall
The news is out… Tim Marshall joins Bianca Nobilo as co-host of History Uncensored!
In this brand-new episode, Tim and Bianca explore the strange, dramatic and often terrifying history of aircraft hijackings.
Following the attack aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, they look back at the origins of hijackings, the political motives behind them and their ev
Putin Is REWRITING History - Here’s Why It Matters | With Bill Browder
How does Vladimir Putin use history to justify Russia’s war in Ukraine?
In this episode, Bianca Nobilo speaks to Bill Browder about the Kremlin’s use of historical narratives and how Putin’s version of Russia’s past has helped frame the war as a fight against fascism, Nazism and threats to the Russian people.
They explore why Putin needs these myths to sustain support for the war, and whether th
Why This Trump–Xi Meeting Is More Dangerous Than It Looks | With Ian Bremmer
On September 24, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the leaders of two global rivals will meet at the White House. But to understand why this meeting matters, we have to go back to 1985, when Ronald Reagan welcomed China’s leader Li Xiannian to Washington.
Back then, the balance of power looked completely different. 41 years later, Trump and Xi meet in a world of trade wars, Taiwan tensions, AI compet
The 2,000-Year History of AI - Could It Now REALLY Kill Us All? | With George Zarkadakis
Artificial intelligence could change humanity forever. But the history of AI began thousands of years before computers, machine learning and ChatGPT existed.
In just a few decades, humans have gone from mechanical computers and early ideas about machine intelligence to powerful AI systems capable of generating text and images, writing code, solving complex problems and performing tasks once thoug
Did 9/11 Begin The End Of American Power? | With John Bolton
Attorney and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton joins Bianca Nobilo to reflect on the decisions that followed September 11 and how they reshaped American foreign policy and the world.
From NATO’s historic invocation of Article 5 and relations with Russia, to the rise of China and the conflict with Iran, Bolton examines the choices that brought America to this momen
Can Britain Become A Superpower Again? | With David Reynolds
Britain was once the world’s dominant global power. A relatively small island nation built an empire spanning nearly a quarter of the Earth’s land, controlled vital trade routes, and became the centre of the Industrial Revolution.
But how did Great Britain punch so far above its weight - and when did that extraordinary system of power actually break?
The UK today remains a nuclear power, a perma
How Is Migration Being Used As A WEAPON In Europe? | With Peter Frankopan
Across Europe, migration is increasingly becoming a source of geopolitical tension and in some cases: a tool of state power.
In recent weeks, Europe’s borders have produced extraordinary scenes: around 72,000 people crossed from Morocco illegally into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, while a record 230 people reached Britain in a single inflatable boat.
Meanwhile, tunnels have been discovered bene
Allies to Enemies: How Israel & Iran’s Relationship COLLAPSED | With Trita Parsi
For decades, Israel and Iran have been portrayed as bitter enemies - but their history tells a far more complicated story.
Long before today’s war, Iran and Israel were strategic partners, trading oil, weapons, intelligence and military technology - even after Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. Their relationship stretches back much further, through the Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great and centuries
Who is the REAL Benjamin Netanyahu? | History Of Israel's Prime Minister | With Anshel Pfeffer
Benjamin Netanyahu is one of the most consequential - and controversial - political leaders of the 21st century.
To supporters, he is "King Bibi," the leader who has kept Israel secure through decades of war and regional instability. To critics, he is responsible for prolonging conflict and undermining the prospects for peace. He also faces an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal C
Is Opus Dei Infiltrating Power In Washington? Investigative Journalist Reveals All Of Scandal
Opus Dei presents itself as a Catholic movement dedicated to finding holiness in everyday life. Critics and former members, however, allege a far darker reality.
Bianca Nobilo is joined by investigative journalist Gareth Gore, author of Opus, who traces the organisation's rise from its founding in Spain in 1928 to its influence in politics, finance and the Catholic Church.
He examines allegatio
Worse Than The Strait Of Hormuz? Iran War ESCALATION As Houthis Block Tankers | With Tim Marshall
As attention remains focused on the of years. Strait of Hormuz, another strategic waterway is emerging as a critical geopolitical flashpoint: Bab el-Mandeb, the ancient "Gate of Tears."
Why has this narrow passage between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean has become one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints?
From ancient trade routes and imperial rivalries to the Houthis' attacks on
Has The Iran War Shattered US Power In The Middle East? | With Dr Andreas Krieg
Has America and Israel's war with Iran marked the beginning of the end of the post-1991 American order in the Middle East?
For more than three decades after the Gulf War, the United States appeared to guarantee regional security, protect global energy routes and shape the outcome of major conflicts. The 2026 war with Iran has prompted renewed debate over whether that era has come to an end.
The
Has Russia's War Against NATO And Europe Already Begun?
Across Europe, governments and intelligence agencies have accused Russia of escalating a campaign of hybrid warfare, from sabotage and GPS interference to cyber operations and suspected attacks on critical infrastructure.
Much of the attention is focused on Kaliningrad - Russia's heavily militarised exclave on the Baltic Sea - and the nearby Suwałki Gap, NATO's only land link to the Baltic state
Is The USA STILL A Democracy? | 250 Years Of American Independence
When did America actually become a democracy and could it be losing it?
As the United States marks 250 years since independence, this episode examines one of the country's biggest founding myths: that America has always been a democracy.
From the Constitution of 1787 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the programme traces how political rights gradually expanded from a system that excluded most Am
Why Can’t 'Broken Britain' KEEP a Prime Minister? From Scandal to Assassination
Keir Starmer is stepping down as the UK’s Prime Minister, less than two years after winning the election with a landslide victory.
Between 1979 and 2016, Britain had five prime ministers in 37 years… and since 2016, it has had six in roughly a decade. So is the UK political system broken, or is this chaos exactly what the parliamentary model was designed to do?
Bianca Nobilo looks back at three
How Has Putin's Childhood Dictated Russian Strategy? | With Mark Galeotti
Who is the real Vladimir Putin?
For decades, the Russian president has been portrayed as everything from a master strategist and nationalist strongman to a ruthless former spy. How much of that image reflects reality and how much is carefully crafted mythology?
Bianca Nobilo is joined by historian and Russia expert Mark Galeotti to examine the formative experiences that shaped Putin's worldview,
Is Israel Using White Phosphorus In Lebanon, And Is It Legal?
White phosphorus has been used on battlefields for more than a century, but its deployment over populated areas continues to spark fierce legal and ethical debate.
Bianca Nobilo examines the growing scrutiny surrounding Israel's use of white phosphorus in Lebanon, where human rights groups have raised concerns about the impact on civilians. Capable of burning at extreme temperatures and causing s
The WILD History Of The UFC: 1993 To Trump's White House | With Luke Thomas
How did the UFC go from a controversial fringe spectacle in 1993 to hosting an event at the White House?
Combat sports journalist Luke Thomas joins Bianca Nobilo to discuss the UFC's extraordinary rise, its ties to Donald Trump, and how the promotion became one of the most influential forces in modern sports and culture.
From its no-holds-barred beginnings to the heart of American political powe
Why Does FIFA Survive EVERY Scandal?
Racketeering. Wire fraud. Money laundering.
Those are the charges that helped bring down some of the most powerful figures in world football. Not a crime syndicate, but FIFA — the organisation that governs the world's most popular sport.
With more member associations than the United Nations and an audience measured in billions, FIFA oversees the biggest sporting event on Earth: the World Cup. Bu
Is Russia Losing? War Reporter Reveals TRUTH About Ukraine Conflict
Is Putin fighting a war from a position of power…. or desperation?
Ukraine’s drones have been attacking his home town of St Petersburg - pushing the war well and truly into the heart of Russia.
At the same time…Russia continues relentless bombing of Ukrainian cities and claims to be advancing.
So the question everyone is asking but nobody seems to be able to answer clearly is this: who is ACTU
History of Cuba: Spanish Colonization, Revolution and Communism 1492-2026
Why has one island shaped the ambitions of empires, triggered superpower confrontations, and repeatedly found itself at the centre of world history?
This is the story of Cuba - the largest island in the Caribbean, just 90 miles from Florida, and one of the most strategically important pieces of real estate on Earth.
Long before Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Cuba was cov
The DANGEROUS Similarity Between Cuba & Taiwan
A small island sitting dangerously close to a rival superpower. A military flashpoint shaped by ideology, geography, and fear. Is that Cuba - or Taiwan?
In this deep-dive, Bianca Nobilo explores the striking parallels between Cuba and Taiwan, two islands shaped by the ambitions of far larger powers. From the Cuban Missile Crisis to rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Bianca looks at why great po
The Dark History Behind Modern Eugenics | "This Stuff Is NUTS!"
Eugenics is often treated as a dead ideology buried with Nazi Germany but historians and scientists argue the idea never truly disappeared - it simply evolved.
Bianca Nobilo speaks to geneticists Adam Rutherford and Professor Debby Sneed, exploring how eugenics became tied to empire, racial hierarchy, forced sterilisation and genocide. Later examining the flawed science that sustained it and trac
Why Powerful Men Are Obsessed With the Roman Empire
Why do powerful men keep idolising the ancient world?
From Xi Jinping invoking Thucydides at a US-China summit, to Putin’s “Third Rome,” to Elon Musk posting “America is New Rome,” modern leaders repeatedly reach back to Greece and Rome when talking about power, destiny and empire.
Bianca Nobilo explores what leaders’ historical obsessions, like Hitler and Napoleon reveal about them and why anci
History Of Time: How the Clock Led to Capitalism
What even is time? Physicists still can’t fully agree.
Einstein showed that time bends and warps. Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli argues it may not fundamentally exist at all. And yet modern life is ruled by clocks, schedules, deadlines and timestamps measured down to fractions of a second.
Across ancient civilizations, humans developed ways to make the invisible movements of the sky measura
US-China: How America Helped Create its Greatest Rival
Bianca Nobilo takes us through the history behind the headlines again as President Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in China in his first visit there in over a decade.
The relationship between the two countries is one of the most important in the world. What happens between them shapes the future of the global order - trade, war, Taiwan, the Middle East, climate change. But it hasn’t always been a r
The Rise And Fall Of China’s LAST Emperor: 1908-1912
Puyi began life as the emperor of China, carried into the Forbidden City as a toddler and placed upon the Dragon Throne before he was even three years old.
At least in theory, Puyi ruled over around a quarter of the world’s population. Raised inside one of the most isolated and luxurious courts on earth, he was treated as divine. Eunuchs dressed him, bowed before him, and carried out his every co
Israel Can Have Nuclear Weapons - So WHY Can’t Iran?
Right now, there are more than 12,000 nuclear weapons on Earth.
The detonation of just one could kill hundreds of thousands, flatten a city, poison survivors for generations, and reshape global politics permanently.
These weapons are the ultimate currency of power. So why do some countries get to have them, while others are told they can’t?
Why is Israel widely believed to possess nuclear weapo
The TRUTH Behind Royal Visits: A Body Language Analysis
America was born by rejecting a king so why, 250 years later, does it keep rolling out the royal treatment?
Bianca Nobilo explores the long, strange evolution of the US–UK relationship: from revolution and resentment to handshakes, state dinners and carefully choreographed diplomacy. Why has Donald Trump received such extraordinary royal attention? What does it reveal about power, politics, and p
How Was The US-Israel Alliance Built? From Truman To Trump
Just eleven minutes after Israel declared statehood in 1948, the United States became the first country to recognise it. Nearly seventy years later, it was also the first to formally and controversially recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
This video explores one of the most consequential and emotionally charged alliances in modern history. The US–Israel relationship has been shaped not just
Did NATO Break Its Promise To Russia?
Formed in the aftermath of World War II, NATO was designed to deter Soviet expansion, anchor American power in Europe, and prevent another catastrophic war. But from its very beginning, NATO has been more than just a military pact—it’s been a political balancing act between security, sovereignty, and influence.
From the creation of Article 5 and the promise of collective defence, to Cold War tens
How Hezbollah Was Created: The Israel-Lebanon Story
The Israel-Lebanon conflict didn’t start overnight - it’s the result of decades of war, displacement, and unresolved tensions.
From Lebanon’s fragile beginnings and the arrival of Palestinian refugees, to the rise of the PLO, Israel’s invasions, and the emergence of Hezbollah. Bianca Nobilo traces the key moments that shaped one of the Middle East’s most enduring conflicts.
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Apocalypse Now? Trump, Iran & the Return of End-Times Thinking
In America, apocalyptic thinking has repeatedly surged at moments of crisis. During the Cold War, evangelicals read global conflict as a countdown to the end and after 9/11, similar language returned.
And today, figures around Donald Trump - and some of his supporters - have framed him not just as a political leader, but as a divinely chosen figure in a cosmic struggle between good and evil.
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The Hidden Imam: The Secret Behind Iran’s Supreme Leader
500 years ago, a teenage warlord reshaped Iran forever.
When Shah Ismail seized power in 1501, he didn’t just conquer territory - he forcibly transformed Iran into a Shia nation, laying the foundations of its modern identity.
From the rise of the Safavid Empire to the belief in the Hidden Imam, Bianca Nobilo explores how religion, power, and politics became inseparably linked.
This video looks
Manosphere Myths: What History ACTUALLY Says About Marriage, Gender & Obedience
Across the 'manosphere' and trad-wife culture, a claim keeps resurfacing: that marriage works best when men lead and women obey.
Accordingly, nearly a third of Gen Z men agreed that a wife should always obey her husband, and a third said the husband should have the final say in important decisions. That’s more likely than Baby Boomers or any other living generation to think so.
The people push
Can War Be Predicted? History’s Most DANGEROUS Hotspots Explained
Are some wars inevitable and can we actually predict where conflict will break out next?
In today's video, we break down the world’s most dangerous geopolitical hotspots, from rising tensions between global powers to long-standing regional flashpoints. As instability grows across multiple regions, the question is no longer if conflict will emerge but where, and why.
We map conflicts from Russia,
The SCANDAL That Created The Oscars: A Dark Side Of Hollywood
What do a Hollywood party, a shocking death, and a desperate attempt to clean up the film industry have to do with the Oscars?
Join Bianca Nobilo as she explores the infamous 1921 scandal involving silent film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the tragic death of actress Virginia Rappe - an event that ignited public outrage and threatened to destroy Hollywood’s reputation.
As scandal after scand
Why The Strait Of Hormuz Can CRASH The Global Economy
The Strait of Hormuz is a strip of water, a few miles wide, through which passes enough energy to shake the whole world. It's one of the most geopolitically charged waterways on Earth, and this is not an accident of the present. It is the result of strategic geography that has channelled trade, empire and coercion for centuries.
Bianca Nobilo gives us a quick history...
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'We Absolutely Played a Part in JFK Death' History of The Mafia With Michael Franzese
Bianca Nobilo dives into the compelling history of the American Mafia, speaking to former mob boss Michael Franzese and more.
Who were the first real gangs of New York? How deeply involved in American politics - and assassinations was the Mafia? And what did it feel like to watch your criminal empire crumble from the inside?
Behind the suits and swagger were rackets, intimidation and victims -
The Dark History Behind 'Unlucky' Friday 13th
Friday the 13th is considered unlucky by many - but why?
There’s at least one every year, with the next one coming up this week and the calendar date causes people to skip travels, avoid important business deals and generally feel a sense of unease.
It’s easy to assume it comes from ancient superstition - but this isn’t actually the case.
History Uncensored’s Bianca Nobilo explains more…
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Why Hasn’t Iran’s Regime Fallen? The History of Resistance
Iran has been governed by the Islamic Republic for more than four decades, with the regime suppressing fundamental rights and killing thousands of Iranian people in the last few months alone.
Resistance to the system has repeatedly erupted - from student uprisings, to reform movements, to mass protests led by women and young people.
So why hasn’t it fallen?
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History of Iran: Persian empires, Islamic conquest & 1979 Revolution
If you want to understand world history, regional, Middle Eastern politics, and our world's broader contest between democracy and autocracy, you have to understand Iran.
It is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations and the first ancient superpower, the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus, a state that has been repeatedly conquered by Greeks, Arabs, Mongols, yet its strong national identity
"Somewhere Between MORON & MONSTER" Royal Scandals Up To Andrew's Downfall
Kings once ruled by divine right... but now royals can be arrested by Thames Valley Police. But how did we get here?
Bianca Nobilo gives us 1,000 years of royal scandal in just three minutes, before speaking to royal author Robert Hardman to discuss whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be removed from the line of succession and more.
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How to Depose a Prime Minister In Under 10 Minutes
How hard is it really to depose a Prime Minister? Can they be impeached like a US president? And can a monarch remove a PM?
History Uncensored's Bianca Nobilo talks us through the ways in which to remove a leader in the UK - drawing on past examples of when a bid to oust someone has been successful... and when it has not.
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Top 5 Mystery Disappearances - From Mary Celeste To MH370!
An entire colony of 100 people gone - leaving a single word carved into wood.
A man who parachuted from a plane into a storm, never to be seen again.
A ship found sailing across the Atlantic, missing all of its passengers.
All of them vanished, forever.
Bianca Nobilo talks us through the five most mysterious disappearances - and explains how although they may be unsolved, there is still new evid
"DARK Day For The Monarchy" Andrew Arrested | Emergency Episode With Tom Bower
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office on today, his 66th birthday.
It's possibly the biggest royal scandal of our time - but there have, of course, been many throughout history.
Bianca Nobilo speaks to royal author Tom Bower to discuss what today might mean for the former prince - and for the future of the monarchy as a whole.
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William Dalrymple: ‘I’d Love To Teach The History of Palestine To Donald Trump’
Award-winning historian and best-selling author William Dalrymple joins History Uncensored host Bianca Nobilo to discuss life in India, the hidden cause of the American Revolution, ancient superpowers ... and the mystery of a deceased cockatoo.
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Ancient Greek Sacrifice, Nazis and Corruption; A History Of The Olympics
The Olympics were not always a celebration of peace and unity. In the past, they were weaponised by dictators and marred by violence and corruption.
They have however always been a recurring instrument of power, identity, and spectacle.
Bianca Nobilo takes us on a journey from the ancient games to how the Olympics became a Cold War battlefield.
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What Samurai Life Was REALLY Like - Debunking The Myths | Bonus Interview!
Following her deep-dive in our Samurai Uncensored episode, Bianca Nobilo finds out more about what the Japanese warriors were really like from specialist Dr Jonathan Lopez-Vera.
Many of us have a preconceived notion of the samurai, thanks to the depiction of them in film and video games - but the truth is actually much different from the myth.
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The Hidden Origins of Samurai: "Death Wasn’t Failure, Dishonesty Was"
The myth of the samurai slices through the fog of history. The elite warriors and masters of the sword who are bound to live and die with honour are shrouded in myth.
Where did the samurai actually come from? What did they really live by - and what was invented later? And were women ever part of the warrior class - or is that pure legend?
Bianca Nobilo talks us through the history of the leg
'A Political Weapon' The History Of Deepfake Nude Images
Deepfakes nudes have moved from fringe experiment to mass phenomenon. The creation and distribution of tampered-with images has affected hundreds of thousands of people, overwhelmingly women, without their consent.
It's a problem that's only worsening today with the growth of AI - and history explains why this behaviour is happening. Bianca Nobilo delves into the past of deepfakes and nude image
A Short History of Greenland - 'The Most Valuable Piece of Real Estate On Earth'
When President Trump first expressed interest in acquiring Greenland in 2019, the world was incredulous - but did you know he wasn’t the first?
History Uncensored's Bianca Nobilo talks us through a brief history of world’s largest island…
Deeper reading/ listening from Bianca:
“I recommend ‘The Future History of the Arctic’ by Charles Emerson and ‘The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know’ by Kla
History of Vampires: From Slavic Panic to Modern-Day Bloodsuckers!
Bianca Nobilo uncovers the history of vampires, from the village in the 1700s who dug up their dead to make a grisly discovery, to how the bloodsuckers have been presented in film and literature, taking them from monsters to sex symbols. Plus, what does it take to be a modern-day vampire?
Bianca speaks to Leibniz Institute research associate, Peter Kreuter, Prof Roger Luckhurst, who is editor of
History of Magic: Newton's Search For The Philosopher's Stone + Wizards Of Renaissance Europe
Bianca Nobilo delves into the wonderfully wicked world of magic, uncovering the real life wizards in Renaissance Europe, Isaac Newton’s secret search for the Philosopher’s Stone and more.
Guests include author Rachel Morris, who tells the story of the golden age of alchemists, including John Dee, and Professor William R Newman, who has written what many consider to be the definitive work on Isaac
Were The Nazis 'Normal'? Uncovering Nuremberg With Bianca Nobilo | Feat Brian Cox
Bianca Nobilo delves into the Nuremberg Trials of the 1940s, which saw high-ranking Nazi officers charged and punished for war crimes and crimes against peace and humanity.
She dares to face the uncomfortable questions, such as: were the people who committed such atrocities 'normal' - and in some cases, even charismatic?
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