Show overview
The Long History Short Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 25 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 18 episodes published. Published by Brian Stahl.
From the publisher
Interviews with historians about the background of events happening around the world. Join your host, Brian Stahl.
Latest Episodes
View all 25 episodesThe UK Elections: What Just Happened? Ft. Thomas Maidment
England's Next Revolution: This Thursday? ft. Dr. Luke Blaxill
Russia, Ukraine, and Higher Ed's Crisis, ft. Dr. Sumantra Maitra
Hungarian Hell: War, Hyperinflation, Dictatorship
Could Hungary's History Decide Its Election, and Its Future? ft. Professor Peter Judson
When did American Foreign Policy Go Wrong? ft. Professor Michael Desch
S1 Ep 19The Evolution of Holy Week, ft. Professor Eric Johnston
Tune in for this discussion of the history of Lent, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, with Professor Eric Johnston of Seton Hall University.
S1 Ep 18Israeli Foreign Policy: What It Has Been, What It Could Be
My discussion with the University of Notre Dame's Dr. Asher Kaufman about Israel, Iran, and the crisis in the Middle East. Further reading: The intellectual origins of Zionism: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/herzls-troubled-dream-origins-zionism
S1 Ep 17The South Pars Attack, Israel, America, and Iran, ft. Professor Ian Lustick
Listen in on this conversation about the historical context behind the latest news out of Iran, and what it means for the war, the global economy, and the world.
S1 Ep 16The People of Iran and the Iran War, ft. Professor Daniel Tavana
Political Science Professor Daniel Tavana breaks down the Iran War, and discusses the people, government, and future of this troubled country.
S1 Ep 15The Ancient Greek Olympics, ft. Professor Jonathan Hall
Join my discussion with Professor Jonathan Hall of the University of Chicago as we discuss the ancient Greek Olympics and how they influenced the modern games.
S1 Ep 14Chavez, Maduro, and Rodriguez: The Future of Venezuela, ft. Professor David Mares
Join us for this discussion about the future of Venezuela, especially pertinent given the two most recent attacks on Venezuelan ships.
S1 Ep 13Iran and Iraq, ft. Professor Charles Tripp
Tune in for this interview with Professor Charles Tripp, world-renowned expert on Iraq and Middle Eastern politics, where he details the complicated relationship between Iran and Iraq, and what it means for the crisis in the Middle East.
S1 Ep 12History of Iran pt. 2, 1979-2026, featuring Professor Idean Saleyhan
Join for this discussion of Iranian history from `the Revolution to the current crisis, featuring Professor Idean Saleyhan of the University of North Texas.
S1 Ep 11History of Iran, ft. Professor Magnus Bernhardsson
Tune in for this discussion about Iran's history, US-Iranian relations, and the protests sweeping the country, featuring Professor Magnus Bernhardsson of Williams College.
S1 Ep 10The History of Venezuela, ft. Zoe Fallon
Join us as we discuss the history of Venezuela, what it means for the US intervention, and where the country's future is headed.
S1 Ep 9The Cold War, American Foreign Policy, and the War in Ukraine, ft. Professor Thomas Schwartz
Listen to this discussion about the Cold War and how its legacy impacts American foreign policy and the war in Ukraine. Also check out these movies referenced in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqqqZrD37h5e7dYRQa8Udia9bbx_Ig-w
S1 Ep 8The War in Ukraine, ft. Professor Robert Freedman
Tune in for this discussion about the origins and course of the war, and the only way it's likely to end, featuring Professor Robert Freedman of Johns Hopkins University.
S1 Ep 7Soviet History and What It Means for Ukraine, ft. Professor Eric Lohr
Join in for this discussion of the history of the Soviet Union, and its implications for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, ft. Professor Eric Lohr of American University.
S1 Ep 6Imperial Russian History, ft. Professor Sergey Glebov
Tune in to this discussion about Russia from the 1500's to the Revolution, featuring Professor Sergey Glebov of Amherst College and Smith College.