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Throughline
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(9.2K)
2024
Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei.Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective-shifting, time-warping stories you can't get enough of - and you'll unlock access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/throughline
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"Gives a great in-depth look for the layperson of things you sometimes (or never) thought, “Why is that happening?” or, “What is the difference between those two sects of that religion?”. If your curious about how our world became the way it is this is highly recommended."
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"Right now I’m ALL over the place. Trying to catch up on some things but I’m weeks behind and not even sure what I want! Hahaha. What about you?"
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