UnHerd with Freddie Sayers The History Professor Sanctioned by Putin
Feb 14, 2024
Historian David Abulafia discusses the controversy of reinterpreting history and the politicization of the past, as well as the rich history and ethnic identity of Ukraine. The podcast also speculates on the future of the Ukraine conflict and explores the historical significance of the Suez Canal and the implications of sanctions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Controversy of Reinterpreting History
03:03 • 8min
The Evolution of Ukraine: From Vikings to Diversity
11:03 • 6min
Ukraine's Ethnic Identity and Putin's Perspective
16:54 • 6min
Speculating on the Future of Ukraine Conflict
23:13 • 2min
The Historical Significance of the Suez Canal and the Implications of Sanctions
24:49 • 3min