
Revolutions
Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
Latest episodes

Jul 19, 2021 • 28min
10.61- The Precipice
Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!

Jul 12, 2021 • 27min
10.60- The Abyss That Lies Ahead
Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it? Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds!

Jul 4, 2021 • 33min
10.59- Stupidity or Treason?
You make the call. Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jun 28, 2021 • 33min
10.58- Inflation and Scarcity
Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book!

Jun 14, 2021 • 24min
10.57 Great War Great Offensive
Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Jun 11, 2021 • 43min
SNEAK PREVIEW: Hero of Two Worlds Chapter Four
Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks!

Jun 6, 2021 • 30min
10.56- Great War Great Retreat
When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

May 31, 2021 • 31min
10.55- Whatever Happened To The International?
Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die. Sponsor: Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!

May 24, 2021 • 31min
10.54- War or Revolution
War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution. Sponsor: keeps.com/revolutions

May 17, 2021 • 30min
10.53- The Balkans
Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions