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20th Century Revolutions

20th Century Revolutions

By: Matt Payne
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20th Century Revolutions is a weekly podcast that traces some of the most consequential revolutions, political and social, that took place across the globe during the 20th Century.

Currently On: "Season 2: The Young Turks - Revolutions of the Ottoman Collapse, pt. 2"

As a podcast about revolutions, the narrative will naturally pick up where the great Mike Duncan left off in his wonderful Revolutions podcast. This show is similarly broken up into seasons each covering different revolutions with episodes that are around 25-40 minutes long.

As a podcast about the 20th century, I will try to make some sense of the 20th century and how the dramatic events of these 100 years shaped our world today. One of my hopes is that the framework of political and social revolutions will allow for new understandings of the 20th century.

If you have any suggestions for future seasons, notice any serious blunders I have made in my facts or pronunciation, or just want to say hi, please email me at twentiethcenturyrevolutions@gmail.com.

Helpful maps and images: 20thcenturyrevolutions.com

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/c/mattpayne

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Episodes
  • 2.32 The Three Pashas

    2.32 The Three Pashas
    Nov 6 2025

    We made it! As the Ottomans approach that apocalyptic vortex called World War I, they are led into the abyss by the CUP and the "Three Pashas": Talaat, Enver, and Cemal (in order of importance... sorry Cemal).

    Season 2: The Young Turks - Revolutions of the Ottoman Collapse, pt. 2

    For helpful maps, photos, and other media, check out the website: 20thcenturyrevolutions.com

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mattpayne

    Make a One Time Donation: PayPal
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    46 mins
  • 2.31 Raid on the Sublime Porte (Balkan Wars pt. 2)

    2.31 Raid on the Sublime Porte (Balkan Wars pt. 2)
    Aug 15 2025

    Talaat makes the plan. Enver gets the glory. Djemal is along for the ride.

    Season 2: The Young Turks - Revolutions of the Ottoman Collapse, pt. 2

    For helpful maps, photos, and other media, check out the website: 20thcenturyrevolutions.com

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mattpayne

    Make a One Time Donation: PayPal
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    32 mins
  • 2.30 Fall of Rumelia (Balkan Wars pt. 1)

    2.30 Fall of Rumelia (Balkan Wars pt. 1)
    Jul 15 2025

    The First Balkan War did not go so well for the Ottomans.

    Season 2: The Young Turks - Revolutions of the Ottoman Collapse, pt. 2

    For helpful maps, photos, and other media, check out the website: 20thcenturyrevolutions.com

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mattpayne

    Make a One Time Donation: PayPal
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    39 mins
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