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A Twist of History

A Twist of History

By: Ballen Studios
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The course of history never follows a straight line. And very often, we can pinpoint a remarkable, thrilling twist, which changes everything that follows. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in.From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history.© Ballen Studios World
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  • The Affair of the Diamond Necklace

    The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
    Sep 24 2025

    Marie Antoinette’s world renowned extravagance made her an icon and then an example as the Queen of France, but her beheading, and the French Revolution, may never have come to pass if not for a lavish piece of jewelry at the center of a salacious con.


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    44 mins
  • The Man Who Saved the World

    The Man Who Saved the World
    Sep 17 2025

    While The United States and The Soviet Union flirted with existential disaster on a global stage during the Cuban Missile Crisis, an unknown conflict was unfolding under the ocean on a Russian submarine equipped to trigger an all-out nuclear war.


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    40 mins
  • Buying the Presidency

    Buying the Presidency
    Sep 10 2025

    Money and politics have always been intertwined in America, but before the days of Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg, there was Rockerfeller, Carnegie and Morgan, titans of industry whose political power may have become absolute if they hadn’t underestimated an upstart politician by the name of Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.


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    40 mins
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This may be the best podcast Ballen Studios has produced yet. Intriguing topics, thoroughly researched, eloquent writing, and a top tier presenter make this a totally engaging listen. I can't get enough!

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