History Off the Page Podcast

an exploration of modern History with Dr. Jason Hansen

History of Modern Europe

This series explores the rich history of Europe from 1600-present. 34 episodes to date (click above for series overview).

History of Nazi Germany

An in-depth look at the history of Nazi Germany, including the rise of the Nazi Party, the establishment of dictatorship and the Holocaust (click above for series overview).

History of Israel/Palestine

A balanced effort to understand the history behind one of the world’s most bitter conflicts.  20 episodes to date (click above to see series overview)

Special Episodes

Episodes on the war in Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth II and the history of Christmas (click above to access these episodes).

The Latest "HOTP" News:

Hello everyone and welcome to my website! To the left you can find some of our recent episodes, and clicking on the images above will take you to an overview of the series.

I’ve just released the second episode in our series on Nazi Germany: Prelude to Nazi Germany: World War I and the Freikorps.”  If you are a Patreon subscriber, you can also listen to our bonus episode: “Making Hitler, 1889-1921.”  The episode charts the origins of Hitler’s political and anti-Semitic beliefs, dispelling rumors and myths that have persisted since the 1920s.  To sign up, click HERE.

Finally, be sure to check out our recommended reading section if you want more “history on the page.”

Greenville.  Apr 2025.