New to Almost History?


I’m Ian Chapman-Curry and this is Almost History.

This podcast tells the amazing true stories behind history’s most interesting ‘what-ifs’ and near misses.

I’ve been passionate about history since my dad told me stories from the past as a kid. I was lucky enough to be able to study history at university.

Now I keep my interest alive by researching the stories that don’t get much space in books.

What is Almost History?

Almost History tells the full stories behind the past’s most intriguing ‘what-ifs’ and near misses.

The letters that were never sent, the plans that didn’t get off the drawing board and the schemes that went awry.

The letters that were never sent, the plans that didn’t get off the drawing board and the schemes that went awry.

I can explain it better by giving you my top four episodes to start you off!

Top four episodes

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Where can I find out more?

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