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History Impossible

Alexander von Sternberg

Booking Overview

This is a long-form history and historical-analysis show focused on obscure events, controversial ideologies, moral complexity, and the consequences of difficult decisions, with recurring external guests who are authors, podcasters, writers, and subject-matter commentators. Credible pitches include historians, political and geopolitical analysts, authors, journalists, and independent researchers with a strong point of view and demonstrated expertise in contentious historical subjects; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because guests are generally accessible niche experts rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 107

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

historyimpossible@gmail.com

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Host

Alexander von Sternberg - Podcast host and writer whose work examines obscure historical events, controversial ideologies, and the moral and political complexity of human decisions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, historians, journalists, podcasters, and independent researchers with demonstrated expertise in political history, ideology, geopolitics, war, or other controversial historical subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Established podcasts or newsletters, Substantive independent research and writing, Professional journalism or commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Richard Lim - George Washington, Presidential Power, Deism, The Constitutional Foundations Of The United States, And Political Polarization.

Kristaps Andrejsons - Russian Political Culture, Religious Ideology, The War In Ukraine, Potential State Collapse, Nuclear Proliferation, Media Coverage, Sponsorship, And Artificial Intelligence.

Kile Jones - The Historical Development Of Antizionism, Antisemitism, Israel-related Political Thought, Marxism, Liberalism, And Intellectual Influences.

Recent Topics

History, Political History, World War Ii, Geopolitics, Political Extremism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
History Impossible
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Millennials: The Trauma Generation

September 30, 2026

Hey everyone. No preamble here. Just a nice bonus as a thank you for your continued support. As the title suggests, this is an audio adaptation of an essay I wrote about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how it led me to reflect on my generation, that is millennials, seems to believe about itself regarding trauma, adversity, and the future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-impossible--5634566/support.

The Firebombing of Tokyo: Our Imperative Atrocity

September 22, 2026

We often hear about how the Second World War was more morally nuanced and complex than we have been led to believe. This is, to a certain extent, very true. The Axis powers meted out a level of genocidal destruction and suffering upon tens of millions of people across the world, decimating generations in places as far flung as Poland and the Philippines, and Croatia and China. To call their actions existential by their very nature is to arguably undersell the threat they posed. The Allies rea...

Power, Presidents, and Refusing the Crown (w/ Richard Lim)

September 07, 2026

In this newest episode of History Impossible we’re joined a second time by Richard Lim, host of the This American President podcast, who last appeared on this program a couple years ago to discuss the insane, contentious election of 1876. He is also the author of a new book, Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World, which releases on October 13, 2026, and covers the most significant aspect of America’s first president: his restraint from seizing power that almost certainly wo...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with History Impossible?

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What is the email for History Impossible?

The publicly listed email for History Impossible: historyimpossible@gmail.com.

How many listeners does History Impossible have?

Podseeker estimates History Impossible reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for History Impossible?

History Impossible typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, historians, journalists, podcasters, and independent researchers with demonstrated expertise in political history, ideology, geopolitics, war, or other controversial historical subjects. Common among recent guests: Published books; Established podcasts or newsletters; Substantive independent research and writing. Recent guests include Richard Lim, Kristaps Andrejsons, and Kile Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on History Impossible?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does History Impossible cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Political History, World War Ii, Geopolitics, and Political Extremism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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