In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun speak with Marcel, a Dutch YouTuber who blends history and film by reacting to war movies and historical series, visiting real-world locations, and creating videos that explore the true stories behind what we see on screen.

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun speak with Tyler Boland, creator of Keeping History Alive, about his mission to preserve the voices of World War II veterans, the power of personal storytelling, and his journey from interviewing hundreds of veterans to sharing their stories ...

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun talk with Jay, creator of the YouTube channel Trench Diaries, about uncovering the personal stories of soldiers from World War I and World War II, his connection to military history, and how sharing letters and biographies helps keep the huma...

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun sit down with history teacher and YouTuber JD of The History Underground to discuss his journey bringing history to life, from Civil War battlefields to World War sites, while exploring stories from Vietnam, Operation Market Garden, and why t...

In their debut episode, hosts Sander van Kammen and Shaun Wells share the stories, passions, and inspirations that led them to create Trails of History, a podcast dedicated to bringing the past to life through storytelling, research, and exploration.

Sander and Shaun speak with filmmaker and SNAFU DOCS creator Joey van Meesen about uncovering overlooked World War II stories, the role of archival research and film in historical storytelling, and how new tools like AI are shaping the future of history.

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun sit down with Rob, creator of HistoryinYourHand, to discuss storytelling through film, the lasting impact of World War I and World War II, and how sharing these stories helps keep the memory of those who lived them alive.

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun speak with Youri van Miegroet about living among the battlefields of Ypres, his role in the Last Post Ceremony, volunteering with the CWGC, and how his creative LEGO memorials help keep the memory of the Great War alive.

In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun speak with Chris Mowery of Vlogging Through History about his journey as a historian and creator, his passion for storytelling through channels like Stories of the Great War and Stories of the Civil War, and how his work inspires millions to ...

In this Trails of History Christmas Special, Sander and Shaun celebrate the holidays with a fun Q&A, watch some hilarious videos, and reflect on the incredible start of the podcast while wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎄

In this solo episode of Trails of History, Sander takes an in-depth look at Operation Market Garden, exploring the ambitious plan, the challenges on the ground, and the key decisions that turned one of World War II’s boldest operations into one of its most debated failures.

Sander and Shaun speak with renowned battlefield guide and historian Paul Reed about walking the Western Front, uncovering the human stories of the First World War, and why visiting the battlefields remains such a powerful way to understand the past.