The World War II era was a transformative period in history that had a profound impact on the social, political, and cultural landscape of the world.

The two podcast episodes provided, "Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? Pt. 2" from the "Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories" podcast and "Episode 7: Rinse, Repeat" from the "Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra" podcast, both explore events and themes related to the World War II era.

The first episode delves into a 1945 murder investigation in rural England, highlighting the historical context of the war and the way it shaped cultural beliefs and folklore. The second episode examines the chaos surrounding the largest mass sedition trial in American history during the war, illustrating the political and legal tensions of the time.