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History in Brief

History in Brief

By: L Houghton
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History in Brief: The show where we take key moments from history and break them down into clear, concise overviews. Whether you studied this before and just want a refresher, or are hearing about it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

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  • Who was Joan of Arc?

    Who was Joan of Arc?
    Aug 26 2025

    Jeanne d'Arc, a teenage shepherdess from a remote village who could neither read nor write, yet who claimed she was sent by God to lead an army, defeat the English, and crown a king. And she would do all these things...
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    10 mins
  • Who was Nikola Tesla?

    Who was Nikola Tesla?
    Aug 19 2025

    Nikola Tesla was a visionary genius who saw a future powered by invisible forces. Unlike his rival Thomas Edison, who mastered the tangible, Tesla harnessed the unseen currents that now power our modern electrical grid. Yet, for all his contributions, his life ended in quiet obscurity.
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    10 mins
  • What was the Napoleonic Era?

    What was the Napoleonic Era?
    Aug 6 2025

    The Napoleonic Era, from the late 1790s to 1815, was a period of immense upheaval, brilliant military campaigns, and sweeping reforms that left an indelible mark on Europe and the world. It was a time when the ideals of the French Revolution spread across the continent, often on the back of a bayonet, and old empires crumbled while new ones rose.
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    14 mins
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