Episodes

  • What was the Long March?
    May 10 2025

    The Long March: More than just a military maneuver, it was a defining moment for the Chinese Communist Party and the moment that cemented the leadership of Mao Zedong. But what exactly was this epic journey?

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    11 mins
  • Who was Julius Caesar?
    May 3 2025

    A great general, a talented politician, a hero, a scheming populist, a killer of republics, a dictator and wannabe-king... Julius Caesar was all of these and more. Let's take a brief look over the life of one of history's biggest names.

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    12 mins
  • What was the Silk Road?
    Apr 27 2025

    It spanned thousands of miles, stretching from the cities of ancient China to the markets of the Roman Empire. It crossed deserts and climbed mountains, linking distant civilizations. But what exactly was this historic trade network?

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    8 mins
  • Who was Lawrence of Arabia?
    Apr 20 2025

    Lawrence was a soldier, an archaeologist, a diplomat, and a writer. He was also a hero, and a traitor. During World War I, he played a leading role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, and his life raises complex questions: How do you balance loyalty to country with loyalty to allies? What happens when the promises you made are broken? And what is the cost of becoming a legend?

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    13 mins
  • What were the Napoleonic Wars?
    Apr 12 2025

    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 it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

    Today, we're looking at the Napoleonic Wars, a series of wars fought between Napoleon’s French Empire and various European powers from 1803 to 1815.

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    19 mins
  • What was the Scramble for Africa?
    Apr 5 2025

    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 it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

    Today, we're looking at the Scramble for Africa, the frenzied colonization of practically the entire African continent by European powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Within just a few decades, Africa went from a land largely controlled by indigenous kingdoms and societies to being dominated by foreign rulers.

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    14 mins
  • 6. What was the Treaty of Versailles?
    Mar 29 2025

    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 it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

    Today, we're looking at the Treaty of Versailles. In June 1919, the victorious powers gathered at the Palace of Versailles to sign an agreement that officially ended World War I. But instead of securing a lasting peace, this treaty became a source of resentment, instability, and a key factor in the lead-up to World War II. But what was the Treaty of Versailles?

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    11 mins
  • 5. What was the Roman Empire?
    Mar 19 2025

    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 hearing about it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

    Today, we're looking at the Roman Empire, one of the most (if not THE most) influential and long-lasting empires in history. We’ll look at its rise from a republic to an empire, the height of its power, and the challenges that led to its decline. This is the story of Rome - its triumphs, its struggles, and its lasting impact on the world.

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    18 mins