Short Histories

Part of the world History section. How Countries developed and major historical events. Check out our youtube channel for other historical videos podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@englishthroughhistory

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 9m. Bisher sind 40 Folge(n) erschienen. .

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 hours 13 minutes

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Christ the Redeemer: Iconic Brazilian statue and part of the 7 New Wonders of the World.


Explore the history of Christ The Redeemer and its significance globally, and how it was chosen as one of the new 7 Wonders of the World.


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episode 4: The Devil's Horns: Black Magic, Heavy Metal, and Satanism.


Explore the origins of the "Sign of the Horns" seen in popular culture, rock concerts, sports arenas. Eric Flynn delves into the origins of this symbol, how it came into popular culture, and tries to answer the question: what does it actually mean?


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episode 5: South Korea: Uprising, History and Democracy (The 1987 June Revolution)


Exploring the 1987 "June Revolution" in South Korea. Widely regarded as the turning point to establishing Democracy in the Nation, we'll look at the history, the events and the lasting effects on the culture.


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The Y2K Phenomenon: Hysteria, End Days and Global Panic


In this episode we will be exploring one of the the most bizarre hysterias to encompass the World in modern history. What was Y2K? Why did it cause such panic? What were the Conspiracy Theories? What actually happened on that fateful date?


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episode 3: New York City: From Trading Port to Global Icon


In this episode we'll explore the History of New York City through the ages, discussing the evolution of the city through periods of growth and decline. We'll examine the cultural landscape, prominent figures, architecture and challenges.


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Philip of Macedon (part 2)


In the 2nd of our two part series, we'll be examining Philip's role in the creation of the Royal Court, the Hellenization of Macedon into the greater Greek world, his death and legacy.


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Philip of Macedon (part 1)


Examine the history of Philip of Macedon, father to Alexander the Great. Surrounded by enemies, he managed to form Macedon into the supreme military force of the time, introducing cultural reforms and leaving a legacy that lived on through his son.


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The History of Elizabeth Bathory: The Serial Killer of Hungary


Explore the history of Elizabeth Bathory- one of the first recorded female serial killers and possible Vampire, with a legend that has inspired multiple novels and characters in popular fiction.


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The 1974 Carnation Revolution: From Dictatorship to Democracy


Explore a short history of Portugal's Carnation Revolution, a peaceful coup that overthrew the authoritatian regime and led to enormous consequences for Portugal, her colonies and the wider world.


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 2023-05-06  6m
 
 

A short History of Hong Kong


A brief history on the often controversial islands, exploring industry, ownership and geo politics.


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 2023-04-29  7m