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 88 Folge(n) erschienen. Jede Woche gibt es eine neue Folge dieses Podcasts.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 hours 6 minutes

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episode 6: Finn McCool & The Giant's Causeway


In Today's episode we explore the legend of the Giant Finn McCool and his link to the unique Natural Wonder that is the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist spot in modern day Northern Ireland.


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 February 8, 2024  8m
 
 

episode 5: The Short History of Dog Domestication


In this episode, we'll be examining the history of how dogs became domesticated and ultimately became intrinsic to our own lives.


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 January 30, 2024  8m
 
 

episode 4: The Strange History of the Muffler Men of America.


In today's episode, Eric Flynn explores a strange and unusual American Phenomenon: The Muffler Men of Route 66.


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 January 24, 2024  9m
 
 

*Bonus Episode from our sister channel: Rewriting The Past*


Our new sister channel Rewriting the Past explores major events from the past and asks the question- what if it never happened? In this alternative history, we explore the possibilities from another timeline.

The first episode is on the Black Death.

If you enjoy the content please subscribe to the channel below: https://media.rss.com/rewriting-the-past/feed.xml

Rewriting The Past. Available on all major podcast distributers.


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 January 22, 2024  18m
 
 

episode 3: Vlad the Impaler: The Ruler that Inspired Dracula


In Today's episode, we will be talking about Vlad III- the cruel and cunning ruler of 15th Century Wallachia, in what is now Modern Day Romania. Exporing his life, his military exploits and his legend, we will seek to seperate fact from fiction.


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 January 17, 2024  15m
 
 

episode 2: William Walker: The American Adventurer that almost made Central America a Slave State


In Today's Episode, we'll be looking at the history of William Walker: Adventurer, Filibuster, Mercenary. The Man who took Manifest Destiny to its limits.


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 January 10, 2024  10m
 
 

episode 1: The History of Astrology


In Today's episode, we'll be examining the History of Astrology. This enduring belief has spanned centuries and is as strong today as it ever was. Adaptive, responsive and ever-present, Astrology has helped shape Human Civilisation in remarkable ways.


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 January 4, 2024  11m
 
 

episode 12: Tales From WW2. Lisbon: Europe's Nest of Spies.


In Today's Episode we'll be talking about WW2 Lisbon- the City whose Neutrality led to a it becoming Ground Zero for spies, subterfuge, and Refugees escaping the conflict.


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 December 28, 2023  10m
 
 

episode 11: Tales from WW2: The 6888th. America's only all Female, Multi-Ethnic Battallion.


In Today's episode, we'll look at the 6888th postal Battallion. This groundbreaking Force comprised of Mainly African American Women, was sent abroad to complete a vital mission for the War Effort.


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 December 21, 2023  8m
 
 

episode 10: Tales From WW2- The Home Guard


In today's episode, as part of our WW2 collection, we will be lookng at the Home Guard, Britain's Civilian Militia that was formed to counter an invasion by the German Army.


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 December 14, 2023  11m