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 89 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 hours 13 minutes

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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 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 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 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
 
 

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 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 7: The History of the Triads: From Revolutionary to Criminal


In Today's episode, we are talking about the Triads: One of the Worlds most dangerous criminal gangs. From their origins as revolutionaries to their modern day form as a Global Crime Syndicate, we'll explore how and why this mysterious group came to be.


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 February 15, 2024  10m
 
 

episode 8: The History of London


In Today's episode we'll be examining the City of London, the Popular UK Capital. Reborn many times, the city is ancient and is unique in it's skyline and culture.


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 February 22, 2024  11m
 
 

episode 9: Oxford University: A Journey Through Time


In today's episode we will be examing legendary Oxford University. One of the first Universities in the world, we'll be looking at it's humble beginnings to its Global status in the modern world.


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 February 29, 2024  8m
 
 

episode 10: 10 weird Conspiracy Theories throughout History


In Today's episode we will be looking at some of the most prevelant and strange conspiracy theories throughout history. This is part 1 of a 3 part series that will explore a selection of Conspiracies that have had originated throughout history, and which some are still around today.


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 March 7, 2024  8m
 
 
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