Robert Bruns

AP European History in 15

History EN ↓ 26 episodes

Short on time but serious about earning a 5? AP European History in 15 walks you through the entire AP Euro curriculum — just 15 minutes at a time. From the crises of Late Medieval Europe to the political aftershocks of Brexit, this podcast helps students or people who love history, understand the social, political, religious, intellectual, technological, and economic developments that shaped Europe and the modern world. We explore Western, Central, and Eastern Europe — and Europe’s deep connections with the Middle East.

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Robert Bruns

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Rebirth and Risk - The Renaissance & Age of Discovery 25.02.2026 10:17

Welcome to the very first episode of AP Euro in 15 with Mr. Bruns! In this kickoff episode, we set the stage for everything that follows by exploring the big question: What was the context for the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery? Before Europe was painting ceilings and sailing across oceans, it was rebuilding from crisis. We unpack how the Black Death, economic shifts, and the slow decline of...