Compact History

In episode 30 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the fastest and most competitive competitions in the world of motor racing - Formula 1. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-formula-1/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at  5minutehistory.com/youtube/ If...

In episode 29 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most useful and now prolific inventions ever created by human kind - the computer. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-the-computer/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/ . ...

In episode 28 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of an industry that turned the world into a smaller place, enabling communication and connectivity like never before through the use of - commercial flight. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-commercial-flight/  or the video on the 5...

In episode 27 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the world's most popular sports and pastimes - Baseball. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-baseball/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at  5minutehistory.com/youtube/ If you enjoy the show and would lik...

In episode 26 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most important breakthroughs in healthcare - vaccinations. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-vaccinations/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at  5minutehistory.com/youtube/ If you enjoy the show and...

In episode 25 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of a beverage that was once considered to be an exotic luxury from the Far East but which is now enjoyed by billions of people worldwide. Tea. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-tea/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube chan...

In episode 24 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the development of probably the most frightening weapon ever conceived when we delve into the History of Nuclear Weapons. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at:  https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-nuclear-weapons/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at  5minutehistor...

In episode 23 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most enduring mysteries of modern times - UFOs. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-ufos/  or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say th...

In episode 22 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most remarkable pieces of artwork to stand the test of time - The Bayeux Tapestry. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-the-bayeux-tapestry/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, he...

In episode 21 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of for what is for many, a necessary but frightening proposition, probably every six months or so - dentistry. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-dentistry/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on ov...

In episode 20 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of perhaps one of the most important inventions in human history, one that has enabled us to get around with almost total freedom - the motorcar. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-the-motor-car/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks...

In episode 19 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of a country defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields - Iceland. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-iceland/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over...

In episode 14 of 5 Minute History, we explore the history of passenger cruises from their inception in the 19th century through the advent of luxurious transatlantic cruising to modern-day superships and beyond. Check out the article on the website that accompanies this video at https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-passenger-cruises/ If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say,...

In the seventh episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of one of the three most influential cities on the planet - London. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the sixth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the fighter aircraft. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the fifth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history that most of us use on a regular basis - supermarkets. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the fourth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history something that most people own multiple pairs of - shoes. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the third episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of everyone's favourite legal stimulant - coffee. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the second episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of America's second-biggest exporter - Boeing.  If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at  http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/  - thanks!

In the first episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the United States Secret Service.  If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!

In the tenth episode of season two of 5 Minute History, we take a brief look at the history of cinema. 

In the ninth episode of season two of 5 Minute History, we take a brief look at the history of one of the most exclusive car manufacturers and one of formula one's most successful racing teams - Ferrari

In episode 8 of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at a necessary category of clothing that has been around for at least 7000 years - underwear.

In season 2, episode 7 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a quick look at the history of an often misunderstood but nonetheless popular storytelling genre - science fiction.

In the sixth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of a piece of technology that is a weapon of war but also a tool used by explorers and enables humans to travel to places on earth that are otherwise inaccessible - the submarine.