Wayne Armstrong

Compact History

History EN ↓ 157 episodes

Dive into the defining events, eras, and turning points that shaped our world. Compact History brings you short-form podcast episodes and articles (at compacthistory.com) that unpack complex moments in time with clarity and focus. Whether it's ancient empires or modern revolutions, we make history easy to grasp, and hard to forget.

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Author

Wayne Armstrong

Episodes

The History of London 02.06.2020 8:49

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!

The History of Fighter Aircraft 26.05.2020 9:27

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!

The History of Supermarkets 19.05.2020 8:07

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!

The History of Shoes 12.05.2020 9:14

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!

The History of Coffee 05.05.2020 9:26

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!

The History of Boeing 28.04.2020 9:26

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!

The History of the United States Secret Service 21.04.2020 8:20

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!

The History of Cinema 28.02.2019 8:36

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

The History of Ferrari 21.02.2019 13:06

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

The History of Underwear 14.02.2019 9:26

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.

The History of Science Fiction 07.02.2019 11:19

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.

The History of the Submarine 31.01.2019 8:17

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.

The History of Chocolate 24.01.2019 7:34

In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of something that started out as an alcoholic beverage as long ago as the 15th century in South America and turned into something that adults and children alike love to consume on a regular basis all over the world - chocolate.

The History of the Knights Templar 17.01.2019 8:06

In the fourth episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of a group of warriors who are credited with creating the forerunner to our modern banking system - The Knights Templar. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/

The History of Nintendo 10.01.2019 9:38

In the third episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of what is now one of the World's leading makers of video game consoles and software - Nintendo. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/

The History of the World Water Speed Record 03.01.2019 10:02

In the second episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of what has been described as the most dangerous motorsport in the world - The History of the World Water Speed Record. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/

The History of the Football World Cup 27.12.2018 12:43

In the first episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast. We take a look at the history of the football (soccer) World Cup. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com

The History of the Nobel Prize 10.12.2014 8:07

In the 15th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the Nobel Prize. 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!

The First Human Heart Transplant 03.12.2014 7:45

In the 14th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at an event that signalled one of the most important advances in medicine - the first human heart transplant. 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!

The Discovery of Hawaii 26.11.2014 7:39

In the 13th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at Captain Cook's discovery of Hawaii in 1778. 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!

The Gettysburg Address 19.11.2014 7:53

In the 12th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at a speech given by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg on 19 November 1863, a speech which has come to be known as The Gettysburg Address. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/...

The Invention of the World Wide Web 12.11.2014 7:59

In the 11th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the invention of the World Wide Web. 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!

The Gunpowder Plot 05.11.2014 7:24

In the tenth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the failed attempt to assassinate King James I of England in 1605 - the event has since become known as The Gunpowder Plot. 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!

Black Tuesday 29.10.2014 7:29

In the ninth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at events that began on 29 October 1929 with the great stock market crash, an event that would ultimately lead to The Great Depression - that day has become known as Black Tuesday. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - than...

The Blantyre Mining Disaster 22.10.2014 7:15

In the eighth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at Scotland's worst-ever mining disaster when on 22 October 1877, 207 miners lost their lives following an explosion at pits 2 and 3 of the Blantyre colliery. 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!