Wayne Armstrong

Compact History

History EN ↓ 145 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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Wayne Armstrong

Episodes

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!

Changing Calendars - The Switch to the Gregorian Calendar 15.10.2014 7:37

In the seventh episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the time when everyone thought that their lives had been made 11 days shorter when the Western world in 1752 switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. 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 Massachusetts Bay Colony 08.10.2014 7:41

In the sixth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at one of the early English settlements in what would eventually become the United States of America - The Massachusetts Bay colony. 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 Birth of the People's Republic of China 01.10.2014 8:04

In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the birth of the People's Republic of China. 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 Corn Laws 24.09.2014 7:37

In the fourth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at a piece of legislation in the United Kingdom, the repeal of which was a significant step towards free trade. 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 Battle of Antietam 17.09.2014 7:30

In the third episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the bloodiest day in American history, when 22717 men were killed, wounded or went missing following the Battle of Antietam on 17 September 1862. 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 Battle of Stirling Bridge 10.09.2014 7:12

In the second episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at a battle that took place during the First War of Scottish Independence - The Battle of Stirling Bridge. 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 Great Fire of London 03.09.2014 7:34

In the first episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at one of the most significant events in the history of the United Kingdom - The Great Fire of 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!