Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Nightshift – Kurzgesagt After Dark

History EN ↓ 16 episodes

Explore the weird, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling side of history. 🌚 Because the story of the past is also the story of us, of humanity. The videos are made by a small, very excited group within kurzgesagt, powered not by AI but by curiosity, craft, and a nightshift… or two. 😅 A true passion project, built with the same care you know from us.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

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History

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Nov 5, 2026

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The Cult That Drove a Whole City Insane 05.11.2026

Support another year of Nightshift with a brand new 12,027 Human Era Calendar: https://shop.kgs.link/legendary-27 You get twelve months of human-made artwork for your walls, and we get to keep creating free, high-quality videos for everyone. Sound like a good deal? Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-themuensteranabaptists/ In 1534, a radical religious movement too...

The Fall of the Last Zulu King 23.10.2026

To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/kurzgesagt Support another year of Nightshift with a brand new 12,027 Human Era Calendar: https://shop.kgs.link/legendary-27 You get twelve months of human-made artwork for your walls, and we get to keep creating free, high-quality videos for everyone. Sound like a good d...

The Real Story of the Mongolian Singing Dunes 15.10.2026

None of our videos would be possible without your support, and our 12,027 Human Era Calendar is one of the best ways to give it. Find the Singing Dunes and eleven more legends inside: https://shop.kgs.link/demons-within Thank you! Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-sanddemon For centuries, people have wondered about the strange sounds coming deep from the mountain...

The Most Terrifying Nuns of the Middle Ages 31.08.2026

Play War Thunder now with our links, and get a massive, free bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more on PC and consoles! PC: https://playwt.link/nightshift | Mobile: https://wtm.game/nightshift Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-vikings-vs-nuns In the late 9th century, Vikings have raided kingdom after kingdom and nearly conquered all of England. Wealthy...

When Burning People Became a Business 28.08.2026

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The Most Ridiculous War Humans Ever Fought 21.07.2026

History doesn’t repeat itself, the uninformed do. Get every side of every story at https://ground.news/night. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide media and see beyond your blindspots. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-emuwars/ Back in 1932, Australia went to war against the most unusual enemy. It wasn't another country or an invading army. It was...

Why Being a Renaissance Queen SUCKS 30.06.2026

To support Nightshift, download your Opera Browser via https://opr.as/Opera-browser-nightshiftkurzgesagt Support Nightshift and get something beautiful in return, like our Timeline of Human History Poster: shop.kgs.link/HumanHistory. A gorgeously detailed print which brings 12,000 years of human chaos, progress, and strange decisions to life. Sources & further reading: http://sites.google.com/...

Her Visions Defeated an Army 03.06.2026

History doesn’t repeat itself, the uninformed do. Get every side of every story at https://ground.news/night. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide media and see beyond your blindspots. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-desert-sorceress/ In the late 7th century, the Arab Empire expanded across North Africa, defeating the Persians and humbling the B...

Everything You Know About Ninjas Is Wrong 13.05.2026

Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data package! Use code "nightshift" at checkout before your trip. Download the Saily app now or visit: https://saily.com/nightshift Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-ninjas/ Ninjas are one of the most famous warriors in history. But almost everything we think we know about them is wrong. The real shinobi of feudal...

Cleopatra’s Brutal Rise to Power 23.04.2026

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How This Queen Became the Biggest Drug Lord 31.03.2026

Use the code NIGHTSHIFT or click on the link https://displate.com/@nightshift to get 26% off for one Displate, 31% off for two, and 36% off for three or more Displates. (Discount excludes Limited Editions.) Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-opium-wars/ In the 18th century, the British Empire faced a growing demand for Chinese tea, but nothing they offered could co...

Why History Forgot About This Extraordinary Emperor 13.03.2026

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The Rise and Fall of the Richest Man In California 27.02.2026

Get the exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here: https://nordvpn.com/nightshift It's risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-gold-rush/ When gold was discovered in California in 1848, hundreds of thousands rushed west in one of the largest migrations in history. But while others chased fortune in the dirt, Samuel...

The Tragic Life of the Most Powerful King in History 13.02.2026

Do you have a balanced news diet? Go to https://ground.news/night to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan through our link. For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled as the most powerful king in Europe. He centralized power, reshaped the map of Europe, and turned Versailles into a glittering machine of spectacle an...

How Humans Fought The Biggest Creature On Earth 30.01.2026

Discover Odoo 👉 https://www.odoo.com/r/xZF You get access to all available applications starting at $24.90/month.  Thanks to Odoo for sponsoring this video!  Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-whalefuel/  For centuries, humanity hunted the largest animals that ever lived. Not for food, but for light, machines, and profit. Whale oil powered cities, fueled industri...

How One Pirate Captain Fought The Whole Chinese Empire 16.01.2026

She commanded 1,800 ships, led tens of thousands of pirates, and forced an empire to negotiate. This is the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate in history. From her rise to power to the floating pirate confederation that ruled the South China Sea, we're exploring how one woman reshaped trade, war, and authority in the early 19th century. Nightshift is a new channel by  @kurzgesagt .  I...

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