Brief History Podcast
1) The Rivonia Trial
This episode explores the Rivonia Trial, a landmark event in South Africa's fight against apartheid, where leaders of the ANC, including Nelson Mandela, were charged with sabotage. It examines the tri...Show More
2) Lisztomania
This episode explores "Lisztomania," the intense public frenzy surrounding 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, who captivated audiences with his virtuoso performances. Coined by Heinrich Heine, the ter...Show More
3) The Klondike Gold Rush in Alaska
Explore the thrilling saga of the Klondike Gold Rush, which ignited the dreams of over 100,000 prospectors in the late 19th century following a monumental gold discovery. Journey through perilous rout...Show More
4) The Mukden Incident of 1931
In this episode, we explore the Mukden Incident of September 18, 1931, which marked Japan's aggressive military expansion into Manchuria and set the stage for future conflicts in East Asia. We discuss...Show More
5) The Cotton Gin
This episode explores the pivotal role of the cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, in transforming the economic landscape of the Southern United States. While it revolutionized cotton producti...Show More
6) The Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935-1936
Explore the Italo-Ethiopian War of 1935-1936, a pivotal conflict driven by Mussolini’s ambition for Italian imperial expansion and the legacy of Ethiopia's earlier victory. The episode discusses the w...Show More
7) Haussmann's Renovation of Paris
This episode explores Baron Haussmann's transformative renovation of Paris in the mid-19th century, which restructured the city into a modern urban landscape. Under Emperor Napoleon III, Haussmann's i...Show More
8) Brown v. Board of Education
This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which in 1954 declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. It discusses the historical context, ke...Show More
9) The Hōgen Rebellion
In this episode, we explore the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156, a crucial conflict that marked Japan's shift from the classical period to feudalism, highlighting the rise of the samurai class amid imperial s...Show More
10) The 1930 Brazilian Revolution
The 1930 Brazilian Revolution marked the end of the Old Republic and the rise of Getúlio Vargas, signaling a shift in political power and significant social and economic reforms. This period transitio...Show More