Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!Today, we discuss the Roman army and breeze over the life of a Roman Soldier! As always, let's look at the learning outcome for Ancient Rome - 3.1 - investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Happy Listening!!
Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!Today, we discuss 4 ways that Romans kept themselves entertained! As always, let's look at the learning outcome for Ancient Rome - 3.1 - investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Happy Listening!!
Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!A quick introduction to our favourite ancient civilisation.... Ancient Rome! The learning outcome for Ancient Rome is: 3.1 - Investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Be sure to leave a review, follow, and share!
In this episode, we revise how archaeologists find sites to excavate, what a typical excavation or dig looks like, and what methods archaeologists use to date objects that they find!
Today's episode is all about sources - primary and secondary sources, and the 5 different styles of sources that you might encounter in your studies! You will also learn what Bias, Propaganda, and Exaggeration is!
After 12 months we are back! This time, we are here to cover the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert history courses. With this episode, we kick things off with the very first thing you discuss in the history class, what history is, and what a historian and archaeologist actually do!
One of the most brutal battles in modern warfare, the Battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in the Second World War! This week, I cover it in as much detail as I can in 5 minutes!
One of the most famous disasters in modern history, today I tell you as much about the Titanic as I can in 5 minutes!!
A fun little bonus episode that will let you know if you would have been accused or put to death for witchcraft in 17th Century America!
One of the most infamous witch-hunts in human history, today I dissect the late 17th Century Salem Witch Trials in just 5 minutes!
In this episode , I gloss over the causes and consequences of one of the most important treaties in world history. Was it really a peace treaty? or was it merely a 20 year ceasefire?
A seminal event in creating what was to become the American Revolution, today I discuss the Boston Tea Party, what led to it, and what became of it!
Today's Podfast will gloss over some of the most popular conspiracies surrounding the supposed "fake" moon landing. Detailing who may have started them, and why they remain so popular to this day!
One of the most important events in modern history, today, we cover the Moon landing of 1969 in just 5 minutes!
One of Britain's most infamous Prime Ministers and political public figures, Winston Churchill has a long and complex story.. but here it is in less than 5 minutes!
Today is Easter Monday, so I cant think of a better topic than a seminal event in the search for Irish Independence! Its the 1916 Rising!
Hello Friends! In this, the pilot episode of 5 Minute History, I want to introduce you to myself and the Podcast! The first official episode is coming very soon so buckle up! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter and don't forget to leave a review!
Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!Today, we discuss the life of a slave in ancient Rome and learn a little about Spartacus and his famous slave rebellion of 73BCE. As always, let's look at the learning outcome for Ancient Rome - 3.1 - investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Happy Listening!!
Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!In today's episode, we discuss the life of women and children in ancient Rome! Let's not forget about that all-important learning outcome as well! 3.1 - investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Don't forget to share and leave a review!
Welcome to 5-Minute History, your one-stop shop for Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert History revision!In today's episode, we cover the life of a Roman Plebian, and discuss what Roman people might have eaten! Let's also remind ourselves of the Learning Outcome for Ancient Rome - 3.1 - investigate the lives of people in one ancient or medieval civilisation of their choosing, explaining how the actions and/or achievements of that civilisation contributed to the history of Europe and/or the wider world.Happy Listening!!