Compact History

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.

The History of London

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!

06-02
09:10

The History of Fighter Aircraft

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!

05-26
09:27

The History of Supermarkets

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!

05-19
09:07

The History of Shoes

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!

05-12
09:47

The History of Coffee

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!

05-05
09:25

The History of Boeing

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!

04-28
10:11

The History of the United States Secret Service

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!

04-21
09:28

The History of Cinema

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

02-28
08:35

The History of Ferrari

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

02-21
13:55

The History of Underwear

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.

02-14
10:00

The History of Science Fiction

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.

02-07
11:47

The History of the Submarine

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. 

01-31
08:17

The History of Chocolate

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. 

01-24
08:03

The History of the Knights Templar

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/

01-17
08:35

The History of Nintendo

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/

01-10
10:37

The History of the World Water Speed Record

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/  

01-03
10:35

The History of the Football World Cup

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    

12-27
13:17

The History of the Nobel Prize

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!

12-10
08:36

The First Human Heart Transplant

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!

12-03
08:44

The Discovery of Hawaii

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!

11-26
08:39

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