43 episodes

5 Minute History brings you short histories of events, places, companies, products, and all sorts of other things. The show is split into seasons, each of which consists of ten episodes. Each episode, as the title of the show suggests, is only a few minutes long, so you can quickly learn the facts without all of the fluff that maybe you don't need to know.

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5 Minute History brings you short histories of events, places, companies, products, and all sorts of other things. The show is split into seasons, each of which consists of ten episodes. Each episode, as the title of the show suggests, is only a few minutes long, so you can quickly learn the facts without all of the fluff that maybe you don't need to know.

    The History of Commercial Flight

    The History of Commercial Flight

    In episode 28 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of an industry that turned the world into a smaller place, enabling communication and connectivity like never before through the use of - commercial flight.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-commercial-flight/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to 5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

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    The History of Baseball

    The History of Baseball

    In episode 27 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the world's most popular sports and pastimes - Baseball.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-baseball/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to 5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

    • 6 min
    The History of Vaccinations

    The History of Vaccinations

    In episode 26 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most important breakthroughs in healthcare - vaccinations.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-vaccinations/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to 5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

    • 6 min
    The History of Tea

    The History of Tea

    In episode 25 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of a beverage that was once considered to be an exotic luxury from the Far East but which is now enjoyed by billions of people worldwide. Tea.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-tea/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

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    • 6 min
    The History of Nuclear Weapons

    The History of Nuclear Weapons

    In episode 24 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the development of probably the most frightening weapon ever conceived when we delve into the History of Nuclear Weapons.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-nuclear-weapons/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

    • 5 min
    The History of UFOs

    The History of UFOs

    In episode 23 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most enduring mysteries of modern times - UFOs.
    Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this video on the website at: https://5minutehistory.com/the-history-of-ufos/ or the video on the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at 5minutehistory.com/youtube/
    If you enjoy the show and would like to say thanks by say, buying me a coffee, head on over to www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ to see how. Thanks!

    • 6 min

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