4 Minute History

Thomas Johnston
  • 5.0 (4)
  • HISTORY

4 Minute History gives short answers to big questions about history, using easy to understand English.

Episodes

  1. 03/27/2021

    Episode #010 What Was the First Vaccine?

    Today's Big Question is "What was the first vaccine?" Learn how Edward Jenner created the smallpox vaccine.  If you have a Big Question about history, send it to BigQuestion@4minutehistory.com.

    5 min

  2. 01/10/2021

    Episode #009 What is the Inauguration?

    Today's Big Question is "What is the Inauguration?"   Learn about the presidential inauguration and oath of office.  If you have a Big Question about history, send it to BigQuestion@4minutehistory.com.

    8 min

  3. 11/01/2020

    Episode #008 Who Was Buddha?

    Today's Big Question is "Who Was Buddha?"  We learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

    6 min

  4. 10/12/2020

    Episode #007 Who Were the Hittites?

    In this episode, we answer the Big Question: Who Were the Hittites?  We learn what contributions the Hittites made to history.

    6 min

  5. 09/27/2020

    Episode #006 What is the Mayflower Compact

    In this episode, we answer the Big Question, "What is the Mayflower Compact?"

    4 min

  6. 09/20/2020

    Episode #005 Who Were The Pilgrims?

    Today's Big Question is, "Who were the Pilgrims?"

    6 min

  7. 09/07/2020

    Episode #004 When Did England Start Colonies in America?

    Today's Big Question:  When Did England Start Colonies in America?

    5 min

  8. 08/14/2020

    Episode #003 The Technology of the Early Explorers

    In this episode, we answer the Big Question:  What technology was used by the early explorers?  If you have a Big Question about history, please send an email to BigQuetion@4minutehistory.com.

    6 min

  9. 08/04/2020

    Episode #002 Early Explorers to America

    Who were the early explorers of America?  In this episode, we learn about a few of the ambitious mariners who explored the Americas after Christopher Columbus.

    6 min

  10. 07/24/2020

    Episode #001 Christopher Columbus

    The Big Question:  How did Christopher Columbus' discovery of America change the world?

    5 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

4 Minute History gives short answers to big questions about history, using easy to understand English.

Information

  • Creator
    Thomas Johnston
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thomas Johnston