Compact History

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Compact History episodes

May 05, 2020 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.

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10 min
April 28, 2020 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!
10 min
April 21, 2020 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!
9 min
February 28, 2019 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.
9 min
February 21, 2019 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
14 min
February 14, 2019 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.
10 min
February 07, 2019 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.
12 min
January 31, 2019 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.
9 min
January 24, 2019 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.

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8 min
January 24, 2019 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.
8 min

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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…