In episode 61 of 5 Minute History, we delve into the fascinating story of Amazon, the company that revolutionised e-commerce and reshaped the way the world shops. In just five minutes, we trace Amazon's journey from its humble beginnings in Jeff Bezos's garage in 1994 as an online bookstore to its evolution into a global powerhouse dominating retail, cloud computing, and entertainment. Join us as we explore the innovation, ambition, and controversy behind one of the most influential companies of the modern era.

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