The National Histories Podcast

Since independence, Sudan has been ruled by a series of unstable parliamentary governments and military regimes. Why has this, happened? Tune in to find out. 

Sorry for the rubbish pun but it had to be done. This is the history of Jordan in 50 mins, what's not to like? 

Owing to their remoteness, the islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable lands to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. If you wish to find out more on their fascinating history, tune in now. 

Yes you read it correctly, we are foolishly tackling the history of the entire history of the territory that comprises of the USA in 50 minutes. We have prepared the email inbox for complaints, don't worry. Please enjoy.

Belize has a diverse society that is composed of many cultures and languages that reflect its rich history. It is the only Central American country where English is the official language, while Belizean Creole is the most widely spoken dialect. Do you want to find out how this happened? Of course you do! So tune in you beautiful people to the wonderful history of Belize.

From the first mummies to the 33 miners, the whole history of Chile is here for you in just 40 minutes. Tune in to find out more. 

Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious diversity. Tune in to find out how the area became modern day Lebanon.

From the time of the Illyrians to the present day, join us for this retelling on the history of the modern day country Montenegro. 

Between the first and fifth centuries AD, Bantu-speaking peoples migrated to present-day Mozambique from farther north and west. Northern Mozambique lies within the monsoon trade winds of the Indian Ocean. Between the 7th and 11th centuries, a series of Swahili port towns developed there, which contributed to the development of a distinct Swahili culture and language. In the late medieval period, these towns were frequented by traders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Arabia, Persia, and India.

The voyage of Vasco da Gama in 1498 marked the arrival of the Portuguese, who began a gradual process of colonisation and settlement in 1505. After over four centuries of Portuguese rule, Mozambique gained independence in 1975, becoming the People's Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter. After only two years of independence, the country descended into an intense and protracted civil war lasting from 1977 to 1992. In 1994, Mozambique held its first multiparty elections, and has since remained a relatively stable presidential republic, although it still faces a low-intensity insurgency.

Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. It's political history is also somewhat unique and in this episode we recount the tales and stories throughout Madagascar's history.