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The Voyage of the Mayflower
Season 14 Episode 6
Discover the remarkable journey of the Mayflower, the small English ship that carried a group of settlers across the Atlantic in 1620. This episode explores the ship’s origins, the reasons behind the…
Published on 1 day, 17 hours ago
The Great Smog of London
Season 14 Episode 5
In December 1952, London was smothered under a deadly blanket of yellow-brown smog—an environmental catastrophe now known as the Great Smog of London. For five days, the city ground to a halt as coal…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
The True Story Behind Cat Domestication
Season 14 Episode 4
Discover the remarkable story of how cats went from solitary desert hunters to one of humanity’s closest companions. This episode explores the origins of cat domestication in the ancient Fertile Cres…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
McCarthyism and the American Fear That Shaped the Cold War
Season 14 Episode 3
In the early 1950s, America was gripped by fear — fear of infiltration, subversion, and a creeping “enemy within”. In this episode of History Unpacked, we journey into the age of Joseph McCarthy and …
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Unicorns in History and Myth
Season 14 Episode 2
For centuries, the unicorn has captivated human imagination — a creature of beauty, mystery, and power. But where did the legend begin? From ancient Mesopotamian carvings to medieval bestiaries and r…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Sahara: Land of Sand, Silence, and Survival
Season 14 Episode 1
For thousands of years, the Sahara has stood as both a barrier and a bridge — shaping empires, erasing civilizations, and guarding secrets beneath its shifting sands. This episode of History Unpacked…
Published on 1 month ago
Who Was Nostradamus? The Man Behind the Prophecies
Season 13 Episode 12
Who was Michel de Nostredame — better known as Nostradamus? A physician, astrologer, and prophet whose cryptic verses would echo through the centuries. In this episode of History Unpacked, we journey…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How Whisky Changed the World
Season 13 Episode 11
From the misty glens of medieval Scotland to the distilleries of Kentucky and Japan, whisky’s history is as rich and complex as its flavor. In this episode of History Unpacked, we trace the spirit’s …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Last Emperor Of China: The Boy Who Lost A Dynasty
Season 13 Episode 10
Once the most powerful child in the world, Puyi—the last emperor of China—watched his empire crumble before his eyes. From his lonely throne in the Forbidden City to his forced abdication and manipul…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
From Tarot To Poker: The Surprising History Of Cards
Season 13 Episode 9
Discover the incredible journey of playing cards—from their mysterious origins in ancient China to their evolution into the 52-card deck we use today. This episode of History Unpacked reveals how car…
Published on 2 months ago