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The History of the Wheel: Humanity’s Greatest Invention
Season 13 Episode 7
The wheel is often called humanity’s greatest invention—and for good reason. From its humble beginnings in ancient Mesopotamia to its vital role in modern transportation, the wheel has shaped every s…
Published on 8 hours ago
Machiavelli: The Father of Modern Politics
Season 13 Episode 6
Niccolò Machiavelli remains one of history’s most controversial thinkers. His name has become synonymous with cunning, manipulation, and ruthless politics — but was he really the villain many imagine…
Published on 1 week ago
Six-Day War: How Israel Defeated Three Nations in a Week
Season 13 Episode 5
The Six-Day War of 1967 reshaped the Middle East in just under a week. Israel fought Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in a lightning-fast conflict that changed borders and set the stage for decades of region…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Dark History of the Victorian Workhouse
Season 13 Episode 4
Step inside the world of the Victorian workhouse, a place designed to shelter the poor but remembered for its harsh conditions. Families were torn apart, children forced into labor, and the elderly l…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Lost Generation of South Korea (part 2)
Season 13 Episode 3
Part 2 of our deep dive into South Korea’s N-Po Generation reveals how a growing number of young Koreans are rejecting traditional life goals in the face of economic hardship, high housing costs, and…
Published on 4 weeks ago
The Lost Generation of South Korea (part 1)
Season 13 Episode 2
In this first part of our deep dive into South Korea’s N-Po Generation, we explore why so many young Koreans are giving up on traditional life goals such as dating, marriage, home ownership, and even…
Published on 1 month ago
Hiroo Onoda: The WW2 Soldier Who Wouldn’t Surrender
Season 13 Episode 1
Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who continued fighting World War II for nearly 30 years after the war had ended. Stationed in the Philippines, Onoda evaded capture, dismissed surrender leaflets as…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Sinking of the Essex: Cannibalism and Survival
Season 12 Episode 12
In 1820, a whaling ship named Essex was rammed and sunk by a massive sperm whale in the remote South Pacific. What followed was a harrowing 90-day struggle for survival as the crew drifted in open bo…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sun Tzu: The Man Behind The Art of War
Season 12 Episode 11
Sun Tzu is one of the most iconic military thinkers in history, yet his life remains shrouded in mystery. In this episode, we explore the man behind The Art of War, a text that has guided generals, C…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Who Were The Real Ninjas Of Japan?
Season 12 Episode 10
Ninjas have long fascinated the world—with tales of silent assassins, throwing stars, and invisibility cloaks. But what does history actually tell us? In this episode of History Unpacked, we explore …
Published on 2 months ago