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Back to SearchThe Indian Ocean Trade: A Maritime History (8th-18th Century)
Season 3 Episode 62
As twilight blankets the world, we journey through the dimly lit corridors of ancient Rome, where the whispers of the past blend seamlessly with the calm of the night. In the quietude, the might and …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Hanseatic League: Trade Networks in Medieval Europe (13th-17th Century)
Season 3 Episode 59
Tonight, we drift along the age-old trade routes of the Hanseatic League, where the rhythmic lapping of the Baltic and North seas cradles the whispers of a bygone era of commerce and culture. Imagine…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Zulu Kingdom: Power and Conflict in Southern Africa (1816-1897)
Season 3 Episode 57
In the quiet shadows of time, we traverse the valleys of ancient lands where the Zulu warriors once stood tall against the tides of imperialism, their spears catching the last light of the sun. Throu…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Congo Crisis and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba (1960-1961)
Season 3 Episode 55
As the shadows of evening stretch across the kaleidoscope of history, we find ourselves in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo during its poignant moments of newfound independence amidst th…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Minoan civilization flourishes in Crete (c. 2700-1450 BCE)
Season 3 Episode 52
In the hushed corridors of ancient Knossos, where light and shadow play across frescos of vibrant life and divine rituals, we wander through the architectural grandeur of a civilization that masterfu…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule (1821-1830)
Season 3 Episode 50
As night enfolds the landscapes of ancient Greece, our narrative drifts through the shadows of centuries under Ottoman rule, a time when the stirrings of cultural identity and whispers of independenc…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Suffragette Movement for Women's Suffrage (late 19th-early 20th century)
Season 3 Episode 48
As twilight deepens, we trace the echoes of resolve and tumult in the lives of the suffragettes, whose tireless pursuit of equality crafted a mosaic of peaceful marches, intellectual advocacy, and ra…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970)
Season 3 Episode 45
In the quiet hours of the night, we turn our thoughts to a delicate kaleidoscope woven from the threads of history and hope, touching upon the genesis of the Nigerian Civil War. Under starlit skies, …
Published on 2 months ago
Invention of Writing (c. 3500 BCE)
Season 3 Episode 43
As dusk falls on ancient Uruk, our journey takes us into the silent chambers of the citys sages, where the first strokes of cuneiform script carved a path from simple tallies to the complex articulat…
Published on 2 months ago
Founding of the Persian Achaemenid Empire by Cyrus the Great (550 BCE)
Season 3 Episode 41
As the night extends its calm, dark canvas, we traverse the enduring legacy of Cyrus the Great, whose patchwork of conquests and compassionate governance wove together a vast empire under the starlit…
Published on 2 months ago