About this podcast
Part of the world History section. How Countries developed and major historical events. Check out our youtube channel for other historical videos podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@historyunpacked00
Episodes
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- The Battle for Childrens Television Shows · 11 min · Season 14 Episode 8The regulation of American children’s television has long reflected wider concerns about education, advertising, and child welfare. From the rise of Saturday morning cartoons to…
- Carlos the Jackal and the Age of International Terrorism · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 7During the Cold War, a new kind of conflict emerged—one fought not by armies, but by shadowy figures operating across borders. Among them, none became more infamous than Carlos…
- The Voyage of the Mayflower · 11 min · Season 14 Episode 6Discover 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 Great Smog of London · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 5In 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…
- The True Story Behind Cat Domestication · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 4Discover 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…
- McCarthyism and the American Fear That Shaped the Cold War · 15 min · Season 14 Episode 3In 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…
- Unicorns in History and Myth · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 2For 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…
- The Sahara: Land of Sand, Silence, and Survival · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 1For 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…
- Who Was Nostradamus? The Man Behind the Prophecies · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 12Who 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…
- How Whisky Changed the World · 14 min · Season 13 Episode 11From 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…
- The Last Emperor Of China: The Boy Who Lost A Dynasty · 9 min · Season 13 Episode 10Once 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…
- From Tarot To Poker: The Surprising History Of Cards · 13 min · Season 13 Episode 9Discover 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…
- The Chichijima Incident – A Secret That Haunted WWII · 10 min · Season 13 Episode 8The Chichijima Incident remains one of the most disturbing and little-known events of World War II. In 1944, downed American airmen were captured by Japanese forces on the remote…
- The History of the Wheel: Humanity’s Greatest Invention · 10 min · Season 13 Episode 7The 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…
- Machiavelli: The Father of Modern Politics · 10 min · Season 13 Episode 6Niccolò 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…
- Six-Day War: How Israel Defeated Three Nations in a Week · 9 min · Season 13 Episode 5The 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…
- Dark History of the Victorian Workhouse · 11 min · Season 13 Episode 4Step 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…
- The Lost Generation of South Korea (part 2) · 10 min · Season 13 Episode 3Part 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…
- The Lost Generation of South Korea (part 1) · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 2In 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…
- Hiroo Onoda: The WW2 Soldier Who Wouldn’t Surrender · 9 min · Season 13 Episode 1Hiroo 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…
