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The late 19th century was a period of imperialism for Europe, which resulted in a landgrab of epic proportions. The entire continent of Africa was sliced up, to be swallowed by five rival nations. In the blink of an eye, everything changed for the people of Africa, and within a decade, Europe controlled virtually the whole continent. But what prompted this undignified rush by foreign leaders to expand into Africa? What did colonialism do for the millions of subjugated New Europeans? And what legacy did this frenzy for territory leave behind?
This is a Short History Ofβ¦.The Scramble for Africa.
A Noiser Production, written by Sean Coleman. With thanks to Anthony Bogues, Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Africana Studies at Brown University.
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The Northwest Passage
Season 5 Β· Episode 147
Sunday, August 18, 2024 β’ Duration 57:11
For seafarers, merchants, travellers, and monarchs, the idea of the Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia was pursued as the holy grail of maritime exploration. Some of Europeβs finest explorers dedicated their lives to its discovery - braving uncharted waters, and freezing temperatures.
But who were the men who gave up everything to find the passage? Why did its discovery remain so vital for so long? And who was the explorer to finally claim the discovery after centuries of futile searching?
This is a Short History Ofβ¦.The Northwest Passage.
A Noiser Production, written by Sean Coleman. With thanks to Dr Russell Potter, Professor of English at Rhode Island College, and author of Arctic Spectacles: The Frozen North in Visual Culture.Β
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The First Persian Empire
Season 5 Β· Episode 139
Sunday, June 23, 2024 β’ Duration 57:35
For a little over 200 years, the First Persian Empire ruled over a vast expanse across three continents, making it arguably the worldβs first great superpower. At its peak, it stretched from its base in Persia - roughly analogous to modern-day Iran, all the way to India in the East, incorporating swathes of Central Asia, Egypt, Libya and Iraq. It also conquered ancient powers such as Pharaonic Egypt, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Altogether, it ruled an area that now comprises some twenty nation-states.
But from where did it spring, and how did it establish such formidable power? Who were its leaders? And what led to its decline, completed with such ferocity by Alexander the Great?
This is a Short History Of⦠The First Persian Empire.
A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. With thanks to Dr Christopher Farrell, assistant professor of Greek History and Culture at University College Dublin.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Season 3 Β· Episode 59
Monday, November 14, 2022 β’ Duration 53:05
Vincent van Gogh was one of the most important and influential figures in the history of art. Though he created thousands of drawings and paintings, his was a life of commercial failure, instability and unhappiness. But who was Van Gogh before he discovered his passion for art? What caused him so much suffering? And who were the people who supported him right up to his tragic death at the age of just 37?
This is a Short History of Vincent van Gogh.
Written by David Jackson. With thanks to Steven Naifeh, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of Van Gogh: The Life and Jackson Pollock: An American Saga.
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The Conquistadors
Season 3 Β· Episode 58
Monday, November 7, 2022 β’ Duration 57:10
From the end of the 15th century, the Conquistadors changed the face of the Americas. Invading first the Caribbean and Mexico, they then plunged on into the rest of the continent and plundered the Pacific seaboard. So what do we know of these Europeans and their quest to expand a burgeoning empire? And who were the indigenous people that resisted invasion, negotiated with strangers, and fought off barbarians?Β
This is a Short History of the Conquistadors.Β Β
Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Professor Matthew Restall, Director of Latin American Studies at Penn State University and author of Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest and When Montezuma met Cortez.
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Albert Einstein
Season 3 Β· Episode 57
Monday, October 31, 2022 β’ Duration 56:14
Albert Einstein overhauled our understanding of the universeβfrom the sub-atomic level to beyond the edges of the cosmos. Today his ideas are in evidence everywhere, from televisions and GPS systems, to our understanding of black holes and the Big Bang. But who was Einstein as a person? What were his theories that upended established scientific beliefs? And how did his work inadvertently contribute to some of the 20th centuryβs most devastating acts of warfare?Β
This is a Short History of Albert Einstein. Written by Dan Smith. With thanks to David Bodanis, author of Einsteinβs Greatest Mistake, and E=mc2: A Biography of the Worldβs Most Famous Equation.
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The Great Train Robbery
Season 3 Β· Episode 56
Sunday, October 23, 2022 β’ Duration 51:23
The Great Train Robbery of 1963 saw a gang of career criminals stage a daring heist of the multi-million pound cargo of a travelling Royal Mail train. The investigation that followed spanned many years and covered the globe. But how did the idea of the crime come about? What went into the planning, and who were the key players? And did any of them truly get away?
This is a Short History of The Great Train Robbery.
Written by Rob Parker. With thanks to film-maker and true crime researcher, Ray Rose.Β
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Cleopatra
Season 3 Β· Episode 55
Sunday, October 16, 2022 β’ Duration 58:50
The last of the Ptolemaic Pharoahs, the enduring legend of Cleopatra has captivated imaginations for centuries. Though some write her off as a manipulative femme fatale, her competence as a ruler restored her country to a world superpower. But what were the early experiences that shaped her? How did she form both political and personal alliances with two great Roman generals? And what is the true story of her dramatic death?Β Β
This is a Short History of Cleopatra.
Written by Lindsay Galvin. With thanks to Joyce Tyldesley, archaeologist and author of Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt.
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The Conquest of Everest
Season 3 Β· Episode 54
Sunday, October 9, 2022 β’ Duration 52:00
Standing over 29,000ft above sea level, the peak of Everest is the highest pointΒ on the planet. To the sherpa people of the Himalayas it is sacred, and to foreign adventurers, it is the holy grail of climbing. But what did it take to reach the summit? Was it expertise and enduranceβor simply better equipment? What was sacrificed to plant a flag on top of the world?
This is a Short History Of the Conquest of Everest.
Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Mick Conefrey, documentary maker and author of Everest, 1922.
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The Mongol Empire
Season 3 Β· Episode 53
Sunday, October 2, 2022 β’ Duration 57:51
In the late Middle Ages, the Mongol Empire became the largest the world had ever seen. At its peak, maybe 100 million people lived under its banner, led by the Great Khans of the Asian steppe. But what unified the first disparate, nomadic clans? Who was the real Genghis Khan, and how did his empire fair after his death? And what caused the downfall of this once seemingly unstoppable civilisation?Β
This is a Short History of the Mongol Empire.
Written by Dan Smith. With thanks to Professor Timothy May of the University of North Georgia.
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