History in Five Minutes Podcast
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 97 ratingsHistory. Only Not Boring.
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HFM 009 | What is the Quran and why is it so important in Islam?
November 22, 2012 14:10 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBIn this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look at why the Qur'an is so revered in Islam, and why its destruction has produced riots in recent years. The reasons are complicated, but they have to do with how the book is revered in the religion. We'll get into all those details and more... in less than 5 minutes. Click here to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 9 (PDF)
HFM 008 | The Fall of the Ottoman Empire
November 21, 2012 21:46 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBMost people think of furniture when they hear 'Ottoman', but it was actually a highly influential empire that lasted for six hundred years and controlled the entire Middle East, North Africa, and much of Eastern Europe. In this episode of the Five Minute Courses Podcast, we look at the fall of the Ottoman Empire, which when it broke apart after the First World War completely re-altered the Middle East. The effects of its fall are still being felt to this day. Click here to subscribe to the ...
HFM 007 | A Very Short History of the Crusades
November 05, 2012 16:38 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBIn this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look at the history of the Crusades. The Catholic Church mounted multiple military campaigns against Middle Eastern Islamic states to recapture Jerusalem from 1095 to 1291. The crusades ultimately failed in their objective, but in the process they created deeper connections between the Middle East and Europe. The legacy of the Crusades is hotly disputed and remain vivid in the imaginations of Easterners and Westerners to this day. C...
HFM 006 | Islam and Tolerance of Christianity in History
November 05, 2012 09:50 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBIn this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look at the issue of Muslim tolerance of other religions in history. Some Islamic groups have claimed that Muslims have always treated other religions with respect. In contrast, critics argue that throughout history Islam has been the one to impose itself in a totalitarian fashion onto other religions. They assert that wherever Islam has spread it made free worship for other religions impossible. Which version is correct? Cli...
HFM 005 | Why Israel Won the Six-Day War
October 24, 2012 11:29 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThis History in Five Minutes Podcast episode looks at the reasons why Israel was able to defeat its neighbors in 1967, de spite being the size of New Jersey and being outnumbered almost 50-1. We also look at how its military strength has made problems for international diplomacy. Click here to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 5 (PDF)
HFM 004 | The Three Most Insane Rulers in History
October 15, 2012 09:04 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBIn this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look at the exploits of the three most insane rulers in history: Ottoman Sultan Ibrahim I, Emperor Caligula, and Turkmenbashi, the former president of Turkmenistan. They are exchange unique snowflakes of craziness, and we will look into their particular exploits. Click here to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 4 (PDF)
HFM 003 | The Five People with the Most Descendants Ever
October 10, 2012 06:33 - 5 minutes - 5.55 MBIn this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look into the lives of the people with the most descendants every. In five minutes we look into the lives of Charlemagne Abraham, and one person that I guarantee you are related to. Click here to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 3 (PDF)
HFM 002 | The Five Worst Dictators in History
September 04, 2012 12:29 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBIn this second episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look into the bloodthirsty lives of the five worst dictators in history. In five minutes we discuss their reigns, methods of rule, and reasons for their violent lifestyles. Click here to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 2 (PDF)
HFM 001 | How Did Genghis Khan Nearly Conquer the World?
August 08, 2012 20:25 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBIn this first episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we answer the question of who is Genghis Khan. In five minutes we discuss his life, influence, religious beliefs, and title as a world conqueror and the world's most prolific lover. Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes TRANSCRIPT Click here to download the transcript for Episode 1 (PDF)