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History of the World podcast
Hosted by Chris Hasler · EN
The incredible story of the human history of the world. Come and join us on this incredible journey! This is the History of the World podcast!!!
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Vol 5 Ep 2 - BATTLE - The Siege of Belgrade ( 1456 )
2w ago00:52:59Tap to summarize1456 - Three years after the fall of Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire seemed unstoppable. Sultan Mehmed II turned his attention towards the great fortress of Belgrade, the gateway to Central Europe. Against overwhelming odds, defenders led by John Hunyadi prepared for a desperate struggle. This is the story of a siege that halted an empire’s advance and changed the course of European history.
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Vol 5 Ep 1 - The Ottoman Empire, Part One
2w ago00:45:32Tap to summarize1453 - 1566 - The fall of Constantinople transformed the Ottoman Empire from a rising regional power into one of the dominant states of the sixteenth century. Follow the stories of Mehmed the Conqueror, Selim the Grim and Suleiman the Magnificent as Ottoman armies expanded across three continents, challenged rival empires, mastered the seas and reshaped the history of Europe and the Middle East.
Transcribe →State of the Podcast (2026)
2w ago00:10:29Tap to summarizeSome very important news about the immediate future of the History of the World podcast.
Transcribe →The History of the World podcast debrief - 12th January 2026
Jan 1200:39:37Tap to summarizeReflections on Volume 4 and looking forward to Volume 5, including the big announcement about the name of the volume and our usual review of listener messages.
Transcribe →Vol 4 Ep 99 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Four
Dec 2501:00:13Tap to summarize1200 - 1449 - Step into the fourteenth century, a world caught between collapse and rebirth. As the Mongol Empire fractures, new powers rise across Europe, Asia and Africa. From the birth of the Ming dynasty to the brilliance of Mali and the devastation of the Black Death, this episode explores a century that reshaped societies, ignited new dynasties and transformed the course of history.
Transcribe →Vol 4 Ep 98 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Three
Dec 2200:40:03Tap to summarize1000 - 1299 - From shattered empires to rising ideas, this episode traces a world in motion. Across continents, scholars, warriors and kings reshape faith, power and knowledge, while distant societies unknowingly edge toward collision. This is an age of transformation — where printing presses, crusades and conquests quietly lay the foundations of the modern world.
Transcribe →Vol 4 Ep 97 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Two
Dec 2000:44:29Tap to summarize800 - 1099 - From Viking raids to Tang collapse, the ninth to eleventh centuries reshaped the medieval world. Charlemagne’s empire fractured, Slavic states rose, caliphates splintered, and new powers emerged across Asia and the Americas. Join us as we explore upheaval, migration, and transformation — the age that set the stage for centuries to come. History in motion, revealed!
Transcribe →Vol 4 Ep 96 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part One
Dec 1700:39:19Tap to summarize600 - 799 - Step into the year 600, a world where empires fracture, new powers rise, and entire cultures reshape human history. Byzantium stands firm as Europe transforms, Asia surges with innovation, Africa thrives through trade, and the Americas reach remarkable heights. Across continents, belief systems shift and new forces emerge. This is a world in motion — and everything is about to change.
Transcribe →The History of the World podcast debrief - 3rd November 2025
Nov 300:34:38Tap to summarizeAlongside listener messages, in this debrief we will be discussing which topics were the most popular in Volume 4, the ongoing question of how AI influences the podcast, and the possibility of the podcast becoming a physical book.
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Vol 4 Ep 95 - The Mali Empire
Oct 2600:41:24Tap to summarize700 - 1610 - In this episode, we journey to the Sahel — the narrow frontier between desert and savanna where the fortunes of empires were made and lost. From its shifting landscapes emerged the Mali Empire, a realm of immense wealth and faith. Discover how geography, trade, and power shaped one of Africa’s greatest civilisations.
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