History of the World podcast

00:44:48

Vol 1 Ep 4 - Homo erectus

History of the World podcast ·

2026/10/04

What happened when our ancient ancestors began venturing beyond the landscapes that had shaped them? Homo erectus represents a fascinating chapter in human evolution, associated with changing bodies, expanding horizons and remarkable new behaviours. From mysterious fossils to journeys across continents, this is the story of an increasingly human ancestor whose discoveries raise intriguing questions about when we truly began becoming ourselves.

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00:57:27

Vol 5 Ep 6 - BATTLE - The Battle of Lepanto ( 1571 )

History of the World podcast ·

2026/09/10

For decades, Ottoman expansion had transformed the Mediterranean. Venice was threatened, Cyprus was under attack, and old European rivals faced a difficult choice: cooperate or confront the Ottomans alone. Into this crisis stepped two very different commanders, one an ambitious young prince, the other a trusted Ottoman servant. Their paths were about to collide at sea — at the Battle of Lepanto.

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00:53:05

Vol 5 Ep 5 - The Ottoman Empire, Part Two

History of the World podcast ·

2026/08/09

1566 - 1737 - The Ottoman Empire stands at the height of its power, yet a new reign brings fresh ambitions, dangerous rivalries and growing challenges. As the Mediterranean becomes the centre of an epic struggle, the balance of power begins to shift. Join me as we explore the personalities, politics and decisions that shaped one of history's most fascinating empires and its uncertain future.

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01:07:06

Vol 5 Ep 4 - BATTLE - The Great Siege Of Malta ( 1565 )

History of the World podcast ·

2026/07/18

1565 - A tiny island stood between one of history’s greatest empires and its ambitions in the Mediterranean. Outnumbered, isolated, and facing seemingly impossible odds, a brotherhood of warrior monks prepared for a confrontation that would test courage, endurance, and faith to their limits. This is the story of a siege that would echo across Europe for generations.

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00:46:36

Vol 5 Ep 3 - BATTLE - The Battle of Mohács ( 1526 )

History of the World podcast ·

2026/06/29

1526 - Some battles determine who controls a territory. Others reshape an entire continent. In 1526, the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire met on the plains of Mohács in a confrontation born of ambition, fear, and decades of conflict. Why did this battle take place, and why do historians still regard it as one of the most significant turning points in European history?

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00:19:16

Timelines - Thomas Jefferson

History of the World podcast ·

2026/06/28

A bonus for the HOTWorld podcast schedule. We feature one of the episodes of our sister podcast "History of the World podcast timelines" that currently explores the lives and careers of each of the US presidents since its independence. In this episode, we explore the life and times of Thomas Jefferson. Don't forget to subscribe to Timelines as soon as you finish listening. Be good!

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00:52:59

Vol 5 Ep 2 - BATTLE - The Siege of Belgrade ( 1456 )

History of the World podcast ·

2026/06/13

1456 - 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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00:45:32

Vol 5 Ep 1 - The Ottoman Empire, Part One

History of the World podcast ·

2026/06/13

1453 - 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.

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00:10:29

State of the Podcast (2026)

History of the World podcast ·

2026/06/10

Some very important news about the immediate future of the History of the World podcast.

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00:39:37

The History of the World podcast debrief - 12th...

History of the World podcast ·

2026/01/12

Reflections 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.

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01:00:13

Vol 4 Ep 99 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Four

History of the World podcast ·

2025/12/25

1200 - 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.

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00:40:03

Vol 4 Ep 98 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Three

History of the World podcast ·

2025/12/22

1000 - 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.

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00:44:29

Vol 4 Ep 97 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part Two

History of the World podcast ·

2025/12/20

800 - 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!

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00:39:19

Vol 4 Ep 96 - SUMMARY - The Medieval World, Part One

History of the World podcast ·

2025/12/17

600 - 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.

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00:34:38

The History of the World podcast debrief - 3rd...

History of the World podcast ·

2025/11/03

Alongside 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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00:41:24

Vol 4 Ep 95 - The Mali Empire

History of the World podcast ·

2025/10/26

700 - 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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00:40:37

Vol 4 Ep 94 - Ifẹ and Benin

History of the World podcast ·

2025/09/18

1000 BCE - 1897 CE - Two kingdoms, two legacies—Ifẹ and Benin shaped West Africa’s artistic soul and political power. From sacred bronze heads to sprawling palace complexes, this episode dives into the myths, monarchs, and masterworks that defined a civilisation. Discover how divine ancestry and dynastic ambition forged two of Africa’s greatest city-states. The past isn’t buried—it’s cast in bronze.

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00:34:00

The History of the World podcast debrief - 31st...

History of the World podcast ·

2025/08/31

A look into the most recent batch of episodes about pre-colonial societies of the world and the role that AI plays in the production of the podcast. A brief explanation about the more recent slowdown in publications and some discussion about pronunciation of local names and the effect of European colonisers on the medieval age societies of the world, alongside many of your e-mails into the podcast.

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00:40:51

Vol 4 Ep 93 - Great Zimbabwe

History of the World podcast ·

2025/08/26

900 - 1629 - Imagine a great city in Africa, a stone kingdom so powerful its wealth flowed across oceans. Great Zimbabwe, built by the Shona people without a single drop of mortar, was a hub of sophisticated trade. Its riches in gold and ivory connected Africa's interior to a global network of merchants. This is the story of its rise, its power, and the mysteries of its decline.

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00:49:28

Vol 4 Ep 92 - Mississippian culture

History of the World podcast ·

2025/07/16

800 - 1600 - In this episode we explore the culmination of many millenniums of mound building cultures in the lands of the modern United States and find out what happened to them when European colonisers arrived in the sixteenth century.

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