Nepal

This episode explores the devastating 2015 earthquakes that killed nearly 9,000 people and exposed Nepal's deep vulnerabilities. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on April 25th, toppling UNESCO World Heritage sites including Kathmandu's iconic Dharahara Tower and ancient temples. The village of Langtang was completely obliterated by avalanches, while rural areas faced widespread destruction. The disaster revealed how corruption and poor construction practices had made Nepal's infrastructure

This episode examines Nepal's devastating civil war from 1996-2006, beginning with the Maoist insurgency's first attacks in remote Rolpa district. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), led by Prachanda, launched their "People's War" after the government dismissed their forty-point demands addressing poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. The conflict rapidly spread as Maoists tapped into deep grievances among marginalized communities - dalits facing caste discrimination, landless farmers under

This episode chronicles the dramatic end of Nepal's 240-year-old monarchy, beginning with the shocking 2001 royal massacre that killed King Birendra and nine other family members. The official account blamed Crown Prince Dipendra, but persistent questions and conspiracy theories have never been resolved. His brother Gyanendra's ascension marked a turning point - unlike the diplomatic Birendra, the businessman-king proved authoritarian and impatient with democracy. Facing a growing Maoist insurgency,