Episodes

• 2020

• The History of London

  London – One of the three most influential cities in the world London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom and is located in the south-east of the country, standing on the river Thames around 50 miles or so from where it empties into the North Sea. The Greater London area incorporates … The post The History of London appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  June 2, 2020

  9 min

• The History of Fighter Aircraft

  McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet During World War I it started to become apparent that the use of aircraft was going to revolutionise warfare. Of course, humankind had been able to fly since the Montgolfier brothers took to the air in their hot air balloon, the first tethered test of which with a pilot on board … The post The History of Fighter Aircraft appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  May 26, 2020

  10 min

• The History of Supermarkets

  The History of Supermarkets Most people are used to the idea of going to the supermarket to do their weekly grocery shop. Supermarkets are convenient and have most of the things that we are likely to need for the week all in one place, including tinned goods, fresh vegetables, fish and meat and probably even … The post The History of Supermarkets appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  May 19, 2020

  9 min

• The History of Shoes

  It has been estimated that the global footwear industry will be worth approximately $320 billion by 2023. It is an industry that continues to grow and diversify into many different sub-sectors. There are shoes that protect our feet from pain and injury and there are shoes that help us improve our performance. There are shoes … The post The History of Shoes appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  May 12, 2020

  10 min

• The History of Coffee

  The History of Coffee As everyone probably knows, coffee is a hot drink, which is quite bitter until you add milk and sugar and which acts as a mild stimulant, with many of us claiming that we can’t function until we have had the first cup of the day. In modern times it has come … The post The History of Coffee appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  May 5, 2020

  10 min

• The History of Boeing

  Boeing 777X The Boeing Company, which is commonly referred to by most people as just Boeing is mainly known as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of aircraft to both the civil and military aviation industry and is also involved in the manufacture and supply of defence, space and telecommunications systems worldwide. The history of Boeing … The post The History of Boeing appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  April 28, 2020

  10 min

• The History of the United States Secret Service

  United States Secret Service – Presidential Protection Currently sitting under the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service now performs duties that are far removed from its original purpose. During the latter half of the 19th century, approximately 35% of all currency in circulation in the United States was counterfeit. The government wanted … The post The History of the United States Secret Service appeared first on 5 Minute History.
  April 21, 2020

  9 min
• 2019

• The History of Cinema

  It is probably worth noting that the idea of the cinema was not created by a single person but rather evolved from one thing to another. This started with the Kinetoscope, the first prototype for which was demonstrated by the Edison Company in 1891. The machine showed a series of still images in rapid succession ...
  February 28, 2019

  9 min

• The History of Ferrari

  Enzo Ferrari was the youngest child of Alfredo Ferrari who was a metal fabricator. He was born in Modena near Bologna, Italy in February 1898 and although growing up with little in the way of formal education, by the age of ten he knew he wanted to be a race car driver after he witnessed ...
  February 21, 2019

  14 min

• The History of Underwear

  It may surprise you to know that although the idea of wearing a layer of clothing beneath our outerwear now seems ubiquitous in most cultures, it hasn’t been with us forever. The earliest form of underwear is probably the loincloth, examples of which have been found in Japanese and Hawaiian culture dating back around 7000 ...
  February 14, 2019

  10 min

• The History of Science Fiction

  There are a couple of problems with coming up with a short history of science fiction. The first is that the subject is quite diverse in terms of media. Should we look at science fiction books, science fiction television shows, or science fiction movies? How about science fiction radio series, or even podcasts? The second ...
  February 7, 2019

  12 min

• The History of the Submarine

  [POWERPRESS] Submarines are one of the more recent military advancements, coming to prominence during the first World War and maintaining a presence in the majority of developed naval fleets ever since. In essence, a submarine, as the name may suggest is a watercraft that allows the crew to submerge and sail under the water. During ...
  January 31, 2019

  9 min

• The History of Chocolate

  Although it has been a much-loved delicacy that seems to have been around forever, most of the world, and especially Europe has been slow to catch on to the wonder that is chocolate. The fermentation of cacao beans into an alcoholic beverage has been going on since at least 1400 BC, with scientific analysis of ...
  January 24, 2019

  8 min

• The History of the Knights Templar

  The Knights Templar was one of the most renowned military organisations of early-modern times, credited with inventing a modern system of banking and gaining a near immeasurable level of wealth as a result. The organisation has also been romanticised in popular culture, with novels such as Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code making reference to them, ...
  January 17, 2019

  9 min

• The History of Nintendo

  Today, when people think of Nintendo the first things that come to mind are consoles such as the Wii and the Switch. Maybe popular video games come to mind also such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and of course Pokemon. However, the Nintendo company came into being way before the electronic age that ...
  January 10, 2019

  10 min

• The History of the World Water Speed Record

  The World Water Speed Record is currently governed by the Union International Motonautique and is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous competitions in motorsport. In fact, since 1940 attempts to gain the record have claimed the lives of 85% of those who tried. The record currently stands at 317mph, which was ...
  January 3, 2019

  11 min
• 2018

• The History of the Football World Cup

  Football (or soccer to those of you reading this who are not from Europe) can date its origins back to 1863 England when a split occurred between association Football and rugby football and the Football Association was formed. It didn’t take long before the idea of an international game came about and the first of ...
  December 27, 2018

  13 min