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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

About the podcast 5 Minute History

Interesting things from history in about 5 minutes

5 Minute History

About the podcast 5 Minute History

Categories

The History of London

The History of Fighter Aircraft

The History of Supermarkets

The History of Shoes

The History of Coffee

The History of Boeing

The History of the United States Secret Service

The History of Cinema

About the podcast 5 Minute History

Categories