Pop Quiz | A New Dark Age?

What was the Bank of the United States, and why did Andrew Jackson work so hard to destroy it?And why is Eva Braun always referred to as Adolf Hitler's "mistress" even though he was not married?Find out the answer to both questions on this week's pop quiz! 

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History team will be republishing some of your favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on October 4, 2021.---The steamboat passed the port and he looked out at the brown, muddy water. The heat was failing and the humidity began to s ...  Show more

What can the fall of Rome teach us about the decline of the west today? That’s the question at the centre of political economist John Rapley and historian Peter Heather’s new book Why Empires Fall. Peter and John join Ellie Cawthorne to discuss comparisons – and differences – bet ...  Show more

Once upon a time in the dark ages of podcasting, two friends set out on a quest to bring the stories of historical women to your ears. In this episode, we have some speculative history, a few predictions about the future, and a peek behind the curtain in this, our tenth year! Tha ...  Show more

As Rome fell, was it really non-stop orgies and parties?That's become a popular connotation, and in today's episode Kate is joined by historian and friend of the show Emma Southon ( https://www.emmasouthon.com) to find out what was happening on the ground as the Roman empire crumb ...  Show more

These are just some of the questions raised in this episode: Did Rory enjoy learning history when her was a child? What has he recently read on history? Is history important? Should children learn history?  Tune in and have a great day! - IELTS Speaking for Success PREMIUM: ht ...  Show more