An empire so vast that the sun, quite literally, never set on its territories. An empire that, at its zenith, covered about a quarter of the Earth's land surface and governed nearly a quarter of its population. Today we're talking, briefly, about the British Empire; a global power that shaped the modern world in ways we still feel profoundly today, from the languages we speak to the lines on our maps

For centuries, its flag flew over vast territories across the globe, from the Americas to the Philippines. It was an empire that reshaped continents, connected worlds, and left a legacy that we still feel today.

But how did a kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula rise to such global dominance? And when did this colossal power eventually fade? That’s what we’ll explore, briefly, in this episode.

The Long March: More than just a military maneuver, it was a defining moment for the Chinese Communist Party and the moment that cemented the leadership of Mao Zedong. But what exactly was this epic journey?

A great general, a talented politician, a hero, a scheming populist, a killer of republics, a dictator and wannabe-king... Julius Caesar was all of these and more. Let's take a brief look over the life of one of history's biggest names.

It spanned thousands of miles, stretching from the cities of ancient China to the markets of the Roman Empire. It crossed deserts and climbed mountains, linking distant civilizations. But what exactly was this historic trade network?

Lawrence was a soldier, an archaeologist, a diplomat, and a writer. He was also a hero, and a traitor. During World War I, he played a leading role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, and his life raises complex questions: How do you balance loyalty to country with loyalty to allies? What happens when the promises you made are broken? And what is the cost of becoming a legend?

History in Brief: The show where we take key moments from history and break them down into clear, concise overviews. Whether you studied this before and just want a refresher, or are hearing it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

Today, we're looking at the Napoleonic Wars, a series of wars fought between Napoleon’s French Empire and various European powers from 1803 to 1815.

History in Brief: The show where we take key moments from history and break them down into clear, concise overviews. Whether you studied this before and just want a refresher, or are hearing it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

Today, we're looking at the Scramble for Africa, the frenzied colonization of practically the entire African continent by European powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Within just a few decades, Africa went from a land largely controlled by indigenous kingdoms and societies to being dominated by foreign rulers.