In episode 35 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we explore the evolution of portable music, from the iconic transistor radios of the 1950s to the groundbreaking iPod. We discover how each innovation tr

In episode 34 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of one of the most useful pieces of machinery invented by humankind, developed initially as a means to wage war, it has become in indis

In episode 33 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of an annual sporting event that has become a global phenomenon with over 120 million people viewing it every year - The Superbowl. Why

In episode 32 of 5 Minute History, we take a look at the history of a company that has become a powerhouse in the movie, TV and entertainment industries. The brainchild of one man who liked to draw ca

In episode 31 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one an invention in transport that revolutionised our ability to move around and represents our sense of personal freedo

In episode 30 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the fastest and most competitive competitions in the world of motor racing - Formula 1. Why not take a look at th

In episode 29 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most useful and now prolific inventions ever created by human kind - the computer. Why not take a look at the

In episode 28 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of an industry that turned the world into a smaller place, enabling communication and connectivity like never before throug

In episode 27 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the world's most popular sports and pastimes - Baseball. Why not take a look at the article that accompanies this

In episode 26 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of one of the most important breakthroughs in healthcare - vaccinations. Why not take a look at the article that accompanie