Episodes

  • America - Part 18 - The Machines That Made America
    Jan 26 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    Explore how machines—from water-powered mills and telegraphs to assembly lines, rockets, computers, and AI—shaped American identity, economy, and everyday life. This video, The Machines That Made America, traces early industrialization, the American System, electrification, wartime science, the digital revolution, and the social, ethical, and environmental debates that followed. Learn key moments: canals and railroads, Morse’s telegraph, Ford’s assembly line, the Manhattan Project, Apollo, ARPANET, and Silicon Valley. Perfect for classroom review or exam prep. No music added. If this video helped, please like and share to support historical education. #AmericanHistory #IndustrialRevolution #TechnologyInAmerica #Innovation #USHistory

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Technology in America

    Early Industrialization and the American System

    The Second Industrial Revolution: Electricity, Mass Production, and Corporate America

    Science, Technology, and Global Power in the Twentieth Century

    Information Technology and the Digital Revolution

    Technology, Work, and Inequality

    Technology in Everyday American Life

    Environmental and Ethical Considerations

    American Identity and Technology

    Conclusion

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


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    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


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    14 mins
  • America - Part 17 - The Cold War
    Jan 22 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    A crash course on the Cold War from the American perspective — origins, containment, NATO, Truman Doctrine, McCarthyism, Korea, Vietnam, the nuclear arms race, Cuban Missile Crisis, détente, Reagan, Gorbachev, and the USSR’s collapse. Designed for history students and teachers, this video follows the script word for word and unpacks how Cold War policy shaped U.S. politics, society, and global leadership. Perfect for classroom review, lecture prep, or exam revision. Runtime: 13 minutes 45 seconds. If you found this useful, please like and share the video to help others discover it. #ColdWar #USHistory #HistoryCrashCourse #Containment #NATO

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Title

    Introduction

    I. Origins: From World War II Alliance to Superpower Rivalry

    II. Building the Western Alliance: NATO and the Early Cold War

    III. Globalizing Containment: Asia, the Middle East, and Beyond

    IV. The Nuclear Arms Race and Strategic Doctrine

    V. The Cold War at Home: Society, Economy, and Culture

    VI. Crises and Confrontations: Berlin, Cuba, and Vietnam

    VII. Détente: Easing Tensions and Managing Competition

    VIII. Renewed Tensions and the Late Cold War

    IX. The End of the Cold War and American Reflections

    X. Domestic Legacies and Continuing Influence

    Conclusion

    Epilogue

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


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    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


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    17 mins
  • America - Part 16 - Vietnam War: The American Story
    Jan 19 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    A mini- documentary-style overview of the Vietnam War from the American perspective — origins, escalation, combat experience, the home-front divide, Nixon’s Vietnamization, withdrawal, Fall of Saigon, and lasting political and social impacts. Covers Gulf of Tonkin, Tet Offensive, Agent Orange, veterans’ trauma, the draft, Pentagon Papers, and the “Vietnam syndrome.” Perfect for educators and students seeking a concise, sourced narrative on U.S. policy, military strategy, and national debate. Run time: 20 minutes 45 seconds. If this helped your lesson or research, please like and share the video. #VietnamWar #USHistory #Vietnam #ColdWar #MilitaryHistory

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Title and Opening

    Context and Overview

    Early Involvement and Instability

    Escalation Under Johnson

    The War on the Ground

    The Home Front

    Antiwar Movement and Social Unrest

    Vietnamization and Expansion to Cambodia/Laos

    Withdrawal and Fall of Saigon

    Impact on U.S. Politics and Society

    Military Transformation and Lessons

    Cautionary Legacy and Conclusion

    Final Instruction

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messages


    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


    https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true


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    16 mins
  • America - Part 15 - The Korean War: The US Story We Forgot
    Jan 15 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    From Truman’s emergency orders to MacArthur’s Inchon gamble, this documentary-style breakdown covers the Korean War — America’s “Forgotten War” — from origins to armistice. Geared for US history students, we explore division at the 38th parallel, Pusan Perimeter, Chinese intervention, limited-war doctrine, the Truman–MacArthur clash, POW controversies, and the long-term impact on containment, the U.S.–ROK alliance, and American war powers. Learn why Korea mattered for Cold War strategy and how its legacy shapes East Asian security today. Like and share if you found this concise overview useful for study or classroom discussion. #KoreanWar #ForgottenWar #ColdWar #USHistory #Truman #MacArthur

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Opening Title

    Introduction and Stakes

    I. Origins: Division, Cold War, and Rising Tension

    II. Outbreak of War and U.S. Decision to Intervene

    III. Early Battles: Retreat, Peril, and the Inchon Counterstroke

    IV. March to the Yalu and Chinese Intervention

    V. Stalemate and Limited War

    VI. The Home Front: Politics, Economy, and Society

    VII. Armistice Talks and the Prisoner-of-War Controversy

    VIII. Strategic Outcomes and Long-Term Consequences

    IX. The 'Forgotten War' and Historical Memory

    Conclusion

    Directive

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messages


    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


    https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true


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    16 mins
  • America - Part 14 - How WWII Forged a Superpower
    Jan 12 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    Explore World War II from the American perspective in this mini-documentary — from isolationism and Pearl Harbor to D-Day, island-hopping in the Pacific, the Manhattan Project, and the home-front transformations that forged U.S. global leadership. We cover mobilization, Rosie the Riveter, Japanese American internment, strategic bombing, the Marshall Plan, and the war’s lasting political, social, and technological legacies that led into the Cold War. Perfect for history buffs seeking a balanced, concise narrative on how WWII reshaped America’s role in the world. If you enjoyed this deep dive, please like and share the video. #WWII #AmericanHistory #PearlHarbor #DDay #ManhattanProject

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Opening

    I. Before Pearl Harbor: Isolationism and Limited Involvement

    II. Pearl Harbor and America's Entry into War

    III. Mobilizing for Total War

    IV. The War in Europe and North Africa

    V. The War in the Pacific

    VI. The Home Front: Society, Race, and Civil Liberties

    VII. Science, Technology, and the Atomic Bomb

    VIII. American Perspectives on Victory and the Postwar Order

    IX. Long-Term Consequences for the United States

    Conclusion

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messages


    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


    https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true


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    14 mins
  • Bonus Episode - History of China - Migrants of the world: The Teochew people
    Jan 9 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    Our apologies for the mispronunciation of any names used in this essay.

    Explore how the Teochew people transformed from a coastal Chaoshan community into a global diaspora shaping Southeast Asian commerce, culture, and cuisine. This mini-documentary traces origins in Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang, the distinct Teochew language, Gongfu tea rituals, Chaozhou opera, migration networks, and famous figures from Li Ka-shing to David Tran. Learn how food, temples, clan associations, and trade sustained identity across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and beyond. Perfect for history and culture buffs interested in migration, Chinese diasporas, and maritime trade. If you enjoyed the video, please like and share to help others discover this hidden global story. #Teochew #Chaoshan #Diaspora #GongfuTea #ChaozhouOperaOUTLINE:00:00:00Introduction00:00:36Origins in the Chaoshan Region00:02:44The Teochew Language and Cultural Identity00:05:24Cuisine and Identity00:06:12Commerce, Coastal Life, and Migration00:08:13The Teochew Diaspora in Southeast Asia00:11:21Beyond Southeast Asia: New Destinations and Global Presence00:12:53A Dispersed Teochew World00:13:39Culture on the Move: Food, Ritual, and Memory00:15:08Memory and Storytelling00:15:50Contemporary Chaoshan00:18:16Teochew Identity in a Global Chinese Context00:20:15Language and people00:20:48Tea and 'espresso-strength' rituals00:21:19Food and specialties00:22:09Gods, ghosts, and loud festivals00:22:47Opera, performance, and pop culture reach00:23:20Global footprint00:23:52Notable Figures Intro00:24:04Global business and tech00:25:55Southeast Asian pioneers and politicians00:27:08Food, pop culture, and everyday life00:28:26Pirates, high seas, and legends00:29:17Artists, writers, and cultural voices00:30:38What their stories have in commonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thwhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messageshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDghttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detailhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true

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    32 mins
  • America - Part 13 - How WWI Remade America
    Jan 8 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    World War I from the American perspective: a concise video tracing neutrality, the road to war, mobilization, the AEF in Europe, homefront changes, the Paris Peace Conference, and the Senate fight over the Treaty of Versailles. Learn how Wilson’s Fourteen Points, the Zimmermann Telegram, unrestricted submarine warfare, the Selective Service Act, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive remade U.S. politics, society, and global power. Scripted to match classroom pacing and intended for APUSH review. If this helped your study, please like and share the video with classmates. #WWI #GreatWar #APUSH #AmericanHistory #FourteenPoints #MeuseArgonne

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Title and Introduction

    American Neutrality, 1914–1917

    The Road to War

    Mobilizing a Nation

    The American Expeditionary Forces in Europe

    The War at Home: Society and Culture

    Armistice and the American Role in Peace

    Treaty Outcomes and Tensions

    Long-Term Consequences

    Conclusion

    Final Instruction

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messages


    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


    https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true


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    15 mins
  • America - Part 12 -How the Gilded Age Built Modern America
    Jan 5 2026

    @Asmr-Blind-History

    How the Gilded Age Built Modern America (and Broke It) — A focused U.S. History breakdown of the Gilded Age: industrialization, Carnegie, Rockefeller, railroads, J.P. Morgan, urbanization, immigration, labor strikes, political corruption, and early reform movements. Perfect for APUSH review or classroom use, this video explains how rapid economic growth created modern infrastructure and massive inequality that fueled labor activism and Progressive reforms. Watch for clear examples, timelines, and connections to later 20th-century change. If this helped your AP prep, please like and share the video with classmates. #GildedAge #APUSH #USHISTORY #Industrialization #ProgressiveEra #LaborHistory

    OUTLINE:00:00:00

    Animated Overview

    Historical Context and Origins

    Economic Transformation and Industrialization

    Notable Figures and Their Impact

    Urbanization and Social Changes

    Class Inequality and Labor Struggles

    Politics and Corruption

    Social Reform and Culture

    Legacy and Conclusion

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    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyeNme9v6UB938bBJwM-Thw


    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-history/id1863132925


    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0cfec017-b2d4-4c6f-8319-22a7b3335536/blind-history?ref=dm_sh_QpzkxMFLKkT5QmMKPYnIQN083&referrer=dm_sh_messages


    https://open.spotify.com/show/0XftGSDhuMbrRmzVef9TaZ?si=7wC3f6VKQb6SliJQIeOEDg


    https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G93VL7R9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail


    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-blind-history-313933473?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true


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    10 mins