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Short History

Short History

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 Hosted by Paul McGann, this podcast by Noiser delivers high-quality, immersive audio documentaries. Each episode serves as a comprehensive primer on a single historical subject, ranging from pivotal events like the Moon Landing to figures like Napoleon and eras like the Viking Age. The show blends cinematic sound design with expert interviews to bring the past to life, making it perfect for listeners seeking a digestible yet detailed narrative of history's most incredible stories, usually wrapped up in under an hour.Short History World
Episodes
  • Atomic Bombs End Japan’s Resistance

    Atomic Bombs End Japan’s Resistance
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explain how nuclear devastation broke Japan’s ability to continue fighting. We analyze why surrender became inevitable.
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    4 mins
  • How Wartime Secrecy Created the Atomic Bomb

    How Wartime Secrecy Created the Atomic Bomb
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explain how wartime secrecy allowed the atomic bomb to be built at record speed. In this episode, we break down the trade-offs between transparency and survival.
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    4 mins
  • The Destruction of Manila 1945

    The Destruction of Manila 1945
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we break down how the battle unfolded and why it became so deadly. In this episode, we look at how urban combat magnified the damage.
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    5 mins
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