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History in Brief

History in Brief

By: L Houghton
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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 about it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

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  • What was the Invention of the Internet?

    What was the Invention of the Internet?
    Jun 23 2025

    The internet: a global network of interconnected computers that allows us to share information and communicate almost instantly, regardless of distance. Its impact has been nothing short of revolutionary, changing how we learn, how we work, how we connect, and how we live. But the Internet wasn't invented by one person - it was the product of many minds working over many decades.
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    12 mins
  • What was the Vietnam War?

    What was the Vietnam War?
    Jun 16 2025

    The Vietnam War: a devastating and brutal conflict fought from the mid-1950s to 1975. On one side was North Vietnam, backed by powerful communist allies like China and the Soviet Union. On the other, South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist aligned nations. It was both a clash of ideologies between global superpowers and a struggle for independence, and a painful chapter for everyone involved.
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    16 mins
  • What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

    What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
    Jun 10 2025

    It's October 1962. The Cold War is in full swing, and the two biggest superpowers on the planet are locked in a struggle that threatened to go ‘hot’ at any moment. Tensions are already high, but what happened next would push the world closer to nuclear annihilation than at any other point in history.
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    13 mins
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