This Week in History brings the past to life by exploring the remarkable events, discoveries, and turning points that happened this week throughout the centuries. Each episode weaves together multiple stories from the same calendar week across different eras and corners of the globe — from battlefield breakthroughs and scientific revolutions to cultural milestones and the lives of legendary figures. Whether it's the trial of Joan of Arc, the premiere of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, or the invention of Coca-Cola, every week is packed with history worth knowing. Designed for curious minds who love learning but don't want a lecture, This Week in History is your weekly companion for understanding how the world got to be the way it is. Episodes are concise, compelling, and conversation-ready — perfect for commuters, history enthusiasts, students, and anyone who's ever wondered what else happened on today's date. With rich storytelling, surprising connections between events, and a rotating cast of historical characters you'll want to know more about, this show transforms the calendar into a doorway to the past. Subscribe now and discover what history has waiting for you — this week and every week.
From Joan of Arc's siege-breaking victory at Orléans to Nelson Mandela's inauguration, this week in history delivers ten world-changing moments across six centuries. Beethoven premieres his Ninth Symphony deaf, Bannister breaks the four-minute mile, and a pharmacist in Atlanta mixes the world's most famous drink.
From the Islamic conquest of Hispania in 711 to the world's first commercial jet flight in 1952, this week in history spans continents, centuries, and civilisations. Eight extraordinary events — one remarkable calendar week.
From the founding of Rome in 753 BC to a cosmonaut's fatal final journey, this week in history spans millennia of politics, science, sport, and spectacular human error. Twelve stops, many centuries, one calendar week — buckle up.