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Hosted by Wayne Armstrong · history · EN
Dive into the defining events, eras, and turning points that shaped our world. Compact History brings you short-form podcast episodes and articles (at compacthistory.com) that unpack complex moments in time with clarity and focus. Whether it's ancient empires or modern revolutions, we make history easy to grasp, and hard to forget.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDive into the defining events, eras, and turning points that shaped our world. Compact History brings you short-form podcast episodes and articles (at ) that unpack complex moments in time with clarity and focus. Whether it's ancient empires or modern revolutions, we make history easy to grasp, and hard to forget.
Compact History is hosted by Wayne Armstrong. The show has published 157 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The History of Shipbuilding" (26 October 2026, 21 minutes), "The History of Silicon Valley" (20 October 2026, 22 minutes), and "The History of Gymnastics" (13 October 2026, 26 minutes).
Compact History publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 157 episodes.
Booking probability for Compact History is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Compact History requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Compact History's contact route on record: verified email.
Wayne Armstrong hosts Compact History, a history podcast with 157 episodes published.
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Episode #143
From hollowed-out tree trunks to steel giants assembled in vast shipyards, the history of shipbuilding is a story of ingenuity, ambition and the determination to cross unfamiliar waters. In this episode of Compact...
Episode #142
Before it became the world's most famous technology hub, Silicon Valley was a landscape of orchards, canneries and small towns. This episode follows its transformation through early electronics, Cold War research, the...
Episode #141
How did a small Californian settlement become a name recognised around the world? In this episode of Compact History, we trace the history of Hollywood, from its first studios and silent stars to the rise of talking...
Episode #140
How did a small Californian settlement become a name recognised around the world? In this episode of Compact History, we trace the history of Hollywood, from its first studios and silent stars to the rise of talking...
Episode #139
From its wartime roots in the OSS to its creation in 1947, the CIA became one of the most influential and controversial intelligence agencies in the world. This episode follows its Cold War operations in Iran, Guatemala...
Episode #138
Born from the deadlock of the First World War, the tank was designed to cross trenches, crush barbed wire and shield soldiers from enemy fire. Its first appearance on the Somme in 1916 was troubled, but within a...
Episode #137
Spices have flavoured food for thousands of years, but their influence extends far beyond the kitchen. In this episode, we trace their history from the medicines, rituals and cooking of ancient civilisations to the vast...
Episode #136
From two peach baskets in a Massachusetts gymnasium to packed arenas, Olympic tournaments and professional leagues spanning the globe, this episode explores the remarkable history of basketball. Discover why James...
Episode #135
Curry is not one dish, one recipe or even the product of one country. Its history stretches from ancient South Asian spice traditions to Mughal court kitchens, Portuguese trading ports, British colonial households and...
Episode #134
Built across a lagoon and protected by the sea, Venice developed from scattered island settlements into one of the most powerful commercial republics in European history. Its merchants traded across the Mediterranean...
Episode #133
From the bronze-tipped rams of ancient Mediterranean galleys to the guided missiles and nuclear submarines of the modern era, warships have constantly evolved in response to new weapons, technologies and strategic...
Episode #132
From medieval monasteries and royal courts to hidden Highland stills, American rebellion and the global revival of premium spirits, whiskey has travelled a remarkable road. Discover how distillation developed, why...
Episode #130
The metric system is so familiar today that it is easy to forget how radical it once was. Before metres, litres and kilograms, measurement was a confusing patchwork of local customs, regional habits and awkward...
Episode #130
The History of Chess traces the journey of one of the world's greatest strategy games, from its early roots in India as chaturanga to its transformation in Persia, the Islamic world and medieval Europe. Along the way...
Episode #129
From ancient letters of safe passage to medieval royal permissions, wartime identity checks, refugee documents, machine-readable booklets, biometric chips, and e-gates, the passport has always been more than a travel...
Episode #128
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in human history, stretching from ancient civilisations and royal courts to modern racecourses watched by millions. In this episode of Compact History, we explore how racing...
Episode #127
The Frisbee may look simple, but its story is a wonderfully odd flight through American campuses, pie companies, toy marketing, physics, counterculture, sport, and design. In this episode of Compact History, we trace...
Episode #126
The sandwich may seem simple, but its history is surprisingly rich. In this episode of Compact History, we explore how humans have wrapped, stacked, folded, and filled bread for centuries, from ancient street food and...
Episode #125
From ancient stretchers and battlefield wagons to sirens, paramedics and mobile treatment rooms, this episode of Compact History explores how the ambulance became one of the most important symbols of modern emergency...
Episode #124
From frozen ponds and improvised stick games to packed arenas, Olympic drama, and the thunderous speed of the modern NHL, the history of ice hockey is a story of cold weather, clever rules, fierce rivalries, and very...
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