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Nightshift – Kurzgesagt After Dark

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell 9 Folgen Jun 3, 2026

Explore the weird, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling side of history. The podcast is a passion project by a small team within Kurzgesagt, powered by curiosity and craft. It delves into the stories of the past that reveal truths about humanity. The show is produced with the same care as the Kurzgesagt videos.

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Her Visions Defeated an Army Jun 3, 2026 954 History doesn’t repeat itself, the uninformed do. Get every side of every story at https://ground.news/night. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide media and see beyond your blindspots.Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-desert-sorceress/In the late 7th century, the Arab Empire expanded across North Africa, defeating the Persians and humbling

Everything You Know About Ninjas Is Wrong Mai 13, 2026 964 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data package! Use code "nightshift" at checkout before your trip. Download the Saily app now or visit: https://saily.com/nightshiftSources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-ninjas/Ninjas are one of the most famous warriors in history. But almost everything we think we know about them is wrong. The real shinobi of

Cleopatra’s Brutal Rise to Power Apr 23, 2026 1018 Discover Odoo’s eCommerce app 👉 https://www.odoo.com/r/H1w You get access to all available apps starting at $24.90/month. Thanks to Odoo for sponsoring this video!Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-cleopatrasnemesis/Cleopatra is often remembered as a seductive queen, but in reality, she was a highly skilled and ruthless political player, willing to elimina

How This Queen Became the Biggest Drug Lord Mär 31, 2026 977 Use the code NIGHTSHIFT or click on the link https://displate.com/@nightshift to get 26% off for one Displate, 31% off for two, and 36% off for three or more Displates. (Discount excludes Limited Editions.)Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-opium-wars/In the 18th century, the British Empire faced a growing demand for Chinese tea, but nothing they offered c

Why History Forgot About This Extraordinary Emperor Mär 13, 2026 898 Discover Odoo’s Invoicing app 👉 https://www.odoo.com/r/GKgxYou get access to all available apps starting at $24.90/month.Thanks to Odoo for sponsoring this video!Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-indiaexport/More than two thousand years ago, one of the deadliest battles in Indian history changed the course of the entire empire. Instead of creating a legac

The Rise and Fall of the Richest Man In California Feb 27, 2026 884 Get the exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here: https://nordvpn.com/nightshiftIt's risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-gold-rush/When gold was discovered in California in 1848, hundreds of thousands rushed west in one of the largest migrations in history. But while others chased fortune in the dirt, Sa

The Tragic Life of the Most Powerful King in History Feb 13, 2026 871 Do you have a balanced news diet? Go to https://ground.news/night to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan through our link. For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled as the most powerful king in Europe. He centralized power, reshaped the map of Europe, and turned Versailles into a glittering machine of spe

How Humans Fought The Biggest Creature On Earth Jan 30, 2026 920 Discover Odoo 👉 https://www.odoo.com/r/xZF You get access to all available applications starting at $24.90/month. Thanks to Odoo for sponsoring this video! Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-whalefuel/ For centuries, humanity hunted the largest animals that ever lived. Not for food, but for light, machines, and profit. Whale oil powered cities, fueled ind

How One Pirate Captain Fought The Whole Chinese Empire Jan 16, 2026 1169 She commanded 1,800 ships, led tens of thousands of pirates, and forced an empire to negotiate. This is the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate in history. From her rise to power to the floating pirate confederation that ruled the South China Sea, we're exploring how one woman reshaped trade, war, and authority in the early 19th century. Nightshift is a new channel by @kurzge