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November 5, 2012
FMC Podcast 006 | Islam and Tolerance of Christianity in History
In this episode of the Five Minute Courses Podcast, we look at the issue of Muslim tolerance of other religions in history. Some Islamic groups have claimed that Muslims have always treated other religions with respect.
In contrast, critics argue that throughout history Islam has been the one to impose itself in a totalitarian fashion onto other religions. They assert that wherever Islam has spread it made free worship for other religions impossible. Which version is correct?
October 24, 2012
HFM 005 | Why Israel Won the Six-Day War
This History in Five Minutes Podcast episode looks at the reasons why Israel was able to defeat its neighbors in 1967, de spite being the size of New Jersey and being outnumbered almost 50-1. We also look at how its military strength has made problems for international diplomacy.
FMC Podcast 005 | Why Israel Won the Six-Day War
In this episode of the Five Minute Courses Podcast, we look at the reasons why Israel was able to defeat its neighbors in 1967, de spite being the size of New Jersey and being outnumbered almost 50-1. We also look at how its military strength has made problems for international diplomacy.
October 15, 2012
HFM 004 | The Three Most Insane Rulers in History
In this episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we look at the exploits of the three most insane rulers in history: Ottoman Sultan Ibrahim I, Emperor Caligula, and Turkmenbashi, the former president of Turkmenistan. They are exchange unique snowflakes of craziness, and we will look into their particular exploits.
FMC Podcast 004 | The Three Most Insane Rulers in History
In this episode of the Five Minute Courses Podcast, we look at the exploits of the three most insane rulers in history: Ottoman Sultan Ibrahim I, Emperor Caligula, and Turkmenbashi, the former president of Turkmenistan. They are exchange unique snowflakes of craziness, and we will look into their particular exploits.
August 8, 2012
HFM Podcast 001 | How Did Genghis Khan Nearly Conquer the World?
In this first episode of the History in Five Minutes Podcast, we answer the question of who is Genghis Khan. In five minutes we discuss his life, influence, religious beliefs, and title as a world conqueror and the world’s most prolific lover.
