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AP World History in 15

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by Robert Bruns

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AP World History in 15 is your fast-paced guide through the major events, empires, belief systems, conflicts, and innovations that shaped our world from 1200 CE to the present day. Hosted by veteran AP educator Mr. Bruns, this podcast breaks down the people, processes, and turning points that define global history — from the rise of the Mongols and global trade networks to revolutions, industrialization, imperialism, world wars, and globalization. Designed for AP World History students, each episode delivers engaging storytelling, historical analysis, exam skills, and thematic connections in

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August 3, 2026

The New AP History Exam: What's Changed for 2026-2027?

<p>The AP World History exam has been updated—but how significant are the changes? In this episode of <strong>AP World History in 15</strong>, Mr. Bruns walks students through the revised AP History exam format for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn what has stayed the same, what has changed, and how these updates will impact your preparation throughout the year.</p>

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June 5, 2026

Innovation in Dar al-Islam: The Knowledge Network of the Medieval World

<p>In this episode of AP World History in 15, Mr. Bruns explores how Dar al-Islam became one of the greatest centers of innovation between 1200 and 1450 CE. From the mathematical breakthroughs of <a href="https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Al-Tusi_Nasir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nasir al-Din al-Tusi</a> to advances in medicine, philosophy, and literature, Muslim scholars transformed the medieval world. Learn how the <a href="https://www.exploros.com/summary/The-House-of-Wisdom-One-of-the-Greatest-Libraries-in-History" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">House of Wisdom</a> preserved ancient knowledge, how ideas spread through <a href="https://www.legadoandalusi.es/history-of-al-andalus/?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Al-Andalus</a>, and why these developments helped lay foundations for the European Renaissance and global exchange networks.</p>

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June 2, 2026

Governance in Dar al-Islam: Caliphs, Conquests, and Collapse

<p>In this episode of AP World History in 15, Mr. Brunsbreaks down the rise, expansion, and fragmentation of Dar al-Islam from the death of the Prophet Muhammad through the Abbasid collapse. </p><p>Learn how Islamic rulers built powerful states, administered vast empires, and expanded Musliminfluence across Afro-Eurasia through trade, missionaries, Sufis, and military conquest. Mr. Bruns also explores the Seljuk Turks, Mamluks of Egypt, and Delhi Sultanates while explaining continuity, innovation, and diversity withinIslamic governance.</p><p>Perfect review for AP World History students studying governance, state building, and cultural interactions from c. 1200–1450.</p><p></p>

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What is AP World History in 15?

AP World History in 15 is your fast-paced guide through the major events, empires, belief systems, conflicts, and innovations that shaped our world from 1200 CE to the present day. Hosted by veteran AP educator Mr. Bruns, this podcast breaks down the people, processes, and turning points that define global history — from the rise of the Mongols and global trade networks to revolutions, industrialization, imperialism, world wars, and globalization.

Designed for AP World History students, each episode delivers engaging storytelling, historical analysis, exam skills, and thematic connections in

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