Through His Story on History, I explore the historical events that have impacted our world. In this series, I will be exploring a plethora of events, from the harsh realities of Stalinism in the Soviet Union, to the intricacies of the Salvadoran Civil War.
There is more to come, so stay tuned.
1. Russia's Invasion of Central Asia - Annexations from 1845-1873.
Historian and expert, [Host Name], delves into Russia's 50-year invasion of Central Asia, expanding its territory by 1.5 million square kilometers and 6 million people between 1845 and 1873.
30 Jun 2024
Was it Justifiable to Drain the Aral Sea for Cotton Farming?
In the final episode of my EPQ mini-series about why the Soviet Union drained the world's 4th largest lake and whether it was justifiable to do so for cotton farming, we analyse the positive economic effects of the cotton industry against the negative social, environmental and economic effects of the Aral Sea's destruction itself.
30 Jun 2024
A Conversation with Dr Cameron Pyke.
In episode 2 of my EPQ podcast mini-series about why the Soviet Union drained the world's 4th largest lake and whether it was justifiable to do so for cotton farming, I have a conversation with Dr Cameron Pyke, an expert on Russian history and author of 'Benjamin Britten and Russia'. We talk about the political climate in the Soviet Union as the Aral Sea was shrinking, the legacy of the empire's agricultural policies, and even their colonialist undertones.
30 Jun 2024
Why Did the USSR Drain the Aral Sea for Cotton Cultivation Irrigation?
In episode 1 of my new mini-series, titled 'Why did the USSR Drain the Aral Sea for Cotton Cultivation Irrigation and to what extent was it justifiable?', we explore the reasons for Russia's pursuit of wasteful cotton farming projects in Central Asia, and the effect it has had on the Aral Sea!
14 Jan 2024
Mahjong: East-West Cultural Fusion
In this episode of His Story on History, I explore the history of the Chinese game Mahjong, how it developed to become a world phenomenon and its impact on the development of American culture.
9 Jan 2024
Russia's Tumultuous Transition: From State Planned to the Market
In this episode, I explore Russia's tumultuous transition from a communist republic in the Soviet Union, to an independent, market-orientated state. I start by discussing the fall of the Soviet Union, and then the birth of the Russian state, and its rough beginning under Boris Yeltsin.
1 Jan 2024
The Elgin Marbles: A Journey of Art and Controversy
In this episode, I will be exploring the contemporary issue that is the Elgin Marbles, their tumultuous history and who Lord Elgin was. Was Elgin a thief? What caused the destruction of the Parthenon? Tune in to hear all about it.
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