The History of AI
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28 Touko 12min
How Alexander’s Phalanx Crushed His Enemies
In this episode, we explore the tactics and formation of Alexander the Great's Phalanx that led to his stunning victories in battle. We'll examine how this innovative military strategy outmaneuvered a...
27 Touko 6min
Janissaries: How Enslaved Boys Became Elite Soldiers
In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of the Janissaries, who were originally enslaved boys transformed into elite soldiers. We'll discuss their training, influence on the Ottoman Empire,...
27 Touko 6min
Atomic Bombs and Japan’s Final Choice
In this episode, we discuss how nuclear destruction altered Japan’s military calculus. We explain why surrender followed days later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Touko 4min
How Ho Chi Minh Outlasted the French and the Americans
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26 Touko 8min
Urban Warfare Destroyed Manila 1945
In this episode, we break down the brutal reality of fighting inside a major city during World War II. In this episode, we explain how artillery, fire, and close combat devastated Manila. Hosted on Ac...
25 Touko 4min
How the U.S. Secretly Built the Atomic Bomb
In this episode, we break down how the United States quietly built the atomic bomb during wartime. In this episode, we explain how massive funding and secrecy made the project possible. Hosted on Acas...
25 Touko 4min
Nuremberg Trials Made Leaders Accountable
In this episode, we discuss how the Nuremberg Trials rejected the idea that leaders could escape responsibility for war crimes. In this episode, we explain why this principle reshaped international la...
24 Touko 4min
