A short history of some big topics
From sadness to Brexit, this Collection offers explorations of the events, ideas, and spaces that have shaped the world. Perfect for curious minds, each Hack gives historical context to the big topics that still influence our lives today.
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson
A Short History of Brexit
Kevin O’Rourke
A Short History of Europe
Simon Jenkins
A Short History of Financial Euphoria
John Kenneth Galbraith
A Short History of London
Simon Jenkins
A Short History of Sadness
The Documentary Podcast, BBC World Service, James Reynolds, Helen Russell
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