They jingle in your pocket, but coins have a far more epic backstory than you might think. In this episode of Compact History, we explore how tiny discs of metal became powerful tools of trade, propaganda, and empire-building. From ancient Lydia to modern currency, follow the fascinating history of coins. Visit our website: <a href= "https://compacthistory.com/">Compact History</a> Find us on our social media sites: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history">Youtube</a></li> </ul> #compacthistory #coins #money #numismatics #currency #coinhistory #ancientcoins #romancoins #economichistory

<description>&lt;p&gt;They jingle in your pocket, but coins have a far more epic backstory than you might think. In this episode of Compact History, we explore how tiny discs of metal became powerful tools of trade, propaganda, and empire-building. From ancient Lydia to modern currency, follow the fascinating history of coins.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit our website: &lt;a href= "https://compacthistory.com/"&gt;Compact History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find us on our social media sites:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history"&gt;Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;#compacthistory #coins #money #numismatics #currency #coinhistory #ancientcoins #romancoins #economichistory&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The History of Coins

Espionage has shaped world history from the shadows — from ancient secret agents and wartime codebreakers to the digital spies of today. In this episode of Compact History, we lift the curtain on the world's oldest profession (no, not that one) and explore how spying has evolved alongside civilisation itself. Visit our website: <a href= "https://compacthistory.com/">Compact History</a> Find us on our social media sites: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history">Youtube</a></li> </ul> #history #spies #espionage #compacthistory #coldwar #CIA #KGB #intelligence #spystory #secretservice

<description>&lt;p&gt;Espionage has shaped world history from the shadows — from ancient secret agents and wartime codebreakers to the digital spies of today. In this episode of Compact History, we lift the curtain on the world's oldest profession (no, not that one) and explore how spying has evolved alongside civilisation itself.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit our website: &lt;a href= "https://compacthistory.com/"&gt;Compact History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find us on our social media sites:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history"&gt;Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;#history #spies #espionage #compacthistory #coldwar #CIA #KGB #intelligence #spystory #secretservice&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The History of Spying

Listen to this episode as we explore how email rose from humble beginnings on ARPANET to an essential part of modern life, shaping the way we connect, work, and communicate every day. Visit our website: <a href= "https://compacthistory.com/">Compact History</a> Find us on our social media sites: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history">Youtube</a></li> </ul> #email,#communication,#history,#computers,#technology,#internet,#digital,#invention,#compacthistories,#podcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;Listen to this episode as we explore how email rose from humble beginnings on ARPANET to an essential part of modern life, shaping the way we connect, work, and communicate every day. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit our website: &lt;a href= "https://compacthistory.com/"&gt;Compact History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find us on our social media sites:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history"&gt;Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;  #email,#communication,#history,#computers,#technology,#internet,#digital,#invention,#compacthistories,#podcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The History of Email

How did we become us? In this episode, we trace the remarkable rise of Homo sapiens, from humble beginnings in prehistoric Africa to global dominance. Explore what set us apart from other human species, how we migrated across continents, and the traits that shaped modern civilisation. Visit our website: <a href= "https://compacthistory.com/">Compact History</a> Find us on our social media sites: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history">Youtube</a></li> </ul> #homoSapiens #humanEvolution #historyPodcast #compacthistory

<description>&lt;p&gt;How did we become &lt;em data-start="1186" data-end="1190"&gt;us&lt;/em&gt;? In this episode, we trace the remarkable rise of &lt;em data-start= "1241" data-end="1255"&gt;Homo sapiens,&lt;/em&gt; from humble beginnings in prehistoric Africa to global dominance. Explore what set us apart from other human species, how we migrated across continents, and the traits that shaped modern civilisation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit our website: &lt;a href= "https://compacthistory.com/"&gt;Compact History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find us on our social media sites:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history"&gt;Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;#homoSapiens #humanEvolution #historyPodcast #compacthistory&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The History of Homo Sapiens

From Nosferatu's eerie silhouette to the modern monsters that haunt our screens, horror movies have always reflected our deepest fears. In this episode, we explore how the genre evolved over time: its iconic villains, changing styles, and lasting influence. Get ready for a journey into the heart of horror. Visit our website: <a href= "https://compacthistory.com/">Compact History</a> Find us on our social media sites: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history">Youtube</a></li> </ul> #horrormovies #filmhistory #monstermovies #cinema #compacthistory

<description>&lt;p&gt;From Nosferatu's eerie silhouette to the modern monsters that haunt our screens, horror movies have always reflected our deepest fears. In this episode, we explore how the genre evolved over time: its iconic villains, changing styles, and lasting influence. Get ready for a journey into the heart of horror.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit our website: &lt;a href= "https://compacthistory.com/"&gt;Compact History&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find us on our social media sites:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://uk.pinterest.com/compacthistory/"&gt;Pinterest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@compact-history"&gt;Youtube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;#horrormovies #filmhistory #monstermovies #cinema #compacthistory&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The History of Horror Movies

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