History is full of the extraordinary.

Civilizations like the Mayans and the Aztecs, remarkable peoples like the Vikings and the ancient Egyptians,

fascinating figures steeped in mystery like the samurai and the Knights' temple.

Then there are events that changed everything, the California Gold Rush.

Skilled people at the time made a dollar and a quarter, miners in the Gold Fields in California made $20 a day.

Gold is something you can't keep quiet.

A month for suviously ruptured.

The sky became dark like nights, the cloud had covered the sun.

Can you imagine the sense of panic that these people are feeling this was a hellscape?

Chances are you've heard of these things, but ever wish you knew more.

My name is Paul McGahn and I'm the host of Short History of, the new show from a award-winning podcast as Noiser.

Each Monday we'll transport you back in time, giving you a front row seat as history's most incredible moments play out right before you.

You'll be setting sail in Blackbeard's Pirate ship.

Blackbeard was surrounded by sparks and smoke like some kind of demon-like creature and you know look like one of these mad max movies.

He and his crewman had grenades and weapons and were dressing in clothing of the wealthy passengers they captured like Warchrofys.

Watching on as the Cold War hot sun.

We're talking about a bomb that is unimaginable.

50 megatons.

It was so large that some people thought it might even set the Earth's atmosphere on fire.

Some episodes might sound familiar.

Other times you won't believe your ears as you find yourself immersed in a barely believable tale that you've never heard before.

For your weekly dose of history, find Short History of, wherever you get your podcasts.

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