A History of the Future

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• USA - American Empire

  September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

  American power today echoes the kingdoms of Europe, the Mongol khans, and even the emperors of Rome. In this episode, we tell the story of the US. Hear the sounds of the first humans to settle in the vast wilderness of North America…

• India - A Great Power Rises

  May 31, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

  In the shadow of the Himalayas, a new​ power ascends. In this episode, Ewen tells the story of India. From the first humans to cross the mountain passes and enter the deep jungles, to the ancient origins of Indian philosophy and religion…

• Russia - The Dying Empire

  February 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

  The cold, vast plains of Eastern Europe bear witness to a dark and ancient history. In this episode, Ewen tells the story of Russia. Hear the sounds of ancient contests between settled people of the riverlands and the fierce, horse-riding…

• China - An Ancient Giant Returns

  January 16, 2026 · 50 min

  In the dusty uplands of eastern Asia begins the story of three rivers that became the lifeblood of a superpower. In this episode, Ewen Levick tells the story of China. He explores how civilisation first arose in the floodplains of three…

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