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The Y in History

The Y in History

By: Ajay Kaul
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Analyzing events in history to understand why they happened. The factors that led to various events at different times in history. The show picks certain eras like post-World War II and tries to connect events that happened across the globe around that time. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Episode 135: 1776 - the Declaration of Independence

    Episode 135: 1776 - the Declaration of Independence
    Jun 27 2026

    Prior to 1776, the American Colonist Leaders were reluctant to go against the Crown. But in January 1776, Thomas Paine published a pamphlet "Common Sense", which laid the foundation for the Declaration of Independence in July 1776.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 134: Soccer - 1950s through 1970s

    Episode 134: Soccer - 1950s through 1970s
    Jun 13 2026

    After 1958, FIFA ensured that the World Cup tournament alternated between continents. Brazil won a record 3rd time in 1970 to get permanent possession of the Jules Rimet Trophy. West German Captain Franz Beckenbauer became the first Captain to lift the new FIFA World Cup in 1974.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 133: Soccer - early times to 1950s

    Episode 133: Soccer - early times to 1950s
    May 30 2026

    In the mid-19th century, Association Football or Soccer, was introduced in English schools as part of the physical education curriculum. Soccer expanded globally, driven by British sailors, merchants, and engineers, as well as railway and mining companies, who brought the game to Europe, South America, and British colonies.

    FIFA was established in 1904 to provide rules for international matches so that teams from different countries could compete fairly.
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    25 mins
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