Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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Episodes (13)
The Most Terrifying Nuns of the Middle Ages
Aug 31, 2026
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When Burning People Became a Business
Aug 28, 2026
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The Most Ridiculous War Humans Ever Fought
Jul 21, 2026
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Why Being a Renaissance Queen SUCKS
Jun 30, 2026
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Her Visions Defeated an Army
Jun 3, 2026
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Everything You Know About Ninjas Is Wrong
May 13, 2026
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Cleopatra’s Brutal Rise to Power
Apr 23, 2026
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How This Queen Became the Biggest Drug Lord
Mar 31, 2026
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Why History Forgot About This Extraordinary Emperor
Mar 13, 2026
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The Rise and Fall of the Richest Man In California
Feb 27, 2026
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The Tragic Life of the Most Powerful King in History
Feb 13, 2026
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How Humans Fought The Biggest Creature On Earth
Jan 30, 2026
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How One Pirate Captain Fought The Whole Chinese Empire
Jan 16, 2026
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