He survived Mao’s worst disasters… and secretly saved millions. Then he invited Richard Nixon to China and changed the world. This is **Zhou Enlai** — China’s quiet premier for 27 years. From famine to Cultural Revolution to ping-pong diplomacy, this *History Ignited* episode tells the complicated true story behind Billy Joel’s lyric. **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Who Was Zhou Enlai? 3:10 – Great Leap Forward Disaster 5:40 – Protecting L...
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He survived Mao’s worst disasters… and secretly saved millions. Then he invited Richard Nixon to China and changed the world. This is **Zhou Enlai** — China’s quiet premier for 27 years. From famine to Cultural Revolution to ping-pong diplomacy, this *History Ignited* episode tells the complicated true story behind Billy Joel’s lyric. **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Who Was Zhou Enlai? 3:10 – Great Leap Forward Disaster 5:40 – Protecting L...
Brigitte Bardot: Fame, Fashion & Animal Rescue | History Ignited 🎙️ In this episode of History Ignited, we dive into the life of Brigitte Bardot — French film star, fashion icon, and later, fierce animal rights activist. 🌟 From ballet in Paris to the cover of Elle magazine 🎥 From And God Created Woman to global stardom 🐾 From screen legend to red panda protector We explore how Bardot became a 1950s symbol of freedom and rebellion — and how she left the spotlight to dedicate her lif...
History Ignited
He survived Mao’s worst disasters… and secretly saved millions. Then he invited Richard Nixon to China and changed the world. This is **Zhou Enlai** — China’s quiet premier for 27 years. From famine to Cultural Revolution to ping-pong diplomacy, this *History Ignited* episode tells the complicated true story behind Billy Joel’s lyric. **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Who Was Zhou Enlai? 3:10 – Great Leap Forward Disaster 5:40 – Protecting L...
