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...
Elvis Has Entered the Podcast | History Ignited 🎙️
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Elvis Has Entered the Podcast | History Ignited 🎙️
This week on History Ignited, we’re taking you all the way to Graceland and back as we dive into the story of the one and only Elvis Presley — the King of Rock 'n' Roll. From his humble beginnings in Mississippi to global stardom, we break down how Elvis: Created a brand new sound that shocked the world 🎸Sparked controversy with his iconic dance moves 💃Changed pop culture forever 🎥Served in the army, gave away pink Cadillacs 🚗, and rocked Vegas in his legendary white jumpsuit 🎤PLUS: Caroline’...
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...
