Power structures made visible

Why do some hold power, while others don’t?

Has power always belonged to the few, and does it have to?

Power is the invisible hand shaping nearly every aspect of our lives; our freedoms, our choices, our futures. Power is everywhere, in our governments, our workplaces, our relationships, and yet most of us barely understand it. Nothing shapes human life more than power. And yet few of us truly understand how it works.

Through the exploration of powerful figures, movements, and periods throughout history, The History of Power makes invisible power structures visible. History has been told to us many times, but rarely through the lens of power. And when you change the lens, everything you thought you knew looks different.

From ancient empires to modern revolutions, join us through history to understand how power is built, preserved, destroyed, and lost, and how you, the listener, can use these tools to build power of your own.

Our podcast is created by a fully human team who share a passion for history, politics, and the things that make humanity tick. The making of this podcast is a labour of love motivated by a desire to create a community that feels empowered to tackle the world and the systems they engage with on a daily basis.

Welcome to The History of Power.