Cette série explore les moments charnières qui ont façonné notre monde. Chaque volet examine des événements cruciaux et leurs conséquences considérables, des civilisations antiques à l'ère moderne. C'est un voyage captivant à travers l'histoire, offrant une compréhension plus approfondie du progrès et des conflits humains. Découvrez comment des instants précis sont devenus de véritables tournants dans le récit.
Pegg's narrative of the massacres of the crusades - a fervour of 'cleansing' the world of heresy, and a fear that Christendom was being eaten away by heretics - is gripping. Innocent III's holy genocidal war fundamentally changed how Western civilization dealt with individuals accused of corrupting society, and led to the creation of the inquisition.
In "Saving Nelson Mandela," Kenneth S. Broun recounts the pivotal Rivonia Trial of 1963, where Mandela faced charges that could have led to death. Through interviews and trial transcripts, Broun reveals the courtroom dynamics, the courage of the accused, and how public support undermined the apartheid regime, ultimately contributing to South Africa's transition to democracy.