World War I

10 stories

The war that ended an era. Trenches, gas, and the death of empires.

The 'unsinkable' ship hits an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Not enough lifeboats. 1,500 people die in the freezing North Atlantic.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Shot

A teenager in Sarajevo shoots an Austrian heir on the world's worst-routed motorcade. Six weeks later, the entire planet is at war.

The Christmas Truce

On Christmas Eve in the trenches, German soldiers start singing carols. British soldiers join in. They climb out and play soccer. The next day they're shooting again.

Gallipoli

An Allied plan to knock the Ottomans out of the war turns into eight months of carnage on a Turkish beach. Australia and New Zealand are still grieving.

The Lusitania Sinks

A German U-boat torpedoes a passenger liner off Ireland. 1,200 dead, including 128 Americans. America starts thinking about joining the war.

The Battle of Verdun

Ten months of meat-grinder warfare for almost no ground. 700,000 casualties. The bones are still being collected.

The Battle of the Somme

On day one, 19,000 British soldiers die. Most of them in the first hour. The battle drags on for four more months.

The Russian Revolution

A bread riot in Petrograd brings down the tsar in a week. Lenin returns from exile in a sealed train. Russia is suddenly Soviet.

The Tsar and His Family Are Shot

Nicholas II, his wife, four daughters, and son are taken to a basement in Yekaterinburg and executed. The Romanov dynasty ends after 304 years.

The Treaty of Versailles

The Allies blame Germany for everything and stick it with crippling reparations. One French marshal says: 'This is not peace. It is an armistice for 20 years.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What stories does the World War I era include?

History Tea covers 10 stories from World War I, including The Titanic Sinks, Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Shot, The Christmas Truce, Gallipoli and 6 more. Each one is retold as immersive audio narration.

Can I listen to World War I stories for free?

Yes! All 10 World War I stories on History Tea are completely free. Download the app on iOS and start listening today.

What is the World War I era about?

The war that ended an era. Trenches, gas, and the death of empires. History Tea retells each World War I story as modern, immersive audio you can listen to anywhere.

How long are the World War I audio stories?

Each World War I story on History Tea runs between 5–15 minutes of immersive audio narration — perfect for a commute, workout, or before bed.