Rebellions & Uprisings
Slaves, peasants, and rebels who took on the empire.
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Spartacus Revolts
A Thracian gladiator and 70 friends escape a training school and end up leading 100,000 slaves in open war against Rome.
Boudicca's Revolt
A British queen leads 100,000 furious Celts and burns three Roman cities to the ground. Almost kicks Rome out of Britain entirely.
The Nika Riots
Two rival sports fan groups team up and try to overthrow Justinian. Theodora tells him to stay and fight. 30,000 rioters die in a single day.
The Taiping Rebellion
A failed civil servant decides he's Jesus's brother and raises a 30 million-strong rebellion. Maybe the deadliest civil war ever fought.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Indian soldiers in the British East India Company revolt over rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat. The British Crown takes over India directly.
The Boxer Rebellion
A Chinese martial arts cult tries to expel all foreigners. Eight foreign armies march into Beijing together to crush it. China is humiliated again.
The Warsaw Uprising
The Polish Home Army rises up to free their own capital. They hold out for 63 days. The Red Army across the river watches and does nothing.
The Hungarian Revolution
Hungarians topple the Soviet-backed government in 13 days. Then 200,000 Soviet troops and 2,500 tanks roll in. The West does nothing.
Tiananmen Square
Chinese troops clear a protest in the heart of Beijing with tanks and live rounds. One man stands alone in front of a column of tanks. Nobody knows his name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Rebellions & Uprisings collection?
The Rebellions & Uprisings collection includes 9 stories: Spartacus Revolts, Boudicca's Revolt, The Nika Riots, The Taiping Rebellion, The Sepoy Mutiny, and 4 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Rebellions & Uprisings stories for free?
Yes! All 9 stories in the Rebellions & Uprisings collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Rebellions & Uprisings cover?
The Rebellions & Uprisings collection spans 73 BCE, 60 CE, 532 CE, 1850 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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