At 9:02 one summer morning in 1896, a war began. By about 9:40, it was over. This animated explainer tells the story of the Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest war ever recorded, and the sudden death, the disputed throne and the hard deadline that led to it.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:22 An Island of Spice

1:46 A Sultan Dies

2:51 The Ultimatum

3:47 The Last Hour

4:41 9:02 AM

5:27 The Royal Yacht

6:04 The Flag Comes Down

7:07 After the Smoke

8:12 Why So Short?

• English AI voiceover with a fast, story-driven pace

• Original synthesized music and sound effects, mixed to -14 LUFS

• Original neon vector animation: maps, clocks, ships and counters

• Fact-checked, told with respect for the roughly 500 people killed or wounded

A short, gripping slice of history for curious viewers and history channels.