Imagine a war. Not years, not months, not even days. Try minutes. In 1896, the world witnessed the shortest conflict in recorded history: the Anglo-Zanzibar War, lasting a mere 38 minutes. What could possibly ignite and extinguish a war so rapidly? Join us as we unravel the extraordinary tale of imperial ambition, sudden succession, and overwhelming naval power that culminated in this blink-and-you-miss-it battle. Discover the causes, the absurd brevity, and the surprising lessons learned from a war shorter than your morning commute.