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Synthetic Diamonds
Episode 1991
For thousands of years, diamonds have been among the most valuable substances on Earth.
Diamonds are not only the hardest substances known, but they…
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The History of Coca-Cola
Episode 1990
Perhaps the most well-known brand in the world is Coca-Cola.
Best known for its cola soda, the company has become a global powerhouse in the soft dr…
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Lend Lease
Episode 1989
Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn't entirely neutral.
In December 1…
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The Cortes of Leon
Episode 1988
In 1188, a historic gathering took place in the city of Leon in the Kingdom of Castile.
It was a kingdom-wide assembly convened by King Alfonso IX t…
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The History of the Bow and Arrow (Encore)
Episode 1987
One of the most important inventions in human history was the bow and arrow.
A bow and arrow is a rather simple device, but it was a revolutionary a…
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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Episode 1986
Assuming everything goes well, sometime in late 2026, NASA’s next major space observatory will launch: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Assumin…
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Pocahontas
Episode 1985
One of the most notable figures in early American history is Pocahontas.
Best known as the main character in Disney’s animated film Pocahontas, she w…
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Helium
Episode 1984
Sitting at the far top right of the periodic table is the element helium.
Helium is the second-lightest and second-most abundant element in the univ…
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Romance Languages
Episode 1983
Almost a billion people in the world today speak a language that originated from Latin, aka a Romance Language.
Despite sharing the same origin, the…
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The Luddites
Episode 1982
At some point, you might have been called, or might have called someone else a Luddite, due to a refusal to adopt a new technology.
Nowadays, it’s us…
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