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Pearls
Episode 1326
Centuries ago, the most expensive jewelry in the world wasn’t made of diamonds, rubies, or emeralds.
Rather, they were made from an extremely rare su…
2 years, 8 months ago
Spanish-American War (Encore)
Episode 1325
Wars are often notable points that punctuate the historical timeline. It is a period of tragedy, drama, and often geopolitical changes.
However, ther…
2 years, 8 months ago
The United States Presidential Nominating System
Episode 1324
The United States Constitution lays out a set procedure for the election of a president and how a winner is determined from various candidates.
Howev…
2 years, 8 months ago
Numbers Stations
Episode 1323
If you ever stay up at night scanning through frequencies on shortwave radio, there is a good chance you might come across something very odd and kin…
2 years, 8 months ago
Conquering Mount Everest (Encore)
Episode 1322
You are probably well aware that Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.
Because of its status as the highest point on Earth, it has attracte…
2 years, 8 months ago
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Episode 1321
In the Pacific Theater in World War II, the leader of the combined Japanese fleet was Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was villanized as the arch-e…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Battle of Tours
Episode 1320
In the year 732, one of the most important battles in world history took place between the cities of Tours and Portier in France.
On one side was an …
2 years, 8 months ago
Phrenology
Episode 1319
In the 19th century, a new discipline swept over the medical and legal professions.
This belief held that a person’s personality could be determined …
2 years, 8 months ago
Operation Paperclip (Encore)
Episode 1318
After World War II, the American forces in Germany implemented a program of de-Nazification in the parts of the country which they administered. The …
2 years, 8 months ago
Transuranium Elements
Episode 1317
If you take a look at the periodic table of elements, you will notice something interesting.
Go to the bottom and take a look at any element over, sa…
2 years, 8 months ago