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Episode 927
On July 17, 1944, one of the worst disasters to befall the American military during World War II occurred. It didn’t occur in Europe or the Pacific, however. It took place on US soil.
The events lead…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Sherman's March to the Sea
Episode 926
Just one week after President Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in November 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman set out to execute one of the most audacious plans of the US Civil War.
His plan …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
A Brief History of Basketball
Episode 925
On December 21, 1891, a physical education teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts, looking to keep athletes occupied during the winter, hung some peach baskets on the balcony of the gymnasium.
With th…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Leprosy: Humanity's Oldest Disease
Episode 924
For thousands of years, one of the most terrifying and destructive diseases which afflicted humanity has been leprosy.
Leprosy is a condition that affects the nerves and skin, and in extreme cases, i…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Tokyo Rose & Axis Sally (Encore)
Episode 923
During World War II, allied soldiers would often spend their time listening to the radio. They could, at least for a little while, be transported back home by listening to popular music with the soot…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Zeno's Paradoxes
Episode 922
About 2,500 years ago, a Greek philosopher by the name of Zeno of Elea proposed several paradoxes about the natural word.
His ideas were actually really simple, but they were incredibly difficult to e…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago