Podcast Episodes

The 1964 Alaska Earthquake

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Episode 988

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On March 27th, 1964, the second-greatest earthquake in recorded history stuck the state of Alaska. 

It was an absolute monster of an earthquake, completely devastating communities, including Alaska’s …

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Sun Yat-sen

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Episode 987

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For over two thousand years, China lived under imperial rule. A series of dynasties and emperors were the defining feature of Chinese governance. 

However, in the early 20th century, China threw off i…

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Amazon River

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Episode 986

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Located in the heart of South America is the Amazon, the world's largest river. It isn’t just big, it is by almost any measure you can think of the world’s largest river, and it is so by a wide margi…

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Venice

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Episode 985

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Located at the northernmost end of the Adriatic Sea lies the city of Venice. 

Venice is truly unlike any other city in the world. It is a collection of 118 small islands connected by bridges and ferri…

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Cuban Missile Crisis

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Episode 984

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In October 1962, a U-2 spy plane discovered Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. 

The subsequent 13 days were some of the tensest in human history. 

The United States and the Soviet Union came closer …

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

El Niño and La Niña (Encore)

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Episode 983

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Weather systems on Earth aren’t stable. There are cycles that weather patterns go through, which can have enormous effects around the globe.

There is probably no more important weather cycle than the …

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago