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A History of Christmas Trees
Episode 1998
Perhaps the preeminent symbol of Christmas is the Christmas tree.
Christmas trees aren’t just a symbol of Christmas; the act of setting up a tree is…
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Episode 1997
Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is one of the best-known theories in psychology.
First introduced in 1943, the theory posits that people have an…
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National Geographic
Episode 1996
On January 13, 1888, a group of thirty-three prominent citizens, including geographers, explorers, teachers, lawyers, cartographers, military officer…
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The Chartist Movement
Episode 1995
The mid-19th century saw the rise of the first mass working-class political movement in British history.
Despite being a working-class movement, they…
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The Domestication of the Horse (Encore)
Episode 1994
Sometime around 5,500 years ago, an event took place on the Eurasian steppes that fundamentally changed the world.
We don’t know who did it or exact…
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Europa
Episode 1993
Located around the orbit of Jupiter is the moon Europa.
It is the smallest of the Gallelian moons and the second closest to Jupiter.
Despite being …
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The 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Episode 1992
In 1994, the nation of Rwanda endured a brutal 100-day spasm of violence that tore families apart and claimed the lives of over one million people.
M…
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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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