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The Smithsonian Institution: The Strange Origin of America’s Greatest Museum

Episode 2176

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In 1829, a British scientist who had never visited the United States left his fortune to a…

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Messier Objects (Encore)

Episode 2175

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In the 18th century, a French astronomer who was a regular comet hunter kept finding thin…

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Miranda Rights: Why You Have the Right to Remain Silent

Episode 2174

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Few phrases in American law are more familiar than “You have the right to remain silent.”…

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Sodium: The Dangerous Yet Vital Element

Episode 2173

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It is a metal that can explode in water, a part of a mineral that helped build empires, an…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

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Over 4,000 years ago, in the cities of ancient Mesopotamia, people told the story of a mi…

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Episode 2171

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

It wa…

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A Brief History of Korea

Episode 2170

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For thousands of years, Korea has stood at the crossroads of East Asia, shaped by powerfu…

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Wide Screen Film Formats

Episode 2169

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You might have noticed that your television screen today is rectangular, but in the past,…

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Real Life Cryptids

Episode 2168

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Yellow River: The Cradle of Chinese Civilization

Episode 2167

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For thousands of years, one river has shaped the history, culture, and destiny of China. …

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