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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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Nuke the Moon: Project A119
Episode 2166
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At the height of the Cold War, the United States considered a plan so audacious that it s…
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Elephants: Nature’s Largest Land Animals
Episode 2165
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Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, capable of extraordinary intelligence, c…
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The Gallipoli Campaign
Episode 2164
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In 1915, the Allies launched one of the most ambitious operations of the First World War.…
5 months ago
The Scopes Monkey Trial
Episode 2163
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In 1925, a small-town Tennessee courtroom became the stage for one of the most famous tri…
5 months ago
The 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue
Episode 2162
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In 2018, twelve boys and their soccer coach entered a cave in northern Thailand and were …
5 months ago
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Episode 2161
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The summer of 1858 in Illinois was one of the hottest on record. Yet, the weather pale…
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Coconuts: The World’s Most Useful Fruit
Episode 2160
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The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink,…
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Joseph Mengele: The Angel of Death
Episode 2159
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A doctor’s white coat is supposed to symbolize the healing, trust, and compassion of a me…
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What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us?
Episode 2158
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Rome did not simply vanish when its empire fell.
Its roads, laws, languages, calendars, …
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