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The History of Personal Computing
Episode 1921
When computers were first created, they were enormous.
They would often take up the better part of a building, and they consumed large amounts of ener…
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The Gateway Arch
Episode 1920
In the midst of the Great Depression, the City of St. Louis wanted to create a monument to the city’s role in the westward expansion of the United St…
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Bhutan
Episode 1919
Bhutan is a small country sitting in the heart of the Himalayas.
Best known for its stunning location and its connection to Buddhism, Bhutan was one …
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Top-Level Domain Names
Episode 1918
Every day, everyone who uses the internet uses the Domain Name System.
The key to the domain name system lies in the highest level of the system, the…
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Gemstones (Encore)
Episode 1917
For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones.
Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, and e…
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The Six Cradles of Civilization
Episode 1916
The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important moments in human history.
However, it didn’t happen one time in one place. It o…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Louisiana Purchase
Episode 1915
In 1803, one of the most significant real estate transactions in world history occurred.
France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 mil…
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The Wannsee Conference
Episode 1914
On January 20, 1942, one of the most infamous meetings in human history took place.
Fifteen of the top-ranking Nazi officials gathered in the Berlin …
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Questions and Answers: Volume 35
Episode 1913
October is here. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, and suddenly, pumpkin spice is appearing in ev…
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Classical Music 101
Episode 1912
Even if you are not a fan, you are likely familiar with classical music to some extent.
You’ve heard it in movies, television commercials, and somet…
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