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The Marshall Plan (Encore)
Episode 1963
At the end of the Second World War, Europe was a mess. The economies of most countries were in shambles and the threat of communism loomed over the continent.
In a speech at Harvard University on Ju…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Swiss Neutrality
Episode 1962
There are several rules that should be followed when going to war:
Germany should never fight wars against the entire world Don’t invade Russia in the Winter. Never fight a land war in Asia. …Published on 3 weeks ago
Hollow Nickel Case
Episode 1961
In 1953, a newspaper delivery boy in Brooklyn, New York, made an odd discovery. One of his customers gave him a nickel that seemed lighter than the others.
When he dropped it, it popped open, exposi…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
The V1 and V2 Rockets
Episode 1960
The Second World War saw the development of many new weapons. Perhaps none was more terrifying than the development of long-range strategic rockets.
Rockets had been used in combat for centuries, da…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Alexander Hamilton
Episode 1959
Alexander Hamilton was a U.S founding father who has been growing in popularity due to the popular musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Hamilton was the first U.S Secretary of the Treasury and wa…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Fra Mauro Medieval World Map
Episode 1958
Sometime around the year 1450, a monk living just outside of Venice created one of the greatest maps of the medieval world.
It was an enormous map, even by modern standards, and it had a level of de…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Borobudur
Episode 1957
Located in Central Java, outside of the modern city of Yogyakarta, lies the world’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur.
Borobudur doesn’t get as much attention as other great monuments in the world,…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
LEGO
Episode 1956
Lego is one of the best-known toy brands in the world.
Known for its fun and complex building process, the small plastic bricks encourage creativity and playability, and have become a staple in most…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Dubai
Episode 1955
Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a sandy, underpopulated port on a minor creek emptying into the Persian Gulf.
Today, it is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a global center for trade…
Published on 4 weeks ago
The World's Greatest Art Museums
Episode 1954
For thousands of years, human beings have created works of art. Many of these works are commissioned by rulers, merchants, or religious leaders.
Over time, many of these great works have found their…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago