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The AK-47
Episode 1843
In 1946, a former Soviet tank mechanic who had formal training in engineering or manufacturing submitted a design for a new gun in a competition.
Hi…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Lisbon Regicide
Episode 1842
On February 1, 1908, the political fortunes of Portugal changed forever.
The royal family was returning to Lisbon, traveling in an open horse-drawn …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Holy Relics
Episode 1841
Some of the most venerated objects in many different religions are holy relics.
Relics offer a tangible connection to significant figures in various…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Air Conditioning (Encore)
Episode 1840
One of the biggest problems that humanity has faced for thousands of years is heat.
Excessive heat made it difficult to work in the middle of the da…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Sinking of the Mignonette and Justified Cannibalism
Episode 1839
On May 19, 1884, a small yacht containing four men set sail from England to Australia.
On July 5th, the ship was hit by a massive wave and capsized.…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Battle of Cajamarca (Encore)
Episode 1838
Some of the most important battles in history, the ones that changed the course of civilizations, are often very small battles.
In 1532, a battle, r…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Australian Wildlife
Episode 1837
Australia is unique among the countries in the world.
It is a continent, a country, and an island all wrapped up into one.
Australia is also home to…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Costa Rica
Episode 1836
Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and shares a similar colo…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Wilhelm Canaris: Working Against the Nazis From the Inside
Episode 1835
Throughout World War II, Nazi Germany was a formidable force due to its military strength and success.
A large reason for this success was its intell…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Storming of the Bastille
Episode 1818
On July 14, 1789, in Paris, France, one of the most iconic events of the French Revolution took place.
Thousands of French citizens stormed a prison…
9 months, 3 weeks ago