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The French Army Mutinies of 1917
Episode 1813
In late May and early June of 1917, the French Army faced what could have been an extensive crisis.
After three years of some of the most brutal con…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto (Encore)
Episode 1812
In the Pacific Theater in World War II, the leader of the combined Japanese fleet was Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was villanized as the arch-…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Great Locomotive Chase
Episode 1811
On April 12, 1862, one of the most daring and audacious events of the American Civil War took place.
It wasn’t a major battle. It didn’t involve arm…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Grass and Lawns
Episode 1810
One of the most common types of plants in the world is grass.
Grass is almost everywhere. An enormous part of the landmass on Earth is covered with …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Russian Revolution
Episode 1809
One of the most transformative events of the 20th century was the Russian Revolution.
The Revolution was responsible for the downfall of the Russian…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The History of Apples (Encore)
Episode 1808
One of the most popular fruits in the world are apples.
Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, pleasing your teacher, and the story of Snow …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Desalination
Episode 1807
Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water… and the vast majority of it is useless for consumption or agriculture.
This problem ha…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Autogyros
Episode 1806
We are all familiar with things that fly in the air. Hot air balloons, dirigibles, blimps, airplanes, and helicopters.
However, there is another cate…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Transuranium Elements (Encore)
Episode 1805
If you take a look at the periodic table of elements, you will notice something interesting.
Go to the bottom and take a look at any element over, s…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Frederick Douglass
Episode 1804
In 1818, the man who would go on to become one of the greatest leaders in the cause against American slavery was himself born into slavery.
At the ag…
10 months, 3 weeks ago