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The Battle of Vicksburg
Episode 1756
The most famous battles of the US Civil War all occurred in the eastern theater, such as Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, and Bull Run.
However, one of…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The History of Banks and Banking
Episode 1755
One of the biggest and most important industries in the world is banking.
Banks are large, control an enormous amount of money, and are often the mo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Calendar Reform
Episode 1754
Our calendar and system of keeping time are rather unique.
It isn’t nice and tidy like the metric system. It is a collection of odd time units, leap …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Sherman’s March to the Sea (Encore)
Just one week after President Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in November 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman set out to execute one of the m…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Sede Vacante and The Process of Papal Succession
Episode 1752
After the death or resignation of a pope, but before the election of a new pope, there is a period of time at the Vatican known as Sede Vacante.
The …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence
Episode 1751
One of the greatest periods of social and technological change in world history was the Renaissance.
At the heart of the Renaissance was the city-sta…
11 months ago
The Battle of Marathon (Encore)
Episode 1750
In the year 490 BC, one of the most pivotal battles in world history took place.
Just north of the City of Athens, Persian and Greek forces clashed i…
11 months ago
Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma
Episode 1749
Today, approximately 160 currencies are used worldwide. Some countries share the same currency, while others use the currency of another country.
How…
11 months ago
Biological Taxonomy and the Tree of Life
Episode 1748
All living things on the planet Earth, from microbes to whales, can be categorized into a single hierarchical system.
This system has been developed …
11 months ago
The Search for Life Outside the Solar System
Episode 1747
In 1995, the first planet outside our solar system was discovered.
Since then, with improved techniques and tools, over 5,000 exoplanets have been co…
11 months ago