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The Rise and Fall of Lin Biao
Episode 2050
From the outside, the Chinese Communist Party appears to be a unified entity, devoid of external dissent.
However, history suggests that the machina…
1 month ago
Beavers
Episode 2049
When you think of animals that have impacted history, your first thought may be of dogs, cows, pigs, or horses. Yet another animal has played an over…
1 month ago
Emperor Caligula
Episode 2048
was born.
By the time he was 25, he was the ruler of the Roman Empire and the most powerful man in the world.
As with other young people who achieve…
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The Dust Bowl
Episode 2047
The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%.
While urban areas fac…
1 month ago
The Song Dynasty
Episode 2046
Chinese civilization has endured for more than 3,500 years, driven by a succession of kings, emperors, and sophisticated bureaucracies.
This enduring…
1 month ago
Ice Cream
Episode 2045
Ice cream is a delicious, popular treat served around the world. Yet it hasn’t been around forever.
The creation of ice cream can be traced over cen…
1 month, 1 week ago
The History of Science Fiction
Episode 2044
One of the most popular genres of literature, film, and television is science fiction.
Science fiction is relatively new, and by its very nature, it …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Late Bronze Age Collapse
Episode 2043
Approximately 3,200 years ago, one of the most momentous events in human history took place.
Multiple major civilizations during the Bronze Age colla…
1 month, 1 week ago
Soccer in South America
Episode 2042
Ranking the “greatest soccer players of all time” often leads to a top three dominated by South Americans: Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Diego Maradona.
W…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Revolutions of 1848
Episode 2041
In 1848, a series of Revolutions occurred against European Monarchies across the continent.
The revolutions were not part of an organized effort. The…
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