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The Year 1850
Episode 1850
The year 1850 was the mid-point of the 19th century, one of the most transformative centuries in human history.
The first half of the 19th century s…
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Captain Cook
Episode 1849
Captain James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy whose three major voyages of exploration between 17…
1 year ago
Zoroastrianism
Episode 1848
Sometime between the 7th century and 13th century BC, a man was born in Eastern Persia who had a revolutionary idea.
He claimed that there wasn’t a …
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Qin Shi Huang: China’s First Emperor (Encore)
Episode 1847
In 259 BC, a boy named Ying Zheng was born in the state of Qin in modern-day China.
He was born into the royal family of the kingdom and ascended to…
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Madagascar
Episode 1846
Located off the Southeastern coast of Africa is the island nation of Madagascar. It is a massive island nation known for its beautiful and diverse wi…
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Roman Gods and Goddesses
Episode 1845
Like many ancient civilizations, the Romans had a vast pantheon of gods.
Unlike other civilizations, the Romans were very flexible in where their go…
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The Murder of Kitty Genovese
Episode 1844
On March 13, 1964, at 2:30 am, a woman named Kitty Genovese was returning home from work. As she arrived outside her apartment, a man approached her …
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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