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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…
1 year, 2 months ago
Blue
Episode 1803
Colors are something that we are all familiar with. The colors are among the first things we teach children.
What if I were to tell you not every cu…
1 year, 2 months ago
Operation Dragoon
Episode 1802
In the summer of 1944, the Allied forces planned an audacious amphibious landing on the beaches of France.
It involved hundreds of ships, over a hund…
1 year, 2 months ago
All About Hair
Episode 1801
If you are listening to me speak these words and can understand what I’m saying, then you are a human being.
If you are a human being, you are also a …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Year 1800
Episode 1800
In the year 1800, the last year of the 18th century, the world was on the precipice of radical change.
The scientific revolution, the agricultural r…
1 year, 2 months ago
How the Ancients Made Fire
Episode 1799
One of the most critical developments in the course of human history was the control of fire.
Without fire, we probably wouldn’t have even reached th…
1 year, 2 months ago
The History of Ice Hockey
Episode 1798
One of the most popular sports in North America and Northern Europe is ice hockey.
Ice hockey, like all popular sports, has undergone considerable ch…
1 year, 2 months ago
The History of Surgery
Episode 1795
Over the years, human life expectancy has increased dramatically.
While there have been many developments that have led to longer human lifespans, m…
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The Eruption of Krakatoa (Encore)
Episode 1796
On the morning of August 27, 1883, one of the most destructive natural disasters of the 19th century occurred between the islands of Java and Sumatra…
1 year, 2 months ago
Macau
Episode 1795
Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the coast of the mainland of the People’s Republic of China, is Macau.
Macau is often overlooked due to its lar…
1 year, 2 months ago