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Catherine the Great
Episode 1794
Catherine the Great was one of the most influential rulers in Russian history, transforming the Russian Empire into a major European power through te…
1 year, 2 months ago
SONAR
Episode 1793
One of the most significant developments in the history of naval warfare was the submarine.
The submarine offered a means of stealth and surprise th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Alternate Forms of Space Travel (Encore)
Episode 1792
Every single rocket that has ever been launched into space has been a rocket that burned some sort of fuel.
These chemical fuel rockets have worked …
1 year, 2 months ago
Questions and Answers: Volume 31
Episode 1791
You have questions, and I have answers
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The History of the Hamburger
Episode 1790
One of the most popular foods around the world is the hamburger. If most people think of American foods, it is probably the first thing that they mig…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Last Days and Death of Adolf Hitler
Episode 1789
In April 1945, in the last days of the war in Europe, everything was falling apart for the Third Reich.
Adolf Hitler and his closest advisors holed …
1 year, 2 months ago
Marco Polo
Episode 1788
In the 13th century, the Republic of Venice was one of the leading merchant empires in Europe.
The merchants from Venice traveled far and wide in pur…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Bataan Death March
Episode 1787
On December 8, 1941, as the Japanese were bombing Pearl Harbor, they were simultaneously attacking other Allied positions around Asia.
One of the bi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Bonds and the Bond Market
Episode 1786
One of the most important markets in the global economy is the bond market.
The bond market doesn’t get as much attention as the market for stocks. …
1 year, 3 months ago
A History of Memorial Day (Redux)
Episode 1785
Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often celebrated with parades, cookouts, and ceremonies at milita…
1 year, 3 months ago