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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 …
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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 …
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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 …
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
Air Conditioning (Encore)
Episode 1840
One of the biggest problems that humanity has faced for thousands of years is heat.
Excessive heat made it difficult to work in the middle of the da…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Sinking of the Mignonette and Justified Cannibalism
Episode 1839
On May 19, 1884, a small yacht containing four men set sail from England to Australia.
On July 5th, the ship was hit by a massive wave and capsized.…
1 year, 3 months ago