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The Battle of Cajamarca (Encore)
Episode 1838
Some of the most important battles in history, the ones that changed the course of civilizations, are often very small battles.
In 1532, a battle, r…
1 year, 3 months ago
Australian Wildlife
Episode 1837
Australia is unique among the countries in the world.
It is a continent, a country, and an island all wrapped up into one.
Australia is also home to…
1 year, 3 months ago
Costa Rica
Episode 1836
Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and shares a similar colo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wilhelm Canaris: Working Against the Nazis From the Inside
Episode 1835
Throughout World War II, Nazi Germany was a formidable force due to its military strength and success.
A large reason for this success was its intell…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Storming of the Bastille
Episode 1818
On July 14, 1789, in Paris, France, one of the most iconic events of the French Revolution took place.
Thousands of French citizens stormed a prison…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Greatest Comebacks of All Time
Episode 1833
More often than not, in competitive sports, when a team or player has a significant lead, the outcome is often just a formality.
While that is usual…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fundamental Forces of Nature
Episode 1832
Everything in the universe, from galaxies to the atoms in your body, is driven by just a few fundamental forces.
It took centuries for physicists to…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident (Encore)
Episode 1831
In August of 1964, an event occurred off the waters of North Vietnam that would have repercussions that would echo in US foreign policy for decades. …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Hatian Revolution
Episode 1830
Between 1791 and 1804, the only successful slave rebellion in human history occurred.
The revolution was an insurrection of enslaved Africans against…
1 year, 4 months ago
Fabergé Eggs
Episode 1829
In 1885, the Russian Tsar Alexander III commissioned an Easter gift for his wife.
It was a rather unusual gift. He asked one of the finest goldsmiths…
1 year, 4 months ago