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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…
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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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago
You Might Enjoy: The Best Idea Yet
Ever wondered how Birkenstocks went from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie?
Or who created tha…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Moons of Jupiter
Episode 1784
In 1610, a European astronomer used a new invention called the telescope to observe the planet Jupiter. What he found revolutionized the science of a…
1 year, 5 months ago
The First and Second Banks of the United States
Episode 1783
After the American Revolution, the United States economy was in trouble. One solution proposed to solve the crisis was the establishment of a nationa…
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How Much Did Rome and Sub-Saharan Africa Know About Each Other?
Episode 1782
The Romans were familiar with Africa. At one point, they controlled everything on the north coast of Africa from Morocco to Egypt.
However, below th…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Channel Tunnel
Episode 1781
For centuries, the English Channel served as a moat that kept the conflicts of Continental Europe away from the island of Great Britain.
While it ser…
1 year, 5 months ago
The History of Salt (Encore)
Episode 1780
One of the most important substances throughout world history has been salt.
Salt might seem mundane, but it is actually necessary for the functioni…
1 year, 5 months ago