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The Arctic and the North Pole
Episode 1504
Located north of 66°33′ North latitude is the region we call the Arctic.
The Arctic is unlike any other environment on Earth, even the Antarctic. It …
1 year, 7 months ago
The History of the Circus
Episode 1503
For generations, families have attended circuses.
Circuses were a collection of animals, acrobats, clowns, and other exotic oddities.
In an era befor…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Silurian Hypothesis (Encore)
Episode 1502
The universe is billions of years old.
If, in the future, humanity were to explore the galaxy and visit other planets around other stars, we might be…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Origin of Words and Phrases: Food
Episode 1501
We all eat every day. We use English words for the foods and meals we eat without even thinking about it.
But where did those words come from, and wh…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Year 1500
Episode 1500
A little over 500 years ago, the world underwent massive change.
Empires were growing, religious and political institutions were changing, science wa…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Anarchy (Encore)
Episode 1499
In the mid-12th century, England was in chaos.
The king of England, Henry I, died without an heir. The country was divided between forces loyal to hi…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Origins of the Vietnam War
Episode 1498
The Vietnam War was perhaps the most significant event that took place in the last half of the 20th century.
It had profound impacts on the American …
1 year, 7 months ago
Mary, Queen of Scots
Episode 1497
One of the most significant figures in 16th-century Britain was Mary Stuart, aka Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mary’s life was one of the most fascinating of…
1 year, 7 months ago
Gemstones
Episode 1496
For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones.
Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, and em…
1 year, 7 months ago
Fingerprints (Encore)
Episode 1495
Located on the tips of our fingers are features known as friction ridges. We evolved them to get a better grip on objects.
It just so happens that th…
1 year, 7 months ago