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Hosting the Olympics
Episode 1647
In July 2017, the International Olympic Committee did something unprecedented. It awarded not one, but two cities Olympic games at the same time.
The …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Canadian Parliament
Episode 1646
Every country has its own system of government. Even when systems are quite similar, there are usually idiosyncrasies about each system, making them …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Black Death (Encore)
Episode 1645
During the 14th century, the world saw one of its most traumatic episodes.
A plague spread through Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa th…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode 1644
In 1908, the United States did something unprecedented in its history: It created a general-purpose investigative police branch for the Department of…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Vikings
Episode 1643
One of the most feared groups of people from the 8th to the 11th centuries was the Vikings.
The Vikings stuck fear into the hearts of people all arou…
1 year, 10 months ago
Lions
Episode 1642
Lions are one of the most respected animals in the animal kingdom.
They are called the king of the jungle, they are used on the crests of royal house…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Periodic Table of the Elements (Encore)
Episode 1641
You’ve seen it in your science classroom, and there was probably a copy of it on the inside cover of your chemistry book. Maybe if you are a real ner…
1 year, 10 months ago
Questions and Answers: Volume 26
Episode 1640
January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Its name derives from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Janus sym…
1 year, 10 months ago
New Year’s Traditions (Encore)
Episode 1639
Every year, people around the world ring in the New Year.
How they do this, however, can differ radically from place to place. New Year’s traditions …
1 year, 10 months ago
Tokyo
Episode 1638
Tokyo, Japan, is currently the largest city in the world, with a total metropolitan population of over 37 million people.
However, it wasn’t always th…
1 year, 10 months ago