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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, 11 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, 11 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…
2 years 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 …
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years ago
The Battle of Fort Sumter
Episode 1494
On April 12, 1861, the United States Civil War began when Confederate forces began a bombardment of the Union held Fort Sumter at the mouth of the ha…
2 years ago
The GOATs
Episode 1493
In any sport, there is always one debate that comes up. It comes up year after year, and it has been around for as long as sport has existed.
The deb…
2 years ago
The Manhattan Project
Episode 1492
During the Second World War, the United States embarked on one of the greatest science and engineering projects the world had ever seen.
Over 100,000…
2 years ago