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The Easter Controversy
Episode 1363
Every year, Christians around the world celebrate Easter.
However, when they celebrate Easter can vary dramatically. In fact, the possible dates of E…
2 years, 1 month ago
Jet Propulsion
Episode 1362
When humans first managed to harness heavier-than-air flight, they did so by using piston engines and propellers.
Several decades later, a more effic…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Cult of Pythagoras (Encore)
Episode 1361
He was one of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world. He was a philosopher, a mathematician, and had some unique views on diet and religion.
You …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Unbelievable Life of Adrian Carton de Wiart
Episode 1360
Throughout history, there have been some truly remarkable people who have done some truly remarkable things.
One such person was Adrian Carton de Wia…
2 years, 1 month ago
The War of the Currents (Encore)
Episode 1359
In the late 19th century, several of the world’s foremost investors engaged in a public battle for the future of electricity. The battle was fought i…
2 years, 1 month ago
The History of Railways
Episode 1358
Over the last 200 years, railroads have been one of the most important methods of transportation. Railroads helped make the modern world. They are ca…
2 years, 1 month ago
Hong Kong
Episode 1357
Located on a peninsula and series of islands off the southeastern coast of China lies what is today called the Special Administrative Region of Hong …
2 years, 1 month ago
Miyamoto Musashi
Episode 1356
In the early 17th century, Japan was witness to a samurai who was arguably its greatest warrior.
He wasn’t just one of the greatest swordsmen in hist…
2 years, 1 month ago
The History of Rice (Encore)
Episode 1355
For thousands of years, rice has been one of the most important agricultural crops in the world.
It has fed billions of people, has been crossbred in…
2 years, 1 month ago
The History of the Bicycle (Encore)
Episode 1354
It is one of the most simple machines that most people use, yet incredible amounts of engineering go into their design.
They are used by billions of …
2 years, 1 month ago