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Angkor
Episode 1305
Located in Central Cambodia, north of the great Tonle Sap Lake, lies one of the largest cities of the pre-industrial world.
Today, the city is nothin…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Geography of Spain
Episode 1304
Spain, like most countries, has a unitary national government but also has a series of subnational jurisdictions.
In most countries, these might be k…
2 years, 1 month ago
Domestication of the Horse
Episode 1303
Sometime around 5,500 years ago, an event took place on the Eurasian steppes that fundamentally changed the world.
We don’t know who did it or exactl…
2 years, 1 month ago
Prohibition
Episode 1302
On January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed. It banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
The path t…
2 years, 1 month ago
Universe 25 (Encore)
Episode 1301
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a utopia? A place where all your wants and needs were taken care of and there was never any fe…
2 years, 1 month ago
What is the Deal With SpaceX’s Starship?
Episode 1300
In 1967, the very first Saturn V rocket was launched. It was the largest rocket ever built.
55 years later, it is still the largest rocket ever launc…
2 years, 1 month ago
The James Webb Space Telescope (Redux)
Episode 1299
Sometime within the next week of my recording this episode, hopefully, a rocket will be launched from the European Space Agency’s launch facility in …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Two-Hour Marathon (Redux)
Episode 1298
Eliud Kipchoge is unquestionably the greatest marathon runner in history. He’s won an Olympic Gold Medal, holds the world’s record, and has won 12 of…
2 years, 1 month ago
President Tyler’s Grandsons (Redux)
Episode 1297
President John Tyler was the 10th president of the United States. He was born in 1790 and is widely considered one of the lesser presidents in Americ…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Redux)
Episode 1296
Question: Who is the most dominant athlete of all time?
It’s an interesting question and one which has started endless pub debates. Is that a basketba…
2 years, 1 month ago