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The Geography of Mexico
Episode 1476
Just south of the United States and north of Guatemala is Mexico, a fact which I’m sure all of you know.
However, most people don’t know that much ab…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Germ Theory of Disease
Episode 1475
For thousands of years, many theories have been put forward as to the cause of communicable diseases.
These theories ranged from the religious to the…
2 years, 3 months ago
The 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal
Episode 1474
In October 1919, the champions of the National League, the Cincinnati Reds, faced the champions of the American League, the Chicago White Sox, in the…
2 years, 3 months ago
A History of Textiles, Fabrics, and Cloth
Episode 1473
I would say that there is a very good chance that almost everyone listening to the sound of my voice right now is wearing something made of cloth.
Cl…
2 years, 3 months ago
Battle of Carrhae
Episode 1472
In the year 53 BC, Rome suffered one of the greatest military defeats in its history. A Roman army led by Marcus Lucinisu Crassus was led into the de…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Himalayas
Episode 1471
Located between China and India, Pakistan, Buthan, and Nepal is the world’s highest chain of mountains, The Himalayas.
The Himalayas aren’t just very…
2 years, 3 months ago
Introducing: “What It’s Like to Be...”
Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Morgenthau Plan (Encore)
Episode 1470
In September 1944, despite over half a year still remaining in World War II, the Allies began preparing for an eventual post-war world.
One of the big…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Apollo 1 Disaster
Episode 1469
In the early 1960s, the United States was always a step behind the Soviet Union in the space race.
By the mid-1960s, the Americans had caught up. The…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Herculaneum Papyri
Episode 1468
In the mid-18th century, excavations in the ancient town of Herculaneum, just outside the city of Pompeii and destroyed by the same volcano, discover…
2 years, 3 months ago