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Back to SearchThe 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 …
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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, 4 months 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…
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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…
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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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago
Michelin Star Restaurants
Episode 1353
Available Nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Find out more at heavenhilldistillery.com/hh-bottled-in-b…
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Krakatoa
Episode 1352
On the morning of August 27, 1883, one of the most destructive natural disasters of the 19th century occurred on the island of Java, in what is today…
2 years, 4 months ago