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Emperor Caligula
Episode 2048
was born.
By the time he was 25, he was the ruler of the Roman Empire and the most powerful man in the world.
As with other young people who achieve…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Dust Bowl
Episode 2047
The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%.
While urban areas fac…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Song Dynasty
Episode 2046
Chinese civilization has endured for more than 3,500 years, driven by a succession of kings, emperors, and sophisticated bureaucracies.
This enduring…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ice Cream
Episode 2045
Ice cream is a delicious, popular treat served around the world. Yet it hasn’t been around forever.
The creation of ice cream can be traced over cen…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The History of Science Fiction
Episode 2044
One of the most popular genres of literature, film, and television is science fiction.
Science fiction is relatively new, and by its very nature, it …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Late Bronze Age Collapse
Episode 2043
Approximately 3,200 years ago, one of the most momentous events in human history took place.
Multiple major civilizations during the Bronze Age colla…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Soccer in South America
Episode 2042
Ranking the “greatest soccer players of all time” often leads to a top three dominated by South Americans: Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Diego Maradona.
W…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Revolutions of 1848
Episode 2041
In 1848, a series of Revolutions occurred against European Monarchies across the continent.
The revolutions were not part of an organized effort. The…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Indus Valley Civilization
Episode 2040
In 1922, archeologist Howard Carter stunned the world by discovering King Tut’s tomb in Egypt.
Two years later, his contemporary John Marshall publis…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Science of Swimming
Episode 2036
Swimming was one of only four sports to have appeared at every Summer Olympic Games, beginning in 1896.
The sport has been among the most popular eve…
3 months ago