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Draft Episode for Aug 16, 2026
Episode 2232
Following the end of World War II, the United States occupied Japan from 1945 to 1952.
During the occupation, the United States aimed to achieve thre…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Currencies of the World
Episode 2231
Every day, billions of people exchange pieces of paper, metal coins, and increasingly, numbers on a screen.
The names attached to that money often h…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise of Deng Xiaoping
Episode 2230
For decades, China was transformed by revolution, war, and the radical policies of Mao Zedong.
After Mao’s death, however, power eventually fell to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Battle of Antietam
Episode 2229
September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest day in the history of the United States.
In just 12 hours, 22,726 people were killed, wounded, or went missing …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
All About Peppers
Episode 2228
For thousands of years, humans in the Americas have cultivated an extremely hot plant.
When it was transferred to the Old World, it transformed cuisin…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Rise and Fall of Napoleon III
Episode 2227
For most of history, the name Napoleon has been associated with conquest, ambition, and empire.
But decades after the first emperor's fall, his neph…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Incredible Fan Movie Theories
Episode 2226
Movies are filled with hidden meanings, unanswered questions, and details that inspire audiences to look beyond what appears on screen.
Over the yea…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The History of Catalog Shopping
Episode 2225
Long before smartphones and Amazon, shopping from home was already a global phenomenon thanks to the printed catalog.
Peaking at more than fifteen hu…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Percy Fawcett and the Lost City of Z
Episode 2224
In the early 20th century, a British explorer became convinced that somewhere deep in the Amazon lay the remains of a sophisticated civilization.
He …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Spectacle of Punishment
Episode 2223
The idea of crime and punishment dates back to the earliest societies.
As societies have evolved, so too have punishments, transitioning from overt,…
2 months, 4 weeks ago