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The Dieppe Raid (Encore)
Episode 1195
In 1942, Allied forces attempted a landing on the coast of France to gain a toe hold on the continent.
Thousands of men took part in the landing…and i…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Roman Dictatorship
Episode 1194
During the Roman Republic, the highest office that someone could aspire to was the position of consult. Every year, two men were elected consul, and …
2 years, 5 months ago
The World's Oldest Things
Episode 1193
People are fascinated by extremes. We are interested in the biggest, strongest, fastest, and tallest.
I’m certainly no exception.
One of the things I…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Domestication of Dogs
Episode 1192
It has been said that a dog is a man’s best friend.
This might be true, but…..why. How was it that this particular animal developed such a special re…
2 years, 5 months ago
The History of Tomatoes
Episode 1191
One of the most popular foods in the world is tomatoes.
Tomatoes are grown almost everywhere in the world today, and they have become the basis of se…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Axis Powers
Episode 1190
World War II was famously fought between two forces, the Axis and the Allies.
Most people know that the Axis was comprised of Germany, Italy, and Jap…
2 years, 5 months ago
Antibiotics
Episode 1189
One of the biggest changes to humanity over the last 100 years has been the increase in life expectancies.
One of the biggest reasons for the increas…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Princes in the Tower (Encore)
Episode 1188
In 1483, the King of England, Edward V, and his brother were taken into custody by his uncle Richard the Duke of Glouster and placed into the Tower o…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Knights Templar
Episode 1187
In the early 12th century, a military monastic order developed in the Middle East with the express intent of protecting Christian pilgrims traveling …
2 years, 5 months ago
The Disappearance of Glenn Miller
Episode 1186
Throughout the Second World War, one of the world’s most popular musicians was the American big band leader Glenn Miller.
He had a string of hits ove…
2 years, 5 months ago