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The Legend of Bigfoot (Encore)
Episode 1367
Long before Europeans arrived in North America, native people told stories of large hairy men who lived in the woods.
For the last several centuries,…
2 years, 7 months ago
Planet X
Episode 1366
Ever since the discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846, astronomers have noticed that something was not right. The orbit of Neptune was being gravita…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Vestal Virgins
Episode 1365
One of the most important gods in the Roman pantheon was the goddess Vesta.
Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her temple was one of t…
2 years, 7 months ago
How About Them Apples
Episode 1364
One of the most popular fruits in the world is apples.
Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, buttering up your teacher, and the story of Sno…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Easter Controversy
Episode 1363
Every year, Christians around the world celebrate Easter.
However, when they celebrate Easter can vary dramatically. In fact, the possible dates of E…
2 years, 7 months ago
Jet Propulsion
Episode 1362
When humans first managed to harness heavier-than-air flight, they did so by using piston engines and propellers.
Several decades later, a more effic…
2 years, 7 months ago
The 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 …
2 years, 7 months ago
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, 7 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…
2 years, 7 months ago
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…
2 years, 7 months ago