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Professor Eric Cline details the dramatic race to acquire the Amarna letters, recounting how Wallace Budge smuggled 81 tablets to the British Museum and competed with Archibald Sayce to publish the first translations. (10)
Season 8 Episode 762
Professor Eric Cline details the dramatic race to acquire the Amarna letters, recounting how Wallace Budge smuggled 81 tablets to the British Museum …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Professor Eric Cline recounts the 1886 discovery of the Amarna tablets, describing how Archibald Henry Sayce initially witnessed the excavation of ancient foundations that would later reveal a massive archive of Bronze Age diplomatic records. (9)
Season 8 Episode 762
Professor Eric Cline recounts the 1886 discovery of the Amarna tablets, describing how Archibald Henry Sayce initially witnessed the excavation of an…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Professor Luke Foster laments the decline of persuasive speech in the United States Congress, contrasting modern partisan anger with the powerful 18th-century parliamentary debates that shaped governance through high-level education and genuine legislat
Season 8 Episode 761
Professor Luke Foster laments the decline of persuasive speech in the United States Congress, contrasting modern partisan anger with the powerful 18t…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Professor Luke Foster explores the historic rivalry between Edmund Burke and Charles James Fox, analyzing their conflicting perspectives on the French Revolution and emphasizing the importance of sophisticated political rhetoric in 18th-century British pa
Season 8 Episode 761
Professor Luke Foster explores the historic rivalry between Edmund Burke and Charles James Fox, analyzing their conflicting perspectives on the Frenc…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Lorenzo Fiori highlights Italian political support for the Pope following Donald Trump's criticisms, analyzes Prime Minister Meloni's strengthening position, and recommends tourists explore the rich history, food, and Lambrusco wine of Parma and Reggio Em
Season 8 Episode 761
Lorenzo Fiori highlights Italian political support for the Pope following Donald Trump's criticisms, analyzes Prime Minister Meloni's strengthening …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Jim McTague details significant traffic nightmares on Lancaster County's Route 30 due to bridge construction, provides observations on the local Amish community, and shares personal shopping anecdotes while reflecting on current regional economic market t
Season 8 Episode 761
Jim McTague details significant traffic nightmares on Lancaster County's Route 30 due to bridge construction, provides observations on the local Ami…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Professor Richard Epstein discusses a legal stay against Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, condemning the "unitary executive" theory as dangerous and criticizing Trump's disregard for historical preservation laws as being erratic, lawless, and
Season 8 Episode 761
Professor Richard Epstein discusses a legal stay against Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, condemning the "unitary executive" theory as da…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Professor Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' proposed moratorium on AI data centers, arguing that Sanders fundamentally misunderstands innovation and that his socialist rhetoric ignores the economic benefits of decentralized, small-scale te
Season 8 Episode 761
Professor Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' proposed moratorium on AI data centers, arguing that Sanders fundamentally misunderstands…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Jeff Bliss examines California's "jungle primary" for governor, profiling candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while highlighting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial practice of self-funding his book tour to manipulate bestseller lists and local
Season 8 Episode 761
Jeff Bliss examines California's "jungle primary" for governor, profiling candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while highlighting Governor G…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden's Las Vegas visit to promote a "no tax on tips" policy, details local infrastructure like hotel balconies, and describes the futuristic three-story In-N-Out burger joint coming to the Strip area. (1)
Season 8 Episode 761
Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden's Las Vegas visit to promote a "no tax on tips" policy, details local infrastructure like hotel balconies, and …
2 weeks, 3 days ago