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The Twelve Labors of Hercules
The Twelve Labors of Hercules

Hercules, the legendary Greek hero, was tasked with completing twelve nearly impossible labors as penance for a tragic act spurred by divine madness.…

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Secret WW2: Gortz - WWIIs Unluckiest Spy?
Secret WW2: Gortz - WWIIs Unluckiest Spy?

Hermann Görtz, a German spy during World War II, became infamous not for his cunning but for his extraordinary string of misfortunes and blunders. De…

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The Surprisingly Eccentric U.S. Postal Service
The Surprisingly Eccentric U.S. Postal Service

From horseback riders braving the Wild West to early airmail pilots risking it all in open cockpits, the history of the U.S. Postal Service is full o…

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Conversations: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, w/ David Chaffetz
Conversations: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, w/ David Chaffetz

In this episode, we explore the remarkable impact of horses on human history with historian and author David Chaffetz. His newest book, Raiders, Rule…

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Thomas Nast Battles Corruption
Thomas Nast Battles Corruption

Thomas Nast revolutionized political commentary in the 19th century by using cartoons to expose corruption in a way that words alone could not. His i…

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The Nazi History of the VW Beetle
The Nazi History of the VW Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle originated in Nazi Germany as part of Hitler's vision for an affordable "people's car," designed by Ferdinand Porsche to embody…

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The 'Cool' in Coolidge
The 'Cool' in Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, earned the nickname "Silent Cal" for his famously quiet and reserved nature. Beneath this c…

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The U.S. Army Camel Experiment
The U.S. Army Camel Experiment

In the mid‑19th century, the U.S. Army experimented with camels to traverse the harsh deserts of the American Southwest. Imported from the Middle Eas…

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Secret WW2: The 1945 Plot to Surrender Nazi Forces
Secret WW2: The 1945 Plot to Surrender Nazi Forces

LIMITED SERIES 11: SECRET WW2 - In the final months of World War II, secret negotiations known as Operation Sunrise took place in Switzerland, aiming…

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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Jimmy Kimmel & The First Amendment
TODAY IN CONTEXT: Jimmy Kimmel & The First Amendment

TODAY IN CONTEXT:  In a world where a comedian's punchline can get him pulled off the air, how secure is your right to speak freely? This episode unr…

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