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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.…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
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…
7 months ago
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…
7 months ago