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Mormon Army of Nauvoo
Most of us have learned about Brigham Young leading his followers, the Mormons, to establish their religious haven in Salt Lake Valley. But, I bet yo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Conversations: Speaking with those who knew MLK Jr., w/ Jonathan Eig
Conversation Series: Jonathan Eig
Join Peter as he speaks with Jonathan Eig, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and biographer of the most r…
1 year, 4 months ago
Stealing the Panama Canal
Since its completion in 1914, the Panama Canal has been a source of both pride and contention. While the U.S. viewed it as a symbol of engineering ac…
1 year, 4 months ago
Romulus and Remus of Rome
Although the ancient Roman myth of Romulus and Remus is just that, a myth, it is still the foundational story that shapes the origins of the Roman …
1 year, 5 months ago
Kosovo Student Poisoning Incident
The Kosovo Student Poisoning incident of 1990 is a mysterious and controversial event that took place during a tense period of ethnic and political u…
1 year, 5 months ago
FBI's Long Manhunt for Fugitive Webb
Donald Eugene Webb, an infamous American criminal, still holds the second-longest stint on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, remaining on the…
1 year, 5 months ago
Trivia: Accidental Inventions
Let's see how many of these accidental inventions you can guess based on very little information given - well, let's say, enough information to make …
1 year, 5 months ago
Father of the Doughnut Hole
Have you ever wondered why a doughnut is called a doughnut? Or perhaps even more importantly, why it has its iconic shape with the hole in the middle…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rasputin's Autopsy Secrets
When it comes to Grigori Rasputin's mystique, most of it stems from a combination of his enigmatic personality, extraordinary rise to influence, and …
1 year, 5 months ago
Conversations: Poland's Place in World History, w/ Norman Davies
CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Norman Davies
Peter speaks with Dr. Norman Davies, a renowned historian known for extensive research on Polish and European …
1 year, 5 months ago