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Last Days of the Dinosaurs
Did you ever wonder how an entire tribe of giant reptiles disappeared from the face of the Earth? Some scientists now suggest a new theory involving …
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Conversations: A History of the World in 6 Glasses, w/ Tom Standage
CONVERSATION SERIES: Tom Standage
Peter speaks with Tom Standage, Editor of the Economist and the acclaimed author of, among others, The History of t…
1 year, 9 months ago
1956 Suez Canal Crisis
The Suez Canal Crisis was pivotal in highlighting the shift in global power dynamics - and perhaps a glimpse of what might have happened if the U.S. …
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Leaflet Propaganda of WWII
Leaflet campaigns have evolved in scope and sophistication, often mirroring advancements in printing technology, flight, and military strategy. Yet, …
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King Gillette's Razor
King Gillette never ruled a country, yet he might have had a bigger impact than most of the monarchies that have faded into history. In fact, King wa…
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Warrior Queens Who Challenged Rome
We tend to forget two queens—who lived two hundred years apart and in different regions—whose violence and carnage against the Roman Empire made them…
1 year, 9 months ago
Vintage News: Pentagon Papers
This week on Vintage News, we examine and comment on an article from 1971 dealing with the Pentagon Papers leak.
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Firebombing of Dresden
When talking about World War II - there are more controversial topics than one might want to admit… which is where today's topic comes into play. The…
1 year, 9 months ago
Conversations: How Important was Henry Cabot Lodge to TRs Success? w/ Laurence Jurdem
CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Laurence Jurdem
Peter speaks with Dr. Laurence Jurdem, professor of history at Fairfield University and author of The Rought…
1 year, 9 months ago
Blood on the Senate Floor
Sure, we live in divisive times - I do not think anyone denies that. But I guess it could be worse. After all, back in the 1860s, chained dogs had to…
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