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Napoleon's Missing Hand
For any of us who have seen a portrait of Napoleon, we have undoubtedly noticed that he always placed a hand inside his vest or shirt when posing. Th…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Auschwitz's "Canada"
During World War II, Canada significantly supported the Allied forces and contributed to the war effort. But did you know that its reputation as a co…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Time of Three Popes
For centuries, the Catholic Pope has held a position of immense importance within the Catholic Church, a spiritual leader and a representative of Chr…
2 years, 3 months ago
Harlem Hellfighters and Jazz
History students have undoubtedly heard the story of the famed World War I, the all-African American 369th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, the Ha…
2 years, 3 months ago
Britain's Twelve-Day Sleep
It was not a national crisis of narcolepsy nor a curious phenomenon of unexplainable proportions, but did you know that on the night of Wednesday, Se…
2 years, 3 months ago
Serial Killer in Nazi Berlin
The following episode contains sensitive information - listener discretion is advised.
Nazi crimes need no introduction - with millions of lives los…
2 years, 3 months ago
Barbers at Moscow's Gates
The impact of Peter the Great on Russia was perhaps greater than even the most famous absolute ruler, Louis XIV, had on France. But did you know that…
2 years, 3 months ago
Mr. Celsius and Mr. Fahrenheit
Season 1 Episode 25
We have all heard their last names, yet many of us do not know much of the men behind them. But did you know that the world's most known temperature …
2 years, 3 months ago
Picasso Steals the Mona Lisa?
Season 1 Episode 24
One does not need to be an art specialist, nor even like art for that matter, to have heard of the famed artist Pablo Picasso or Leonardo DaVinci's 1…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Real Kamikaze
Season 1 Episode 23
The term Kamikaze is most commonly associated with a specific type of suicide attack carried out by Japanese pilots during World War II. But did you …
2 years, 3 months ago