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Reversing the Chicago River
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The Chicago River originally flowed into Lake Michigan, carrying with it the city's sewage and industrial waste. This posed a seri…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Nazis and the Pope?
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The relationship between the Nazis and the Vatican during World War II has always been a complex and controversial topic, and it i…
2 years, 5 months ago
Fordlandia
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Cape Cod-style homes with white picket fences, perfect lawns, and a car in the driveway bring back memories of mid-20th century mi…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Statue of Liberty Attacked
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Each year, millions of people visit perhaps the most popular lady in America, New York Harbor's Statue of Liberty, and equally pro…
2 years, 5 months ago
Khrushchev Meets Marilyn
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Perhaps one remembers studying about the early Cold War or even living it. It was a time when the fear of communism led to countle…
2 years, 5 months ago
It's a Wonderful Life
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Most of us have seen arguably the biggest holiday classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." A film that, while structured to be hit …
2 years, 5 months ago
Gladiators drinking Gatorade
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There are companies, podcasts, and review shows dedicated to sports nutrition, post and pre-workout supplements, and basic hydrati…
2 years, 6 months ago
Did you say, Terracotta Army?
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Alexander the Great had his famous army, and who could forget the Spartans or Napoleon's forces, but did you know one of history's…
2 years, 6 months ago
Sending Nazi POWs to College
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Many people may not know that during WWII, the United States held a significant number of German prisoners of war in various camps…
2 years, 6 months ago
Rosa Parks
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Still with podcasting training wheels on - join Peter for another episode of some interesting history. Everyone knows of the famou…
2 years, 6 months ago