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The Accidental Discovery of Penicillin
Season 1 Episode 133
In the summer of 1928 one of the happiest accidents in history occurred. Scottish Professor of Bacteriology Alexander Fleming returned from holiday t…
7 months, 1 week ago
Siege of Fort Pulaski
Season 1 Episode 132
In April of 1862, Union forces began the siege of Fort Pulaski - which guarded the port of Savannah. The fort was seen as impregnable - with walls mo…
7 months, 1 week ago
United States Camel Corps
Season 1 Episode 131
In the mid 1850s the United State Army embarked on an unusual experiment - use camels to move troops and supplies throughout the southwestern deserts…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Battle of New Orleans
Season 1 Episode 130
On Jan. 8, 1815, 8,000 British regulars began an assault on the city of New Orleans. When the smoke cleared - literally - more than 2,000 British tro…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
New Coke
Season 1 Episode 129
In 1985 the Coca-Cola Company embarked on one of the worst product launches in history. They cast aside their iconic brand and taste in favor of chas…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Fighting Jack Churchill
Season 1 Episode 128
World War II gave us many unique characters. One of the most eccentric was British army officer Jack Churchill. What made him so interesting? Perhaps…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Mike the Headless Chicken
Season 1 Episode 127
In 1945 an ordinary chicken in Fruita, Colorado, was about to have an extraordinary day. His head was chopped off, but instead of dying, like most th…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Mysterious Origins of the Newport Tower
Season 1 Episode 126
In Newport, Rhode Island, a round stone tower sits atop a hill overlooking the city and waterfront. To many people, the intricately built tower has b…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
History of Chess
Season 1 Episode 125
One game that has stood the test of time more than most is Chess. On an 8x8 grid, and 32 figurines, the game has enraptured the minds of kings and pe…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Gaedel: The Smallest Player in Baseball History
Season 1 Episode 124
On August 19, 1951, 26 year old Eddie Gaedel stepped up to plate during a major league baseball game. He would promptly take a walk on four straight …
7 months, 3 weeks ago