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History of the Oreo
Season 2 Episode 103
One of the most beloved and tasty sweet treats all over the world is the Oreo cookie. More than 40 billion Oreos are consumed each year - making it t…
1 month, 1 week ago
Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare?
Season 2 Episode 102
One of greatest authors in history is William Shakespeare. Renowned for numerous plays, poems, and more, he has produced some of the greatest contrib…
1 month, 1 week ago
Mansa Musa - the Richest Man in History
Season 2 Episode 101
In the 14th century - Mansa Musa - the ruler of the kingdom of Mali in West Africa - went on a Hadj to Mecca. To impress all that he met he had a ret…
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Adolf Hitler's 1923 Beer Hall Putsch
Season 2 Episode 100
In October of 1923, a young Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party attempted to seize control of the German government. The attempt failed - but it would th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kush
Season 2 Episode 99
Along the Nile river, deep in antiquity, there was a powerful kingdom. They built pyramids, constructed grand palaces, and crafted beautiful artwork.…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
White Squirrels of Olney
Season 2 Episode 98
Over a hundred years ago, a pair of albino squirrels took up residence in the woods in Olney, Illinois. At its peak, it was said that more than 800 o…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Heirlooms of Dunvegan
Season 2 Episode 97
The Scottish Clan MacLeod is an old, highly regarded family with a history going back over 700 years. Their traditional seat of power is Castle Dunve…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Panmunjom Axe Murder Incident
Season 2 Episode 96
The shocking murder of two American officers in the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea threatens to start a war. This is the story of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Wax Cylinders: The First Commercial Audio Medium
Season 2 Episode 95
Today, if you want to listen to a something, chances are you can pop it up on your phone, and boom, there you go. But before that, there was the iPod…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Emilio Carranza - the Lindbergh of Mexico
Season 2 Episode 94
In the 1920s, Emilio Carranza became an accomplished pilot, setting records for long distance flying throughout North America. His fame would spread,…
1 month, 3 weeks ago