The Luddites
At some point, you might have been called, or might have called someone else a Luddite, due to a refusal to adopt a new technology. Nowadays, it’s usually done in jest, but the Luddites were real. ...
9 Joulu 202514min
All About Dog Breeds
When looking at your neighbor's dachshund and your great dane, it is hard to believe that these dogs trace back to the same ancestors. Yet, this is true! Through centuries of domestication and select...
8 Joulu 202513min
The Manhattan Project (Encore)
During the Second World War, the United States embarked on one of the greatest science and engineering projects the world had ever seen. Over 125,000 people took part in the program, the vast majori...
7 Joulu 202515min
Operation Bernhard
Wars can be fought in many different ways. Ultimately, they are resolved on the battlefield. However, there are other ways to try to subdue an enemy. You can try to destroy their logistical support f...
6 Joulu 202516min
A Brief History of Neckties
One of the most ubiquitous items of clothing in formal and business attire is the necktie. Yet even a cursory check of paintings from several centuries ago shows that neckties have not been around f...
5 Joulu 202514min
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, has become one of the most recognizable and uniquely American forms of motorsport. It emerged from the traditions of the r...
4 Joulu 202516min
The History of Nintendo
Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world. Many of you have probably owned a Nintendo system to play video games. If you are old enough, you might have even played some ...
3 Joulu 202515min
The Year 1975
By 1975, the world had seen 25 years of radical change. The changes seen in the first half of the 20th century accelerated even faster. Empires ended, there were social and technical revolutions, new ...
2 Joulu 202516min
