What did Greek philosophers think about happiness?
What is happiness? To answer this question, our resident history buffs turn back the clock and take a closer look at ancient Greek philosophy, from Herodotus to Epicurus. Learn more in this podcast fr...
8 Kesä 200916min
Was Teddy Roosevelt the First Green President?
Teddy Roosevelt was renowned for his hunting and enthusiasm for the outdoors, but he was also very concerned with conservation. Discover why he tops the list of "Green" presidents in this podcast from...
3 Kesä 200913min
The Marco Polo Pasta Myth
As one of history's most well-known globetrotters, Marco Polo is credited with many important contributions to Western civilization. Many believe pasta is one of these contributions -- but is it a myt...
1 Kesä 200910min
Presidential Perks
When a person becomes the president, he or she is entitled to a 400k salary, as well as a hefty expense account -- and the benefits don't stop there! Learn more about the perks of being president in t...
27 Touko 200922min
What really happened at Kent State?
After the Kent State shootings, colleges across the country closed. However, decades later, researchers still aren't sure what actually happened at Kent State. Tune in and learn more in this podcast f...
25 Touko 200925min
How the Tuskegee Airmen Worked
The Tuskegee Airmen made up the first African American air squadron. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about desegregation in the American army and how the Tuskegee Airmen h...
20 Touko 200918min
Did Betsy Ross really make the first American Flag?
Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag, or is this just another revolutionary legend? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag in this podcast from HowStuffWo...
18 Touko 200920min
Mesopotamia: The First Civilization
Mesopotamia is often called the 'cradle of civilization,' but some scholars believe other ancient areas (such as Catal Huyuk) hold a better claim to the title. Tune in and learn more with this podcast...
13 Touko 200916min
