Beethoven's 9th Symphony
On May 7th, 1824, in Vienna, Austria, the musical world changed forever. The assembled crowd in the Theater am Kärntnertor heard one of the most groundbreaking and revolutionary musical performances i...
5 Kesä 202112min
Why You Can't Resign From the British Parliament
The British House of Commons has been called the Best Club in Town due to the fact that there is a 1,000-gallon vat of Scotch whiskey located in the cellar. However, I prefer to think of it as a roach...
4 Kesä 20219min
The History of Academic Degrees
Every year around June, millions of people will wear robes and put on funny flat hats to receive their university degrees. But why do they all wear robes, and what’s the deal with that flat hat, and w...
3 Kesä 202110min
The Raid on St. Nazaire
In 1942, two and a half years into the Second World War, the British were facing a problem. While the British Navy mostly commanded the Atlantic, the Germans had one significant advantage: The battles...
2 Kesä 202110min
Gaius Appuleius Diocles: The Richest Athlete in History
Who do you think what the wealthiest athlete in history? Maybe Michael Jordan. Perhaps Tiger Woods or Roger Federer. Or maybe Lionel Messi or LeBron James? Well, historically speaking, if you added up...
1 Kesä 202110min
Memorial Day
Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often celebrated with parades, cookouts, and ceremonies at military cemeteries. While many people just think of it a...
31 Touko 20218min
Why Does Liechtenstein Even Exist?
If I was to ask you what the wealthiest royal family in Europe was, your first guess would probably be the British Royal Family. But it isn’t. It also isn’t the royal families in Spain, the Netherland...
30 Touko 202111min
Where Did Mathematical Symbols Come From?
One of the simplest mathematical statements possible is 2+2=4. While the concept is very easy to understand, when you write it down you have to use mathematical symbols which are, historically speakin...
29 Touko 202110min
