The Knuckleball
In the game of baseball, it might not seem at first glance that there is much strategy involved in the game. However, there is an enormous amount of strategy that goes into every pitch in the game. ...
30 Maalis 202515min
The Scientific Method
The modern world is built on science. Today, millions of scientists all over the world are doing research in thousands of different fields and specializations. All of these researchers are, to some ...
29 Maalis 202515min
The Many, Many Invasions of Sicily
Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea is its largest island: Sicily. Given its size and location, Sicily has been the key for any empire, kingdom, or civilization that wanted to control the...
28 Maalis 202515min
The History of Military Ranks (Encore)
Every military in the world is a hierarchical organization. There are people at the top who make decisions, people down below who follow those orders, and people in between who make it happen. Today...
27 Maalis 202515min
Ramage’s Rampage
On July 31, 1944, one of the greatest naval exploits in history took place in the Western Pacific Ocean. Two American submarines led by Commander Lawson "Red" Ramage found themselves in the middle o...
26 Maalis 202514min
Hildegard of Bingen
Over a thousand years ago, a wealthy family in Germany gave birth to their tenth child, a daughter. They gave their child to the church, as was the custom in those days. She grew to become the leade...
25 Maalis 202515min
The Columbian Exchange
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24 Maalis 202514min
Cruciferous Vegetables (Encore)
One of the most common food items consumed today are cruciferous vegetables. Even if you aren’t familiar with the term, you almost certainly have consumed some before, and there is a good chance you d...
23 Maalis 202512min
