George IV and The Regency Era
In 1811, Britain’s aging king could no longer rule, and his extravagant son stepped in as Prince Regent. The years that followed saw the defeat of Napoleon, rapid industrial growth, political unrest...
11 Jul 16min
The History of the Hamburger (Encore)
One of the most popular foods around the world is the hamburger. If most people think of American foods, it is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Hamburgers are pretty simple in terms of wh...
10 Jul 14min
Ashoka the Great
He ruled one of the largest empires in ancient history, conquered through war, and then became remembered for renouncing conquest itself. Ashoka the Great began as a Mauryan emperor whose armies cru...
9 Jul 15min
The Rise and Fall of Feudalism in Medieval Europe
For centuries, power in Europe was measured not by money or elections, but by land, loyalty, and the ability to command armed men. Out of the ruins of the Roman Empire and the chaos of invasion came ...
8 Jul 14min
Gil Eanes and the Volta do Mar
For thousands of years, civilizations that rose along the Mediterranean or along the European shores of the Atlantic mostly stuck to the shore. They also never sailed out into the open Atlantic, and...
7 Jul 14min
Lake Baikal: The Largest Lake on Earth
It is the deepest lake in the world, the oldest lake in the world, and it holds more freshwater than all five of the Great Lakes combined. Hidden in Siberia, Lake Baikal is a place where geology, ev...
6 Jul 15min
Florence Nightingale and the Birth of Modern Healthcare
Florence Nightingale was far more than a compassionate nurse. She was a reformer, statistician, administrator, and relentless critic of systems that allowed people to die unnecessarily. Her work i...
5 Jul 14min
The History of the 4th of July Celebrations
Few dates carry as much significance in the United States as July 4th, but the celebration of the date has evolved over time. July 4, 1776, was not a day of celebration across the country, as nobody ...
4 Jul 15min
