The Story of the Peace Diamond
Hidden for decades and surrounded by controversy, the Peace Diamond became one of the most unusual stories in the world of precious stones.In this episode, we explore the journey of one of the largest...
31 Mai 43min
What Was It Like to Be a Scammer in 1988?
Long before social media, smartphones, and cryptocurrency, scams were already evolving in surprising ways.In this episode, we travel back to 1988 to explore how fraudsters operated in a world of landl...
27 Mai 47min
6 Strict Rules That Ex U.S. Presidents Must Follow
Leaving the White House doesn’t mean leaving behind responsibility, security, or scrutiny.In this episode, we explore the strict protocols and limitations former presidents of the United States contin...
23 Mai 56min
How Would the United States Fight a Nuclear War?
A nuclear war would be unlike any conflict in human history—fast, devastating, and potentially world-changing within hours.In this episode, we explore how the United States prepares for the possibilit...
21 Mai 52min
Michael Jackson: The Greatest of All?
Few artists have changed music, performance, and pop culture the way Michael Jackson did.In this episode, we explore the life, influence, and legacy of the man known as the “King of Pop.” From his ear...
16 Mai 34min
Why Inventing Color TV Was So Hard
Color television seems simple today… but getting there was anything but.In this episode, we explore the decades-long challenge of bringing color to the screen. Early engineers weren’t just trying to a...
11 Mai 1h 1min
How America Was Formed
Before it became a global superpower, the United States was just a collection of colonies on the edge of a vast, unfamiliar land.In this episode, we trace the origins of America—from early European se...
26 Apr 57min
