Russia and Ukraine: The Long Road to War

Russia and Ukraine: The Long Road to War

When Russian forces recently invaded Ukraine, many members of the public seemed taken by surprise. But for the people of Ukraine and others living in the region, this conflict was brewing for a long, long time. In the first of several episodes on the war, the guys explore the deep historical context behind Russia's invasion -- as well as the bizarre Russian conspiracy theories espoused by Vladimir Putin.

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What's Happening in Iran?

What's Happening in Iran?

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CLASSIC: The Mystery of the Kensington Runestone

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CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter Two: The Modern Day

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CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter One: An Origin Story

What's the difference between an assassination and a garden-variety murder? Where does the term 'assassin' actually come from, and how did an obscure sect founded almost one thousand years ago fundame...

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The Legacy Program, Chapter Two: How Aliens (Could) Work

The Legacy Program, Chapter Two: How Aliens (Could) Work

Could the United States really have a multi-generational, 'above-top-secret' operation to retrieve and reverse-engineer extraterrestrial technology? In the second chapter of this special two-part seri...

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Look around -- how many objects in your immediate vicinity contain plastic? This malleable, durable material has become ubiquitous -- you can find in the depths of the oceans, at the summits of the hi...

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