The Great Peshtigo Fire

The Great Peshtigo Fire

The greatest fire in American history, in terms of loss of life, occurred in the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin in 1871. Most people haven’t heard of it, and even people who live in the region today aren’t aware of the disaster which happened in their own backyard. 150 years later, there is speculation that the cause of the fire might have come from a highly unusual source, and some data from other fires might help solve the mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Attila the Hun (Encore)

Attila the Hun (Encore)

During the 5th century, one name struck fear into the hearts of almost every European: Attila, leader of the Huns.  For a period of almost 20 years, Attila ravaged Europe, conquering various tribes a...

31 Mar 202513min

The Knuckleball

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 Mar 202515min

The Scientific Method

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 Mar 202515min

The Many, Many Invasions of Sicily

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 Mar 202515min

The History of Military Ranks (Encore)

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 Mar 202515min

Ramage’s Rampage

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 Mar 202514min

Hildegard of Bingen

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 Mar 202515min

The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange

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24 Mar 202514min

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