Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Encore)
For over two thousand years, China lived under imperial rule. A series of dynasties and emperors were the defining feature of Chinese governance. However, in the early 20th century, China threw off i...
20 Aug 202412min
The Scramble for Africa
In November 1884, representatives from a dozen European countries met in Berlin. The reason for the meeting was audacious. They were going to carve up the continent of Africa between them. No one fro...
19 Aug 202415min
The Arctic and the North Pole
Located north of 66°33′ North latitude is the region we call the Arctic. The Arctic is unlike any other environment on Earth, even the Antarctic. It is sparsely populated and has unique wildlife and ...
18 Aug 202414min
The History of the Circus
For generations, families have attended circuses. Circuses were a collection of animals, acrobats, clowns, and other exotic oddities. In an era before television and the internet, circuses were a ma...
17 Aug 202414min
The Silurian Hypothesis (Encore)
The universe is billions of years old. If, in the future, humanity were to explore the galaxy and visit other planets around other stars, we might be visiting places where at one time, an advanced ci...
16 Aug 202413min
The Origin of Words and Phrases: Food
We all eat every day. We use English words for the foods and meals we eat without even thinking about it. But where did those words come from, and what did they originally mean? What is the differenc...
15 Aug 202414min
The Year 1500
A little over 500 years ago, the world underwent massive change. Empires were growing, religious and political institutions were changing, science was advancing, and art was undergoing a revolution. ...
14 Aug 202413min
The Anarchy (Encore)
In the mid-12th century, England was in chaos. The king of England, Henry I, died without an heir. The country was divided between forces loyal to his daughter, Matilda, and his nephew, Stephen. For...
13 Aug 202412min
