What did Greek philosophers think about happiness?

What did Greek philosophers think about happiness?

What is happiness? To answer this question, our resident history buffs turn back the clock and take a closer look at ancient Greek philosophy, from Herodotus to Epicurus. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Not Ned: Bushrangers in Later Years

Not Ned: Bushrangers in Later Years

After 1853, many bushrangers were native-born. Ben Hall seemed on track for a peaceful life until two wrongful arrests put him on different path. And then there's "Mad" Dan Morgan. who was known for m...

21 Sep 201116min

The Freedom Rides: Nashville Steps Up

The Freedom Rides: Nashville Steps Up

When Nashville college students picked up where CORE riders stopped, they were eventually incarcerated in Mississippi. Yet more riders kept coming. Tune in to learn more about this major victory for t...

19 Sep 201117min

Not Ned: Early Australian Bushrangers

Not Ned: Early Australian Bushrangers

While Ned Kelly may be the most famous bushranger, he's certainly not the only one. Join Deblina and Sarah as they explore the lives of early bush rangers in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-ch...

14 Sep 201121min

The Freedom Riders: CORE's First Wave

The Freedom Riders: CORE's First Wave

In 1961, buses and terminals in the South were illegally segregated. The Civil Rights group CORE sent riders to test the law, riding from D.C., to New Orleans. However, no one was prepared for the vio...

12 Sep 201117min

The Radium Girls

The Radium Girls

Between in 1917, hundreds of women got jobs applying radium-treated paint to various products. Many experienced severe health problems. Five former workers decided to sue the U.S. Radium corporation, ...

7 Sep 201130min

5 War Dogs of History

5 War Dogs of History

Dogs have been used in war for a long time and are still used today. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina look at five war dogs known for their strength, loyalty and intelligence. Tune in to learn more ...

5 Sep 201126min

A Sampling of Historic Spirits, Part 2

A Sampling of Historic Spirits, Part 2

The second episode of this two-part podcast covers historic alcohol that's still (mostly) drinkable. Tune in to learn more about the world's oldest Champagne, a bottle of beer from the Hindenburg, and...

31 Aug 201117min

Tamerlane and the Battle of Ankara

Tamerlane and the Battle of Ankara

Timur the Lame (that's Tamerlane to the Westerners) conquered areas from Persia to Russia throughout the late 1300s. His last great battle was in Ankara against Sultan Bayezid I. But how exactly did h...

29 Aug 201122min

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