Emperor Caligula
was born. By the time he was 25, he was the ruler of the Roman Empire and the most powerful man in the world. As with other young people who achieve absolute power at an early age, he went complete...
13 Feb 17min
The Dust Bowl
The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%. While urban areas faced widespread unemployment, poverty, and food scar...
12 Feb 14min
The Song Dynasty
Chinese civilization has endured for more than 3,500 years, driven by a succession of kings, emperors, and sophisticated bureaucracies. This enduring culture has produced a legacy of profound intelle...
11 Feb 15min
Ice Cream
Ice cream is a delicious, popular treat served around the world. Yet it hasn’t been around forever. The creation of ice cream can be traced over centuries and across different empires. What finally ...
10 Feb 13min
The History of Science Fiction
One of the most popular genres of literature, film, and television is science fiction. Science fiction is relatively new, and by its very nature, it is always evolving and reinventing itself. Also,...
9 Feb 15min
The Late Bronze Age Collapse
Approximately 3,200 years ago, one of the most momentous events in human history took place. Multiple major civilizations during the Bronze Age collapsed within a generation. International trade grou...
8 Feb 15min
Soccer in South America
Ranking the “greatest soccer players of all time” often leads to a top three dominated by South Americans: Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Diego Maradona. While soccer originated in Europe, its arrival in t...
7 Feb 13min
The Revolutions of 1848
In 1848, a series of Revolutions occurred against European Monarchies across the continent. The revolutions were not part of an organized effort. They were spontaneous and often quite different. Alt...
6 Feb 15min
