The Schlieffen Plan (Encore)
When the Austro-Hungarian Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, a chain reaction resulted in the First World War. The war was fully anticipated, and one of the belligerent countries, Germany, ha...
26 Aug 202210min
What Ever Happened to Amelia Earhart? (Encore)
Amelia Earheart was a pioneer in the early days of aviation. She became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She was the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. In 1937, she se...
25 Aug 202210min
Where Did Mathematical Symbols Come From? (Encore)
One of the simplest mathematical statements possible is 2+2=4. While the concept is very easy to understand, when you write it down, you have to use mathematical symbols, historically a relatively rec...
24 Aug 202211min
J. Harlen Bretz: Proving Theories Via Outliving Your Critics (Encore)
Many people have an idealized view of how science works. They think that someone makes a discovery or publishes a paper, then everyone acknowledges their discovery, and everyone moves on to the next t...
23 Aug 20229min
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Sandwiched between the nations of Germany, Belgium, and France is one of the smallest countries in the world. Given its location, it is a blend of cultures and languages. Likewise, its history has be...
22 Aug 202212min
Gemini 3 and The World’s Most Controversial Corned Beef Sandwich
The quest to conquer space had many problems and many unknowns. Simple, basic things on Earth can be quite difficult in the zero gravity conditions of outer space. One of the earliest spaceflights fo...
21 Aug 20229min
The Legend of Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe was a Native American of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was born in 1887 in what was then known as the Indian territory and today is known as the state of Oklahoma. He excelled at every sport ...
20 Aug 202214min
The Spanish-American War
Wars are often notable points that punctuate the historical timeline. It is a period of tragedy, drama, and often geopolitical changes. However, there are some wars that have been all but forgotten f...
19 Aug 202213min
