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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The Six Cradles of Civilization

The Six Cradles of Civilization

The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important moments in human history.  However, it didn’t happen one time in one place. It occurred multiple times in multiple locations.   H...

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The Louisiana Purchase

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In 1803, one of the most significant real estate transactions in world history occurred.  France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 million acres of territory in the middle of North Ame...

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The Wannsee Conference

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On January 20, 1942, one of the most infamous meetings in human history took place. Fifteen of the top-ranking Nazi officials gathered in the Berlin Suburb of Wannsee to come up with the “Final Solut...

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Questions and Answers: Volume 35

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October is here. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, and suddenly, pumpkin spice is appearing in everything.  Retailers are putting up Halloween deco...

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Classical Music 101

Classical Music 101

Even if you are not a fan, you are likely familiar with classical music to some extent.  You’ve heard it in movies, television commercials, and sometimes in concerts.  It has been around for centuri...

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Cannons and Artillery

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Over the last several centuries, one of the weapons that has defined warfare has been artillery.  It was used in the conquest of Constantinople by ships on the high seas, reached its apex during the ...

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John Brown

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In the decades prior to the outbreak of the US Civil War, abolitionists had been ratcheting up their efforts to end the institution of slavery.  The battle was fought mainly through politics and pe...

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The Law of the Sea (Encore)

The Law of the Sea (Encore)

The world as we know it is made up of 193 countries, Antarctica, and a host of territories.However, between all of those places are the high seas or international waters, which are not controlled by a...

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