The Opium Wars (Encore)
In the 19th century, the British and the Chinese went to war on two separate occasions—the reasons why they went to war are both simple and complicated. The more complicated reason has to do with the...
22 Dec 202415min
How to Build a Colony on Mars
Ever since the beginning of the Space Age, some have envisioned landing humans on Mars. There are a few who have taken things a step further. They envision not just landing on Mars but having a popula...
21 Dec 202414min
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 groun...
20 Dec 202415min
Superstitions
One of the most common things in the world are superstitions. Superstitions can be found everywhere and in everyone. Some of them are cultural, and some of them are unique to the person. Some of the ...
19 Dec 202415min
Zone Rouge and the Iron Harvest (Encore)
The First World War was one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. When the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, the fighting might have stopped, but the impact of the war continue...
18 Dec 202412min
The Parthenon and the Acropolis of Athens
Situated on a rocky hill overlooking the city of Athens is a former religious center, military fortress, and cultural hub known as the Acropolis. The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most iconic lan...
17 Dec 202415min
Peanuts
One of the world’s most popular snack foods is peanuts. Peanuts are consumed by themselves as a snack, processed in the form of peanut butter, and can be made into peanut oil. Hundreds of different ...
16 Dec 202416min
All About Sand
One of the most common substances on Earth is sand. Most people don’t think very much about sand, but sand is an extremely important part of our world. It isn’t just for building sand castles and go...
15 Dec 202414min
