The Dome of the Rock
Located in the middle of the Old City of Jerusalem lies one of the most famous structures in the world. In addition to being the visible symbol of the city, it lies on a plot of land that is one of t...
20 Juni 202312min
The Negro Leagues
In the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was rampant across much of the United States. Perhaps nowhere was it more evident and public than in the sport of baseball. Despite being den...
19 Juni 202315min
Father and Son Medal of Honor Recipients
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the United States Armed Forces. It is given to individuals who have displayed exceptional acts of valor in the face of enemy forces. It has bee...
18 Juni 202315min
Dadaism
In the middle of the first world war, a group of artists, poets, and philosophers created an artistic and intellectual movement in response to the war. While the movement itself didn’t last very long...
17 Juni 202312min
Invasive Species
Places all over the world are suffering from a similar ecological problem. The specific problems are slightly different everywhere, but they all are based on the same fundamental issue: Invasive spec...
16 Juni 202315min
Rat Eradication on South Georgia Island (Encore)
Humans and rats have lived in an uneasy relationship for millennia. Rats have spread diseases like the bubonic plague, destroyed grain harvests, and stolen our pizzas. In return, rats have given huma...
15 Juni 20238min
The Mongol Invasions of Japan
In the late 13th century, the Mongol Empire was at the peak of its power. It was at this time that the Mongol Emperor of China, Kubli Khan, set his eyes on the island of Japan. On two separate occas...
14 Juni 202314min
Iron
Located at the 26th place on the periodic table is the element iron. Iron is one of the most important elements in the universe. It has a vital role in almost everything, from the formation of stars ...
13 Juni 202312min
