The Siege of Tobruk
In 1941, in the midst of the North Africa Campaign, the British found themselves on the ropes. Under General Erwin Rommel's leadership, the German advance threatened Cairo and the Suez Canal. The on...
28 Dec 202414min
The Geography of Canada
Canada is a really big country—the second largest in the world, in fact. Its size can hide the fact that it is a country with enormous geographical diversity. It has a geography that is unlike any ot...
27 Dec 202415min
Boxing Day (Encore)
Every year, primarily in Commonwealth countries, the day after Christmas is a legal holiday. It is a rather odd holiday in that it doesn’t celebrate anything or anyone in particular. Most people who ...
26 Dec 20249min
The Battle of Trenton
In the winter of 1776, things did not look good for the Continental Army. Everything got off to a great start in 1775, but this year saw a series of defeats at the hands of the British. Things were ...
25 Dec 202414min
The 1826 West Point Egg Nog Riot
The United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States. Their motto of “Duty, Honor, Country” is something for every cad...
24 Dec 202414min
The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas
Christmas is the time of year for getting together with loved ones, celebrating, and giving gifts. As a song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Nobody could possibly dislike Christmas,...
23 Dec 202414min
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
