The Darien Scheme
During the 17th century, European nations dominated the world by aggressively establishing colonies across the globe. Late that century, Scotland sought to join the ranks of these colonial powers wi...
18 Feb 15min
Andersonville Prison
During the American Civil War, numerous camps were established to hold prisoners of war from both sides. Of these, the most notorious was Camp Sumter, better known as Andersonville Prison. Anderso...
17 Feb 15min
Home Runs
One of the most dramatic events in sports is the home run. In a single instant, leads can change hands and games can be won or lost. Yet the home run hasn’t always been what it is today. The rules s...
16 Feb 16min
The Rise and Fall of Lin Biao
From the outside, the Chinese Communist Party appears to be a unified entity, devoid of external dissent. However, history suggests that the machinations of power at the top of the communist party c...
15 Feb 14min
Beavers
When you think of animals that have impacted history, your first thought may be of dogs, cows, pigs, or horses. Yet another animal has played an oversized role in history, and it was never domesticate...
14 Feb 15min
Emperor Caligula
was born. By the time he was 25, he was the ruler of the Roman Empire and the most powerful man in the world. As with other young people who achieve absolute power at an early age, he went complete...
13 Feb 17min
The Dust Bowl
The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%. While urban areas faced widespread unemployment, poverty, and food scar...
12 Feb 14min
The Song Dynasty
Chinese civilization has endured for more than 3,500 years, driven by a succession of kings, emperors, and sophisticated bureaucracies. This enduring culture has produced a legacy of profound intelle...
11 Feb 15min
