The Black Death (Encore)
During the 14th century, the world saw one of its most traumatic episodes. A plague spread through Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa that was unlike anything the world had ever seen. I...
6 Jan 202515min
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
In 1908, the United States did something unprecedented in its history: It created a general-purpose investigative police branch for the Department of Justice. The federal government had enforcement o...
5 Jan 202515min
The Vikings
One of the most feared groups of people from the 8th to the 11th centuries was the Vikings. The Vikings stuck fear into the hearts of people all around coastal Europe. They could appear like a bolt o...
4 Jan 202515min
Lions
Lions are one of the most respected animals in the animal kingdom. They are called the king of the jungle, they are used on the crests of royal houses, and the ancients made a lion one of the signs o...
3 Jan 202515min
The Periodic Table of the Elements (Encore)
You’ve seen it in your science classroom, and there was probably a copy of it on the inside cover of your chemistry book. Maybe if you are a real nerd, you might even have your own personal copy. Yet...
2 Jan 202510min
Questions and Answers: Volume 26
January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Its name derives from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Janus symbolizes new opportunities and looks both forward an...
1 Jan 202514min
New Year’s Traditions (Encore)
Every year, people around the world ring in the New Year. How they do this, however, can differ radically from place to place. New Year’s traditions tend to be even more varied than Christmas celebra...
31 Dec 202411min
Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, is currently the largest city in the world, with a total metropolitan population of over 37 million people. However, it wasn’t always the case. In fact, unlike many great cities of the w...
30 Dec 202415min
