The Ultraviolet Catastrophe (Encore)
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a problem that stumped even the best minds in physics. Eventually, one man, Max Planck, solved the problem, but his solution was one that was ...
23 Feb 16min
Curling
Every four years, we are captivated by the remarkable athletes who compete at the Olympics. But while most Olympic events inspire a sort of awe because of their athleticism, curling feels different....
22 Feb 14min
Stateless People
Over 99.9% of the world’s population is a citizen of some country.However, approximately 0.06% lack citizenship in any country. The United Nations estimates that 4.4 million people worldwide are stat...
21 Feb 14min
The Loomis Fargo Heist
In the evening of October 4, 1997, a large cash haul of about $17.3 million was stolen from the Loomis Fargo & Co. vault in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was one of the largest cash robberies in his...
20 Feb 14min
The Battle of Kasserine Pass
In February 1943, the United States Army saw its first major battle of World War II.They confronted the German Afrika Korps in the mountains of Tunisia at Kasserine Pass. It was, to put it bluntly, a...
19 Feb 15min
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
