Ocean Currents
The surface of the Earth is 70 percent water. If you just looked at a map and saw a sea of blue, you might think that the water is just sitting there, but it's not. The oceans are constantly moving,...
28 Nov 202313min
Was King Arthur Real? (Encore)
King Arthur is one of the most popular and widely known characters in literary history around the world. Tales have been told about him for almost 1,000 years. However, many people have wondered if K...
27 Nov 202311min
The Opium Wars
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...
26 Nov 202315min
French Overseas Departments
Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, several European countries had colonies all around the world. Today, all of the empires have broken up, but some countries still have tiny remnants that can...
25 Nov 202315min
The Donner Party
In the Spring of 1846, a group of intrepid pioneers set out from Springfield, Illinois, to cross the Oregon Trail to seek a better life in the fertile Oregon Territory. However, almost nothing went a...
24 Nov 202315min
A History of Thanksgiving (Encore)
On the fourth Thursday in November every year, American’s celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a holiday that originated in the Americas but has subsequently spread to many countries around th...
23 Nov 202310min
The North American Turkey
For about a month, from the end of November to the end of December, every year, one of the most popular animals in North America is the turkey. Turkeys are the traditional meal served at Thanksgiving...
22 Nov 202313min
Who Were the Pilgrims? (Encore)
If you are an American, you probably grew up hearing the story of Thanksgiving, how the pilgrims came to America to escape religious persecution to establish a new life. But who were the pilgrims real...
21 Nov 202310min
