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
The Monroe Doctrine
When the United States became independent in the late 18th century, it didn’t have much of a foreign policy. Their primary concern was creating the framework of a country that hadn’t existed before. ...
20 Nov 202314min
The Element Mercury
Since the dawn of human history, humans have been aware of a seemingly miraculous substance. It was a substance that had the same color as silver, but unlike silver, it wasn’t a solid. It was a liquid...
19 Nov 202313min
