The 1994 Rwandan Genocide
In 1994, the nation of Rwanda endured a brutal 100-day spasm of violence that tore families apart and claimed the lives of over one million people. Members of the ethnic minority Tutsi group were hun...
19 Dec 202515min
Synthetic Diamonds
For thousands of years, diamonds have been among the most valuable substances on Earth. Diamonds are not only the hardest substances known, but they are also incredibly hard to find. However, in t...
18 Dec 202516min
The History of Coca-Cola
Perhaps the most well-known brand in the world is Coca-Cola. Best known for its cola soda, the company has become a global powerhouse in the soft drink market through its drink’s formula and visual ...
17 Dec 202515min
Lend Lease
Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn't entirely neutral. In December 1940, after the Nazi invasion of France, President ...
16 Dec 202515min
The Cortes of Leon of 1188
In 1188, a historic gathering took place in the city of Leon in the Kingdom of Castile. It was a kingdom-wide assembly convened by King Alfonso IX that brought together nobles, clergy, and town repr...
15 Dec 202515min
The History of the Bow and Arrow (Encore)
One of the most important inventions in human history was the bow and arrow. A bow and arrow is a rather simple device, but it was a revolutionary advancement in humanity’s ability to hunt and fight...
14 Dec 202514min
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Assuming everything goes well, sometime in late 2026, NASA’s next major space observatory will launch: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Assuming the launch and deployment go well, it will map l...
13 Dec 202515min
Pocahontas
One of the most notable figures in early American history is Pocahontas. Best known as the main character in Disney’s animated film Pocahontas, she was not a fictional character. She was, in fact, qu...
12 Dec 202513min
