Marcus Licinius Crassus
Marcus Licinius Crassus was the richest man in the Roman Republic. His wealth bought him power and influence, but it couldn’t buy him everything. His massive wealth couldn’t give him the respect and...
30 Juni 202514min
Central Park (Encore)
In the 19th century, New York City was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. However, it was still a very young city, and as such, the city’s leaders were able to take a step back and plan...
29 Juni 202514min
The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff
On the evening of January 30, 1945, the deadliest shipwreck in human history occurred. Most of you might be aware of the sinking of the Titanic or the Lusitania, yet you’ll have never heard of the M...
28 Juni 202514min
Undersea Fiber Optic Cables
For many of you listening to the sound of my voice right now, the audio originated from a digital file that was transported across the globe at the speed of light on fiber-optic cables. The fiber op...
27 Juni 202514min
The Republic of Ghana
Located in the heart of West Africa is the nation of Ghana. Ghana is a medium-sized country in terms of both population and area, but for West Africa, it has multiple distinctions and firsts which se...
26 Juni 202515min
Napoleon's Invasion of Russia
There are many lessons we are supposed to know in life: pick up after yourself, never bet against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and most importantly, don’t invade Russia in the winter. Know...
25 Juni 202514min
Innovative Sports Strategies
All sports are governed by a body of rules. Within those rules, there is usually a set of norms for how the game should be played. Most coaches will instruct their players to use similar techniques. ...
24 Juni 202514min
The French Army Mutinies of 1917
In late May and early June of 1917, the French Army faced what could have been an extensive crisis. After three years of some of the most brutal conflict that the world had ever seen, many soldiers ...
23 Juni 202513min
