Episode – 0281 : Ancient Colors Transcript When people from prehistory created the first works of art on the walls of caves, they used the colors that they found around […]
Episode – 0280 : Non-Spanish Languages of Spain
Episode – 0280 : Non-Spanish Languages of Spain Transcript Most people think that languages and countries usually coincide. Germans speak German, the French speak French, and the Spanish speak Spanish. […]
Episode – 0279 : Charles Boycott
Episode – 0279 : Charles Boycott Transcript Charles Cunningham Boycott was not a well-liked person amongst his neighbors in Ireland. No one would talk to him, no one would sell […]
Episode – 0278 : Wrestlemania
Episode – 0278 : Wrestlemania Transcript Every year, around this time, one of the largest entertainment events is held. Wrestlemania. However, this isn’t just a wrestling show. How it came […]
Episode – 0277 : The Assassination of James A. Garfield
Episode – 0277 : The Assassination of James A. Garfield Transcript At 9:30 am on July 2, 1881, at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C., James Garfield, […]
Episode – 0276 : Why Does Vatican City Exist?
Episode – 0276 : Why Does Vatican City Exist? Transcript Located in the middle of Rome, the capital of Italy, is what many people consider to be the smallest country […]
Episode – 0275 : Polynesian Navigators
Episode – 0275 : Polynesian Navigators Transcript The ancient world had many great accomplishments. The Pyramids of Giza, The Great Wall of China, and the Colosseum are just a few […]
Episode – 0274 : The United State’s Name
Episode – 0274 : The United State’s Name Transcript In 1776, 13 British colonies in North America declared their independence. If you got a brand new country with that new […]
Episode – 0273 : Al Andalus
Episode – 0273 : Al Andalus Transcript If you think of Spain, you probably think of a predominantly catholic country with major cathedrals and churches in every village. However, most […]
Episode – 0272 : The Podcast About Podcasts
Episode – 0272 : The Podcast About Podcasts Transcript I’m a podcaster who makes podcasts. You are a podcast listener who listens to podcasts. This is a podcast by a […]
Episode – 0271 : The Incomparable Hedy Lamarr
Episode – 0271 : The Incomparable Hedy Lamarr Transcript Hedy Lamarr was one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was a Hollywood star who appeared in films […]
Episode – 0270 : Why Did Hitler Declare War on the United States?
Episode – 0270 : Why Did Hitler Declare War on the United States? Transcript On December 11, 1941, Nazi Germany declared war on the United States. The interesting thing about […]
Episode – 0269 : April Fool’s Day
Episode – 0269 : April Fool’s Day Transcript Every day on April 1st, you have to be careful what you read and hear. This day, known to accounts as the […]
Episode – 0268 : Mount Athos
Episode – 0268 : Mount Athos Transcript In northern Greece, lying off the larger Chalkidiki peninsula is a place that is unique on planet Earth. It only has a population […]
Episode – 0267 : The History of the English Language
Episode – 0267 : The History of the English Language Transcript About 1500 years ago, a group of people that we would now call Vikings landed in what we now […]
Episode – 0266 : Spanish Africa
Episode – 0266 : Spanish Africa Transcript If you think of Spain, you probably think of a European country which has its arm around Portugal where they eat tapas and […]
Episode – 0265 : The Red Ball Express
Episode – 0265 : The Red Ball Express Transcript There is an old adage about warfare that says “amateurs talk about strategy, whereas professionals talk about logistics”. There is a […]
Episode – 0264 : Fantasy Nobel Prizes: Isaac Newton
Episode – 0264 : Fantasy Nobel Prizes: Isaac Newton Transcript Isaac Newton is one of the most important scientists in the history of the world. His discoveries have impacted almost […]
Episode – 0263 : The 7 People Who Control the Internet
Episode – 0263 : The 7 People Who Control the Internet Transcript The internet is often considered to be an open environment where no one really controls anything. A company […]
Episode – 0262 : The Problem With Track & Field World Records
Episode – 0262 : The Problem With Track & Field World Records Transcript One of the unique things about track and field is that you don’t just compete against your […]