Episode – 1959 : Alexander Hamilton Podcast Transcript Alexander Hamilton was an American founding father who has recently gained popularity due to the popular musical Hamilton. Hamilton was the first […]
Episode – 1956 : LEGO
Episode – 1956 : LEGO Podcast Transcript Lego is one of the best-known toy brands in the world. Known for its fun and complex building process, the small plastic bricks […]
Episode – 1955 : Dubai
Episode – 1955 : Dubai Podcast Transcript Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a sandy, sparsely populated port on a minor creek emptying into the Persian Gulf. Today, it is […]
Episode – 1946 : The Origins of the Federal Reserve
Episode – 1946 : The Origins of the Federal Reserve Podcast Transcript In 1913, the United States created its third national bank. Unlike the previous two, this bank was organized […]
Episode – 1929 : Margarine
Episode – 1929 : Margarine Podcast Transcript In the mid-19th century, the French Emperor Napoleon III requested the creation of a product similar to butter but cheaper. The result was […]
Episode – 1926 : The 2025 Nobel Prizes
Episode – 1926 : The 2025 Nobel Prizes Podcast Transcript Every year, the Nobel Prize committee awards the Nobel Prize in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel. Save for […]
Episode – 1925 : The Year 1925
Episode – 1925 : The Year 1925 Podcast Transcript If you look at the grand sweep of human history, there are centuries where seemingly little happens, and there are decades […]
Episode – 1919 : Bhutan
Episode – 1919 : Bhutan Podcast Transcript Bhutan is a small country nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. Best known for its stunning location and its practice of Tibetan […]
Episode – 1916 : The Six Cradles of Civilization
Episode – 1916 : The Six Cradles of Civilization Podcast Transcript The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important events in human history. However, it didn’t […]
Episode – 1915 : The Louisiana Purchase
Episode – 1915 : The Louisiana Purchase Podcast Transport In 1803, one of the most important real estate transactions in world history occurred. France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 […]
Episode – 1907 : King Leopold and the Congo Free State
Episode – 1907 : King Leopold and the Congo Free State Podcast transcript In the late 19th century, during the scramble for Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium seized a […]
Episode – 1865 : Frequent Flyer Programs
Episode – 1865 : Frequent Flyer Programs Podcast Transcript One of the things that almost every airline has in common is a frequent flyer program. Frequent flyer programs were initially […]
Episode – 1862 : The Bank of England
Episode – 1862 : The Bank of England Podcast Transcript In the late 17th century, King William III of England was facing a problem. He was in the middle of […]
Episode – 1859 : The Great Leap Forward
Episode – 1859 : The Great Leap Forward Podcast Transcript In 1958, the People’s Republic of China instituted its second five-year plan since the revolution. Its goal was to rapidly […]
Episode – 1853 : Questions and Answers: Volume 33
Episode – 1853 : Questions and Answers: Volume 33 Podcast Transcript The month of August was named in honor of the emperor Augustus by the Roman Senate. Originally called Sextilis, […]
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850 Podcast Transcript The year 1850 was the mid-point of the 19th century, one of the most transformative centuries in human history. The first […]
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar Podcast Transcript Located off the Southeastern coast of Africa is the island nation of Madagascar. It is a massive island nation known for its beautiful […]
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and […]
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32 Podcast Transcript The months of the year are named after Roman gods, and some are named after their placement in the […]
Episode – 1795 : Macau
Episode – 1795 : Macau Podcast Transcript Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the mainland of the People’s Republic of China, is Macau. Macau is often overlooked due to […]