Episode – 1695 : The Mexican-American War Podcast Transcript After several years of rising tensions, on May 13, 1846, the United States Congress declared war on the nation of Mexico. […]
Episode – 1691 : Medal of Honor
Episode – 1691 : Medal of Honor Podcast Transcript The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It is presented to members of the […]
Episode – 1690 : The Mitford Sisters
Episode – 1690 : The Mitford Sisters Podcast Transcript In the early 20th century, David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, and his wife Sydney Bowles had seven children, six girls and […]
Episode – 1689 : Aswan High Dam
Episode – 1689 : Aswan High Dam Podcast Transcript In 1970, one of the world’s largest infrastructure projects opened in Aswan, Egypt. It was a dam that harnessed the power […]
Episode – 1688 : The Battle of Gaugamela
Episode – 1688 : The Battle of Gaugamela Podcast Transcript In the year 331 BC, one of the most important battles in world history took place. The vastly outnumbered forces […]
Episode – 1686 : Poker
Episode – 1686 : Poker Podcast Transcript One of the most popular card games in the world is poker. The game was played in the old west among cowboys, by […]
Episode – 1685 : Special Forces
Episode – 1685 : Special Forces Podcast Transcript Perhaps the most respected and feared soldiers in the world are those who belong to Special Forces. Special Forces are considered to […]
Episode – 1684 : The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
Episode – 1684 : The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre Podcast Transcript On the morning of February 14, 1929, a horrific crime took place on the north side of Chicago. Seven […]
Episode – 1681 : The Falkland Islands
Episode – 1681 : The Falkland Islands Podcast Transcript Located off the coast of South America and in the Southern Atlantic Ocean is the Falkland Islands. The Falklands are an […]
Episode – 1679 : Natural Gas Explained: Past, Present, and Future
Episode – 1679 : Natural Gas Explained: Past, Present, and Future Podcast Transcript One of the most common and versatile forms of energy in the world is natural gas. Natural […]
Episode – 1673 : The Origins and History of the Abolitionist Movement
Episode – 1673 : The Origins and History of the Abolitionist Movement Podcast Transcript The most significant event in American history was undoubtedly the Civil War. The Civil War was, […]
Episode – 1670 : Mafia Royalty: The Five Families and Their Influence on New York
Episode – 1670 : Mafia Royalty: The Five Families and Their Influence on New York Podcast Transcript Organized crime wasn’t always so organized. In the early 20th century, in New […]
Episode – 1668 : The History of Soft Drinks
Episode – 1668 : The History of Soft Drinks Podcast Transcript One of the most popular categories of beverage in the world today is soft drinks. Soft drinks can be […]
Episode – 1667 : 444 Days: The Iran Hostage Crisis
Episode – 1667 : 444 Days: The Iran Hostage Crisis Podcast Transcript On November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian Revolutionaries stormed the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran, and took […]
Episode – 1663 : Malaria: The Disease That Shaped History
Episode – 1663 : Malaria: The Disease That Shaped History Podcast Transcript Malaria is one of the oldest known infectious diseases, with a history spanning thousands of years. It has […]
Episode – 1660 : The Worst Day in Human History: January 23, 1556
Episode – 1660 : The Worst Day in Human History: January 23, 1556 Podcast Transcript Humanity has seen a lot of bad things throughout its history. There have been horrific […]
Episode – 1659 : Beijing: Exploring 3,000 Years of History
Episode – 1659 : Beijing: Exploring 3,000 Years of History Podcast Transcript Located in Northern China is not only one of the largest cities in the world but also the […]
Episode – 1653 : Famines
Episode – 1653 : Famines Podcast Transcript One of the most devastating disasters that has afflicted humanity are famines. Unlike other natural disasters, famines do not have a single cause. […]
Episode – 1652 : The Schlitz Mistake
Episode – 1652 : The Schlitz Mistake Podcast Transcript In the early 20th century, the Schlitz Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the largest brewery in the world. However, by […]
Episode – 1650 : Gnosticism
Episode – 1650 : Gnosticism Podcast Transcript In the first and second centuries, a Christian sect found a wide following throughout the Roman world. They weren’t your normal run-of-the-mill Christians. […]