Episode – 1101 : Emperor Claudius Podcast Transcript Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, known to history as Claudius, was the fourth Emperor of Rome. Of the emperors that came before […]
Episode – 1099 : The Dead Sea Scrolls
Episode – 1099 : The Dead Sea Scrolls Podcast Transcript In early 1947, a teenage Bedouin herder was looking for a lost goat from his flock when he came upon […]
Episode – 1097 : Questions & Answers: Volume 8
Episode – 1097 : Questions & Answers: Volume 8 Podcast Transcript 3,110,400 seconds ago, you, the listeners of this podcast, asked me questions, and I, in turn, provided you with […]
Episode – 1093 : A History of the American Flag
Episode – 1093 : A History of the American Flag Podcast Transcript The American flag is something that is recognized around the world. The flag isn’t just flown on flag […]
Episode – 1092 : The Taj Mahal
Episode – 1092 : The Taj Mahal Podcast Transcript Located in the city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh sits the most iconic building in India, the Taj […]
Episode – 1090 : Canada Day
Episode – 1090 : Canada Day Podcast Transcript Every July 1, the people of Canada celebrate their national holiday of Canada Day. The day dates back over 150 years, and […]
Episode – 1089 : The Origin of Words and Phrases: Shakespeare
Episode – 1089 : The Origin of Words and Phrases: Shakespeare Podcast Transcript Of all the billions of people who have spoken English, one person has probably impacted the language […]
Episode – 1082 : The Anarchy
Episode – 1082 : The Anarchy Podcast Transcript In the mid-12th century, England was in chaos. The king of England, Henry I, died without an heir. The country was divided […]
Episode – 1081 : The Persian Empire(s)
Episode – 1081 : The Persian Empire(s) Podcast Transcript Located roughly in the territory of the modern-day nation of Iran is the ancient land known as Persia. Persia sat at […]
Episode – 1079 : Dome of the Rock
Episode – 1079 : Dome of the Rock Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of the Old City of Jerusalem lies one of the most famous structures in the world. […]
Episode – 1076 : Dadaism
Episode – 1076 : Dadaism Podcast Transcript In the middle of the first world war, a group of artists, poets, and philosophers created an artistic and intellectual movement in response […]
Episode – 1073 : The Mongol Invasions of Japan
Episode – 1073 : The Mongol Invasions of Japan Podcast Transcript In the late 13th century, the Mongol Empire was at the peak of its power. It was at this […]
Episode – 1072 : Iron
Episode – 1072 : Iron Podcast Transcript Located at the 26th place on the periodic table is the element iron. Iron is one of the most important elements in the […]
Episode – 1071 : Gunung Padang
Episode – 1071 : Gunung Padang Podcast Transcript Located on the island of Java in Indonesia, just 100 kilometers from the capital of Jakarta, lies what might be one of […]
Episode – 1069 : Comic Books
Episode – 1069 : Comic Books Podcast Transcript One of the most popular forms of media is comic books.Initially created as entertainment for children, they have since grown into a […]
Episode – 1067 : England, Britain, and the United Kingdom: What’s the Difference?
Episode – 1067 : England, Britain, and the United Kingdom: What’s the Difference? Located off the Northwestern Coast of continental Europe lies an archipelago of islands that most of you […]
Episode – 1065 : The Cadaver Synod
Episode – 1065 : The Cadaver Synod Podcast Transcript In January 897, something unprecedented took place in Rome. Pope Formosus, the leader of the Catholic Church, was put on trial. […]
Episode – 1064 : Smuggling Silk Out of China
Episode – 1064 : Smuggling Silk Out of China Podcast Transcript There was no product more important to the economy of the ancient world than silk. Silk was transported thousands […]
Episode – 1058 : The History of Insurance
Episode – 1058 : The History of Insurance Podcast Transcript Insurance seems like a pretty modern concept. There are insurance commercials on television, and insurance companies sponsor major sports teams. […]
Episode – 1057 : The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Episode – 1057 : The Lost Colony of Roanoke Podcast Transcript In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh established an English colony on an island in what is today the state of […]