Episode – 1793 : SONAR Podcast Transcript One of the most significant developments in the history of naval warfare was the submarine. The submarine offered a means of stealth and […]
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31 Podcast Transcript The month of June comes from the Latin word Iunius, which is derived from the Roman goddess Juno. Juno […]
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux)
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux) Podcast Transcript Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often […]
Episode – 1778 : Emperor Diocletian
Episode – 1778 : Emperor Diocletian Podcast Transcript In the middle of the Third Century, things were looking really bad for the Roman Empire. This period was marked by civil […]
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay is one of the Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz. It is one of the […]
Episode – 1768 : The Third Amendment
Episode – 1768 : The Third Amendment Podcast Transcript The Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution holds some of the most treasured rights held by Americans. This includes […]
Episode – 1744 : The Occupation and Liberation of Paris
Episode – 1744 : The Occupation and Liberation of Paris Podcast Transcript Of all the cities that experienced the Second World War, one of the most interesting stories is that […]
Episode – 1741 : All About Fiji
Episode – 1741 : All About Fiji Podcast Transcript Located in the South Pacific is the nation of Fiji. Fiji is an archipelago of 330 islands located about 1,100 nautical […]
Episode – 1730 : The Crimean War
Episode – 1730 : The Crimean War Podcast Transcript In the mid-19th century, Europe saw one of its largest wars since the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The war was […]
Episode – 1724 : Ramage’s Rampage
Episode – 1724 : Ramage’s Rampage hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript On July 31, 1944, one of the greatest naval exploits in history took place in the Western Pacific Ocean. […]
Episode – 1720 : Marcus Aurelius: Emperor and Philosopher
Episode – 1720 : Marcus Aurelius: Emperor and Philosopher hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript In the second century, the Roman Empire was arguably at its peak. The Empire was peaceful, […]
Episode – 1715 : The Battle of Gettysburg
Episode – 1715 : The Battle of Gettysburg hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript In the summer of 1863, after two years of war, Confederate General Robert E. Lee felt it […]
Episode – 1710 : The Crossbow
Episode – 1710 : The Crossbow hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript One of the most devastating weapons in the medieval world was the crossbow. It evolved from an early hand-held […]
Episode – 1702 : Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Episode – 1702 : Timor-Leste (East Timor) Podcast Transcript Located in the Indonesian Archipelago, it is one of the newest countries in the world, Timor-Leste, or, as it’s sometimes known […]
Episode – 1700 : The Year 1700
Episode – 1700 : The Year 1700 Podcast Transcript Over 300 years ago, humanity was in the early stages of what would be its greatest transformation in history. Around the […]
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 […]