Episode – 2196 : George IV and The Regency Era Podcast Transcript In 1811, Great Britain’s aging king could no longer rule, and his extravagant son stepped in as Prince […]
Episode – 2194 : Ashoka the Great
Episode – 2194 : Ashoka the Great Podcast Transcript Ashoka the Great ruled one of the largest empires in ancient history, conquered through war, and then became remembered for renouncing […]
Episode – 2193 : The Rise and Fall of Feudalism in Medieval Europe
Episode – 2193 : The Rise and Fall of Feudalism in Medieval Europe Podcast Transcript For centuries, power in Europe was measured not by money or elections, but by land, […]
Episode – 2181 : Lavrentiy Beria: The Rise and Fall of Stalin’s Right-Hand Man
Episode – 2181 : Lavrentiy Beria: The Rise and Fall of Stalin’s Right-Hand Man Podcast Transcript Few figures have inspired as much fear as Lavrentiy Beria. As the ruthless head […]
Episode – 2164 : The Gallipoli Campaign
Episode – 2164 : The Gallipoli Campaign Podcast Transcript In 1915, the Allies launched one of the most ambitious operations of the First World War. It was an attempt to […]
Episode – 2159 : Joseph Mengele: The Angel of Death
Episode – 2159 : Joseph Mengele: The Angel of Death Podcast Transcript A doctor’s white coat is supposed to symbolize the healing, trust, and compassion of a medical professional. During […]
Episode – 2157 : Yemen’s Long and Complicated History
Episode – 2157 : Yemen’s Long and Complicated History Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, Yemen has been one of the most important crossroads in the world. It was home […]
Episode – 2144 : Genghis Khan: The Man Who Built the Mongol Empire
Episode – 2144 : Genghis Khan: The Man Who Built the Mongol Empire Podcast Transcript Born into hardship on the Mongolian steppe, a boy named Temujin rose from exile, betrayal, […]
Episode – 2137 : The Battle of the Plains of Abraham: How Quebec Became British
Episode – 2137 : The Battle of the Plains of Abraham: How Quebec Became British Podcast Transcript In 1759, on a plateau outside Quebec City, two armies met in a […]
Episode – 2136 : Mitsubishi Zero: The Aircraft That Changed WWII Aviation
Episode – 2136 : Mitsubishi Zero: The Aircraft That Changed WWII Aviation Podcast Transcript In the early months of World War II, one aircraft seemed almost unstoppable. Fast, agile, and […]
Episode – 2122 : Bernardo de Gálvez: Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution
Episode – 2122 : Bernardo de Gálvez: Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution Podcast Transcript When Americans tell the story of the Revolutionary War, the focus usually falls on Washington, […]
Episode – 2113 : The Indian Rebellion of 1857
Episode – 2113 : The Indian Rebellion of 1857 Podcast Transcript In 1857, a rumor about rifle cartridges made with animal fat helped ignite one of the most important uprisings […]
Episode – 2103 : The Cuban Revolution
Episode – 2103 : The Cuban Revolution Podcast Transcript In 1959, a small band of guerrilla fighters marched out of the mountains of Cuba and toppled a government backed by […]
Episode – 2092 : The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Episode – 2092 : The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb Podcast Transcript In August 1945, a single decision changed the course of history and introduced a weapon unlike anything […]
Episode – 2091 : The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Victory That Saved Ancient Greece
Episode – 2091 : The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Victory That Saved Ancient Greece Podcast Transcript In 480 BC, the most powerful empire on Earth set out to crush […]
Episode – 2084 : Uninhabited US Territories: America’s Crumbs
Episode – 2084 : Uninhabited US Territories: America’s Crumbs Podcast Transcript In 1856, the United States passed a law allowing American citizens to claim islands in the country’s name, provided […]
Episode – 2083 : Maori Settlement of New Zealand: How Polynesians Reached Aotearoa
Episode – 2083 : Maori Settlement of New Zealand: How Polynesians Reached Aotearoa Podcast Transcript For millions of years, the islands of New Zealand remained a pristine wilderness, untouched by […]
Episode – 2075 : The Purple Heart
Episode – 2075 : The Purple Heart Podcast Transcript Among all the decorations awarded by the United States military, one stands apart. It is not given for bravery, leadership, or […]
Episode – 2069 : The East African Slave Trade
Episode – 2069 : The East African Slave Trade Podcast Transcript Most people are familiar with the transatlantic slave trade, which enslaved over ten million people over a period of […]
Episode – 2059 : The Danish Resistance
Episode – 2059 : The Danish Resistance Podcast Transcript As Germany conquered countries in WWII, in many nations, they found willing volunteers to help them identify Jews to send to […]