Episode – 0712 : The History of Horses in North America Podcast Transcript When one thinks of the history of North America, it often invokes images of native Americans and […]
Episode – 0664 : Samoa: The Cradle of Polynesia
Episode – 0664 : Samoa: The Cradle of Polynesia Podcast Transcript Located approximately 1500 kilometers or 950 miles south of the equator and split by the International Date Line, is […]
Episode – 0573 : A History of Utensils
Episode – 0573 : A History of Utensils Podcast Transcript They are so ubiquitous that most people don’t even realize that they have an origin. They are so commonly used […]
Episode – 0526 : The History of World Fairs
Episode – 0526 : The History of World Fairs Podcast Transcript A world’s fair used to be a very big deal. They would draw tens of millions of visitors and […]
Episode – 0523 : A Human History of Ice
Episode – 0523 : A Human History of Ice Podcast Transcript Humans have been aware of ice for as long as there have been humans and ice. However, using ice […]
Episode – 0497 : Gold! Gold! Gold!
Episode – 0497 : Gold! Gold! Gold! Podcast Transcript Believe it or not, one of the most valuable elements on the Periodic Table was also the first one that was […]
Episode – 0405 : History of the Lullaby
Episode – 0405 : History of the Lullaby Podcast Transcript There are few things that are truly universal across all cultures and throughout history. These things are often so obvious […]
Episode – 0357 : The History of Blue Jeans
Episode – 0357 : The History of Blue Jeans Podcast Transcript Unquestionably, the most popular clothing innovation of the last 150 years has been blue jeans. They can be found […]
Episode – 0275 : Polynesian Navigators
Episode – 0275 : Polynesian Navigators Transcript The ancient world had many great accomplishments. The Pyramids of Giza, The Great Wall of China, and the Colosseum are just a few […]
Episode – 0189 : Hispania
Episode – 0189 : Hispania Transcript Before Spain became Spain, it was part of the Roman province of Hispania. To understand the language, and geography of not just Spain but […]
Episode – 0163 : Atomic Bombs and Two-Piece Swimsuits
Episode – 0163 : Atomic Bombs and Two-Piece Swimsuits Transcript On the week of July 1, 1946, there were two explosions that shook the world. One was a physical explosion […]
Episode – 0133 : Spanish Festivals
Episode – 0133 : Spanish Festivals Transcript Many communities around the world hold local festivals. They might have some food stalls, a stage for musical acts, and some rides for […]
Episode – 0102 : The History of Ketchup
Episode – 0102 : The History of Ketchup Transcript It the one of the world’s most commonly used condiments. Even though it is most often associated with the United States, […]