Episode – 1915 : The Louisiana Purchase Podcast Transport In 1803, one of the most important real estate transactions in world history occurred. France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 […]
Episode – 1908 : A History of Soap and Detergent
Episode – 1908 : A History of Soap and Detergent Podcast Transcript Sometime in the last 24 hours, most of you have used soap or detergent, either directly or indirectly. […]
Episode – 1905 : The Washington Monument
Episode – 1905 : The Washington Monument Podcast Transcript Almost immediately after the death of George Washington in 1799, the United States began to think of ways to commemorate and […]
Episode – 1900 : The Year 1900
Episode – 1900 : The Year 1900 Podcast Transcript The year 1900 was a pivotal year in world history. It was the end of the 19th century and on the […]
Episode – 1885 : Names of Animal Groups
Episode – 1885 : Names of Animal Groups Podcast Transcript The English language is weird. We have words that are spelled the same but sound different. We have words that […]
Episode – 1888 : Francisco Macías Nguema
Episode – 1888 : Francisco Macías Nguema Podcast Transcript In 1968, the colony of Spanish Guinea was granted independence and became the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. In its first open […]
Episode – 1875 : European Exclaves
Episode – 1875 : European Exclaves Podcast Transcript We have all looked at a map and seen all of the different countries represented by different colors. A country has some […]
Episode – 1874 : The Spanish Inquisition
Episode – 1874 : The Spanish Inquisition Podcast Transcript At the end of the 15th century, Spain had almost completed the Reconquista and the removal of the Caliphate in the […]
Episode – 1873 : Cyprus
Episode – 1873 : Cyprus Podcast Transcript Strategically located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, with access to Europe, Asia, and Africa, is the island of Cyprus. Cyprus has a history […]
Episode – 1863 : Amateur Radio
Episode – 1863 : Amateur Radio Podcast Transcript The early days of radio were like the wild west. There were no rules, and that lack of rules often led to […]
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks
Episode – 1856 : The History of Cookbooks Podcast Transcript Today, cookbooks are ubiquitous. Go to any bookstore and you can find dozens, if not hundreds, of different cookbooks. Search […]
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food
Episode – 1851 : Canned Food Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, food preservation was a significant challenge for humanity. Even if you were successful in hunting or gathering food, […]
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar Podcast Transcript Located off the Southeastern coast of Africa is the island nation of Madagascar. It is a massive island nation known for its beautiful […]
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and […]
Episode – 1833 : The Greatest Comebacks of All Time
Episode – 1833 : The Greatest Comebacks of All Time Podcast Transcript More often than not, in competitive sports, when a team or player has a significant lead, the outcome […]
Episode – 1829 : Fabergé Eggs
Episode – 1829 : Fabergé Eggs Podcast Transcript In 1885, the Russian Tsar Alexander III commissioned an Easter gift for his wife. It was a rather unusual gift. He asked […]
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32 Podcast Transcript The months of the year are named after Roman gods, and some are named after their placement in the […]
Episode – 1818 : The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff
Episode – 1818 : The Sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff Podcast Transcript On the evening of January 30, 1945, the deadliest shipwreck in human history occurred. Most of you […]
Episode – 1816 : The Republic of Ghana
Episode – 1816 : The Republic of Ghana Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of West Africa is the nation of Ghana. Ghana is a medium-sized country in terms of […]
Episode – 1810 : Grass and Lawns
Episode – 1810 : Grass and Lawns Podcast Transcript One of the most common types of plants in the world is grass. Grass is almost everywhere. An enormous part of […]