Episode – 1435 : The History of Books Podcast Transcript Books are one of the foundational tools of civilization. They allow us to pass knowledge and information between people who […]
Episode – 1429 : A Brief History of Central America
Episode – 1429 : A Brief History of Central America Podcast Transcript Located between Mexico and Colombia, in a strategic area connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific, is the region […]
Episode – 1427 : The St. Scholastica Day Riot
Episode – 1427 : The St. Scholastica Day Riot Podcast Transcript A common occurrence at many universities is that they have contentious relationships with their local community. This is not […]
Episode – 1426 : Questions and Answers: Volume 19
Episode – 1426 : Questions and Answers: Volume 19 Podcast Transcript The month of June was originally called Iunius by the Romans. Back then it had 29 days and was […]
Episode – 1424 : Cowboys
Episode – 1424 : Cowboys Podcast Transcript One of the most iconic images of America is the cowboy. Cowboys have defined genres of literature and movies and are the basis […]
Episode – 1403 : A History of Camping
Episode – 1403 : A History of Camping Podcast Transcript We are all familiar with camping, and many of us go camping or camp regularly. Enjoying the great outdoors with […]
Episode – 1394 : A History of the Crusades
Episode – 1394 : A History of the Crusades Podcast Transcript Starting in the year 1096, the Christian kingdoms of the Latin Church united to retake religious sites in the […]
Episode – 1388 : Central Park
Episode – 1388 : Central Park Podcast Transcript In the 19th century, New York City was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. However, it was still a very […]
Episode – 1383 : Batteries
Episode – 1383 : Batteries Podcast Transcript The odds are quite good that somewhere around you right now as you listen to me speak these words, is a battery. Whether […]
Episode – 1382 : A Brief History of Belgium
Episode – 1382 : A Brief History of Belgium Podcast Transcript Located in Northern Europe, along the Atlantic coast, is the relatively small nation of Belgium. Belgium is like other […]
Episode – 1379 : Sandwiches
Episode – 1379 : Sandwiches Podcast Transcript Sandwiches are one of the most popular types of food in the world. They are incredibly easy to make, can be incredibly cheap, […]
Episode – 1378 : Aircraft Carriers
Episode – 1378 : Aircraft Carriers Podcast Transcript Aircraft carriers are some of the most fearsome weapons in the world. They are enormous platforms that can travel around the globe, […]
Episode – 1370 : Eclipses
Episode – 1370 : Eclipses Podcast Transcript Every few years, somewhere on Earth is witness to one of the planet’s greatest sights: a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse […]
Episode – 1369 : Questions and Answers: Volume 17
Episode – 1369 : Questions and Answers: Volume 17 Podcast Transcript There is an old saying that April showers bring May flowers. However, that saying doesn’t really address where the […]
Episode – 1364 : The History of Apples
Episode – 1364 : The History of Apples Podcast Transcript One of the most popular fruits in the world are apples. Apples are associated with the Garden of Eden, pleasing […]
Episode – 1358 : Railways
Episode – 1358 : Railways Podcast Transcript Over the last 200 years, railroads have been one of the most important methods of transportation. Railroads helped make the modern world. They […]
Episode – 1357 : Hong Kong
Episode – 1357 : Hong Kong Podcast Transcript Located on a peninsula and series of islands off the southeastern coast of China lies what is today called the Special Administrative […]
Episode – 1351 : The Grand Canyon
Episode – 1351 : The Grand Canyon Podcast Transcript Cutting across the state of Arizona is one of the wonders of the natural world: The Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon […]
Episode – 1346 : Homing Pigeons
Episode – 1346 : Homing Pigeons Podcast Transcript Before the development of electricity and electronic communications, the fastest information could travel was the speed of a horse. Maybe a ship […]
Episode – 1345 : The History of the CIA
Episode – 1345 : The History of the CIA Podcast Transcript The United States federal agency charged with gathering foreign intelligence is the Central Intelligence Agency or the CIA.The CIA […]




















