The REAL Independence Day

The REAL Independence Day

Every year on July 4th Americans celebrate their independence. The fireworks, parades, and cookouts have been a tradition for over 200 years.  But why do we celebrate it on July 4th and did America really even become independent on July 4th, 1776? Have we been celebrating on the wrong date this entire time? Learn more …

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Alan Francis: The Most Dominant Athlete Ever

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever

Question: Who is the most dominant athlete of all time? It’s an interesting question and one which has started endless pub debates. Is that a basketball player like Michael Jordan, a baseball player like Babe Ruth, or a soccer player like Lionel Messi?   Or maybe it’s an athlete in an individual sport like Tiger Woods, …

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President Tyler’s Grandsons

President Tyler's Grandsons

President John Tyler was the 10th president of the United States. He was born in 1790 and is widely considered one of the lesser presidents in American history. If you’ve never heard of him before, don’t worry, as you aren’t missing much.  This episode isn’t about him, however. This is about his two grandsons. His …

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The Empire That Never Existed

The Empire That Never Existed

Transcript You may have heard of many of the largest empires in world history. The Romans, the Mongols, the British, the Persians, the Incas, and the Byzantines. That last empire, however, the Byzantines, never actually existed. How can one of the world’s greatest empires not have existed? Learn more on this episode of Everything Everywhere …

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