podcast Transcript Every year, primarily in Commonwealth countries, the day after Christmas is a legal holiday. It is a rather odd holiday in that it doesn’t celebrate anything or anyone in particular. Most people who celebrate the day have no clue what the origins of the holiday are, and many of the people who think …
Podcast Transcript In the winter of 1776, things did not look good for the Continental Army. Everything got off to a great start in 1775, but this year saw a series of defeats at the hands of the British. Things were looking so bad that many Americans thought that the revolution was effectually over. If …
Podcast Transcript The United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, is one of the most prestigious academic and military institutions in the United States. Their motto of “Duty, Honor, Country” is something every cadet that attends the academy aspires to. However, things haven’t always been that way. There was a period when West …
Podcast Transcript Christmas is the time of year for getting together with loved ones, celebrating, and giving gifts. As a song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Nobody could possibly dislike Christmas, right? Well, some people don’t like Christmas, and historically, some people really don’t like Christmas. In fact, in 17th century …
Podcast Transcript Ever since the beginning of the Space Age, some people have envisioned landing humans on Mars. There are a few who have taken things a step further. They envision not just landing on Mars but having a population of humans who live there permanently. But how realistic is that dream? Could we actually …
Podcast Transcript Approximately 3,200 years ago, one of the most momentous events in human history took place. Multiple major civilizations during the Bronze Age collapsed within a generation. International trade ground to a halt, almost every major city around the Mediterranean was destroyed, and much of the world entered a dark age. Despite its significance, …
Podcast Transcript One of the most common things in the world are superstitions. Superstitions can be found everywhere and in everyone. Some of them are cultural, and some of them are unique to the person. Some of the most successful people in the world have superstitions, which they observe with rigid dedication. Learn more about …
Podcast Transcript Situated on a rocky hill overlooking the city of Athens is a former religious center, military fortress, and cultural hub known as the Acropolis. The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most important locations in all of Greece and perhaps in all of Western civilization. Situated on top of the Acropolis is …
Podcast Transcript One of the world’s most popular snack foods is peanuts. Peanuts are consumed by themselves as a snack, processed in the form of peanut butter, and can be made into peanut oil. Hundreds of different products, including plastics, dyes, cosmetics, paper, and soap, have all been derived from peanut plants. However, unlike other …