Podcast Transcript In the mid-12th century, England was in chaos. The king of England, Henry I, died without an heir. The country was divided between forces loyal to his daughter, Matilda, and his nephew, Stephen. For almost two decades, armed conflicts resulted in a breakdown of law and order and central authority. Learn more about …
Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of the Old City of Jerusalem lies one of the most famous structures in the world. In addition to being the visible symbol of the city, it lies on a plot of land that is one of the most historical and contested pieces of property on the planet. It …
Podcast Transcript In the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was rampant across much of the United States. Perhaps nowhere was it more evident and public than in the sport of baseball. Despite being denied a place in the major leagues for several decades, some of the greatest players of the era could …
Podcast Transcript The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the United States Armed Forces. It is given to individuals who have displayed exceptional acts of valor in the face of enemy forces. It has been awarded 3535 times since its inception in 1861. Of all the recipients of the Medal of Honor, …
Podcast Transcript In the middle of the first world war, a group of artists, poets, and philosophers created an artistic and intellectual movement in response to the war. While the movement itself didn’t last very long, its legacy laid the foundation for modern art in the 20th century and can still be seen in modern …
Podcast Transcript Places all over the world are suffering from a similar ecological problem. The specific problems are slightly different everywhere, but they all are based on the same fundamental issue: Invasive species. How each invasive species got where they are is a different story. Regardless of how they got there, some species can wreak …
Podcast Transcript In the late 13th century, the Mongol Empire was at the peak of its power. It was at this time that the Mongol Emperor of China, Kublai Khan, set his eyes on the islands of Japan. On two separate occasions, the Mongols assembled the largest amphibious fleet in world history. Both times, they …
Podcast Transcript Located at the 26th place on the periodic table is the element iron. Iron is one of the most important elements in the universe. It has a vital role in almost everything, from the formation of stars, the creation of chlorophyll in plants, the Earth’s magnetic field, and even your own health. Iron …
Podcast Transcript Located on the island of Java in Indonesia, just 100 kilometers from the capital of Jakarta, lies what might be one of the most important archeology sites in the world. While it has been known to locals for centuries and to professional archeologists for over 100 years, it has only been seriously studied …