Podcast Transcript Every four years, we are captivated by the remarkable athletes who compete at the Olympics. But while most Olympic events inspire a sort of awe because of their athleticism, curling feels different. It feels accessible, something that anyone could do, even if you’ve been drinking. From its medieval origins on the frozen marshes …
Podcast Transcript Over 99.9% of the world’s population is a citizen of some country. However, approximately 0.06% lack citizenship in any country. The United Nations estimates that 4.4 million people worldwide are stateless. They have fallen through the cracks in the system, either by mistake or by malicious intent. For that small minority of people, …
Podcast Transcript On the evening of October 4, 1997, a large cash haul of about $17.3 million was stolen from the Loomis Fargo & Company vault in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was one of the largest cash robberies in history. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the work of criminal masterminds. The plot was quickly discovered, and the …
Podcast Transcript In February 1943, the United States Army saw its first major battle of World War II. They confronted the German Afrika Korps in the mountains of Tunisia at Kasserine Pass. It was, to put it bluntly, a disaster and one of the most humiliating defeats in the history of the American Military. However, …
Podcast Transcript During the 17th century, European nations dominated the world by aggressively establishing colonies across the globe. Late that century, Scotland sought to join the ranks of these colonial powers with an ambitious effort to seize control of the Darien region in Panama. This attempt to gain a colonial foothold in the Americas began …
Podcast Transcript During the American Civil War, numerous camps were established to hold prisoners of war from both sides. Of these, the most notorious was Camp Sumter, better known as Andersonville Prison. Andersonville, as with all prisons in the conflict, were some of the first dedicated prisoner of war facilities in history, and in the …
Singapore has earned a reputation as an expensive stopover destination, but truthfully, it is so much more. It has a rich and diverse culture that can be explored all throughout the city. The food is among both the most affordable and most delicious cuisines in the world. Locals in Singapore are friendly, the public transport system is …
Podcast Transcript One of the most dramatic events in sports is the home run. In a single instant, leads can change hands and games can be won or lost. Yet the home run hasn’t always been what it is today. The rules surrounding home runs have changed, in some cases dramatically. Perhaps the biggest change …
Podcast Transcript From the outside, the Chinese Communist Party appears to be a unified entity, devoid of internal dissent. However, history suggests that the machinations of power at the top of the communist party can often take on Shakespearean turns. Few figures illuminate the shadows and secrets of the party’s organization as completely as Lin …