Podcast Transcript Several thousand years ago, astronomers in the Middle East studying the night sky divided it into 12 equal regions. Each region was given a name, was associated with an animal and a constellation. These divisions became the basis for the nascent disciplines of astronomy and astrology. Today, the system created by those ancient …
Podcast Transcript Since humans began to adopt writing systems, they also created systems for passing along written messages. For thousands of years, it would have been possible to get messages to distant parts of whatever empire or kingdom you happened to live in, provided you found the right courier and had enough money. Today, the …
Podcast Transcript King Arthur is one of the most popular and widely known characters in literary history around the world. Tales have been told about him for almost a 1,000 years. However, many people have wondered if King Arthur was a real person or if he at least was based on a real person or …
Podcast Transcript On December 14, 1972, the last human beings left the moon’s surface. In the half-century that has passed, we have never returned. After many setbacks and delays, NASA is again ready to return to the moon. This time, the goal is much more ambitious and long-term than the Apollo program ever was. Learn …
Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of the African continent is one of the world’s largest rivers: the Congo. The Congo basin covers much of Central Africa, winds through some of the world’s largest rainforests, and carries more water than any other river, save for the Amazon. It also has the distinction of being the …
Podcast Transcript Sandwiched between the nations of Germany, Belgium, and France is one of the smallest countries in the world. Given its location, it is a blend of cultures and languages. Likewise, its history has been defined by its neighbors. Yet despite being surrounded by other countries for a thousand years, it has managed to …
Podcast Transcript The quest to conquer space had many problems and many unknowns that had to be overcome. Simple, basic things on Earth can be quite difficult in the zero gravity conditions of outer space. In 1965, two American astronauts found this out and learned the hard way why they have special foods for use …
Podcast Transcript Jim Thorpe was a Native American of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was born in 1887 in what was then known as the Indian territory and today is known as the state of Oklahoma. He excelled at every sport he attempted, at every level he played at. He played professional football and …
Podcast Transcript Wars are often notable points that punctuate the historical timeline. It is a period of tragedy, drama, and often geopolitical changes. However, there are some wars that have been all but forgotten from history. One such war was a brief conflict that lasted less than four months and was fought between the United …