Podcast Transcript In 1941, in the midst of the North Africa Campaign in the Second World War, the British found themselves on the ropes. Under General Erwin Rommel’s leadership, the German advance across Libya threatened Cairo and the Suez Canal. The one thing that was stopping the Germans was that the British still held the …
Podcast Transcript Canada is a really big country—the second largest in the world, in fact. Its size can hide the fact that it is a country with enormous geographical diversity. It has a geography that is unlike any other country in terms of its landscape and population distribution. It isn’t all just a cold wasteland…..although …
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 …