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Long ago, a group of people attempted to collect and store every piece of human knowledge on the planet in a single place. In this episode, you’ll take a tour of the great Library of Alexandria, and learn how its rise and fall deeply affected b
Several mini-stories about the presidential transfer of power in the United States.Support the show
In 1534, radical Anabaptists took control of the German city of Munster and transformed it into a communal theocratic monarchy who proclaimed the apocalypse was right around the corner. They were right.Support the show
Could our ancient ancestors see the color blue? The question might not be as absurd as it sounds. Support the show
In the late 18th century, Haitian slaves rose up against their oppressors in the largest slave revolt in history. Support the show
Long before Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the 25 year old politician was abducted by Silician pirates. Support the show
A deep look into one of America's most enduring mysteries. What happened to the colonists of Roanoke?Support the show
Tales of the possible paranormal from London's overgrown Highgate Cemetery.Support the show
During the First World War, a daring messenger pigeon must make a perilous journey to save an American battalion.Support the show
In 1921, striking Appalachian mine workers rose up against lawmen and strike breakers in the largest labor uprising in American history.Support the show
A series of mini-stories all connected the the ocean. Support the show
In 1932, the Australian emu population exploded, causing havoc in the Wheatbelt. In response, Australia declared war. Support the show
The Spanish conquest of Mexico is a tale of brutality and subjugation. In this episode we look into the lives of two Spaniards and see their response to the massive clashing of two cultures. Shipwrecks, cannibalism, alligators, and a Dances wi
Gonzalo Guerrero finds himself caught between the Spanish Empire and the indigenous defenders.Support the show
Joseph Warren was a prominent physician, orator, soldier, and politician in the early days of the American Revolution. So, why haven't we heard of him? In this episode we explore the forgotten founding father, Joseph Warren, and why luck prob
The story of revolutionary Joseph Warren and the role luck plays in history.Support the show
Over the course of history, human beings have come to dominate the entire earth. But there was a time when our species was on the brink of extinction. And there's a little super-volcano named Toba to blame.Music:-A Softer World by Luke Howar
Can a man be evil, yet the world be immeasurably better because he lived in it?Support the show
There is absolutely no question that Fritz Haber was a genius. Whether he was a good person or not… Well, that’s up for debate. In this episode of Historium, we explore the character of German chemist Fritz Haber, who is truly a conundrum of
On February 1st, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas just 16 minutes from touchdown. The disaster claimed the lives of seven astronauts and changed the course of human space flight.This episode is dedicated to those seven
In 2005, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere.Support the show
Bobby Dunbar disappeared in 1912, prompting a nationwide search and keeping Americans’ eyes glued to their newspapers for months. But ghosts and a late discovery haunt the case to this day...Music:-Song for Bob by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
The disappearance of Bobby Dunbar had American newspaper readers on the edge of their seats. Support the show
Who do you think was the richest person to ever live? Bill Gates? John D. Rockefeller? Scrooge McDuck? When Europe was in the depths of the dark ages, Mansa Musa Keita led the Mali Empire through a time of tremendous prosperity. And he collec
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