Dive into the scandalous lives of history's most infamous Roman leaders, from Caesar's ambition to Caligula's madness. Discover how absolute power transformed rulers into tyrants and what these ancient cautionary tales reveal about modern leadership.
Lena and Eli explore the complex colonial roots and dual traumas of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from 1885 to today. They examine how the same events created opposing national stories and discuss paths toward equality.
Forbidden history: Russia's untold Jewish relationship across two centuries
Freedom's bitter paradox: a slave's fight at Valley Forge
A revealing biography of Gerald Ford, exploring his underrated leadership and lasting impact on post-Cold War America.
Explore the ancient foundations and modern relevance of classical humanities—from philosophy and history to theology, literature, and the arts—that have shaped human thought and culture for millennia.
A captivating global journey exploring human ingenuity in the face of unprecedented environmental challenges in our new geological epoch.
This episode traces the dramatic deterioration of Venezuela-US relations from close trading partners to military confrontation, examining key turning points from Chávez's rise through Trump's unprecedented military action in 2026.
A data-driven exploration of immigration's positive impacts on society, debunking myths and offering fresh perspectives on a controversial topic.
An epic journey through medieval Europe, exploring the forces that shaped our world from Rome's fall to the Renaissance.
Explores the delicate balance between state power and societal engagement needed for liberty and prosperity to flourish.
Historical adventure about Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon expedition, highlighting courage and survival.
Explores how initial advantages compound over time, examining inequality across science, economics, politics, and education through sociological analysis.
A poignant tale of family bonds, love's transformative power, and healing from past traumas across generations.
Fascinating exploration of eight inventions that shaped human culture, revealing hidden stories of diverse innovators throughout history.
A heartwarming yet bittersweet romance between a caregiver and a quadriplegic man, exploring love, sacrifice and living life fully.
Unearth dark European secrets in history's most addictive vampire quest.
A thought-provoking exploration of copyright, creativity, and digital freedom in the Internet age by tech activist Cory Doctorow.
