So much has happened in the past decade alone, but what got us here? Humanity has evolved in so many ways in the modern era. From the Industrial Revolution to the invention of the iPhone, from the Space Race to SpaceX, from last century's influenza pandemic to Covid-19, there’s a lot to cover. These stories attempt to recount how we’ve gotten to where we are and the rapid change that took place within the last few centuries.
The details of their lives are largely unknown.
By Orrin Grey
Tune in to a vibrant retelling of the birth of radio.
Originally published in 1974, Studs Terkel's collection of interviews remains relevant and insightful.
These unusual ideas never came to fruition.
By Lee D'Amato
These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.
By Orrin Grey
Discover how different countries celebrate the day they gained freedom.
Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.
By Grace Felder
She led a remarkable life as a traveling performer.
By Lee D'Amato
Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph.
Whistleblowers, watchdogs, and Winner.
By Sara Kapheim
Give yourself the most colorful history lesson ever.
As our understanding of history has evolved, so has the way we learn about it.
See the world through someone else's eyes.
By Orrin Grey
The 1930s gangster became the media's favorite antihero.
By Orrin Grey
The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.
By Lee D'Amato
Though this continent may be desolate, it's far from boring.
He was on active duty for 22 years, spanning multiple wars.
The Order of Glory recipient was credited with 59 confirmed kills.
By Sara Kapheim