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The Pony Express used a system of riders and horses to safely deliver mail between Missouri and Sacramento — a distance of over 1900 miles. [Read more]

When Joshua Norton returned to San Francisco following a disastrous business deal, he was a little bit loopy. Norton went to the newspapers and declared [Read more]

According to most popular accounts, Caligula was an insane, cruel and bizarre emperor. But how reliable are those stories? Join Katie and Sarah as they [Read more]

Today historians know very little about Nefertiti, but during her time as Egypt’s queen she was revered as a goddess. In this episode, Sarah and [Read more]

When a relief mission left Plymouth in 1609 to assist the troubled colony of Jamestown, an intense storm separated one vessel from the rest of [Read more]

Born in 1783, Simon Bolivar grew to become known as the George Washington of South America. But how did this happen? Listen in and learn [Read more]

Fairy tales weren’t always safe fodder for the latest Disney film. In fact, some were downright macabre. Learn more about the original versions of fairy [Read more]

Historically, the samurai were Japanese warriors famous for their loyalty to their feudal lords and adherence to a strict code of honor. Tune in to [Read more]

From cat burglars to immoral, obsessed collectors, we’ve all heard stories of notorious art thieves. But in terms of loot, which of history’s outrageous art [Read more]

Charlie Chaplin is perhaps best known for his portrayal of ‘The Tramp,’ a character with raggedy clothes and a heart of gold. But who was [Read more]