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Mesopotamia is often called the ‘cradle of civilization,’ but some scholars believe other ancient areas (such as Catal Huyuk) hold a better claim to the [Read more]

The Battle of Gettysburg remains the most memorable conflict of the Civil War, and historians continue to analyze the events preceding and following from the [Read more]

Under a loophole of Muslim law, a sultan could take one-fifth of the spoils of war, including slaves. Learn how the sultan began a slave [Read more]

When the British Empire controlled India, it used legislation like the salt tax to control the population. Learn how Gandhi’s non-violent salt march triggered a [Read more]

It’s hard to believe that anyone would trade the thriving island of Manhattan for a spice, but history is full of surprises. Find out why [Read more]

When Herodotus explored Egypt, he was startled by the contradictory gender roles — women were doing tasks the Greeks restricted to males. Does this mean [Read more]

Joan of Arc was a startling, larger-than-life figure, and she had a very strange trial. Learn why the Joan of Arc trial is so contentious [Read more]

On Christmas Day in 800 AD, Charlemagne became the emperor of Rome in a coronation headed by none other than Pope Leo III. Learn more [Read more]

During a Harvard commencement speech, Secretary of State George Marshall outlined a plan to assist Europe after World War II. Listen in and learn how [Read more]

Archimedes’ death ray is one of history’s most fabled legendary weapons — but what was it? Was it even real? Listen in as Candace and [Read more]