This mans life feels like a tall tale. In fact, what he did on the American Frontier in Oklahoma, Texas and beyond inspired the  fictional character, The Lone Ranger. But there ain't nothing fictional, maybe embellished, but for sure rooted in actual shoot outs, brawls and horse chases. There is perhaps no greater display of justice and courage from one dude... Bass Reeves. 

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Sources: allthatsinteresting.com, goodreads.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com, okhistory.org,

What modern sporting event had its genesis in a brief moment in history? What modern game was originally a religious practice or high court performance? There are quite a few, but Strider selects his favorites then ranks them. Also we play a little quote trivia... Who said it? As well as a #thankcall to the bowling alley. 

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Sources: history.com, britannica.com, web-japan.org, Worldlacrosse.sport, Collectionsofwaikiki.com, azquotes.com

Does this film strike the perfect balance between historical accuracy and artistic liberty? Though Dances with Wolves won best picture in 1990 Strider kicks off this episode by re-casting a different film from 1990 with actors from today. There's also a little quotational trivia in here and of course a Thank call. 

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Sources: imbd.com, wikipedia.org, collider.com, britannica.com, pawneenation.org, “Essential Shakespeare Handbook” Leslie Dunton-Downer and Alan Riding 2013 Dorling Kindersley Limited, rsc.org.uk, myshakespeare.com

This episode opens with heavy appreciation for July 14th. If you don't know why that is a vital date to human history then don't miss this episode. Strider delves into the secret nuclear ice base that never fully became operational. Thank goodness! Due to rising global temperatures parts of this arctic, "lab," are being exposed. 

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Sources: history.com, allthatsinteresting.com, wikipedia.org, imdb.com, onthisday.com, britannica.com

Zheng He commanded the massive Treasure Fleet in early Ming China. He survived a rather burtal  childhood, and rose up to  the highest position ever for a Eunuch. He sailed all over the Indian Ocean, and if it weren't for a change of Emperor (something that happened often in his time) he might have reached areas of the globe hundreds of years prior to when Explorers of Europe did. 

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Sources: history.com, britannica.com, Thoughtco.con, china.org.cn, daily.jstor.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, brainyquote.com, waterford.org, wikipedia.org, livescience.com

The greatest general of Carthage struck fear into the hearts of Romans. His brilliance as a military tactician and leader is overshadowed by his eventual demise by general Scipio Africanus. What made Hannibal so effective against Rome in 2 Punic Wars?

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Sources: britannica.com, imdb.com, theconversation.com, history.com, wikipedia.org

Besides fire and man power did Ancient civilizations and settlements have any other sources of power that we might think only came about after the Inudstrial Revolution? If so, what natural elements did ancient humans harness, and for what purpose? Plus, Strider thank calls the car wash. 

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Sources: history.com, group.met.com, eia.gov, ebsco.com’history of energy in Egypt’ by Leyk, Manja 2023, britannica.com, science.org, smith.edu, scienceofocus.com, wikipedia.org, chemistrylearner.com

We often wonder, what would it have been like to go back in time and be there for a major event. Perhaps Baroque art is the pasts premiere way of transporting and observer to a brief moment in time. Harmony breaks it down for us using, "Rome's last true Renaissance man," Bernini.  

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Sources: nga.gov, walksofitaly.com, history.com, imdb.com, wikipedia.org, historyhit.com

In WWI there was No Man's Land. To step upon it meant instant demise. Now, imagine that very same danger, but at 12,000 feet of altitude. Strider Thank Calls the Geek squad to let them know they're aren't dorks. 

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Sources: nationalgeographic.com, smithsonianmag.com, turismofvg.it, thewesterfrontassociation.com, wikipedia.org, The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, armedwithabook.com, weareteachers.com, britannica.com

In 1846 a group of settlers lead by George Donner got stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They were hoping to start a new life in California. What they had to do to try to survive... was something unthinkable. To keep the stoke up during this dark subject matter Strider thank calls Toyota. 

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Sources: history.com, britannica.com, imdb.com, springfield.il.us, desert.usa.com, a-zanimals.com, nps.gov, playback.fm