Here is the story of the most wanted man in the United States, who managed to evade capture for twelve days after fatally shooting President Abraham Lincoln in April of 1865.  

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Join us as we talk about the first military action of the Cold War when on June 25, 1950, some 75,000 soldiers from Soviet-backed North Korea poured across the 38th parallel and invaded the U.S.-backed South Korea.

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Here is the short story of the World War II Ration D (or the D Ration) - in other words, the chocolate bar that had to taste a little better than a potato. 

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"Be like water, my friend." Join us as we talk about one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century, Bruce Lee. 

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Our second ever HTTP short lecture concentrates on the Second President of the United States, John Adams. Yet, as opposed to looking at his presidency or even early life, we in turn look at his retirement and death. Ever wonder what happens to presidents once they retire? 

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The Christmas Truce occurred on and around Christmas Day 1914, with unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front of the First World War. But was it really as big of a deal as history and pop culture wants you to believe?

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In a bathroom at a bar in Las Vegas stands a portion of a graffiti-covered wall with urinals attached to it. Its story belongs to that of a much longer wall that once separated the world. Join us as we talk about the history of, and the interesting fun facts about the Berlin Wall. 

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The world does not begin and end with Marvel and DC. Perhaps not surprisingly, countries around the world have their own unique superheroes and popular comic book characters. Join us for more of a cultural talk about pop culture around the world.

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He was taught by Aristotle. In 15 years of conquest, he never lost a battle. He named more than 70 cities after himself. And he did it all before turning 30. Join us as we discuss the story of Alexander the Great.

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I like Ike, You like Ike, Everybody Likes Ike... for President. Join us as we talk about life, military career, and the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

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