In a little-known episode at the height of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson dispatched thousands of American soldiers to Siberia. This is their story.

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North Sentinel Island is home to the fiercely independent Sentinelese tribe known to reject any contact with outsiders. Join us as we discuss the mystery of one of the most isolated places on the planet.

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There are 31 American Presidents who served in the military. And then there were those whose service would affect the outcomes of battles, of entire wars, and of the nation itself.  Here is their story.

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Over the years, certain toys have topped nearly every kid’s list, and in some instances, scarce supplies sent the public into veritable shopping frenzies. Join us as we talk about some of the most notorious consumer chaos-causing products from the last few decades

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Between 1839 and 1842, British forces fought a war in China that benefitted drug smugglers... well, kind of. Here is the full story. 

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The League of Nations was an international diplomatic group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare - it failed. 

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On October 11, 1809, the famous explorer Meriwether Lewis dies under mysterious circumstances in the early hours of the morning after stopping for the night at Grinder’s Tavern along the Natchez Trace in Tennessee.

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On April 12, 1814, Napoleon was forced to abdicate his throne after allied Austrian, Prussian and Russian forces vanquished his army and occupied Paris. This is the story of his downfall and final days.

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Marriage is one thing that all of the US presidents throughout history have in common - well, almost all. Join us as we talk about some fun Presidential courtships!

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In the 1920s, working-class women were hired to paint radium onto glowing watch dials; and told to sharpen the brush with their lips. This is their incredible story.

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