If you were to travel down the Rio Magdalena just north of the Columbian capital of Bogotá, you might just come across some rather out-of-place wildlife: a herd of African Hippopotamuses. The herd, which now numbers nearly 100, is descended from four indi

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. So wrote Samuel Johnson, the famed 18th Century polymath and founder of the modern English dictionary. And indeed, London offers many delights for the discerning traveller, from the iconic Houses of Pa

People being unhappy with their job is not a rare occurrence. It is almost a given that, assuming you dont work for me, there are many people in your office who want an exit as soon as possible, maybe even you. At some point, maybe youve even snapped an

Ah, the ice lair! From Supermans Fortress of Solitude to Ozymandiass Antarctic headquarters in Watchmen to the Rebel Alliances Echo Base on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back, nothing quite exudes sophistication, rugged determination, or - pun intended -

The Cold War, lasting from the end of the Second World War in 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, was one of the most dangerous periods in human history. For nearly five decades, the communist East and capitalist West eyed each other suspici

In today's episode, Gilles Messier and Daven Hiskey do a deep dive into Nikola Tesla's childhood and many of his rather peculiar oddities.In the mid-19th century, the Austrian Empire, which stretched for over a thousand miles (1600 km) from Italy to Ukr

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Discover the complex relationship between Nazi Germany and Japan during World War II. Learn about the Tripartite Pact, their conflicting ideologies, and the consequences of their loose alliance.Author: Daven HiskeyHost: Simon WhistlerSponsor not

Discover the untold story of Italian war crimes during WWII and why there was never an "Italian Nuremberg" to hold fascist officials accountable for their brutal actions.Author: Arnaldo TeodoraniHost: Simon WhistlerEditor: Daven HiskeySponsor

Explore the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the world's fastest military aircraft. Discover its groundbreaking design, thrilling history, and the incredible feats that made it an aviation icon.Author: Gilles MessierHost: Simon WhistlerEditor: