Jeff Bezos, the founder, and CEO of Amazon was recently named the richest person in the world. This is primarily a function of the stock he owns in the company and the company’s valuation in the stock market. How would Jeff Bezos stack up against other wealthy figures from history? Are business titans of today in the same league as the famously wealthy from ... Show More
Yesterday
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
In the spring of 1989, thousands of people filled the heart of Beijing demanding reform, freedom, and an end to corruption. For weeks, the world watched as hope seemed to rise in Tiananmen Square that maybe, China would see major political reforms. Then, in a single night, tanks ... Show More
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Apr 16
The History of Sneakers: How Athletic Shoes Took Over the World
Today, they’re worn on basketball courts, fashion runways, city streets, and in almost every home on Earth. But the humble sneaker began as a simple rubber-soled shoe and evolved into a global cultural force worth billions. They didn’t just revolutionize footwear. Along the way, ... Show More
15m 15s
Apr 15
Steel: The Metal That Made the Modern World
For over 2000 years, steel has been known and used by humans. It slowly became more important to humanity and eventually became the central material of modern society. It built railroads, bridges, battleships, skyscrapers, cars, and countless everyday tools. Yet steel wasn’t disc ... Show More
15m 24s
Nov 2022
Crassus: Rome’s richest man
Author Peter Stothard explores the eventful life of Marcus Licinius Crassus, an enormously wealthy politician and general, who rivalled Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great in late Republican Rome. In conversation with Rob Attar, Peter explores Crassus’s rise to wealth and influenc ... Show More
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