World War II was unquestionably the greatest bloodletting in world history. Never before had so many people lost their lives in such a short period of time. Of all of the many tragedies during the war, one of the largest actually took place after the war. It was the largest single migrations of people in human history, it resulted in millions of deaths, and ... Show More
Yesterday
Nuke the Moon: Project A119
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! At the height of the Cold War, the United States considered a plan so audacious that it sounds like science fiction: detonating a nuclear weapon on the Moon. Known as Project A119, it was born from fear, prestige, and th ... Show More
14m 43s
Jun 10
Elephants: Nature’s Largest Land Animals
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, capable of extraordinary intelligence, complex communication, and deep social bonds. For thousands of years, they have shaped ecosystems, carried armies, inspired cultures ... Show More
15m 33s
Jul 2017
Episode #21: Season Prologue- The Relationship Between Art and War (Season 2, Episode 1)
Season Two of ArtCurious begins now! It was the most widespread war in history, involving the participation of more than one hundred million people from around the world, including the greatest powers across the globe. It affected life in myriad ways, and its reach was one of the ... Show More
22m 39s
Nov 2021
The Last Battle of the First World War
November 11, 1918. At exactly 11 AM local time, the shooting stops. It’s eerily quiet for the first time in a long time. World War I has finally come to an end today after Germany and the Allied nations signed an armistice not long before. The final battle of the war, known today ... Show More
33m 7s