May 9, 1905. After weeks of illness and visits from ten different doctors, Anna Jarvis’s mother dies. In the days that follow, Jarvis makes a promise to herself: to fulfill her mother’s dream of creating a holiday devoted to celebrating mothers. Her campaign to create and define Mother’s Day would become her life’s work, and also her downfall. How did Anna J ... Show More
Apr 27
Parting the Desert Between Two Seas
April 25, 1859. About 150 people have gathered on the shores of Lake Manzala in Egypt. And one of them, a mustachioed, retired French diplomat, steps forward. He raises his pickaxe and strikes a ceremonial blow. The audacious goal is to cut through the desert to connect the Medit ... Show More
36m 10s
Apr 20
One Eco-Arson After Another: The Earth Liberation Front
April 20th, 2004. A quiet suburban development outside Seattle. Brand-new homes. Fresh lawns not yet grown in. Then, in the middle of the night—sirens. Flames ripping through two houses. Investigators quickly find the cause: homemade incendiary devices. And a message, left behind ... Show More
34m 2s
Apr 13
Jefferson’s Trade War Shuts Down America
April 18, 1806. In his study, President Thomas Jefferson signs a law that doesn’t look like an act of war. It bans imports. Leather. Silk. Glass. Playing cards. A strange list. A quiet move. But Jefferson is trying to confront one of the most powerful empires in the world, withou ... Show More
28m 30s
May 2023
Why The Creator of Mother's Day Got So Mad About Mothers' Day
Continuing our grand tradition of being a bit late to things, we celebrate Mother's Day with an exploration of the multiple women -- activists, poets, and heroes -- responsible for creating a tradition that continues across the world in the modern day. Bonus points if you call yo ... Show More
31m 47s
May 2023
How to Show Mom You Care on Mother's Day Without Breaking the Bank
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and for those who are tight with their moms, this day is a big deal. But as much as we want to celebrate our moms, we also want to make sure we’re not straying from our spending plan. Today, Nicole shares five ways to do something special ... Show More
8m 20s
<div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>¿Sabes? En pocos días se celebra <strong>el Día de la Madre en España</strong>.</p> <p>Este día lo celebro con mi familia, en especial con mi madre, cuyo nombre es María Nuria.</p> <p>El Día de la ... Show More
