For over 1000 years, England has been a monarchy.3…except for twelve years in the 17th century when it wasn’t.
During that period, it was ruled by a very non-royal person by the name of Oliver Cromwell.
He was a highly controversial figure during his life, after his death, and remains so today.
Learn more about Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of Engla ... Show More
Today
Mythical Creatures: Unicorns, Dragons, and Mermaids
Throughout history, people have believed in or told stories about fantastical creatures to teach lessons, explain the unknown, or entertain others. Many of these stories originated from accounts by travelers, interpretations of discovered animal bones, or representations of remar ... Show More
15m 15s
Yesterday
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
On the night of July 21, 356 BC, the sky over the city of Ephesus glowed with the flames of one of the most famous fires in World History. On the same day as Alexander the Great’s birth, the Temple of Artemis, a Wonder of the Ancient World, was reduced to rubble by fire. The dest ... Show More
14m 40s
Jul 2024
Dr David Livingstone
Over 32 years of exploration, Dr David Livingstone made a name for himself as a renowned adventurer, doctor, and Christian missionary. He travelled more than 30,000 miles, and contended with disease, heartbreak, and brutal conflict on the way. His experiences also turned him into ... Show More
58m 41s
Feb 2025
How to make the most of a finite life (w/ Oliver Burkeman)
There’s only so much you can do in a week – or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals, and the newsletter “The Impe ... Show More
40m 22s