In the early 20th century, a glowing new element promised progress, prosperity, and even health.
It lit watch dials, captivated the public, and symbolized the cutting edge of science.
But behind that glow was a hidden danger that slowly poisoned the very workers who brought it to life.
Their suffering would expose corporate negligence, transform workpl ... Show More
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The Icelandic Althing: The World's Oldest Parliament
Long before modern democracies, before constitutions or elections as we know them, a society of Viking settlers gathered in a windswept valley to create laws, settle disputes, and govern themselves without a monarch. Against the odds, this institution endured for over a thousand ... Show More
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Apr 2
Akhenaten: The First Monotheist
Approximately 3,400 years ago, Egypt was at the height of its power during the 18th Dynasty. In the midst of this period came a Pharoah who completely upended Egyptian society. He built an entirely new capital, created an entirely new religion, neglected his empire, and ultimatel ... Show More
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Apr 1
Questions and Answers: Volume 41
April derives from the Latin Aprilis, traditionally linked to aperire, meaning “to open,” referring to the opening of buds and flowers in spring. Another theory connects it to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, via the Etruscans. The name reflects renewal, growth, and seasonal ... Show More
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Oct 2025
608. Nelson: Slaughter in Naples (Part 1)
What happened when the heroic Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of the Nile, sailed into the seething city of Naples? Why would his meeting with the glamorous celebrity, Lady Emma Hamilton, shape the rest of his life? And, why would his decision to lend his support to the fool ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2025
“I’d Die For It Today” - Ex Navy SEALs Reveal Truth About Osama Bin Laden & Future of War | PBD Podcast | Ep. 573
<p>Navy SEALs DJ Shipley and Cole Fackler join Patrick Bet-David to discuss war stories, Bin Laden’s death, Seal Team culture, sacrifice, marriage, and the mental discipline it takes to serve at the highest level. </p><p><br></p><p>Raw, unfiltered, and powerful insights from real ... Show More
2h 21m
Sep 2025
S8 E1 | A Hole in the Head
Turns out, wearing the crown is the easy part. Henry IV thought kingship would bring control—but the treasury’s running dry, rebellions are flaring, and his grip on power is slipping fast. Then his heir takes an arrow to the face. This is the story of a king learning the hard way ... Show More
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