Yesterday

CLASSIC: Teddy Roosevelt May Just Have Saved Modern (American) Football

In recent years the public has become increasingly aware of the long-term dangers posed by sports injuries -- but at the turn of the 20th century this wasn't the case. Football players didn't wear protective gear, and in 1905 alone more than 15 players died from game-related inju ... Show More

24m 46s

Apr 16

Eurovision, Chapter Two: Pop Music as Problematic Diplomacy

Now, we know this is going to sound weird, but... it turns out one of the world's most popular pop music contests is also one of the world's best examples of 'soft diplomacy'. So what happens when countries that hate each other get together to determine the year's best song? Spoi ... Show More

44m 26s

Apr 14

Eurovision, Chapter One: A Ridiculous Origin Story -- and A Smash Success

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most popular talent shows on the planet, with multiple countries showcasing their culture through pop music spectacles in an effort to win the day. Some of the songs are utter bangers, some become one-hit wonders, and others are downright ... Show More

42m 21s

Sep 2021

The Statue of Liberty

You've seen her there in NY Harbor, standing tall. But do you know the story of how she came to be? Learn all about the Statue of Liberty today. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com< ... Show More

48m 8s

Jul 2021

The Statue of Liberty, Revisited

This year, the Statue of Liberty's Little Sister is coming to the US for a lengthy stay. The 9' reproduction travels first to New York for the Fourth of July, then to Washington for Bastille Day...and the next ten years. We thought that this was a good time to revisit the OG, the ... Show More

1h 54m

Feb 2019

A. Gustave Eiffel, Part 2

The second part of our look at Gustave Eiffel's life picks up just after he closed down all business interests in South America, and leads into some of his most famous work, including the Statue of Liberty and the Parisian tower that bears his name. Learn more about your ad-choi ... Show More

33m 11s

Jun 2021

Pourquoi la France va-t-elle envoyer une nouvelle statue de la Liberté aux Etats Unis ?

Offerte par la France aux États-Unis, et inaugurée en 1886, la statue de la Liberté est devenue l'un des emblèmes les plus connus du pays. 135 ans plus tard, la France a décidé d'envoyer en Amérique une réplique de la statue, mais de taille plus modeste. Voir Acast.com/privacy po ... Show More

1m 54s

Jul 2018

The Statue of Liberty

The life of an American icon from her birth at a French dinner table to her place in the hearts of people all over the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 52m

Apr 2021

America's Monuments | The Trouble With Confederate Statues | 7

In recent years, there’s been a movement to remove statues of Confederate leaders and other monuments that some see as celebrations of America’s racist history. But does taking down these statues help address the racial inequities that plague our nation to this day? Or is it j ... Show More

38m 6s

Jul 2020

The Statue of Liberty, Revisited

From her birth at a French dinner table to her place in the hearts of people all over the world, we revisit our 2018 coverage of the life of this American icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 51m

Apr 2023

Lady Liberty’s Little Sister

In 1986, something really weird happened in Pennsylvania – a replica of The Statue of Liberty mysteriously appeared through the fog on the Susquehanna River. We unravel the mystery. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-libe ... Show More

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The Statue of Liberty Almost Lived in Eg...