Historium

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#22 The Battle of Blair Mountain Sep 19, 2017

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In 1921, striking Appalachian mine workers rose up against lawmen and strike breakers in the largest labor uprising in American history.

#21 [MiniStorium] Stories of the Sea Sep 08, 2017

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A series of mini-stories all connected the the ocean.

#20 The Great Emu War Aug 22, 2017

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In 1932, the Australian emu population exploded, causing havoc in the Wheat Belt. In response, Australia declared war.

#19 The Conquered Conquistador Aug 05, 2017

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Gonzalo Guerrero finds himself caught between the Spanish Empire and the indigenous defenders.

#18 The Forgotten Father Jul 20, 2017

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The story of revolutionary Joseph Warren and the role luck plays in history.

#17 We Few Jul 07, 2017

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The story of how we barely made it.

#16 The Chemistry of Morality (or the Morality of Chemistry) Jun 22, 2017

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Can a man be evil, yet the world be immeasurably better because he lived in it?

#15 Almost Home May 06, 2017

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In 2005, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

#14 Lost & Found (The Prestige) Apr 21, 2017

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The disappearance of Bobby Dunbar had American newspaper readers on the edge of their seats.

#13 Wealth Beyond Measure Apr 08, 2017

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Mansa Musa of Mali: The richest man to everylive.