History

Explore the surprising history of electric cars, from their early dominance to their modern resurgence, driven by battery technology and environmental concerns.

Explore the incredible story of Shajar Al-Durr, a woman who rose from enslavement to become the Sultana of Egypt, navigating political intrigue and military crises in the 13th century.

Explore the rise and fall of the Lakota Empire, who became the dominant power in the American West by controlling the Black Hills. Learn about their transformation from eastern woodland inhabitants to skilled buffalo hunters, their complex relationship with the United States, and their ultimate struggle to preserve their culture and land.

Explore the famous bet between Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon about whether the earth would run out of resources due to population growth, and what we've learned since.

Explore the hidden history of the Great Dismal Swamp and the secret society of Maroons and Indigenous Americans who found refuge and freedom within its depths.