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What Mud From Glacial Lakes Can Tell Us About Our History | National Geographic

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See what challenges face a team of scientists gathering core sediment samples from a glacial lake in the Himalayas.

The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma

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Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.

The philosophy of cynicism

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Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.

Why Most Resolutions Fail & How To Succeed

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Common pitfalls of New Year's resolutions and how I plan to avoid them.

The Mysterious Event That Made Venus A Death Trap

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At one time long ago, the planet Venus had some similarities in its climate to that of Earth, and having the potential to be habitable for the existence of life, but something happened that made Venus an uninhabitable, rocky, desolate planet, but what?

Why doesn’t the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over?

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Dig into the 800 year history and architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and find out what gives the tower its infamous tilt.

The history of the world according to corn

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Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture.

The Ancient City of Sela | Lost Cities With Albert Lin

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Albert Lin is in the ancient city of Sela, Jordan looking for clues that the Nabateans once inhabited this area.

What Happens After You're Released From Prison?

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Getting out of prison for some people can bring about a long list of complications. Would society treat you the same? What really happens once you're released from prison?

Underwater Lost City in England

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Albert Lin and a maritime archaeologist dive underwater in the Isle of Wight to see a lost city.

Crossing US border

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Some people have risked their lives trying to cross the American-Mexican border, but what are some of the craziest ways people have attempted to get past border patrol?

The first and last king of Haiti - Marlene Daut

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Dive into the life of Henry Christophe, a former slave and leader in the Haitian Revolution and the only king of Haiti.

Why Astronauts Were Almost Trapped On The Moon Forever

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The Apollo 11 mission to the moon is one of the most intense stories of survival.

The mysterious origins of life on Earth

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Where on Earth did life begin? Explore the hydrothermal vents in Earth’s crust as simple compounds gave way to complex life.

What Was Being An Adult Like In The 70s?

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What was being an adult like in the 1970s? Did boomers have an easier time living?

The World War of the Ants

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Every day billions of soldiers fight a merciless war on thousands of fronts, that has been going on for over one hundred million years: The world war of the ants.

Insane Way El Chapo Escaped Prison

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How did Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán manage to escape the Mexican prison? How long did his men dig the tunnel?

A brief history of cannibalism

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Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.

Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor

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Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine.

Why Apollo Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site

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Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!

What If You Were Sent Back To The Ice Ages?

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What would happen if you traveled to the ice ages? Would you be able to survive the earth in it's dangerous icy state?