“Ring Around the Rosie” has been a popular nursery rhyme for a very long time. Many of us learned it... more

"Juneteenth" (June 19th) is now widely regarded as marking the end of slavery in the United States. Professor Buzzkill examines... more

After his first speech as prime minister, Winston Churchill's "blood, toil, tears, and sweat," got shortened and re-arranged. As "blood,... more

What does "life expectancy" mean, in historic terms? In ancient times, were you doomed to drop dead at age 36?... more

Historical and economic forces can create "tornadoes" that spin-off in different directions, sometimes causing and re-inforcing oppressive conditions. Professor Heather... more

Lots of people take comfort from the quote “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward... more

This episode explains how the National Rifle Association became one of the most controversial and divisive organizations in American history.... more

Was Civil War Union General Joseph “Fightin’ Joe” Hooker’s last name the origin of the slang term for prostitute? He... more

Major social and political forces led to the establishment of Mother's Day as a major and official holiday. This episode... more