Aug 21, 2021
The 1905 Revolution in Russia leads to the Monarchy easing up on the controls. Russia experiences a period of prosperity during this time. But then, it decides to enter WWI, which proves disastrous with respect to casualties and economic impact. In February 1917, the populace revolts, leading to Tsar Nicholas II...
Aug 7, 2021
A history of modern Olympics from the first Olympics in 1896 to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Episode looks at the prevailing political conditions that ended up influencing participation and hosting of the Olympics as well as the stories of courage that continue to inspire even today.