In the late 15th century, Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope and conquered the Indian Ocean, bringing the rich trade under the direct control of the …
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Episode 44: Climate Change and World History
What do a failed war by the Ottomans against the Hapsburg Empire, a rural rebellion in eastern Anatolia, the disappearance of the Roanoke colony, and near …
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Episode 43: Segregating Pop Music
Anyone who's been to the music store lately (or shopped for digital downloads) is probably familiar with the concept of music categorized not only by genre, but …