Best Gary Arndt Podcasts (2025)

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A Brief History of Neckties 14:27

20m ago14:27

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One of the most ubiquitous items of clothing in formal and business attire is the necktie. Yet even a cursory check of paintings from several centuries ago shows that neckties have not been around forever. They are, in fact, a relatively recent invention. Over the last century, neckwear has both defined fashion and changed with the times. Learn mor…

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NASCAR 16:12

21h ago16:12

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, has become one of the most recognizable and uniquely American forms of motorsport. It emerged from the traditions of the rural South, shaped by the ingenuity of moonshine runners and the broader story of the American car. Over time, the sport transformed into a highly sophi…

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The History of Nintendo 15:26

2d ago15:26

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Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world. Many of you have probably owned a Nintendo system to play video games. If you are old enough, you might have even played some of their games in a video arcade. Even if you have never played a video game, through cultural osmosis, you are probably still aware of many of its pop…

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The Year 1975 16:27

3d ago16:27

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By 1975, the world had seen 25 years of radical change. The changes seen in the first half of the 20th century accelerated even faster. Empires ended, there were social and technical revolutions, new nations were created, humans landed on the moon, and the world was in the midst of peak Cold War. Energy, inflation, and civil rights, which had alway…

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How Do Tariffs Affect Craft Beer? 34:22

4d ago34:22

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How does international trade impact your favorite local brew? Hear Bobby and Allison's personal experience with tariffs buying a new brewing tank. Gary and Joel help delve into the complexities of brewing logistics, economic challenges, and the science behind crafting premium beers. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Episodes a we…

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Questions and Answers: Volume 37 13:23

4d ago13:23

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In the north, things are getting colder, snow is starting to fall, and the days are getting shorter. It is also the season for gift-giving. As I can’t personally give all of you a customized gift, I can do the next best thing and answer your questions. Stay tuned for the 37th installment of questions and answers on this episode of Everything Everyw…

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Panama 15:36

5d ago15:36

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Panama is best known as the location of the Panama Canal, the waterway that revolutionized international sea transportation. However, there is a lot more to the country. Its history is unlike any other nation in the Americas, and its path to independence was unusual to say the least. Given its location, it also has a geography unlike any other coun…

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Italian vs German Fascism 16:26

6d ago16:26

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Fascism is one of the most notorious political ideologies that shaped the 20th century. Fascism is typically only thought of in tandem with Nazi Germany, but it wasn’t the only country that adhered to the ideology, and they weren’t even the first. The originator was Italy. Despite many similarities between fascist Italy and Germany, the two nations…

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The Desecration of St. Denis (Encore) 12:53

7d ago12:53

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The French Revolution was one of the most significant events in history. It wasn’t just a political revolution where one government replaced another. It was also a social revolution where the revolutionaries attempted to upend the entire foundation of French society. But it wasn’t just enough to change France. There were also efforts to obliterate …

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The Apollo 1 Disaster (Encore) 14:16

8d ago14:16

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In the early 1960s, the United States was always a step behind the Soviet Union in the space race. By the mid-1960s, the Americans had caught up. They didn’t have many glamorous firsts, but they were doing increasingly difficult things in space. All of that came crashing to a halt on January 27, 1967, when three astronauts died in what was a seemin…

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Imperial Units of Measure (Encore) 17:56

9d ago17:56

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Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units. These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial U…

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Roller Coasters 14:48

10d ago14:48

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For over a century, people have enjoyed the thrill of visiting an amusement park and riding roller coasters. The very first thing we can point to and call a proto-roller coaster had neither rollers nor did it coast. It was more of a slide. Over time, Roller coasters have evolved into massive steel giants, testing the limits of physics and engineeri…

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The Paraguayan War (Encore) 15:50

11d ago15:50

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In the 1860s, one of the bloodiest wars in the Western Hemisphere took place….and it wasn’t the US Civil War. It was a war between Paraguay and an alliance of Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil, and it was one of the bloodiest ever fought in Latin America. It was a conventional war that resulted in a guerrilla war, which spawned famine and disease. Lea…

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Herbiery Brewing Makes Great Beer Without Hops 25:26

11d ago25:26

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From hop rockets to herbal infusions and brewing challenges, discover the unique artistry behind hop-free brewing. Can herbal beers redefine the brewing landscape? Joel, Allison, and Bobby continue the conversation with Nia and Lauren, including their brand new taproom experience! Learn more about Herbiery Brewing: https://herbiery.com/ PATREON SUP…

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The Ottoman Empire 16:49

12d ago16:49

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One of the most important empires in history was the Ottoman Empire. It wasn’t the biggest empire, but it had an outsized impact on the world due to its strategic location and its moment in history. The Ottomans shocked the world by capturing the city of Constantinople and later almost conquering much of Central Europe. Despite having a six-hundred…

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The Kokoda Track 14:03

13d ago14:03

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In July 1942, Japanese forces landed on the north shore of the island of New Guinea Their goal was to cross the island by land and take the strategic city of Port Moresby. If they had been successful, the entire fate of the war in the Pacific would have altered. They didn’t take it, thanks to the tenacious resistance put up by Australian forces. Le…

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The Phoebus Cartel 15:04

14d ago15:04

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Companies that sell products to the public have to follow a fine line. On the one hand, they need to sell stuff to make money, and the way they do that is by making a good product. However, if their product is too good, then people might not need to buy it again, or at least not for a long time. Almost 100 years ago, a consortium of industrialists …

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The Marshall Plan (Encore) 15:53

15d ago15:53

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At the end of the Second World War, Europe was a mess. The economies of most countries were in shambles and the threat of communism loomed over the continent. In a speech at Harvard University on June 5, 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed a plan which could help get Europe back on its feet. The plan is widely considered one o…

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Swiss Neutrality 15:03

16d ago15:03

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There are several rules that should be followed when going to war: Germany should never fight wars against the entire world Don’t invade Russia in the Winter. Never fight a land war in Asia. There is also one other rule that should be added to that list: Don’t count on Switzerland as an ally. For over two centuries, Switzerland has remained staunch…

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Hollow Nickel Case 14:46

17d ago14:46

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In 1953, a newspaper delivery boy in Brooklyn, New York, made an odd discovery. One of his customers gave him a nickel that seemed lighter than the others. When he dropped it, it popped open, exposing a small piece of microfilm. It was the bizarre beginning of the exposure and discovery of a spy ring in the United States that ultimately contributed…

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Exploring Herbal Beers with Herbiery Brewing 25:54

18d ago25:54

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Brewing without hops isn't a new thing. But Nia of Herbiery Brewing in Madison, WI is one of the only breweries that brews beer exclusively with herbs. Joel, Bobby, and Allison talk to head brewmaster, Nia, and herb farmer, Lauren, about their unique approaching to beer brewing. Learn more about Herbiery Brewing: https://herbiery.com/ PATREON SUPPO…

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The V2 Rocket 14:32

18d ago14:32

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The Second World War saw the development of many new weapons. Perhaps none was more terrifying than the development of long-range strategic rockets. Rockets had been used in combat for centuries, dating back to their development in ancient China; however, the rockets developed by Germany were a different matter altogether. They terrorized civilians…

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Alexander Hamilton 15:55

19d ago15:55

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Alexander Hamilton was a U.S founding father who has been growing in popularity due to the popular musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hamilton was the first U.S Secretary of the Treasury and was foundational in the formation of American finance and government policies that remain in place to this day. He is featured on the US Ten Dollar Bill …

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The Fra Mauro Medieval World Map 14:34

20d ago14:34

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Sometime around the year 1450, a monk living just outside of Venice created one of the greatest maps of the medieval world. It was an enormous map, even by modern standards, and it had a level of detail that had never been seen before. It took years to make and was a major advancement in cartography. Perhaps most importantly, it contained many deta…

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Borobudur 15:16

21d ago15:16

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Located in Central Java, outside of the modern city of Yogyakarta, lies the world’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur. Borobudur doesn’t get as much attention as other great monuments in the world, but it should certainly be included among them. Unlike other great monuments, Borobudur has a distinction that no other monument has. It disappeared, q…

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LEGO 15:08

22d ago15:08

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Lego is one of the best-known toy brands in the world. Known for its fun and complex building process, the small plastic bricks encourage creativity and playability, and have become a staple in most households with kids. However, they aren’t just free-form toys for children. They have also graduated into high-end items for adults. In fact, some set…

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Dubai 14:35

23d ago14:35

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Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a sandy, underpopulated port on a minor creek emptying into the Persian Gulf. Today, it is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a global center for trade, finance, and transportation. How did a random sandy outpost location in the Middle East end up becoming such an important global city in such a short …

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The World's Greatest Art Museums 14:21

24d ago14:21

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For thousands of years, human beings have created works of art. Many of these works are commissioned by rulers, merchants, or religious leaders. Over time, many of these great works have found their way into the hands of art museums. Museums allow everyone to enjoy and appreciate art that has been produced around the world over the course of centur…

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The Taiping Rebellion 15:38

25d ago15:38

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In the mid-19th century, China experienced its greatest civil war. It was a conflict that set China on a course that eventually led to China’s Century of Humiliation and the fall of the Qing Dynasty. It wasn’t just a massive civil war; in terms of total lives lost, it was far and away the largest war in history up until that point, and by some esti…

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Tap List: Public House Pint 24:25

25d ago24:25

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What happens when you neglect brewing your most beloved stout? Join Gary Arndt and Allison and Bobby Fleshman to unravel the origin of their iconic Public House Pint Dry Irish Stout. They delve into the science and history of nitro beers, and share the gamble of seasonal brewing decisions. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Episod…

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Cracking the Enigma Code (Encore) 13:40

26d ago13:40

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During the Second World War, the Germans used what they thought was an uncrackable encryption system. It was a really good encryption system, and for the longest time, the Allies had a difficult time cracking the code. However, thanks to brilliant code breakers, a powerful computing machine, and German mistakes, the Allies were finally able to brea…

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Kaliningrad 14:58

27d ago14:58

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Located on the Baltic Sea, sandwiched between the nations of Lithuania and Poland, is the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad, as it is today, does not have a deep history. For most of its history, it was known as Königsberg. The reason it exists at all dates back to the Teutonic Knights in the Middle Ages and the aftermath of two world war…

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The Year 1950 14:28

28d ago14:28

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In the year 1950, the world was halfway through the 20th century. In the 25 years prior, the world had seen the greatest economic downturn in modern history and the greatest war the world had ever known. New technologies were being developed, and many previous technologies were making their way into the hands of regular people, radically transformi…

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Compound Interest (Encore) 16:37

29d ago16:37

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One of the most powerful forces in economics and finance is compound interest. Not everyone understands compound interest, even though they may reap its benefits or suffer its consequences. Compounding has the potential to build fortunes and wreck empires. The effects of compounding are also not limited to interest payments. It can apply to a great…

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The Sinking of the Lusitania 13:57

1M ago13:57

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On May 7, 1915, nearly a year into the First World War, the British steamship RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat off the southern coast of Ireland. Over 1,100 people were killed, many of whom were civilians from the United States who were not participants in the war. Although the loss of life in the attack was great, the sinking of the Lusit…

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The 1969 Sino-Soviet Border Conflict 15:32

1M ago15:32

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Many people think that the closest the world ever came to nuclear war was during the Cuban Missile Crisis. To be sure, that was a very tenuous point in history. However, there is a good argument to be made that the closest the world has come to nuclear war actually took place in 1969. The reason most people are unaware of what happened is that it h…

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Dennis Wandkte Knows Hospitality 38:12

1M ago38:12

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Allison and Bobby Fleshman welcome one of their business mentors Denny Wandtke. Denny is the former owner of T-dubs Public House in Waupaca, now closed. Denny's love for people led to many seredipiditous moments in life. He and his team's unwavering dedication to exceptional service even influenced McFleshman's in a special way! T-Dubs Yelp Reviews…

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The Origins of the Federal Reserve 14:49

1M ago14:49

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In 1913, the United States created its third national bank. Unlike the previous two, this bank was organized in a completely different manner. It was organized differently, in an effort to avoid the problems of the previous national banks. Also, unlike the previous national banks, the creation of the Federal Reserve was not done openly and subject …

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Edward I: Hammer of the Scots 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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Part 1 of a series on all the King Edwards of English royal history post-1066. I'm joined by Dr Andy King to talk about Edward I. Hailed as a warrior ruler by the English who brought stability back to England and conquered Wales and Scotland and cursed as an evil tyrant by others who killed William Wallace, Edward I has gone down in history as one …

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The Dominican Republic 15:15

1M ago15:15

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Known for its beautiful beaches, vast history, and unique culture, the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean's crown jewels. However, it has had a history totally unlike its neighbors. Even Haiti, which shares an island with the Dominican Republic, went down a totally different path. Today, the Dominican Republic is a relatively stable, prospe…

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Questions and Answers: Volume 36 15:07

1M ago15:07

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November, the 9th month of the Roman calendar and the 11th month in our calendar, is upon us. It is the month when we think of turkeys, pilgrims, and when the weather gets colder. It is also the month when people will fight each other to the death for discount television sets on Black Friday. Most importantly, it is the month where you ask question…

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Pumpkins 13:55

1M ago13:55

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Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn season, used in events like Halloween and Thanksgiving as symbols of the holidays and in various culinary dishes. Pumpkins, which are technically a fruit, not a vegetable, are one of the oldest domesticated plants in the world and have been used for centuries in various ways. Today, it is the basis for pumpkin sp…

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The Eastern Front of World War I 15:08

1M ago15:08

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During the First World War, most of the attention, at least in the West, was focused on the Western Front. However, the Western Front was not the only front in the war. There were actually multiple fronts, including the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, and Italy. However, the largest of these non-Western fronts was in the East. In a front extendin…

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Zombies (Encore) 14:06

1M ago14:06

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One of the most popular forms of fiction today involves zombies. There are TV shows, movies, and books that all envision life during a zombie apocalypse. Zombie stories are a relatively new form of fiction. However, zombies didn’t come out of nowhere. They have a basis in legend, religion, and fact….. well, sort of fact. Learn more about zombies, t…

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Black Tuesday and the 1929 Stock Market Crash (Encore) 16:11

1M ago16:11

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On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history. The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history. This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% i…

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Ben Long Tended Bar at the Ends of the Earth 36:10

1M ago36:10

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Breweries are actually in the hospitality business. Ben Long, former tap room manager at McFleshman's, shares his journey into the hospitality world and the team reminisces on his impact on the taproom. Including board games on the tables, pub club perks, and adding tipping back! PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Episodes a week …

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Challenger Deep and the Mariana Trench 15:08

1M ago15:08

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Located in an arch sweeping to the east and south of the Marina Islands and Guam is the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. Running over 2,500 kilometers or 1,200 miles, the very deepest part of the trench is known as Challenger Deep. At the very bottom of the sea, there is no light, temperatures are almost freezing, and the pressure is …

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The Shroud of Turin 15:24

1M ago15:24

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In the 13th century, a French knight came forward and displayed what he claimed was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Almost immediately, its authenticity was challenged by religious authorities. In the centuries that followed, it became an object of fascination, curiosity, veneration, and controversy. Finally, after centuries of conflicting opinio…

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The Winter War 15:49

1M ago15:49

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On November 30, 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Soviet Union forced the Finns to sue for peace after three months of fighting, and on paper, one could conclude that the Soviets won. However, despite the supposed military victory, the Soviets' performance and the resistance they faced severely damaged their reputation as a military force…

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The History of NATO 15:59

1M ago15:59

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In the years following the end of the Second World War, the post-war world that many in the West hoped for never materialized. Their former ally, the Soviet Union, turned from friend to foe. They installed puppet communist governments in all of the countries they occupied when pushing their way to Germany, and now the concern was that the Soviets w…

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