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Hardtack, Salt Pork, and Hunger — What Civil War Soldiers REALLY Ate explores the everyday reality of food during the American Civil War. This calm, relaxing narration examines standard army rations, makeshift camp meals, food shortages, and how soldiers cooked, traded, or supple ...  Show more

Cold Baths, Coal Smoke, and Routine — What Victorian Hygiene Was REALLY Like explores the quiet, often uncomfortable reality of cleanliness in 19th-century Britain. This slow, relaxing narration examines how Victorians washed their bodies, cleaned their clothes, managed waste, an ...  Show more

The samurai—warriors of honor, discipline, and legend. As well discover, they were much more than warriors. They shaped the history and culture of Japan forever. Who were these iconic figures, and what was life like for them beyond the battlefield? Tonight, step into the world of ...  Show more

The Roman gladiators have fascinatingly complex history, from paintings on cave walls to the Colosseum and the silver screen. These warriors, both celebrated and condemned, left behind a legacy of bravery, brutality, and spectacle. Who were they, and what did their lives truly en ...  Show more

One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and w ...  Show more

Olive oil—golden, rich, and steeped in history. For thousands of years, it has been cherished not just as a food, but as a symbol of peace, health, and prosperity. From ancient groves to modern kitchens, olive oil has nourished both body and culture. Tonight, journey through the ...  Show more