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The Assassination that Started the Great War

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I - the Great War. It is a…

7 years ago

Optical Telegraphs and the First Telecom Scam

Tom Scott visits an old optical telegraph station that was used to send messages across France at amazing speeds for…

7 years ago

Are Swords Better than Spears?

Swords are most people's favorite medieval weapon. But spears have been an important weapon for all of recorded history, and…

7 years ago

Escapes Through the German Courtyard (Video)

We highly recommend that you schedule a visit to Colditz Castle if you are in the area. You can see…

7 years ago

Philip Melanchthon: Luther’s Partner (Video)

Many Christians know the name of Martin Luther, but how much do you know about Philip Melanchthon? He was Luther's…

7 years ago

“Here I Stand, I Can Do No Other!” – (Life of Luther Video Part 3)

The exciting climax of Luther's clash with the Catholics - he makes a bold stand on God's Word at the…

7 years ago

Escaping Solitary Confinement at Colditz (Video)

Get a look inside the solitary confinement at Colditz Castle, and hear about those who escaped from it! We highly…

7 years ago

The 95 Theses that Changed the World (Life of Luther Video Part 2)

500 years ago, a German monk wrote some theses in a small city in German. Discover the story of this…

7 years ago

Three Poisonous Books Found in Library

  We found that three rare books on various historical topics in the University of Southern Denmark’s library collection contain…

7 years ago