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It's finally Akiva's turn to host a series with our oldest biography yet: that of revered painter and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. After we explore da Vinci’s complicated childhood and education, we set the scene for Leonardo's new home of Flor
It's time to chill out for a minute and take a break from all the studying and learning. In our first ever episode of Office Hours, we kick up our feet and casually chat about anything and everything. We also take a few minutes to go over quest
In the conclusion episode to our series on Tennessee whiskey maker, Jack Daniel, we bid a fond farewell to the charismatic community leader, and dispel a few myths regarding his death. But what events led up to his ultimate demise, and what did
In part five of our series on legendary distiller, Jack Daniel, we finally get to see the little guy from Tennessee enter the spotlight of worldwide fame. But just as he was starting to bask in the spotlight, the United States began to accelera
In part four of our series on American Whiskey maker, Jack Daniel, we uncover the true origins of how Jack labelled his product as "Old No. 7," along with a few alternative tall-tales regarding the name. We also get to see Jack stretch his wing
In part three of our Jack Daniel series, we finally get to see the Boy Distiller become a fully-fledged southern gentleman of bourbon (Tennessee Whiskey, if you want to be precise). But the road ahead would not be as smooth as his whiskey, as t
In part two of our series on Jack Daniel, we learn all about the ancient art of whiskey making, and how the young Jack Daniel first discovered the craft. From his affable and charming personality, Jack became a popular figure throughout his com
For this series, we're headed to the Tennessee backcountry to talk about an American icon that many of you probably didn't realize was an actual person: Jack Daniel. But how did Jack Daniel come to distill spirits in the mountains of Appalachia
In our final episode on Abigail Adams, we follow her through the final parts of her life, during which she celebrates new grand (and great grand) children, and mourns the loss of many who were close to her. Sharp-witted until the end, Abigail c
In this episode, we see a mature Abigail Adams help thwart what would have been a terrible marriage for her daughter, followed by her graceful transition to grandmother, and the events that lead up to her becoming the First Second Lady of the U
In an era where women could not have their own money or property, Abigail and John’s unique and trusting relationship allows Abigail to start an import business, invest in real estate, purchase government bonds, and more. Despite her success, s
In our second episode on Abigail Adams, all is not well in the colonies, as a revolution, rather than tea, was brewing. Abigail and John experienced more periods of separation, due to John’s position in the Continental Congress. The unintended
For our fourth series, we're heading all the way back to the 1700s to learn about the United States' second First Lady, Abigail Adams. Though you might simply know her as the wife of John Adams, critics called her "Mrs. President," a dig on her
As we come to the conclusion of Ian Fleming's incredible life, we finally get to see the infamous secret agent, James Bond, take to the big screen. You probably know which actor first portrayed him, but who were Ian's first two choices to play
Life finally seems to be settling down for Ian Fleming after so much -- shoot, I spoke too soon: looks like he's actually becoming a father after a 14 year affair with a married woman. Oh, and she wants to get married now that her current husba
As war rages on throughout the world, Ian Fleming finds himself entrenched ever-deeper into the world of international intelligence. What was Operation Golden Eye, and was it ever officially implemented? Did Operation Mincemeat have anything to
As the world moves closer and closer to the outbreak of the Second World War, Ian Fleming finds himself moving from journalism, to merchant banking, to stock broking... And now international intelligence reporting for the Naval Intelligence Div
In part two of our series on James Bond creator, Ian Fleming, we watch the young Ian as he struggles to find his first job, but ultimately landing a position with one of the oldest news organizations in the world as a journalist. What famous ra
In our third series, we're covering novelist (among many other titles), Ian Fleming, who is most famously known for his creation of the fictional character, James Bond. But did you also know that Ian's father fought in World War I alongside Win
Queen Victoria's record-setting reign is finally coming to an end - at the time of her death, she was the longest-reigning monarch in England's history! Victoria's life was filled with times of joy and periods of great sadness. She continued to
Grief affects everyone, and Queen Victoria is no exception. We get to see a truly human side of the Queen as she is faced with the question: is it better to live long, and see those you love pass away around you, or would it have been better to
The reign of Queen Victoria continues on, and there's a war in Crimea! ....Wait, what year is this? 1853, of course, and it's through this war that Victoria first becomes aware of Florence Nightingale, along with just how stinky war can be. But
If you've ever wondered, "how many children can one queen have?" you're not only a very special breed of human, but you've come to the right place for an answer! Let's just say that ol' Queen Victoria and Prince Albert would have been "that" pa
Now that Queen Victoria has been sitting to the throne for a few years, it's officially time to start looking for a suitable husband - a King of a husband. Or is it King Regent? Or Prince Regent? Royal titles are complicated. Even more complica
The reign of Queen Victoria has officially begun, complete with a coronation missing its master of ceremonies, and a pseudo-mascot to boot! But with all monarchs, it seems, scandal is always looming just around the corner. Join us as we dig int
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