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True Origins of Ethnic Foods
Weird History Food is giving you some food secrets. Every state has a food it is known for, and we often take pride in claiming that our home makes some of the best barbecue, seafood, or pies in the nation. Still, when Ranker asked...
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History Heroes - Kutu And Ki Meet Gandhiji - Bengali
Meet Gandhiji and learn more about him
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History Heroes - Kutu And Ki Meet Gandhiji - Gujarati
Meet Gandhiji and learn more about him
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War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
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Dishonor: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.
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What Caused the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern Frontier. Often described as the second war of independence, in reality it was caused in large part by the ineffective foreign...
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The Battle of New Orleans
After three years of bitter fighting between the United States and Great Britain, the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Treaty of Ghent
After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?
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The Culper Spy Ring
With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
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Independence Day
We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC She tells the story of how the British once ruled America. She explains that the Declaration of Independence was signed on the 4th of July. That’s the day America first became...
All Ears English
1924 - How to Localize Your Resume for Australia versus the US with Pete from Aussie English
On the podcast today I interview Pete Smissen from Aussie English. Pete will give you 3 tips to get your resume ready for the business world in Australia plus a bonus tip about key spelling differences between Australia and the US that...
The Guardian
UK: I'm British. Island mentality innit
‘I’m British. Island mentality innit.’ A bailiff clears out the house of an unsuspecting couple, but is angered by their surprise. Why should he care – British values have always put individualism at the cost of everything else haven’t...
The Guardian
The Chagos Islanders taking back their birthplace from the British: 'They uprooted us'
More than 50 years after they were forcibly removed from their homes, former residents of Britain’s last colony in Africa are challenging the UK’s claim to the archipelago. After a five-day journey across the ocean, from which they...
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AC Voltage Calculation - Vrms Vmax Frequency
Learn how AC voltage varies with AC since wave and how to calculate the Vrms root mean squared, vmax, peak voltage, the frequency and voltage of different countries.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War by investigating the Battle of Bunker Hill on Breed’s Hill in Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.
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The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown analyzes the formal end to the Revolutionary War by examining the surrender at Yorktown.
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The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga examines major military battles of the Revolutionary War fought in the North by investigating the Battle of Saratoga.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord examines how the Revolutionary War began by exploring the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Debunked
What Was The Soviet Union's Role In WWII - Ally or Enemy
What Was The Soviet Union's Role In WWII - Ally or Enemy
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The Hubris of Publishers
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes how many publishers demand original works be changed to fit American sensibilities.
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Missing the Jokes?
David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, suggests that the celebrated English comic tradition might simply be a result of translation.