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Lena and Nia expose the hidden war raging in cyberspace-from Stuxnet's nuclear sabotage to ransomware crippling cities. They reveal how governments weaponized code, tech giants fought back, and why your smartphone might be more dangerous than a bomb.

Discover Ancient Rome's evolution from a small settlement to a world-dominating empire, exploring its rise, golden age, and eventual fall while uncovering the lasting impact of Roman innovations on today's world.

Exploring Carl Sagan's eerily prescient warnings in 'The Demon-Haunted World' about critical thinking's decline and comparing his 1995 predictions to today's political landscape where pseudoscience and misinformation thrive.

Examining how democracies historically slide into authoritarianism and whether the U.S. is following this dangerous pattern in 2026, with actionable steps for citizens to protect democratic institutions.

Dive deep into Earth's greatest mystery as we explore vertical ocean zones, marine ecosystems, geopolitical power struggles, and the creatures that call these vast waters home.

As we enter 2026, global celebrations from Sydney to Kiritimati reflect our complex world - honoring tragedies while embracing hope. Major shifts loom, from Syria's post-Assad era to Trump's reshaping of international relations.

本集深入探讨以色列-巴勒斯坦冲突的历史根源，从英国委任统治时期到当前加沙的人道主义危机。我们将解析这场复杂冲突背后的殖民主义、宗教主张和国际政治因素。

Explore how the First Continental Congress of 1774 unified thirteen separate colonies through economic warfare and political coordination, setting the stage for American independence before shots were ever fired.

Miles and Eli break down Orwell's chilling masterpiece in everyday terms, exploring how a totalitarian government controls every thought, word, and emotion through surveillance, language manipulation, and psychological warfare.

Explore how poverty persists by design in America through policy choices, hidden welfare systems, and structural traps. Discover why traditional solutions fail and what actually works to break cycles of poverty.

Discover the rich history of Auenheim and Kehl, from their strategic position on the Rhine to WWII evacuations and modern Franco-German integration. This episode explores how centuries of border life shaped these communities through conflict and reconciliation.

Examining concrete evidence of transformation in India's caste-based discrimination - from Supreme Court breakthroughs to grassroots empowerment stories that reveal both genuine progress and persistent challenges.

Explore the uncomfortable truths of American history that textbooks omit—from slavery's economic impact to forgotten heroes of resistance—and discover how these suppressed narratives continue to shape our nation today.

Explore how Rome transformed from a land power to naval force during the 23-year First Punic War against Carthage, a conflict that reshaped the Mediterranean and set Rome on its imperial path.

Miles and Eli explore antisemitism's calculated evolution from Nazi Germany to Soviet Russia to modern Israel, revealing how this ancient prejudice shapes nations, justifies genocides, and fuels contemporary conspiracy theories that threaten democratic institutions worldwide.

Working-class warriors rise: America's forgotten labor heroes reclaimed.

Examining America's most consequential presidents through their leadership achievements and personal failings, revealing how history's verdict evolves as we reassess their complex legacies and lasting impact.

Discover how Rajasthan's warrior clans and strategic geography helped it resist foreign invasions for centuries, creating a unique medieval legacy of fortresses, diplomacy, and cultural renaissance that still echoes today.