Tag Archives: война

Civil people at Khoper (Russia) brutally beaten by the nickel mining company guards

Posted on May 13, 2013 by antidictatura

May 13, Khoper, Central Russia – participants of a civil peaceful watch camp at Khoper were brutally beaten by the guards of the nickel mining company LLC Mednogorsky Copper and Sulfur Plant. The locals — civil watch participants, were documenting … Continue reading →

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Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Posted on April 29, 2013 by antidictatura

Though she was Canadian, Sarah Emma Edmonds fought for the Union during the Civil War. She adopted the name Franklin Thompson while traveling. Disguised as a man, she enlisted and began a career as a nurse, courier and spy (if … Continue reading →

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Emu War of 1932

Posted on March 29, 2013 by antidictatura

After World War I, Australian and British soldiers moved to rural Australia. In 1932, about 20,000 emus began making their way through Campion and Walgoolan, severely damaging wheat farms. The military tried to help, but may have just made things … Continue reading →

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Nikola Tesla and the War of Currents Revisited: Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2013 by antidictatura

By 1887, Nikola Tesla secured seven patents for components of his alternating current system. In 1888, George Westinghouse offered to hire Tesla to develop the AC system, and that’s when the Current War really got underway.

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Nikola Tesla and the War of Currents Revisited: Part 1

Posted on February 4, 2013 by antidictatura

In 1857 Nikola Tesla began work on direct current motor issues. In 1884, he approached Thomas Edison with ideas about alternating current, but Edison championed direct current. Their disagreement led to one of history’s most famous scientific rivalries.

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The Booth Conspiracy

Posted on January 30, 2013 by antidictatura

Most people know the story of President Lincoln’s assassination, but what happened afterward? In this podcast, we cover John Wilkes Booth’s escape, his co-conspirators’ attacks against other officials and the strange connections between Booth and Lincoln.

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5 War Dogs of History

Posted on January 23, 2013 by antidictatura

Dogs have been used in war for a long time and are still used today. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina look at five war dogs known for their strength, loyalty and intelligence. Tune in to learn more about war … Continue reading →

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The Bone Wars, Part 2

Posted on January 9, 2013 by antidictatura

In Part 2 of this podcast, we examine the tactics rival paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh used in their battle to achieve preeminence. Ultimately, the men took their war to D.C. and the press. In the end, … Continue reading →

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Double Agent: James Armistead and the American Revolution

Posted on January 7, 2013 by antidictatura

James Armistead was a slave in Virginia, but got his master’s approval to enlist when the Revolutionary War came. Armistead worked as a spy, and his story is one of many free and enslaved African-Americans who fought in the Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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The Bone Wars: Part 1

Posted on December 31, 2012 by antidictatura

In this two-part podcast, we explore the rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. Marsh was a farmer’s son and Cope grew up in a wealthy household. The two started out as friends, but their friendship soon … Continue reading →

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