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January 6, 2022
Stonehenge: History, Hypotheses and World Heritage
Stonehenge is located on the Salisbury Plain of southern England and was started more than 5,000 years ago using primitive tools and unknown methods for moving and erecting multi-ton, non-native stones.
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January 5, 2022
Neolithic Revolution: Agriculture, Livestock, Civilization & Consciousness
The Neolithic Revolution is considered the last period of the New Stone Age and a critical turning point in humanity, witnessing the staggered birth of agriculture and animal husbandry, while converting nomadic hunter-gatherers into sedentary villagers.
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January 4, 2022
History of Ketchup: From Chinese Fish Sauce to Heinz
The history of ketchup dates back to a fermented fish sauce in 300 B.C.E. China, becoming popular due to its long shelf life. Tomato-based ketchup debuted in 1812 and later grown into a billion-dollar business by Heinz.
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December 28, 2021
What Was the Silk Road?
Despite the Silk Road’s obvious link to the trade of Chinese silks, the term “Silk Road” wasn’t coined until 1877. From commodities like vegetables and leather to intangibles like language, culture and philosophy, the Silk Routes were operational from 130 BCE to 1453 when trade with China was banned by the Ottoman Empire.
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December 22, 2021
Glorious Revolution: Bloodless Move to Limit The Monarchy in England
The Glorious Revolution, caused by King James II’s abuse of power, forced his peers to plead with William of Orange to invade England and remove the king. James fled to France after witnessing mutiny and would become the last absolute monarch with the signing of the English Bill of Rights, which shifted the country to a constitutional monarchy.
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December 20, 2021
What is Islam? Beliefs and Practices
Islam is the second-largest religion in the world today, with a belief in the oneness of God, who is all-powerful and all-knowing. In this episode, the filmmakers cover the holy book, the Quran, the five pillars of faith, Ramadan, Mecca and more.
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December 14, 2021
Neolithic Period of Societal Progress in Human History
The Neolithic Revolution during the last period of the New Stone Age between 9,000 and 2,000 BCE saw developments in agriculture, domestication, social structure and defensive necessity.
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