Showing results for "The Playground" in History

“The Devil’s Playground” was anything south of the second canal to the men of Charlie Company’s 2nd Platoon—Two Charlie—during their 2009–2010 deployment to the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan. The valley had been a notorious hot spot throughout history, with the Russians unable to maintain a foothold in the 80s and Coalition forces now facing the same problem during Operation Enduring Freedom.

The “Guru of the Seas” is learning something new! Join professional comedian, popular travel podcaster, and the self-proclaimed "Guru of the Seas", Tom Drake, as he chats with fascinating, successful people who really know what they’re talking about. It’s funny, it’s smart, and it’s informative. A new episode drops every Saturday — because even the Guru can learn a thing or two.

Join Patrick Kisling as he explores the world of childhood development in this 6-episode series about the nature of “play” and how our relationship to it changes as we grow up. Each episode features an interview guest of a different age— starting at 3 and ending at 77— and asks them to reflect on their favorite games and pastimes from each stage of their lives. How do factors like personality, society, and technology influence our favorite ways to play? And do we ever truly leave “make believe” behind as we grow up? Patrick tests his own hypothesis about how our evolving ...

Beyond Mount Rushmore dives into the stories your history teacher definitely skipped. Each week, we explore forgotten presidents and their sketchy scandals, bizarre executive orders, and historic near-misses. Plus, facts so weird you'll think we made them up. From FDR's final words, "I have a terrific headache," to Eleanor Roosevelt's lifelong "companion" in the White House, we're here to prove that history is anything but boring. Whether you're a hardcore history nerd or just love laughing at old dead guys' dumb decisions, buckle up for a wild ride through America's lesser-known past. New ...

Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!

The Korean War was a 20th Century conflict that has never ended. South Korea, a powerhouse economy and dynamic democracy sits uneasily alongside North Korea, the world’s most secretive, belligerent, unpredictable and repressive totalitarian state. Today, tensions simmer and occasionally flare into outright violence on a peninsula dense with arms, munitions and nuclear warheads. Cameron Forbes, acclaimed author of Hellfire, tells the story of the war and Australia’s involvement in it in a riveting narrative.