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What If Islam Conquered Europe?

What If Islam Conquered Europe?

Season 1 Episode 25
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The Origin of Race in the USA

The Origin of Race in the USA

Season 1 Episode 26
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What If There Were No Taxes?

What If There Were No Taxes?

Season 1 Episode 27
8:58
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Season 1 Episode 28
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The 2nd Amendment Explained

The 2nd Amendment Explained

Season 1 Episode 29
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When Men Wore High Heels

When Men Wore High Heels

Season 1 Episode 30
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History of the Word “Gay”

History of the Word “Gay”

Season 1 Episode 32
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What Was Jesus' Real Name?

What Was Jesus' Real Name?

Season 1 Episode 33
4:18
Why Was It Illegal to be Ugly?

Why Was It Illegal to be Ugly?

Season 1 Episode 34
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Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?

Season 1 Episode 24

It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!

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The complicated history surrounding the European enslavement of Indigenous peoples.
The History of Reparations
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One of the most controversial topics moving through American politics for over 150 years.
Evolution of Law Enforcement
13:39
Some argue for reforms, others for defunding, and others still for the complete abolition.
Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present
11:57
The United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans.
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
11:11
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to.
HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?
11:52
America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s.
Why Do We Say "African American"?
8:26
We look at the etymology and reclamation surrounding Black history and identity.
History of Socialism in America
9:20
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time.
The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law
10:53
Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law.
Why Do We Shake Hands?
8:37
Trace the history of the handshake from Babylonia and the early Greeks to the present.
The Racist Origins of U.S. Law
12:58
Danielle analyzes the discriminatory history of US law.
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