On December 26, 2004, a tsunami reshaped coastlines and lives. This episode reflects on tragedy and lessons learned.

On Christmas Day in 800, Charlemagne was crowned emperor. This episode explores the moment that shaped Europe.

On Christmas Eve 1914, World War I paused. This episode tells the story of a night humanity broke through the trenches.

The modern U.S. economy traces back to a law signed just before Christmas in 1913. Here’s how it changed everything.

On December 22, 1989, Nicolae Ceaușescu fled Bucharest as Romania’s Communist regime collapsed. This episode tells the story of the protests, the chaos, and the cost of a revolution unlike any other in Eastern Europe.

On December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol, a story that reshaped how the world views Christmas. This episode explores how one short book sparked generosity, tradition, and a lasting message of redemption.

December 18 marks the day slavery was legally ended in the United States with the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment. Join us as we trace how this transformative moment reshaped a nation and set the stage for ongoing struggles for equality.

On December 16, 1971, Pakistani forces surrendered in Dhaka, ending the Bangladesh Liberation War and paving the way for Bangladesh’s independence. This episode tells the story of struggle, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation.