Explore how different societies approach death, from Ghana's celebratory fantasy coffins to Madagascar's ancestor reconnection rituals, revealing profound cultural values and challenging Western perspectives on mortality.

Journalist goes undercover as low-wage worker, exposing harsh realities of America's working poor in eye-opening social experiment.

Ancestral magic empowers women to defy centuries of persecution.

Unravels America's political divide through consumer choices, revealing how mundane preferences reflect deeper ideological rifts shaping our polarized society.

A chilling exposé of how governments and corporations threaten press freedom and democracy in the digital age.

Explore knife throwing's evolution from ancient hunting technique to circus spectacle and modern sport, revealing its surprising cultural roots across civilizations and the science behind the perfect throw.

A provocative exploration of beauty's biological roots, challenging cultural myths and revealing its evolutionary significance in human nature.

A gripping exploration of the US-Mexico border crisis, weaving personal stories with decades of misguided policies and their consequences.

Gripping account of the tumultuous months leading to the Civil War, filled with political intrigue and unforgettable characters.

Intellectual roadmap to conservatism's foundations, with one dangerous impostor revealed.

A riveting account of COVID-19's impact on society, blending history, science, and sociology to illuminate our pandemic experience.

Russell examines human impulses, war, and social institutions, advocating for a more passionate, life-affirming approach to prevent conflict.

Discover the remarkable journey of London Bridge from its medieval origins as a bustling street over water to its surprising relocation to Arizona, and how each version shaped London's identity across centuries.

An eye-opening exploration of European social democracy, challenging American assumptions about work-life balance and economic success.

Explores how overwork and sleep deprivation became glorified in American culture, especially among men, despite serious health consequences.

Forbidden history: Russia's untold Jewish relationship across two centuries

This episode traces the dramatic deterioration of Venezuela-US relations from close trading partners to military confrontation, examining key turning points from Chávez's rise through Trump's unprecedented military action in 2026.

Black woman's daring masquerade rewrites history in America's gilded elite