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Alaska From Russian Sale to Trump Putin Meeting
Two cents an acre. That’s what the United States paid for a colossal, frozen wasteland back in 1867. The deal…
Decoding Ancient Civilizations Lost Technologies
We live in an age of technological wonders. We build skyscrapers that touch the clouds, talk to anyone on the…
Why Meteor Showers Happen on the Same Dates Every Year
Every year, like clockwork, the heavens put on a spectacular show. The Perseids in August, the Geminids in December… it’s…
How the World Works: Why Everything Is More Expensive Now
Ever get that feeling of sticker shock when you look at your grocery receipt? Or find yourself wincing at the…
Smart Minds of History: Charles Darwin
He was a disappointment to his father a medical school dropout with no clear future. His early life was a…
Hidden History: The African Samurai Who Shocked Japan
History is full of stories that sound almost impossible, tales that challenge everything we think we know about the past.…
Universal History – The Complete Journey Through Time
EP. 8 – First Beliefs: Magic, Shamanism, and Totems
Before the systematic inquiries of science, before the codification of organized religion, before a single glyph was ever carved to…
EP. 7 –The Stone Age Life of Hunters and Gatherers
Imagine waking up, not to an alarm clock, but to the distant roar of a creature that sees you as…
EP. 6 – The Great Human Migration How We Conquered the Planet
How did we get here? How did one single species come to live on every continent, thrive in every climate,…
EP. 5 – Who Were the Neanderthals? The World Before Homo Sapiens
Picture a world shrouded in ice, some 400,000 years ago. It’s a world not yet our own, but it’s home…
EP. 4 – From Cells to Humans: The Epic Journey of Evolution
Right now, there are over eight billion of us on this planet. Every single one is a thinking, feeling person,…
EP. 3 – From a Molten Planet to the First Spark of Life
Before the gentle blue of our oceans, before the first whisper of wind through the trees, there was a world…
Smart Minds of History
Smart Minds of History: Charles Darwin
He was a disappointment to his father a medical school dropout with no clear future. His early life was a…
Smart Minds of History: The Nikola Tesla
January 8th, 1943. Within the imposing edifice of the Hotel New Yorker, a “do not disturb” sign has hung on…
Smart Minds of History: Marie Curie
She remains the only individual in history to be awarded the Nobel Prize in two distinct scientific disciplines. Her monumental…
Smart Minds of History: Galileo Galilei
He was a man who dared to gaze upon the heavens and believe the testimony of his own eyes. Yet…
Smart Minds of History Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton. The name itself just sounds like science. We know him as the father of modern physics, the man…
Smart Minds of History: Albert Einstein
His name is basically a synonym for genius. His face, with that halo of wild hair and those gentle, knowing…
Realm of Myths
Chaos –The God of Creation, Destruction, and the Balance of the Universe
Before the world took shape and meaning, before gods walked among men, before the stars ignited and set the night…
Last Audio Books
Crime and Punishment – Full Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky
First published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is Fyodor Dostoevsky’s psychological masterpiece and one of the greatest novels in world…
The Prince – Full Audiobook by Niccolò Machiavelli
First published in 1532, The Prince is one of the most influential and controversial works of political philosophy ever written.…
Luceafărul – The Evening Star – Full Audiobook by Mihai Eminescu
First published in 1883, “The Evening Star” (Luceafărul) is one of the most beautiful and profound romantic poems ever written.…
A Modest Proposal – Full Audiobook by Jonathan Swift
First published in 1729, “A Modest Proposal” is one of the most shocking and brilliant satirical essays ever written. Listen…
Crito – Full Audiobook by Plato
First written in ancient Greece, “Crito” is one of Plato’s most enduring and thought-provoking dialogues. Listen to this free, full-length…
The Dead Pool – Full Audiobook by Marcu Beza
First published in the early 20th century, “The Dead Pool” is one of the most haunting and atmospheric Balkan gothic…
Top 50 Surprising Country Facts
Top 50 Surprising Facts About Indonesia You Won’t Believe
When you think of Indonesia, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe those perfect, emerald-green rice paddies terraced…
Top 50 Surprising Facts About United States You Won’t Believe
You think you know America? The land of Hollywood, the Statue of Liberty, and a self-proclaimed Emperor who ruled for…
Top 50 Surprising Facts About Egypt You Won’t Believe
What if I told you the Great Pyramids weren’t built by slaves? That Egypt’s most famous queen wasn’t even Egyptian?…
Top 50 Surprising Facts About India You Won’t Believe
What if I told you that in India, there’s a post office that actually floats? Or that the Himalayan mountains…
Top 50 Surprising Facts About Romania You Won’t Believe
When you think of Romania, you probably think of this… and maybe a certain vampire. But what if I told…
Top 50 Surprising Facts About Brazil You Won’t Believe
So, you think you know Brazil? I bet you’re picturing Carnival, beaches, and soccer. And hey, you’re not wrong! But…
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Top International News Stories JULY 09 2025
The world is on edge tonight. As diplomats scramble to talk, battlefields are erupting. In the last 24 hours, Russia…
Top International News Stories: February 20, 2025
Hello and welcome to Smart Curiosity, where curiosity meets information! Today is February 20, 2024, and in the next few…
Top International News Stories: February 19, 2025
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