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Journey through the history of 1271 Avenue of the Americas, a prominent skyscraper in New York City's Rockefeller Center. Originally known as the Time & Life Building, it was a symbol of media power, housing the offices of Time Inc. for over 50 years. Learn about the building's unique architectural features, its iconic lobby designed by Wallace Harrison, and the stories behind its famous tenants a...

Delve into the captivating world of early Christian apocalyptic literature with Today's Wiki Featured! This episode explores the Apocalypse of Peter, an ancient text offering a detailed glimpse into the Christian concepts of heaven and hell. Discover the historical context of this pseudepigraphal work, purportedly written by the apostle Peter. Journey through vivid descriptions of heavenly bliss f...

Today we delve into the fascinating history of the Texas Centennial half dollar, a commemorative coin struck from 1934 to 1938. We’ll uncover its intricate design featuring Texas founding fathers, the iconic Alamo, and the symbolic six flags. But beyond aesthetics, we'll explore its ambitious purpose - funding the Texas Memorial Museum. Discover the tale of a coin that mirrored Texas's vibrant pas...

This episode takes you back to November 1969 for the second Moon landing mission, Apollo 12. After the success of Apollo 11, pressure was off to prove a Moon landing was possible, but this mission still faced a number of challenges. Hear the story of how the crew dealt with being struck by lightning shortly after lift-off, successfully landed near their target, the Surveyor 3 probe, and explored t...