In a burst of meta-humor, the Encyclopædia Britannica defines encyclopædia as "reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner." It's high praise -- but if there's any single book that's earned the right to describe itself this way, it's this one. Tune in as Ben, Noel and Max delve into the history of one of the world's most famous reference works (and check out our earlier episode on the Oxford English Dictionary, as well).

CLASSIC: The War of the Stray Dog: How Far Would You Go For Your Pet?
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Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: the Lighthouse of Alexandria
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People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think
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