Outside of Germany, King Ludwig II is relatively unknown. And, yet, he is one of history’s most tragic and romantic kings. He was a gay icon and a ruler who eschewed public appearances for turn inward into a fantasy realm of his own making.  

Outside of Germany, King Ludwig II is relatively unknown. And, yet, he is one of history’s most tragic and romantic kings. He was a gay icon and a ruler who eschewed public appearances for turn inward into a fantasy realm of his own making.

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Ludwig II: The Only Real King of the 19th Century

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What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway?

What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway?

Short Stuff: All About Porcelain

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Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing?

Home economics seems antiquated &ndash; a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn&rsquo;t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing?

What We Lost When We Lost Home Ec

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Playing miniature golf is a very fun thing to do and, you’re about to find, learning about its origin and history is very fun as well. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they tee off on the mini golf story!

Playing miniature golf is a very fun thing to do and, you&rsquo;re about to find, learning about its origin and history is very fun as well. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they tee off on the mini golf story!

Selects: How Miniature Golf Works

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Ludwig II: The Only Real King of the 19th Century

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