Episode 266: The Wakkerstroom Boer-Zulu Alliance and the death of Prince Napoleon
Published: March 15, 2026
Duration: 21:00
As the British tried to wrap up their war against the Zulu in South Africa, further afield the happy sound of a baby being born could be heard in Germany. Not just any baby.
Albert Einstein was born at 11.30 in the morning on March 14, 1879 in Ulm. His birth was not without drama; his family initially worried about his development because the back of his head was unusually large, and his grandmother feared he would have delayed development based on the sound of his cry.
His mother Pauline was deeply concerned when Albert didn't start talking until h...
Albert Einstein was born at 11.30 in the morning on March 14, 1879 in Ulm. His birth was not without drama; his family initially worried about his development because the back of his head was unusually large, and his grandmother feared he would have delayed development based on the sound of his cry.
His mother Pauline was deeply concerned when Albert didn't start talking until h...