Episode – 1578 : Werewolves Podcast Transcript The myth of the werewolf, a human who transforms into a wolf, is one of the most enduring and pervasive tales in folklore. […]
Episode – 1577 : Vampires
Episode – 1577 : Vampires Podcast Transcript Some of the most frightening and iconic monsters in the history of the horror genre are vampires. Vampires have a history that is […]
Episode – 1576 : Frankenstein
Episode – 1576 : Frankenstein Podcast Transcript In 1816, a group of friends who were writers were stuck indoors in Geneva, Switzerland, and were bored. So, they created a challenge […]
Episode – 1575 : Mummies
Episode – 1575 : Mummies Podcast Transcript One of the primary religious practices of the Ancient Egyptians was preparing physical bodies for the journey to the afterlife. This highly developed […]
Episode – 1574 : Zombies
Episode – 1574 : Zombies Podcast Transcript One of the most popular forms of fiction today involves zombies. There are TV shows, movies, and books that all envision life during […]
Episode – 1565 : The History of Breakfast
Episode – 1565 : The History of Breakfast Podcast Transcript Every day, billions of people around the world wake up and have breakfast. Breakfast is very different than the other […]
Episode – 1551 : Khmer Empire
Episode – 1551 : Khmer Empire Podcast Transcript For over 600 years, the empire that dominated the region of Southeast Asia was the Khmer Empire. Built out of a collection […]
Episode – 1549 : The Newspaper Wars
Episode – 1549 : The Newspaper Wars In the late 19th century, New York City was the battleground for a conflict between two great powers. These powers were not armies […]
Episode – 1548 : Questions and Answers: Volume 23
Episode – 1548 : Questions and Answers: Volume 23 Podcast Transcript Every October in the Northern Hemisphere, leaves on the trees turn color and fall to the ground. While the […]
Episode – 1547 : Roman Roads
Episode – 1547 : Roman Roads Podcast Transcript When we look at history, we tend to focus on grand things like great leaders and great battles. In reality, what makes […]
Episode – 1541 : The Godfather
Episode – 1541 : The Godfather Podcast Transcript In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather. The Godfather is not only one of the most […]
Episode – 1537 : Bowling
Episode – 1537 : Bowling Podcast Transcript A popular activity that millions of people around the world engage in every week is bowling. Today, all the equipment manufacturers and bowling […]
Episode – 1534 : The French Origins of English
Episode – 1534 : The French Origins of English Podcast Transcript The English language is….different. Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other […]
Episode – 1969 : Imperial Units of Measure
Episode – 1969 : Imperial Units of Measure Podcast Transcript Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, […]
Episode – 1526 : Silbo Gomero
Episode – 1526 : Silbo Gomero Podcast Transcript Located on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands is one of the most unusual languages on Earth. For centuries, […]
Episode – 1516 : Once Upon a Time in Shaolin
Episode – 1516 : Once Upon a Time in Shaolin Podcast Transcript In 2015, the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan released an album that was unlike any other in the history […]
Episode – 1511 : Mos Maiorum and Unwritten Rules
Episode – 1511 : Mos Maiorum and Unwritten Rules Podcast Transcript Every day, whether or not you even realize it, you are subject to a host of unwritten rules. These […]
Episode – 1503 : A History of the Circus
Episode – 1503 : A History of the Circus Podcast Transcript For generations, families all over the world have attended circuses. Circuses were a collection of animals, acrobats, clowns, and […]
Episode – 1496 : Gemstones
Episode – 1496 : Gemstones Podcast Transcript For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones. Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, […]
Episode – 1489 : Questions and Answers: Volume 21
Episode – 1489 : Questions and Answers: Volume 21 Podcast Transcript In 8 BC, the Roman senate passed a resolution renaming the month of Sextillis to August to honor the […]