Episode – 1609 : Questions and Answers: Volume 25 Podcast Transcript December is upon us, and we should be cognizant of the fact that December is based on the Latin […]
Episode – 1589 : Superman
Episode – 1589 : Superman Podcast Transcript In 1938, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster released what would become one of the most well-known fictional characters of the 20th […]
Episode – 1578 : Werewolves
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 1479 : The History of Motion Pictures
Episode – 1479 : The History of Motion Pictures Podcast Transcript Perhaps the greatest advancement in the arts in the 20th century was the creation of motion pictures. Motions Pictures […]
Episode – 1460 : Questions and Answers: Volume 20
Episode – 1460 : Questions and Answers: Volume 20 Podcast Transcript The month of July is named after Julius Caesar. In 44 BC, after his assassination, the Roman Senate renamed […]
Episode – 1458 : Broadway
Episode – 1458 : Broadway Podcast Transcript One of the leading destinations for live stage performances is Broadway. The term Broadway is not just a name that refers to theater […]
Episode – 1435 : The History of Books
Episode – 1435 : The History of Books Podcast Transcript Books are one of the foundational tools of civilization. They allow us to pass knowledge and information between people who […]
Episode – 1369 : Questions and Answers: Volume 17
Episode – 1369 : Questions and Answers: Volume 17 Podcast Transcript There is an old saying that April showers bring May flowers. However, that saying doesn’t really address where the […]
Episode – 1307 : Questions and Answers: Volume 15
Episode – 1307 : Questions and Answers: Volume 15 Podcast Transcript The month of February comes from the Roman month Februarius, which itself comes from the Februa purification ceremony, which […]
Episode – 1218 : A Brief History of Digital Audio
Episode – 1218 : A Brief History of Digital Audio Podcast Transcript Right now, you are listening to the sound of my voice on some sort of digital audio device. […]
Episode – 1132 : The Surprising Origin of Monopoly
Episode – 1132 : The Surprising Origin of Monopoly Podcast Transcript One of the most popular board games in the world is Monopoly. Millions of copies of the game have […]
Episode – 1127 : Route 66
Episode – 1127 : Route 66 Podcast Transcript In the early 20th century, as automobiles became more and more popular, the need for a national system of roads in the […]
Episode – 1098 : Europe vs EU vs Eurozone vs Schengen Area
Episode – 1098 : Europe vs EU vs Eurozone vs Schengen Area Podcast Transcript Everyone knows that Europe is one of the seven continents in the world, right? Well, there […]
Episode – 1097 : Questions & Answers: Volume 8
Episode – 1097 : Questions & Answers: Volume 8 Podcast Transcript 3,110,400 seconds ago, you, the listeners of this podcast, asked me questions, and I, in turn, provided you with […]