Episode – 0551 : The Ark of the Covenant Podcast Transcript It was the single most sacred object in the Jewish faith. According to the bible, it was an object […]
Episode – 0547 : Great Wall of China
Episode – 0547 : Great Wall of China Podcast Transcript It is one of the longest and largest structures ever built. It was designed to defend one of the oldest […]
Episode – 1380 : Great Wall of China
Episode – 1380 : Great Wall of China Podcast Transcript It is one of the longest and largest structures ever built. It was designed to defend one of the oldest […]
Episode – 0537 : So What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh
Episode – 0537 : So What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh Podcast Transcript The bible talks of three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem bringing gifts to the infant Jesus. […]
Episode – 0535 : The History of Santa Claus
Episode – 0535 : The History of Santa Claus Podcast Transcript He sees you when you are awake, he knows when you are asleep, and he puts your name on […]
Episode – 0528 : All About Chess
Episode – 0528 : All About Chess Podcast Transcript It is arguably the world’s oldest game, yet it is one of the most popular cybersports. It has been called the […]
Episode – 0526 : The History of World Fairs
Episode – 0526 : The History of World Fairs Podcast Transcript A world’s fair used to be a very big deal. They would draw tens of millions of visitors and […]
Episode – 0525 : The Wives of Henry VIII
Episode – 0525 : The Wives of Henry VIII Podcast Transcript Henry, Eighth of his name, King of England, Ireland, and Wales, and head of the House of Tudor, was […]
Episode – 0523 : A Human History of Ice
Episode – 0523 : A Human History of Ice Podcast Transcript Humans have been aware of ice for as long as there have been humans and ice. However, using ice […]
Episode – 0521 : How Accounting Changed The World
Episode – 0521 : How Accounting Changed The World Podcast Transcript There are some subjects that are perceived to be mind-numbingly dull and boring. One such subject is accounting. Yet, […]
Episode – 0518 : Saint Nicholas
Episode – 0518 : Saint Nicholas Podcast Transcript On December 6 every year, countries all across Europe celebrate Saint Nicholas Day. The way they celebrate can vary dramatically from place […]
Episode – 0517 : Pope Joan
Episode – 0517 : Pope Joan Podcast Transcript According to the records of the Catholic Church, there have been 266 men who have been pope. However, for centuries it was […]
Episode – 0515 : Olympic Boondoggles
Episode – 0515 : Olympic Boondoggles Podcast Transcript Hosting the Olympics can be a huge honor for the city that lands the event. Cities from around the world have competed […]
Episode – 0514 : Banana Republics
Episode – 0514 : Banana Republics Podcast Transcript The term “banana republic” is often used pejoratively to describe small, poor, unstable developing countries. Being called a banana republic is never […]
Episode – 0513 : The Vasa
Episode – 0513 : The Vasa Podcast Transcript The Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus oversaw the rise of Sweden as one of the great powers in Europe.In 1626, he ordered the […]
Episode – 0511 : The Sistine Chapel
Episode – 0511 : The Sistine Chapel Podcast Transcript Located in Vatican City, just off St. Peter’s Square lies one of the plainest and most uninteresting buildings you might ever […]
Episode – 0510 : The Mechanical Turk
Episode – 0510 : The Mechanical Turk Podcast Transcript You’ve probably heard of artificial intelligence systems which have gotten so good that they can beat the best humans at Go, […]
Episode – 0508 : Black Friday
Episode – 0508 : Black Friday Podcast Transcript The United States has created many cultural institutions which have spread around the world. People all over the Earth have enjoyed and […]
Episode – 0506 : Who Were the Pilgrims?
Episode – 0506 : Who Were the Pilgrims? Podcast Transcript If you are an American, you probably grew up hearing the story of Thanksgiving. How the pilgrims came to America […]
Episode – 0505 : Pitcairn Island
Episode – 0505 : Pitcairn Island Podcast Transcript On April 28, 1789, the crew of the HMS Bounty engaged in a mutiny against their despotic captain, William Bligh. After sending […]