Episode – 0085 : Robert Smalls: Man of Action Transcript Robert Smalls was born a slave in 1839 in Beaufort, South Carolina. From that humble beginning, he went on to […]
Episode – 0083 : Greek Fire
Episode – 0083 : Greek Fire Transcript There are many things which have been called ancient mysteries. These are products or techniques which were used in the past which have […]
Episode – 0082 : Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Episode – 0082 : Isambard Kingdom Brunel Transcript In 2002 the BBC did a poll where they named the top 100 Britons in history. It had many people you have […]
Episode – 0078 : All Roads Lead to Rome
Episode – 0078 : All Roads Lead to Rome Transcript You have probably heard the expression “All roads lead to Rome”.Well, it isn’t just a pithy saying to reference how […]
Episode – 0079 : The Global Positioning System
Episode – 0079 : The Global Positioning System Transcript Today, GPS devices that can determine where you are in the world have become ubiquitous. In fact, there is a very […]
Episode – 0077 : The Lykov Family
Episode – 0077 : The Lykov Family Transcript In 1978, a Soviet helicopter pilot flying over the forests of Siberia made an incredible discovery. Not far from the border of […]
Episode – 0076 : Nijmegen: The City That Remembers
Episode – 0076 : Nijmegen: The City That Remembers Transcript Located approximately 100km east of Rotterdam, the city of Nijmegen is a mid-sized Dutch city situated on the Waal river […]
Episode – 0075 : The Discovery of Fire
Episode – 0075 : The Discovery of Fire Transcript When we think of what made human beings into human beings, one of the first things which come up is the […]
Episode – 0072 : Who Discovered Calculus?
Episode – 0072 : Who Discovered Calculus? Transcript For the last 300 years, a debate has raged between mathematicians about who should be credited with the invention of calculus: Sir […]
Episode – 0073 : A Fist Full of Dollars
Episode – 0073 : A Fist Full of Dollars Transcript The currency in the United States is the dollar. You probably already knew that.It is also the name of the […]
Episode – 0069 : An Incredibly Bright Idea
Episode – 0069 : An Incredibly Bright Idea Transcript Thomas Edison is often credited with the invention of the light bulb. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. If […]
Episode – 0067 : The First Transatlantic Cable
Episode – 0067 : The First Transatlantic Cable Transcript Today the world can communicate with text, images, audio, and video at the speed of light. Most of this is done […]
Episode – 0065 : The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Episode – 0065 : The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Transcript People didn’t travel much in the ancient world. But, for those who did they developed the ancient equivalent […]
Episode – 0062 : A Brief History of Timekeeping
Episode – 0062 : A Brief History of Timekeeping Transcript Our ability to measure time is one of the fundamental things which makes us human. We’ve gone from very crude […]
Episode – 0061 : The First Pandemic
Episode – 0061 : The First Pandemic Transcript Pandemics can be world-changing events. The aftermath of a pandemic can shape societies and topple empires. Whether it’s the flu, smallpox, cholera, […]
Episode – 0059 : Football, Soccer, and Rugby
Episode – 0059 : Football, Soccer, and Rugby Transcript While different countries may debate as to what sport should really be called ‘football’, the reality is that the word football […]
Episode – 0057 : Why are French Fries called French Fries?
Episode – 0057 : Why are French Fries called French Fries? Transcript Everyone loves french fries. It is one of the few things which most people can agree on in […]
Episode – 0056 : The Last US Civil War Pension
Episode – 0056 : The Last US Civil War Pension Transcript On May 31, 2020, Irene Triplett passed away at the age of 90. Her life was rather unremarkable save […]
Episode – 0055 : The Most Famous Song in the World
Episode – 0055 : The Most Famous Song in the World Transcript If there is one song almost everyone knows it is Happy Birthday to You (yes, that is the […]
Episode – 0053 : The English Longbow
Episode – 0053 : The English Longbow Transcript The longbow was one of the most devastating weapons in medieval Europe. It was a weapon that could launch projectiles hundreds of […]