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Mythical Creatures: Unicorns, Dragons, and Mermaids
Episode 2117
Throughout history, people have believed in or told stories about fantastical creatures to teach lessons, explain the unknown, or entertain others.
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The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Episode 2116
On the night of July 21, 356 BC, the sky over the city of Ephesus glowed with the flames of one of the most famous fires in World History.
On the sam…
1 week, 4 days ago
Quantum Computing
Episode 2115
One of the most exciting areas of computing research right now is quantum computing.
A quantum computer is totally unlike the traditional computer y…
1 week, 5 days ago
Representative Riffs (Encore)
Episode 2114
Music is a very powerful thing. It can invoke a wide variety of emotions and moods.
Particular songs we’ve heard might invoke memories of when we fi…
1 week, 6 days ago
The Indian Rebellion of 1857
Episode 2113
In 1857, a rumor about rifle cartridges made with animal fat helped ignite one of the most important uprisings in the history of the British Empire. …
2 weeks ago
The World's Worst Located Cities
Episode 2112
All over the world, there are cities and towns. Some of those have become major urban areas that are culturally and economically important to their r…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Episode 2111
In the spring of 1989, thousands of people filled the heart of Beijing demanding reform, freedom, and an end to corruption.
For weeks, the world wat…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
The History of Sneakers: How Athletic Shoes Took Over the World
Episode 2110
Today, they’re worn on basketball courts, fashion runways, city streets, and in almost every home on Earth.
But the humble sneaker began as a simple…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Steel: The Metal That Made the Modern World
Episode 2109
For over 2000 years, steel has been known and used by humans. It slowly became more important to humanity and eventually became the central material …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nazino Tragedy: The Shocking Story of Stalin’s Prison Island
Episode 2108
In 1933, deep in Siberia, thousands of people were dumped on a remote island with almost nothing to survive.
No shelter, no tools, and barely any fo…
2 weeks, 5 days ago