TechStuff Gets Thirsty
How do water systems work? We take a look at how water gets from a municipal system (or a well) to your home. Gravity is [Read more]
Podcast
The Axman of New Orleans, Part 2
The second half of the Axman story involves his famous letter to the New Orleans Times-Picayune warning that he would descend on the city, but [Read more]
How Gene Therapy Works
Will we be able to cure multiple diseases by tweaking our genes? We look at gene therapy and how doctors are able to deliver new [Read more]
The Axman of New Orleans, Part 1
In 1918 and 1919, a rash of attacks had all of New Orleans on edge. While the Axman has turned up in modern storytelling, no [Read more]
The legacy of the First World War and Gandhi’s early years
David Reynolds explains how the First World War shaped the 20th century, while Ramachandra Guha considers Mahatma Gandhi’s formative years See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Astronomy On Ice
What is the IceCube Neutrino Detector? Jonathan and Lauren take a look at a telescope that’s one mile under the ice at the South Pole. [Read more]
Sei Shonagon and the Heian Court
Thanks to the pillow book of lady-in-waiting Sei Shonagon, we have a first-person account of court life in Heian Japan. It’s part diary, part commonplace [Read more]
Where’s My Flying Car?
Will the flying car ever be available to the average driver? We take a look at the history (and future) of flying cars. Learn more [Read more]
The Boston Massacre
The name “Boston Massacre” sounds as though it was the slaughter of a bunch of innocents in colonial Boston. The reality is much smaller – [Read more]
Victorian vigour and a remarkable family
Simon Heffer discusses the triumphs of Victorian Britain, while Adrian Tinniswood talks about the 17th-century Rainborowes who were involved in the Civil War See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.