Jane Addams, Pt. 1
Jane Addams was one of the foremost women in America’s Progressive Era. She co founded the social settlement Hull House, spoke and wrote on social [Read more]
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England and Scotland go to war
George Goodwin describes the Anglo-Scottish battle of Flodden as the 500th anniversary approaches. Plus Gary Sheffield considers how First World War commanders coped with the peculiar challenges of that conflict. Rob Attar presents
Oculus Rift: The Story So Far
What is the Oculus Rift? How did its inventor, Palmer Luckey, get into virtual reality? How is VR used as a therapy and training tool? [Read more]
Paxton’s Crystal Palace
Sir Joseph Paxton was a 19th-century botanist who became instantly famous for the hall he designed for the Great Expo of 1851. After the expo, [Read more]
Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 2
What is The Pirate Bay? How did the court case brought against its owners turn out? What is the future of The Pirate Bay? Learn [Read more]
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Wars
In the years after the Industrial Revolution and the Civil War, the oyster supply became so scarce that people turned to oyster piracy. The bloodshed [Read more]
The history behind the White Queen
Sarah Gristwood considers how the BBC series the White Queen matches up to the history of the period, while Nick Rennison explains how he wrote his debut historical novel. Rob Attar presents
The Mysterious Hope Diamond, Pt. 2
The Hope Diamond is well traveled, but is it cursed? Does it have mystical powers? Why does it glow red after exposure to UV light? [Read more]
Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 1
What is the Pirate Bay? What is the philosophy behind the site? Why was a court case brought against the owners? Learn more about your [Read more]
How BitTorrent Works
Who invented BitTorrent? How do BitTorrent transfers work? What exactly is a torrent file? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy [Read more]