China’s Empress Dowager Cixi
After becoming a concubine for Emperor Xianfeng at the age of 16, Cixi rose to power when he died and her young son inherited the [Read more]
Podcast
The Big Deal About Little Generators
What are nanogenerators? How do nanowires generate electricity? How could nanogenerators change electronics forever? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan and Lauren. Learn more [Read more]
Cannibalism at Jamestown
On May 1, 2013, forensic evidence confirmed what survivors had reported: Colonists at Jamestown resorted to cannibalism during the winter of 1609-1610, known as the [Read more]
Bhavachakra 08 Our True Nature
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Bhavachakra 08 Our True Nature PDF
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Ancient Greek warriors and Neolithic huts
Jason Crowley discusses some of Athens’ fiercest fighters, while Charlotte Hodgman heads to Wiltshire to meet the reconstructors of some Neolithic buildings. Rob Attar presents
What about (Microsoft) Bob?
What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise [Read more]
Here, Kitty Kitty: The Domestication of the Cat
The human culture shift to an agricultural lifestyle started the domestication of animals. Cats naturally moved in to help with rodents. Today, there are 600 [Read more]
TechStuff Shifts Into High Gear
What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn [Read more]
The Hindenburg Disaster
The Hindenburg tragedy is one of the world’s most infamous air disasters, but the dirigible had many successful flights prior to its final voyage, including [Read more]