Sick royals and the last year of peace
Lucy Worsley explores the health problems of past British monarchs, while Charles Emmerson explores the world of 1913. Rob Attar presents
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What is the DMCA?
Why does the DMCA exist? What is safe harbor? What does the DMCA have to do with boats? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan [Read more]
Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate
In 1717, Stede Bonnet left his family and became a pirate. Despite having no seafaring experience, Bonnet’s brief career as a pirate was eventful, including [Read more]
TechStuff Tackles Wikipedia
How did Wikipedia get started? What was the predecessor to Wikipedia? What are the pros and cons of Wikipedia? Learn more about Wikipedia with Jonathan [Read more]
Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
Though she was Canadian, Sarah Emma Edmonds fought for the Union during the Civil War. She adopted the name Franklin Thompson while traveling. Disguised as [Read more]
Britain’s last Dambuster
Britain’s last surviving member of the Dambusters raid, ‘Johnny’ Johnson, recalls his adventures. Plus Sam Willis reveals how Antigua became Nelson’s Caribbean hellhole. Rob Attar presents
TechStuff Goes on a Voyage
What is the Voyager program? What systems are onboard the Voyager spacecraft? What is on the golden record on the Voyager spacecraft? Tune in and [Read more]
The Princess who Swallowed a Glass Piano
Princess Alexandra Amelie of Bavaria was part of the House of Wittelsbach. The princess was frail, and she exhibited unusual behavior. She told her parents [Read more]
TechStuff Gets Stealthy
How does radar work? How can stealth planes avoid radar? How many stealth vehicles are in active service in the US? Learn more about the [Read more]
Johann Beringer’s Fossils
In 1725, Beringer was the University of Würzburg’s chair of natural history and chief physician to the prince bishop. He was also unpopular, and some [Read more]