TechStuff Opens Windows 8
How is Windows 8 different from previous versions? What are the challenges of developing an OS that will work on both tablets and computers? How [Read more]
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie
In December of 1926, Agatha Christie left her home and vanished: Police found her car crashed and abandoned. An 11-day manhunt commenced and speculation ran [Read more]
Why the Plantagenets matter
Dan Jones argues the importance of the Plantagenet dynasty to British history.
The Case of the Colorado Cannibal, Alferd Packer
In the winter of 1873, Alferd Packer led gold prospectors into the Rockies, but harsh conditions soon set them off course. Packer was the only [Read more]
The Zynga Story (So Far)
Who founded Zynga? How much were Zynga shares worth at their peak? What happened to the company? Join Jonathan and Chris as they unravel the [Read more]
Accused by a Ghost!
In the early 1760s, the so-called Cock Lane Ghost haunted a London home, communicating through knocks. The ghost accused her former partner of poisoning her. [Read more]
TechStuff Gets a Bright Idea
Who really invented the light bulb? What is the Draper point? How do fluorescent bulbs work? Join Chris and Jonathan as they shine some light [Read more]
The early years of the Iron Curtain and violence on the wane
Anne Applebaum discusses her new book on Communist Eastern Europe, while Steven Pinker argues that we’ve never lived in more peaceful times.
What really happened in Salem?
In 1692, girls in Salem Village experienced fevers, pains and strange behavior. A doctor deemed the affliction supernatural, and the girls pinned the blame on [Read more]
TechStuff Has Klout
What is Klout? Does everyone have it? What is Klout good for? Join Jonathan and Chris as they get to the bottom of Klout in [Read more]