Codes! Axis Cryptography in World War II
In this special episode co-hosted by TechStuff’s Jonathan Strickland, the focus is on the codes, cipher machines, and cryptologists of World War II. Tune in [Read more]
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TechStuff Looks at the LHC
What does the Large Hadron Collider do? How large is it? What is the LHC looking for? Listen in and get the scoop on the [Read more]
More Data, More Problems
How did journalist Mat Honan get hacked? What is social engineering? How can you protect yourself against hackers? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan examine [Read more]
The Radium Girls
Between in 1917, hundreds of women got jobs applying radium-treated paint to various products. Many experienced severe health problems. Five former workers decided to sue [Read more]
The Spanish Civil War
Helen Graham reflects on the Spanish Civil War and Sam Willis comments on a remarkable naval discovery.
TechStuff Gets Curious About Mars
What is the success rate for sending missions to Mars? What made the Curiosity rover mission so special? What would it take to get people [Read more]
How the Mayan Calendar Works, Revisited
In this classic episode, former hosts Candace and Jane explain how the Mayan long count calendar works. We also discuss some other doomsday prophesies from [Read more]
5 Historical Storms
Catastrophic storms are almost historical characters in their own right, leaving indelible marks on the places they affect. Here, we cover five of history’s most [Read more]
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Fiberhood
What is Google Fiber? What sort of speeds can people expect to see with Google Fiber? Why did Google choose Kansas City for Google Fiber? [Read more]
Historical geography and cookery
Jerry Brotton introduces the father of geography, while David Musgrove investigates some historical recipe books.