Ancient Egypt through Victorian eyes
Sheilagh Ogilvie discusses unusual consumption regulations in early modern Germany and David Gange examines Victorian notions of Ancient Egypt.
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W.C. Minor: Madness, Murder and a Dictionary, Part 2
When we last left the story of W.C. Minor, he’d fatally shot a man in London. In the conclusion of this episode, Sarah and Deblina [Read more]
Public Enemies: 5 Gangsters to Know
For every Al Capone, there was a cast of lesser-known men who were often just as dangerous. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina explore the [Read more]
The CES Experience
What is CES? How long has CES been around? What’s it like visiting CES? Tune in to for an up-close look at CES in this [Read more]
Self knowledge 01 The Importance of This Moment
As difficult or uncertain as life may be, there is a way to transform life—and death—into a source of benefit. By learning to be present, here and now, we can learn how to transform our perception and experience of each moment.
King George VI and stories from Africa
Denis Judd explains the appeal of King George VI and Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a golden African kingdom.
Ötzi: Everyone’s Favorite Copper Age Man
In 1991, two hikers in the Alps found a mysterious body. The frozen mummy turned out to be a 5,300-year-old man — a discovery that’s [Read more]
TechStuff plays with R/C
How do radio-controlled toys work? What frequencies do RC toys use? Why do some toys interfere with each other? Join Jonathan and Chris as they [Read more]
W. C. Minor: Madness, Murder and a Dictionary, Part I
In the first part of this episode, we look at the early days of William Chester Minor. Minor originally studied medicine and served and practiced [Read more]