Dambusters
James Holland explores the iconic Dambusters raid.
Podcast
The Gunpowder Plot, Part 1
Under Queen Elizabeth I, English Catholics were subject to discriminatory laws. When King James I took the throne, Catholics unsuccessfully petitioned him for toleration. Tune [Read more]
TechStuff’s Two Cents on Micropayments
What is a micropayment? Why did Web advertising win out over micropayments? What services currently use micropayments? Join Jonathan and Chris as they take a [Read more]
TechStuff Looks at iOS 5
What’s new with iOS 5? What is Siri? Why is it a good idea to wait a few days after launch before upgrading your OS? [Read more]
Blood Work, Part I
In part one of a special author interview, Dr. Holly Tucker talks about her new book, “Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in [Read more]
The Gnostic Moses 06 Moses the Envoy of the Hallow of Hallows
This document accompanies the audio lecture.
Edward III and a naval battle
Mark Ormrod examines the reign of Edward III and Sam Willis takes us back to a major naval battle in the French Revolutionary Wars.
Civil War Medicine: Mary Edwards Walker
When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work as a surgeon. When the Union refused to give her an appointment, she worked as [Read more]
How Metal Detectors Work
What are the three types of metal detectors? How do metal detectors use electromagnetism to detect stuff? What kind of stuff can create interference when [Read more]
Secret Science: Alchemy!
Many think of alchemy as a fool’s pursuit, but alchemy has a rich history closely tied to medicine and metallurgy. Additionally, techniques developed by alchemists [Read more]