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]
Podcast
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]
TechStuff Stares at Laser Eye Surgery
How does laser eye surgery work? How does the human eye work? What types of eye problems can laser eye surgery correct? Join Jonathan and [Read more]