Tamerlane and the Battle of Ankara
Timur the Lame (that’s Tamerlane to the Westerners) conquered areas from Persia to Russia throughout the late 1300s. His last great battle was in Ankara [Read more]
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How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels have loads of potential — but how do they work, exactly, and why aren’t they more widespread? Join Jonathan and Chris as they [Read more]
Greek slavery, Victorian heroism and Dan Snow on cars
Paul Cartledge comments on slavery in Ancient Greece, John Price describes Victorian heroism and Dan Snow is enthused by classic cars.
A Sampling of Historic Spirits, Part 1
Ancient alcohol can tell us a lot about a society. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina cover millennia-old residues left behind in Chinese pottery, Egyptian [Read more]
How Theremins Work
So what exactly is a theremin? It’s got an unmistakably unique sound, and it’s one of the world’s first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and [Read more]
Tech and the UK Riots
During the recent riots, looters used technology to coordinate their activities. But which technologies did the rioters depend on the most? Is shutting down communications [Read more]
The White Ship and Empress Matilda
In 1120, the heir to the throne, three of the king’s other children, and many of the kingdom’s youths drowned at sea. This left a [Read more]
Germany’s defeat
Ian Kershaw explains why Nazi Germany fought to the end and Dan Snow previews the next episode of National Treasures Live.
Anonymity
Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social [Read more]
Digital Theft
Although digital storage has several obvious benefits, files stored on hard drives and online can still be stolen by savvy thieves. But how? Tune in [Read more]