Lambert the Pretender, Irish-crowned King
Lambert Simnel was born into a humble position, but over the course of his life he became both a pretender to the throne and an [Read more]
Podcast
Geotagging and Privacy
Geotagging allows users to add geographical data to their digital updates, such as tweets or Facebook posts. While geotagging is becoming increasingly popular, some experts [Read more]
How Lasers Work
Inspired by a listener suggestion, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind lasers — how does a laser differ from ordinary light, for example? [Read more]
The Mystery of Saint-Ex: Antoine de Saint-Éxupery
Since its publication in 1934, The Little Prince has become one of the world’s most well-known children’s books — and the story of its author, [Read more]
Runes 12 Runes Rita, Ehe, Not
This document accompanies the audio lecture.
Runes 12 Runes Rita, Ehe, Not PDF
PDF to accompany the audio lecture.
Don’t Cross the Dragon Lady, Cheng I Sao
When people think of pirates, they usually picture male, western scoundrels flouting the law throughout the Caribbean. However, piracy is not a solely western pursuit. [Read more]
What is Stuxnet?
Officially, no one knows where Stuxnet came from. However, this software seems to be state-sponsored and built to attack very specific types of hardware. So [Read more]
The Riotous Life of Caravaggio
Michelangelo da Caravaggio may not be as well-known as Leonardo da Vinci, but this amazing painter has been receiving more and more attention in recent [Read more]
New Media Success Stories
It’s no secret that the old rules concerning entertainment and business have changed in the age of the internet, but questions remain. How exactly have [Read more]