Why did Augustus exile his own daughter?
Exile is never a pleasant experience, and meting it out on a family member is positively brutal. So what could drive Augustus to exile his [Read more]
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Spotlight on Alan Turing
Alan Turing is often hailed as a genius, but why? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris trace the life, trials and astonishing breakthroughs of Alan [Read more]
Who was the real Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn’t the first person to write a mystery novel, but his focus on scientific methods and brilliant protagonist made the stories of [Read more]
Did John Titor travel through time?
From 2000 to 2001 someone calling himself John Titor claimed to have traveled to the past from the year 2036. His predictions caused a flurry [Read more]
Tagore, Erstwhile Knight
In addition to being the first Asian Nobel laureate, the multitalented Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore was known for his political influence. In this episode, Sarah [Read more]
George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate
With four acres of floor space and over thirty bedrooms, the opulent Biltmore Estate occupies a unique place in the history of the United States. [Read more]
Why are rare Earth metals important?
Rare earth metals are a crucial component in many electronic devices, but what exactly are they? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the [Read more]
Historical Name-dropping in Lost
The hit show “Lost” is replete with historical name-dropping, but who are all these people mentioned in the show? In this episode, our resident history [Read more]
Rechargeable Batteries: Pros and Cons
If rechargeable batteries are so great, then how come they haven’t replaced all disposable models? In this podcast, the guys take a closer look at [Read more]
Fuel for Spiritual Experience 03 Bodhichitta
Although on the public level bodhichitta is usually described as the altruistic intention to reach enlightenment in order to bring all other beings there too, the real meaning of bodhichitta is far more profound. Learn about prana, rlung, Cheresig, Tara