How did Meriwether Lewis die?
In 1809, Meriwether Lewis died of gunshot wounds — but how did this happen? Historians still debate the circumstances involved. Join Katie and Sarah as [Read more]
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Twenty two Arcana of Tarot and Kabbalah 01 Arcanum 1 The Magician
A free audio lecture download about the arcanum of the Tarot, “The Magician,” and the Hebrew letter aleph.
History Extra podcast – December 2009 – Part 1
Rachael Duffett considers how First World War soldiers took to the food they were served. Plus Julian Swann offers his thoughts on the origin of the French Revolution.
Types of WiFi
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris respond to listener mail and discuss some of the different types of wireless networks and standards. Learn [Read more]
Why did Angkor fall?
At its height, the city of Angkor was larger than Rhode Island. Replete with ornate architecture, the metropolis also served as a religious center. Yet [Read more]
The Office of the Future
In this episode, the TechStuff guys hop into the Way-Forward Machine to see what the Office of the Future will look like. Learn more about [Read more]
How the First Thanksgiving Worked
Nowadays, Thanksgiving has become an official holiday, complete with its own trappings of tradition and mythology. But how much of the conventional Thanksgiving story is [Read more]
What is the Year 2038 problem?
You’re probably familiar with the Y2K problem, but did you know another potential computer crisis could occur in 2038? In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan [Read more]
How the Opium Wars Worked
In the 19th century, Britain tried to remedy a trade deficit with China by hooking the country on opium. Tensions rose as more and more [Read more]
DVD vs. Blu-ray
Inspired by listener mail, Jonathan and Chris discuss the difference between DVD and Blu-ray in this episode of TechStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at [Read more]