Pocahontas: An American Princess
Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of the chief Powhatan. Today she is remembered as an ardent supporter of the Jamestown colonists — but [Read more]
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Social Networking after Death
Social networking sites are popular ways to communicate, but what happens to them when their users become deceased? Jonathan and Chris explore social networking after [Read more]
Was there really an Atlantis?
According to Plato, Atlantis was an ancient civilization destroyed by an earthquake over 10,000 years ago. Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look [Read more]
History Extra podcast – November 2009 – Part 2
Sue Elliott explains how the children of the Britons who tended First World War graves at Ypres went on to fight the Nazis. Also in this issue Jeremy Black reveals why the battle of Quiberon 250 years ago saved Britain from invasion.
Technology Conspiracy Theories I
In this episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris tackle a topic often requested by listeners — technology conspiracy theories. Tune in as they discuss all [Read more]
The Ada Lovelace Episode: Who was the Enchantress of Numbers?
The first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. Learn how the daughter of Lord Byron — one of the most famous poets in [Read more]
What’s a hackintosh?
In response to a listener’s e-mail, Jonathan and Chris define and discuss hackintoshes, PCs that have been modified to run the Macintosh operating system. Learn [Read more]
How Lord Byron Worked
Whether the topic is Lucrezia Borgia or Frankenstein, Lord Byron keeps popping up in podcasts. Who was this poet, and why is he associated with [Read more]
Prophecies of the Days to Come 05 Soothsayers and Prophets
There are different types of spiritual vision (also called clairvoyance or visions), as symbolized in the Bible and the Hebrew letters. This lecture explains the difference between positive and negative awakening…
What does artificial intelligence mean?
In this listener-inspired episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris explore the topic of artificial intelligence, from definitions to current AI technology to philosophical implications. Learn [Read more]