How the Underground Railroad Worked
The Underground Railroad may have saved as much as 100,000 slaves. Tune into to this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how the passage of the Fugitive [Read more]
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Astrology 01 Aries
In the Astrology course, listeners are introduced to the foundations of Gnostic Astrology and how we can learn to take advantage of the stellar radiations in order to improve life for all of us.
History Extra podcast – February 2009 – Part 1
Saul David talks about the forgotten battles of the Zulu Wars, Jane Hamlett talks about Victorian men and household furnishing, Richard Carwardine discusses US President Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.
Can computers teach me to play music?
Would you like a robotic piano teacher? The unprecedented popularity of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have prompted some gamers to learn actual instruments. Tune [Read more]
How Revisionist History Works
Like any other discipline, history often becomes a matter of interpretation. Check in with HowStuffWorks’ resident history experts as they explore the phenomenon of revisionist [Read more]
Why is President Obama’s Blackberry such a big deal?
After his election, Blackberry enthusiast Barack Obama faced a dilemma — should he give up the Blackberry or break from tradition and become the first [Read more]
How the Vikings Worked
In most films Vikings are depicted as bloodthirsty, relatively ignorant berserkers who did little more than plunder and pillage their way across Europe. However, the [Read more]
How Smartphones Work
Your average cell phone boasts some pretty cool features, but Smartphones have taken things to a whole new level. Get the lowdown on these versatile [Read more]
How Medieval Torture Devices Worked
Building on an earlier examination of the Spanish Inquisition, HowStuffWorks’ history experts take a look at the disturbing world of medieval torture devices. Check out [Read more]
GPS Games People Play
GPS receivers are great for navigation, but they have another surprising application: games. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get the goods on geocaching, geodashing [Read more]