John von Neumann
One man and his incredible intellect affected so many different disciplines. From game theory to computers to the Manhattan Project, von Neumann and his remarkable [Read more]
One man and his incredible intellect affected so many different disciplines. From game theory to computers to the Manhattan Project, von Neumann and his remarkable [Read more]
Humans have been recording instances of solar eclipses for thousands of years. Today, we’re walking through some of the famous eclipses in history, all while [Read more]
We’re revisiting our 2013 episode on the invention of the sewing machine and the epic patent battle associated with it. The mechanization of stitching happened [Read more]
Tudor hatched a clever plan: In cold weather, he would harvest ice for cheap, and then sell it all around the world when it was [Read more]
France’s mad king Charles VI reigned in the middle of the Hundred Years War between England and France. While his early reign hinted at greatness, [Read more]
We’re revisiting a classic episode, about cheese! It’s been around for more than 9,000 years. But how did humans learn to make it? And how [Read more]
Spurred by the same fears, prejudices and societal issues that were driving the progressive movement in general, the eugenics movement in the U.S. focused on [Read more]
The Sepoy Rebellion was the result of many, many influences and stressors on the cultures of India living under British rule. In Britain, it’s called [Read more]
We’re revisiting a classic episode, all about the Count of Saint Germain. His story features teleportation, alchemy and even rumors of immortality. Was he a [Read more]
Ibn Battuta’s 14th-century travels were extensive. He was away from home for roughly 24 years and during that time traveled through virtually every Muslim nation [Read more]
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