How the Book of Kells Works
Created around 800 AD, the Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript held at Trinity College in Ireland. Listen in to learn more about the [Read more]
TechStuff Hams It Up
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss amateur radio, a.k.a. “ham” radio, in detail. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy [Read more]
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland
As High King of Ireland, Brian Boru fought against — and ultimately ended — the rule of Niall Noigiallach’s descendents. Tune in as Katie and [Read more]
What are wikis?
In this episode of TechStuff, Chris and Jonathan explain how the web collaboration tools called wikis work and discuss the most famous wiki of all [Read more]
Who stole the Amber Room?
Often hailed as “the eighth wonder of the world,” the Amber Room is an opulent room adorned with gold and precious amber. History buffs would [Read more]
How Roller Coasters Work
Jonathan and Chris take you on a wild ride as they explore the history and technology behind roller coasters in this episode. Learn more about [Read more]
What happened to the Romanovs?
The House of Romanov ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917, when Nicholas II abdicated the throne. But what actually happened to the royal family? Tune [Read more]
What are memes?
Although the concept of a meme — a unit of cultural transmission — didn’t originate on the Internet, it has spread like wildfire on the [Read more]
Josephine Baker, The Toast of Paris
With a career spanning five decades, Josephine Baker was a star of stage and screen. However, she was also a spy for the French resistance [Read more]
Greek Mysteries 06 Yeshua the Jew Zeus
Zeus is an archetype, a symbolic form present in all religions. Learn about the real meaning of Yeshua (Jesus) in relation with the roots of Christianity and Judaism: Kabbalah, the science behind all religions, including the Greek.