What was Australia’s Stolen Generation?
When British explorers reached Australia in 1768, Aborigines were seen as savages in need of assimilation. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about [Read more]
What is the greatest threat to your privacy online?
Internet service providers and companies like Google have access to a profound amount of private information. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about [Read more]
How the Louisiana Purchase Worked
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars, the US nearly doubled in size. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more [Read more]
How Internet Trolls Work
On the internet, a ‘troll’ is an individual with an overwhelming desire to stir up trouble with inflammatory comments and images. Check out this HowStuffWorks [Read more]
How Presidential Salaries Work
Compared to the average American salary, the President is well-off. However, most Presidents are wealthy when they arrive in office. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast [Read more]
How Ray Kurzweil Works
Ray Kurzweil is one of the world’s most influential futurists. Join the Techstuff team as they take a look at Kurzweil’s amazing career in this [Read more]
How the Swing States Works
During presidential elections, campaign coverage often focuses on states whose populations are divided between candidates. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the [Read more]
History Extra podcast – November 2008 – Part 1
Michael Palin looks back at the final hours of the conflict, Professor Gary Sheffield explains how the Allies were able to triumph in 1918, David Reynolds discusses the terms of the Armistice.
Technology That Goes Bump In the Night
Some technology is designed to scare the daylights out of you, and some is just scary technology. Check out this special Halloween HowStuffWorks podcast to [Read more]
Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
In an argument over taxing peasants, Lady Godiva — whose real name was actually Godgifu — called her husband’s bluff and rode naked through the [Read more]