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.
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Technology That Goes Bump In the Night
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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]
What happened to the technology of the future?
Tech gurus of the 1950s thought the future would be full of flying cars and robots. Whatever happened to the utopian technology promised years ago? [Read more]
How can a corpse be incorruptible?
Within hours after death, decay usually sets in and the human body begins to rot. However, some human bodies simply don’t seem to decompose, and [Read more]
How Dean Kamen Works
Although inventor Dean Kamen is best known for the Segway, he holds more than 440 patents and conducts educational programs across the nation to encourage [Read more]
What happened to the lost colony at Roanoke?
In 1587, English colonists in Roanoke mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a few cryptic clues behind. For centuries since, researchers have wondered what became of the [Read more]
How does the economy affect the tech sector?
As the US economy struggles, every sector of business suffers — even the technical industries. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how [Read more]
Do political parties influence the First Lady’s duties?
The role of First Lady is extraconstitutional, and the functions of this position have varied across administrations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more [Read more]
Whatever happened to virtual reality?
Several years ago, the world buzzed with rumors of fully interactive virtual reality just around the corner. Whatever happened to this immersive, innovative technology? Listen [Read more]