Was an Irish monk the first European to find America?
Although Columbus is often thought to be the first European in America, an Irish monk may have reached the New World in the sixth century. [Read more]
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History Extra podcast – October 2008 – Part 2
Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria’s spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks “how far did the German people support the Third Reich?”.
How Parental Controls Work
Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also [Read more]
How Presidential Pardons Work
The U.S. Constitution grants several powers to the President, including the ability to pardon anyone for several types of crime. Learn about the origins of [Read more]
How High-End Peripherals Work
Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about high-end computer peripherals, such as customizable keyboards and specialized video game consoles. Learn more about [Read more]
What was America’s first terrorist threat?
When the U.S. was still a young nation, the notorious Barbary pirates demanded tribute from countries across the world. Rumor has it that President Jefferson [Read more]
The Dark Side of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing lets users share files and applications over the Internet. However, this service is not perfect. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more [Read more]
Does my vote count?
The framers of the Constitution put the electoral college in place as a compromise, and ever since voters have wondered if their vote counts. Check [Read more]
The Ten Worst Computer Viruses
Computer viruses have evolved just as quickly as computers themselves. Listen in as our HowStuffWorks staff breaks down history’s worst computer viruses. Learn more about [Read more]
Did someone really escape from Alcatraz?
Alcatraz was one of the United States’ most notorious prisons — isolated on an island and surrounded by sharks. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to [Read more]