Pinball

This episode talks about Joseph Conrad, born Józef Korzeniowski in 1857, a Polish-born writer who learned English as an adult. After years as a merchant sailor, he became a novelist known for Heart of...

12 Elo 15min

In this episode, we explore the origins and development of religion, from the spiritual beliefs of prehistoric humans to the major religions that have shaped civilizations. We examine why humans devel...

2 Elo 18min

On this week’s episode, we talk about the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, her 1531 appearance to Saint Juan Diego in Mexico, the miraculous image on his tilma, and the lasting message of hope, faith, ...

20 Heinä 12min

This episode explores the surprising world of squirrels, from their intelligence and agility to their vital role in helping forests grow. Discover how these familiar animals survive, communicate, and ...

10 Heinä 14min

Why do Americans call football “soccer”? Are they really trying to be different, or is there another reason? We look at the term “soccer” and how it originated. We will also talk about why the term “f...

27 Kesä 7min

This episode explains that the “dark side of the Moon” is really just the far side that never faces Earth because the Moon is tidally locked. It describes how spacecraft revealed it and notes its heav...

19 Kesä 13min

In this episode, we talk about Gravensteen, the Castle of the Counts. It is a medieval castle in Ghent built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace. Once a fortress, residence, courthouse, and prison, it was lat...

18 Kesä 8min