Jet Propulsion
When humans first managed to harness heavier-than-air flight, they did so by using piston engines and propellers. Several decades later, a more efficient means of propulsion was developed. It could m...
29 Mar 202415min
The Cult of Pythagoras (Encore)
He was one of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world. He was a philosopher, a mathematician, and had some unique views on diet and religion. You probably know him best for the theorem which bears...
28 Mar 202413min
The Unbelievable Life of Adrian Carton de Wiart
Throughout history, there have been some truly remarkable people who have done some truly remarkable things. One such person was Adrian Carton de Wiart. If you don’t know who he is, thanks, ok, becau...
27 Mar 202414min
The War of the Currents (Encore)
In the late 19th century, several of the world’s foremost investors engaged in a public battle for the future of electricity. The battle was fought in boardrooms and newspapers, and there was seemingl...
26 Mar 202411min
The History of Railways
Over the last 200 years, railroads have been one of the most important methods of transportation. Railroads helped make the modern world. They are capable of transporting people and goods quickly over...
25 Mar 202414min
Hong Kong
Located on a peninsula and series of islands off the southeastern coast of China lies what is today called the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. Hong Kong didn’t play a central role in the ...
24 Mar 202414min
Miyamoto Musashi
In the early 17th century, Japan was witness to a samurai who was arguably its greatest warrior. He wasn’t just one of the greatest swordsmen in history; he was a philosopher, a writer, an artist, an...
23 Mar 202412min
The History of Rice (Encore)
For thousands of years, rice has been one of the most important agricultural crops in the world. It has fed billions of people, has been crossbred into tens of thousands of variants, and is now grown...
22 Mar 202411min
