The Dead Sea Scrolls
In early 1947, a teenage Bedouin herder was looking for a lost goat from his flock when he came upon a cave near the Dead Sea. Randomly, he threw a stone into the cave and was surprised to hear not t...
10 Jul 202313min
Europe vs. EU vs. Eurozone vs. Schengen Area:
Everyone knows that Europe is one of the seven continents in the world, right? Well, there is actually a problem with that. For starters, where exactly does Europe end and Asia begin? On top of that,...
9 Jul 202314min
Questions & Answers: Volume 8
3,110,400 seconds ago, you, the listeners of this podcast, asked me questions, and I, in turn, provided you with answers. Now 3,110,400 seconds later, we find ourselves again in a similar palace. You...
8 Jul 202313min
The Chinese Language(s)
One of the most widely spoken languages in the world is Chinese. In addition to being one of the most popular languages in the world, it also has some of the oldest roots and, in many respects, is co...
7 Jul 202315min
The Mother of All Demos (Encore)
Almost every single person listening to this podcast right now is doing so on some sort of personal computing device. Many of the things that we consider part of a modern personal computer, windows, ...
6 Jul 202312min
The Rarest Feats in Sports
In the world of sports, some things take place all the time. You will see some of the same things happen in every game or match. However, there are some things that almost never occur. Things that are...
5 Jul 202315min
A History of the American Flag
The American flag is something that is recognized around the world. The flag isn’t just flown on flag poles, but it is on clothing, lapel pins, and bumper stickers, and it is used as a backdrop for a...
4 Jul 202314min
The Taj Mahal
Located in the city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh sits the most iconic building in India, the Taj Mahal. In many ways, the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India. You will find its image and n...
3 Jul 202312min
