The Steel Beasts: A History of Armored Fighting Vehicles
Where history makes you sleepy... Join us as we explore the fascinating evolution of armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), from their humble beginnings in World War I to their dominant role on the modern ...
22 Nov 202417min
The Evolution of Eyewear: From Vision Correction to Virtual Reality
Join us as we explore the fascinating history and evolution of eyewear, from its humble beginnings as a vision aid to its modern-day status as a technological marvel. We'll trace the journey of eyewea...
22 Nov 202419min
From Pocket Watch to Smartwatch: A History of Watches
History that makes you sleepy... This podcast explores the fascinating evolution of watches, from their humble beginnings as bulky "clock-watches" to the sophisticated smartwatches of today. Listeners...
21 Nov 202411min
The Last of its Kind: A Texas Rail Legend's Enduring Legacy
History that makes you sleepy... Texas and Pacific 610 is a historic steam locomotive, the sole survivor of the Texas and Pacific Railway's (T&P) class I-1AR 2-10-4 "Texas" type locomotives. Built in ...
20 Nov 202425min
Constantinople's First Stand: The Arab Siege of 674-678
Ho-Hum History Makes You Sleepy. In the 7th century AD, at the height of the Islamic conquests, the Umayyad Caliphate set its sights on a prize that could cripple the Byzantine Empire: Constantinople,...
20 Nov 202414min
