
Lessons of History: A Different Take
In Episode 46 of How Did We Get Here?, Jim Richmond takes a different approach to one of humanity's oldest subjects. Instead of focusing on dates, wars, and empires, this episode explores the patterns...
22 Jun 7min

Unlocking the Human Mind | Instinct vs Learned Behavior
Why do some people trust easily while others struggle? Why do some people notice things others miss? And how much of who we are is instinct… versus learned behavior? From childhood fears and learned r...
15 Jun 6min

Aliens… What If They’re Just Us? | UFOs, Roswell & the Questions That Never Go Away
Are we really alone? In Episode 44 of How Did We Get Here?, Jim Richmond explores one of humanity’s oldest and biggest questions: Are aliens real… and what if we’ve been asking the wrong question all ...
8 Jun 7min

Age… Is It Really Just a Number? | Aging, Purpose & Staying Curious
We hear it all the time: “Age is just a number.” But is it really? In Episode 43 of How Did We Get Here?, Jim takes a thoughtful and honest look at what getting older actually means — the things we ca...
1 Jun 6min

The Soul… And It’s a Lot More Than a Train
What exactly is the soul? Do we have one? Does it matter what we believe? And if there is something deeper that makes us… us — where does it go? In this episode of How Did We Get Here?, Jim explores o...
25 Mai 6min

What If I’m Wrong? | Learned Behavior, Beliefs & Why We Think the Way We Do
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself: “What if I’m wrong?” Why do we believe the things we believe? How much of who we are was actually chosen… and how much was learned? In this episode of How Di...
18 Mai 7min

Buried Treasure: The Pirate Myth We Still Believe
Treasure maps. X marks the spot. Buried gold hidden on deserted islands. It’s one of the most famous pirate stories ever told—but how much of it was actually real? In this episode, we explore the or...
11 Mai 6min

Blackbeard: The Man Who Became Legend
Blackbeard is one of history’s most feared pirates—but how much of that reputation was real? In this episode, we look at Edward Teach, the man behind the legend, and how fear, strategy, and perception...
4 Mai 6min



















