I Can’t Sleep

Dolphins have fascinated people for thousands of years with their intelligence, social behavior, and remarkable lives beneath the waves. This episode explores what dolphins are, where they live, how t...

5 Aug 34min

For thousands of years, people have looked to the night sky and imagined familiar shapes among the stars. This episode explores the stories connected to constellations, how they help map the heavens, ...

3 Aug 32min

String instruments have been part of human culture for thousands of years, producing music through vibrating strings in countless shapes and sizes. This episode explores how string instruments create ...

31 Jul 33min

Cookies have been enjoyed in countless forms for centuries, evolving from small baked treats into one of the world’s most beloved desserts. This episode explores where cookies came from, how they spre...

29 Jul 32min

Middle-earth is the legendary setting of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most beloved stories, filled with ancient kingdoms, distant lands, and a history spanning thousands of years. This episode explores the geogra...

27 Jul 31min

Philosophy has shaped the way people think about knowledge, reality, ethics, and existence for thousands of years. This episode explores the origins of philosophy, the major branches of philosophical ...

24 Jul 36min

Labyrinths have fascinated people for thousands of years, appearing in mythology, religion, art, and architecture across many cultures. This episode explores what labyrinths are, how they differ from ...

22 Jul 27min

French fries are one of the world’s most recognizable foods, enjoyed everywhere from neighborhood diners to restaurants and street vendors around the globe. This episode explores the debated origins o...

20 Jul 32min