Math! Science! History!

In this Flashcard Friday episode, Gabrielle dives into the surprising history and science of sunblock. From ancient Egypt's jasmine oils to modern SPF 50 sprays, discover how sunscreen evolved and why...

27 Jun 20258min

Episode Overview In this special re-release, we revisit the life and mind of Blaise Pascal, a mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and theologian who left a lasting impact on multiple di...

24 Jun 202511min

In this Flashcard Fridays episode of Math! Science! History! Gabrielle Birchak takes listeners on a journey aboard the HMS Beagle with a young, seasick Charles Darwin. This wasn't just a travel story,...

20 Jun 20258min

Leonardo da Vinci is often remembered for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper—but he was so much more than a painter. In this episode, we uncover the Renaissance icon's groundbreaking work in engineerin...

17 Jun 202529min

Episode Overview: Did people in antiquity ever go on vacation? The short answer is yes—and the long answer is a fascinating journey through Roman villas, Greek festivals, Byzantine retreats, Tang dyn...

13 Jun 20257min

In this special Pride Month episode, Gabrielle explores the fascinating world of queerness in nature. From same-sex penguin pairs in New York to gender-changing clownfish in coral reefs, nature has al...

10 Jun 202516min

Episode Overview: In this Flashcard Friday episode of Math! Science! History!TM  Gabrielle breaks down the powerful numbers behind the misinformation and legislative attacks targeting LGBTQ+ and espec...

6 Jun 20259min

Episode Overview: Long before Europe adopted the concept of zero, the ancient Maya had already created one of the most sophisticated mathematical systems in the world. In this episode of Math Science...

3 Jun 202523min