The Man Who Replaced Galileo: The Science and Feuds of Giovanni Camillo Glorioso
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent career of Giovanni Camillo Glorioso, the Italian mathematician and astronomer who succeeded Galileo Galilei as the professor of mathematics at the U...
25 Feb 43min
Menai Bridge (Porthaethwy): Telford’s Masterpiece, Hidden Gardens & The HMS Clio
In this episode of pplpod, we travel to North Wales to explore the historic town of Menai Bridge, known in Welsh as Porthaethwy. We dive into the history of the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, an engi...
25 Feb 21min
Patrick Henry: Did He Really Say "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" It is one of the most iconic quotes in American history, credited with swinging the vote for independence. But did Patrick Henry actually deliver those famous word...
25 Feb 20min
"Gentleman" Chris Adams: WCCW Icon, Superkick Creator & The Man Who Trained Stone Cold
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the meteoric rise and tragic fall of "Gentleman" Chris Adams. A British Judo champion turned pro wrestling superstar, Adams became a legend in World Class Champio...
25 Feb 26min
Dusty Johnson: The Problem Solver Eyeing South Dakota’s Governor Mansion
In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into the career of Dusty Johnson, the U.S. Representative for South Dakota’s at-large district. We trace his political ascent from the South Dakota Publi...
25 Feb 28min
The Nameless Giant: Ekbletomys and the Extinct Rats of the Caribbean
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the strange case of "Ekbletomys," the massive extinct rodent of Antigua and Barbuda. First described by paleontologist Clayton Ray in 1962, this giant rice rat ri...
25 Feb 42min
George Forsyth: The Unionist Who Took on Auckland’s Mayor
From the Battle of Jutland to the chaotic chambers of the Auckland City Council, George Forsyth was never afraid of a fight. In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life of this uncompromising New...
25 Feb 28min
The IND Fulton Street Line: A Trains, Ghost Stations & NYC’s Unbuilt Subway Dreams
In this episode of pplpod, we head underground to explore the history of the IND Fulton Street Line, the vital rapid transit artery serving Brooklyn and Queens. We trace the line’s chaotic origins, fr...
25 Feb 35min
