The Fermi Paradox (Encore)
In a previous episode, I spoke about the Drake equation and the odds of there being intelligent extraterrestrial life. Many people have used the Drake equation to argue that it is almost impossible fo...
1 Juni 20239min
Uncontacted Peoples
If you are listening to me speak these words, regardless of where in the world you live, you are part of a global network we call human civilization. You share in the ideas, technology, and goods crea...
31 Maj 202314min
The History of Insurance
Insurance seems like a pretty modern concept. There are insurance commercials on television, and insurance companies sponsor major sports teams. Most of us have to buy insurance, or we are at least u...
30 Maj 202314min
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh established an English colony on an island in what is today the state of North Carolina. After a slow start, over 100 people moved to the island to start a new life and est...
29 Maj 202315min
Why Is The Sky Blue? (Encore)
Children are highly inquisitive and are always asking questions. One of the most common questions that children have is, “why is the sky blue?” It is a simple and reasonable question, yet the answer ...
28 Maj 20239min
Attila the Hun
During the 5th century, one name struck fear into the hearts of almost every European: Attila, leader of the Huns. For a period of almost 20 years, Attila ravaged Europe, conquering various tribes an...
27 Maj 202313min
Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs
There were millions of stories that came out of the second world war. However, there were none like that of Tsutomu Yamaguchi. On August 6, 1945, he survived an event that no one in world history had...
26 Maj 202313min
The Meteor That Determined the Outcome of a Battle
There are many factors that go into the outcome of a battle. The number of soldiers, training, supplies, the weather, and the terrain the battle is fought on all play a part in determining the outcome...
25 Maj 202312min
