You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part Two: Driving In and Out of History

You Auto-go to the Drive-in, Part Two: Driving In and Out of History

What made drive-in theatres so iconic? What led to their demise? In the second part of this week's two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max investigate the rise and fall of the old-school drive-in.

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The Gang Goes To Waffle House

The Gang Goes To Waffle House

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CLASSIC: The War of the Stray Dog: How Far Would You Go For Your Pet?

CLASSIC: The War of the Stray Dog: How Far Would You Go For Your Pet?

After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, it didn't take the newly-independent nations of Greece and Bulgaria long to begin bickering over their borders. Throughout the early 1920s, small bands of peasant...

14 Feb 37min

Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: the Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: the Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ptolemy II was known for a lot of things, none of which involved being humble. In the newest installment of this continuing series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the ridiculous story of the Lighthouse of ...

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People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think

People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think

So many people grew up hearing the myth that Columbus proved the Earth was round. It's a great story— but it's also utter bunk! In today's episode, Ben and Max get to the bottom of this ridiculous tal...

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CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code

CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code

The telegraph and the communication system known as Morse code revolutionized the way we transmit information, but how did it get here? Join the guys as they explore the tragic life and time of Samuel...

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The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the Author

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the Author

A beloved children's author. A spy. An ace fighter pilot, a notorious lady's man, and a strident antisemite: Roald Dahl was all these things and more. In the second part of this special two-part inter...

5 Feb 35min

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" Life

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" Life

Nowadays, most everyone knows a classic Roald Dahl story — yet who knows the man himself? In the first part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator ...

3 Feb 36min

CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi Bomb

CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi Bomb

What's the weirdest wartime heist you've ever heard of? In today's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max return to one of their favorites: On February 27, 1942, nine saboteurs set out in the middle of th...

31 Jan 26min

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