Did Archimedes build a death ray?

Did Archimedes build a death ray?

During the siege of Syracuse in 214 BCE, the city-state's resident genius, Archimedes, built a number of clever war machines to thwart the invading Roman fleet. One invention, the death ray, has been considered the stuff of legend. But could it have been real?

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avsnitt(2736)

Narcissism: But what about me?

Narcissism: But what about me?

This week Josh and Chuck dive into the world of narcissism, one of the most perplexing and disturbing disorders humans can have. Learn all you ever cared to know about people who largely are centered ...

19 Dec 20171h

SYSK Selects: How Population Works

SYSK Selects: How Population Works

Population may not seem like the most scintillating topic in the world, but Josh and Chuck beg to differ. Join them as they explore how population works, from demographics to population control, in th...

16 Dec 201729min

How the Globe of Death Works

How the Globe of Death Works

The Globe of Death – el Globo de la Muerte to our Spanish-speaking friends – is perhaps the greatest of all the circus arts. It requires no smoke, no mirrors, only motorcycles, a giant sphere and fear...

14 Dec 201742min

The Deal With Doulas

The Deal With Doulas

The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description of the 21st century job. Doulas are birth coaches who help women get through the process of childbir...

12 Dec 201738min

SYSK Selects: How much money is there in the world?​

SYSK Selects: How much money is there in the world?​

There are few things more futile than trying to count all of the money in the world. Even many governments have no idea how much currency they have issued. But that won't stop Chuck and Josh from tryi...

9 Dec 201735min

How Flight Attendants Work

How Flight Attendants Work

Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. L...

7 Dec 201741min

How Vomit Phobia Works

How Vomit Phobia Works

No one - no one - likes to vomit, but there are some people who would prefer to die rather than vomit, people who spend their days worrying they will vomit at any moment and become so obsessed they cu...

5 Dec 201729min

SYSK Selects: How Crime Scene Cleanup Works

SYSK Selects: How Crime Scene Cleanup Works

Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

2 Dec 201732min

Populärt inom Samhälle & Kultur

podme-dokumentar
aftonbladet-krim
gynning-berg
p3-dokumentar
badfluence
en-mork-historia
mardromsgasten
nemo-moter-en-van
blenda-2
skaringer-nessvold
killradet
creepypodden-med-jack-werner
flashback-forever
kod-katastrof
hor-har
vad-blir-det-for-mord
p1-dokumentar
historiska-brott
svenska-fall
rss-brottsutredarna