Palimpsests: Reading History's Blank Pages

Palimpsests: Reading History's Blank Pages

Historians learn a great deal from historical texts -- and not only that which was written, but that which was unwritten. Join Robert and Christian as they explore the world of palimpsests, the erased books just under the surface of ancient tomes. Modern technology allows us to uncover more and more of their secrets, while the idea of the palimpsest itself serves as a powerful metaphor for media, the mind and maybe life itself.

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Brood 13: Emergence of the Cicadas

Brood 13: Emergence of the Cicadas

It might sound like the title of a horror movie, but make no mistake: Brood 13 is real. In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the bizarre life of the periodical cicada, insects that emerge from th...

16 Aug 201122min

Extreme Sleep: Parasomnia

Extreme Sleep: Parasomnia

Parasomnia: Most of us take sleep for granted, but there's a world of bizarre slumbers out there that only parasomniacs understand. Enter the world of sleep walking, eating, paralysis, violence and sn...

11 Aug 201130min

The Lying Game

The Lying Game

Is a lie mere deception, an occasional un-truth or something deeper? Join Robert and Julie as they plunge into the cognitive depths of lies to examine our abilities to linguistically warp perception. ...

9 Aug 201139min

Into the Dyson Sphere

Into the Dyson Sphere

When it's not showing up in episodes of "Star Trek" or imprisoning Necron Star Gods, Dyson spheres are the brainchild of physicist Freeman Dyson. But what exactly are they are? Join Robert and Julie a...

4 Aug 201129min

The Cognitive Dissonance of Exorcisms

The Cognitive Dissonance of Exorcisms

Priests in horror flicks drive demons out of innocent victims. But what's really happening in these apparent showdowns between good and evil? Join Robert and Julie as they look at this exorcism throug...

2 Aug 201135min

Sharks in Space

Sharks in Space

Although there's no such thing as a shark in space (yet), sharks have provided invaluable information to NASA. In this episode, Robert and Julie take you from the ocean to outer space as they examine ...

28 Juli 201118min

Bugs, Twinkies and Ancient Foods

Bugs, Twinkies and Ancient Foods

You are what you eat, which poses an interesting conundrum for omnivores. In this episode, Robert and Julie take a fascinating look at humanity's earliest meals. How did we learn which berries could k...

21 Juli 201134min

The Pooping Duck: When Robots Digest

The Pooping Duck: When Robots Digest

Jacques de Vaucanson's fabulous digesting duck was a clockwork miracle capable of reproducing the processes of ingestion, digestion and defecation. Join Robert and Julie to learn more about robotic di...

19 Juli 201131min

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