Broadway Theater | Can’t Sleep? Let’s Go Behind the Curtain
Broadway theater grew from a collection of New York stages into one of the most recognizable forms of commercial theater in the world. This episode explores the history of Broadway, how the Theater Di...
30 Sep 33min
Thunderstorms | Can’t Sleep? Learn the Science of Storms
Thunderstorms are atmospheric machines powered by warm air, moisture, and some impressively violent physics. This episode explores how thunderstorms form, what creates lightning and thunder, how tower...
28 Sep 34min
Maple Syrup | Can’t Sleep? Tap Into Something Sweet
Maple syrup begins with something surprisingly simple: sap flowing through a maple tree. This episode explores how maple sap is collected and transformed into syrup, the history of maple syrup product...
25 Sep 34min
Golf | Can’t Sleep? Learn About Birdies, Bogeys, and Bunkers
Golf has spent centuries turning the simple act of hitting a ball into a surprisingly complicated sport. This episode explores the history of golf, how the modern game developed, the basics of clubs a...
23 Sep 31min
The Nile | Can’t Sleep? Explore the World’s Longest River
The Nile has shaped life in northeastern Africa for thousands of years. This episode explores the river’s geography, its major tributaries, the civilizations that grew along its banks, and the importa...
21 Sep 33min
Jigsaw Puzzles | Can’t Sleep? Piece Together Their History
Jigsaw puzzles have been challenging patient minds for centuries. This episode explores how the first puzzles were created, how they developed from educational tools into popular entertainment, and ho...
18 Sep 30min
Magic: The Gathering | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Epic Card Game
Magic: The Gathering has grown from a tabletop card game into a worldwide phenomenon. This episode explores how the game was created, how it is played, and the cards, colors, and strategies that shape...
16 Sep 34min
Martha’s Vineyard | Can’t Sleep? Explore the Famous Island
Martha’s Vineyard has been home to communities, visitors, and changing traditions for centuries. This episode explores the island’s geography, history, towns, and the people who have shaped life there...
14 Sep 28min
