FLASHCARDS! The Universal Riddle of Love
As the year draws to a close, people across cultures have long turned to riddles, puzzles, and quiet forms of reflection. From lantern riddles in China to communal riddles in Africa and contemplative ...
19 Dec 202516min
The History of Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles may seem like quiet, domestic pastimes, but their history tells a much bigger story. In this episode of Math! Science! History!, Gabrielle Birchak traces the surprising evolution of the...
16 Dec 202521min
FLASHCARDS! Puzzle Brain
If you enjoyed today's Flashcard Friday deep dive, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow puzzle lover. And don't forget, this last Tuesday was the big Holiday Tim...
12 Dec 202511min
It's the MATH! SCIENCE! HISTORY! Holiday Puzzle 2025!
It's finally here. The annual math science history holiday puzzle. It's a long one but it is a fun one. When you solve it be sure to send all of your work, handwritten, and your answers too hello at m...
9 Dec 202550min
FLASHCARDS! Understanding Light Bulbs: How to Choose the Right One
In this Flashcards Friday episode, we take the science of light bulbs out of the hardware aisle and into everyday life. Most people assume a bulb is just a bulb, but the truth is that the type you cho...
5 Dec 20258min
Museum After Dark and The Man Who Lit up the Room
Step into a silent museum after closing hours, where moonlight washes over long corridors and the hum of unseen forces seems to guide your every step. In this immersive narrative puzzle episode, four ...
2 Dec 202521min
FLASHCARDS! Science that Makes Scents
Your nose is more powerful than you think. In this episode of Math! Science! History!, we explore the hidden biology behind your sense of smell, how it connects directly to memory and emotion, and why...
28 Nov 20259min
Carl Friedrich Gauss: The Genius Who Shaped Modern Science
In this episode of Math! Science! History!, I explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Carl Friedrich Gauss, often called the Prince of Mathematics. From a childhood marked by brilliance to contri...
25 Nov 202519min
