Our Lady of Guadalupe
On this week’s episode, we talk about the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, her 1531 appearance to Saint Juan Diego in Mexico, the miraculous image on his tilma, and the lasting message of hope, faith, ...
20 Juli 12min
Squirrels
This episode explores the surprising world of squirrels, from their intelligence and agility to their vital role in helping forests grow. Discover how these familiar animals survive, communicate, and ...
10 Juli 14min
Why Americans Call Football “Soccer”
Why do Americans call football “soccer”? Are they really trying to be different, or is there another reason? We look at the term “soccer” and how it originated. We will also talk about why the term “f...
27 Juni 7min
The Dark Side of the Moon
This episode explains that the “dark side of the Moon” is really just the far side that never faces Earth because the Moon is tidally locked. It describes how spacecraft revealed it and notes its heav...
19 Juni 13min
Gravensteen: Castle of the Counts
In this episode, we talk about Gravensteen, the Castle of the Counts. It is a medieval castle in Ghent built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace. Once a fortress, residence, courthouse, and prison, it was lat...
18 Juni 8min
What is Pi?
This episode explores the roots and mystery of pi, the famous number used to measure circles. It explains how pi has fascinated mathematicians for centuries and why its endless, never-repeating number...
25 Maj 10min
Musashi - A Novel by Eiji Yoshikawa
Today we are talking about the Japanese novel Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. It follows the rise of a wild young fighter who becomes a legendary swordsman through discipline, hardship, and self-discovery....
18 Maj 16min
The Black Death
On this week’s episode, we talk about The Black Death, a devastating pandemic that killed millions across Europe, Asia, and North Africa in the 1300s. Spread through trade routes, the plague caused wi...
10 Maj 12min
