A brief history of cannibalism
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanCulturePsychology... Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.
Most Hardcore Soldier: Spartan
AdultsHistoryHumanWorldEducation... What was life like for a Spartan solider in ancient Greece? Was it anything like the movie "300"? In today's educational cartoon we are going back to the ancient times to look at how the warrior Spartans lived.
Handmade Vs. Machine-Made Pasta And Meatballs
AdultsFilmFoodHealthCulture... Handmade versus machine-made pasta. Is one really easier than the other and can you taste the difference?
Ultimate Pork Belly
AdultsFamilyFilmFoodCooking... This is one of those recipes you just need to bookmark and come back to again and again! If you are a meat eater, then this is one of those utterly impressive recipes to have in the repertoire! Look at those juices! Look at that crackling!
Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor
AdultsHealthHistoryHuman Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine.
Why Apollo Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site
AdultsHistoryHumanScience Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!
The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning
AdultsEnvironmentNatureTechnology The technology we use to keep cool is heating the world in a vicious feedback cycle, so we need to improve it and use it less.
Can you solve the dark matter fuel riddle?
AdultsDesignEducationScienceSpaceGaming... An ancient, abandoned alien space station has been discovered. Can you beat everyone in the galaxy and reach it first?
Could Your Phone Hurt You? Electromagnetic Pollution
AdultsHealthScienceTechnologyCybersecurity... Electricity is all around us, all the time. It makes our lives easier, safer, more fun and most of us never think about it. But is there such a thing as too much electricity? Electronic devices emit an electromagnetic field, which is suspected to cause cancer. We read countless sources on this topic to summarize the results of the latest research for you.
What Does Xanax Really Do To Your Body?
AdultsHealthHumanIndustryAddiction... What is Xanax or Alprazolam? A popular drug of choice for teens and adults has some pretty bad side effects when used incorrectly.
The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles
AdultsConstructionCreativityHistoryCulture... Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles.
What if a Radioactive Spider Bites You?
AdultsAnimalsMediaScienceMathGaming... Everyone knows that when you're bitten by a radioactive animal, you get superpowers... right? Kyle weaves a web of facts and math to ensnare the truth in this week's Because Science!
How a Fish Saved the Vikings
AdultsHistoryNatureScienceFoodAnimals... The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and importantly a lack of sunlight. Luckily, they had cod.