Podcast Transcript Gravity is the weakest of the fundamental forces of nature, yet, if you have enough of it, it can create the most powerful thing in the known universe: a black hole. The very idea of a black hole didn’t really exist until the early 20th century, and now they are regularly found by …
Podcast Transcript Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last ruler of an independent Egypt and one of the most important women of the ancient world. In addition to being a brilliant and cunning ruler in her own right, she was also famously associated with two of the most powerful men in the late Roman Republic. Yet …
Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of North America lies one of the largest collections of freshwater lakes in the world. These lakes have a unique geological origin, and function like few lakes on Earth. Also, given their location, they are home to several large industrial centers and is part of one of the most …
Podcast Transcript In 1947, a Norwegian adventurer named Thor Heyerdahl set out to prove a theory of his that the people of Polynesia came there from South America. To prove his theory, he built a raft out of local materials in Peru and set sail across the Pacific. His voyage was successful, but the same …
Podcast Transcript Depending on how you define it, there were approximately 70 Roman Emperors. They were a mixed bag ranging from philosophers to the insane, from generals to children. Some were truly horrible, but some were actually pretty good at their job. In particular, there were five consecutive emperors who reigned during the peak of …
Podcast Transcript 2 years, nine months, and one day ago, I sat down and recorded the first episode of a daily podcast. Today, I’m recording episode 1000. It has been a lot of work, but it has been a great experience, and to date, hundreds of thousands of people from almost every country on Earth …
Podcast Transcript Throughout history, people have bet on everything and anything. From the mundane to the extremely important. From casino bets to bets on science, and even the future of humanity. These bets can serve as vehicles to win or lose tons of money or as a way to prove a point. Other times they …
Podcast Transcript Once a month, every year, Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan. It is a month of fasting, prayer, and introspection, and it is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. However, the time of Ramadan change every year, and the exact date it starts is often a matter of interpretation, as is …
Podcast Transcript Canada has a reputation for being a rather low-key, friendly place. For the most part, this is true. It is a nice place to visit and is not usually in turmoil. However, that hasn’t always been the case. Fifty years ago, Canadians faced the threat of extremism and terrorism, and it almost did …