Archaeologists recently discovered the world’s oldest cave paintings of animals, in an isolated cave in Indonesia. This has challenged the way scientists think about our history, and provided evidence for people in Asia tens of thousands of years ago! Let’s learn about this topic, while studying English vocabulary!
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May 4
386. Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds in history. He painted some of the most famous works of art ever: the Mona Lisa, Last Supper, and more. He was also a scientist, an engineer, an anatomist, and an inventor. He is often described as the perfect example of a “Renaissa ... Show More
20m 59s
Apr 27
385. Should We Boycott the 2026 World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Four years ago, I made an episode titled “Should we boycott the Qatar World Cup?” As you might remember, the tournament in Qatar was surrounded by criticism. There were concerns about human rights, especially the treatment of migrant workers who helped build the stadiums. There w ... Show More
22m 25s
Oct 2025
Göbekli Tepe: How Does Humanity's Most Ancient Monument Work?
In Turkey, a set of prehistoric columns rivals Stonehenge -- but they're 6,000 years older. Learn what we know (and don't know) about the hunter-gatherers who built Göbekli Tepe in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/european-histo ... Show More
8m 40s
<p><strong>Title: The Forgotten Expedition</strong></p><p><strong>Level: Advanced (C1)</strong></p><p>Story :</p><p> Dr. Evelyn Marks, an archaeologist, leads an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle in search of a legendary lost civilization. After months of treacherous travel, ... Show More
