In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out looking at why the toilet is called the “Crapper” and the “John”.
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Next up, we discuss all about what Medieval E ... Show More
Feb 3
The Incredible Biology of Sickle Cell
Chronic fatigue and weakness. Dizziness. Swollen limbs. Sudden, excruciating pain in the chest, back, legs, and arms. Uncontrollable, painful erections or priapism. Tissue necrosis. Organ damage. Increased susceptibility to bacterial infection. Death at a young age from stroke, h ... Show More
31m 59s
Jan 30
The First Road Trip Part 1: The Gumption of Bertha Benz
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we discuss the surprisingly long history of the automobile, then move on to discussing what is generally considered the first “modern” car, the Model 3, made by Karl Benz, and how is amazing wife ultimately saved him and the vehicle from ob ... Show More
50m 3s
Jul 2024
Episode 542: Leisure Time in Ancient Rome
<p>From all accounts, the ancient Romans knew how to do leisure—the priviledged classes at least.</p> <p>According to historians, they didn't see leisure time as something they got to enjoy once their obligations were completed, but rather, as the ideal state in which to live, wh ... Show More
31m 39s
Sep 2025
A Tale of Two Cities, oh and the Capture of a Third (Herodotus' The Histories Bk 1, Part 2)
We return to the wonderful world of Herodotus to see what happens next in Croesus' mad dash to take on the Persian Empire? Will he succeed? Will we even really hear about it? What sort of tangents can Herodotus get onto today! Line up quick folks, tickets go fast, come on in to s ... Show More
35m 23s
Jan 2025
What If: Alexander the Great had Died at the Granicus River?
<p>How would history look different if Alexander the Great had died in 334 BC? Would Macedonia still have conquered most of Asia?</p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook ... Show More
32m 54s
Oct 2024
1. Wars of the Roses: England Divided
<p>This is the first episode in a two-part series on the brutal, three-decade-long civil war that tore England in two. Today, we explore the complex allegiances, rivalries, and personalities that made it all happen before hearing about the first bloody battles between the houses ... Show More
49m 58s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2289638/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>We’re back with Season 4 of </b><b><em>Tatreez Talk</em></b><b>! In this episode, we catch you up on what we’ve been up to—from Amanne’s workshops with the Sa ... Show More
