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BrainStuff Classics: Could the Great Depression Happen Again?

There were many factors that led to the depth and length of the Great Depression, but some of these mistakes are being repeated today. Learn what historians and economists are saying we should watch out for in this classic-but-relevant episode of BrainStuff, based on this article ... Show More

9m 26s

Yesterday

How Many Arachnids Live in Your Eyelashes?

Pretty much every human has thousands of microscopic mites living in the hair follicles on their face, feeding off of the dead skin cells and oils there. Learn why you probably shouldn't worry about Demodex mites in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://he ... Show More

6m 29s

Jul 22

Are Induction Cooktops Better than Gas or Electric?

Instead of putting a pan on a source of heat (like a gas burner or electric element), an induction cooktop creates heat in the pan itself thanks to the principles of electromagnetism and resistance. Learn how it works -- plus the pros and cons of the technology -- in today's epis ... Show More

12m 13s

Nov 2022

Have we Found Noah's Ark?

The search for Noah's Ark brings about a lot of skepticism from the non-believers. Against a backdrop of conspiracy theories and bible stories, is the story of Noah true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m

Jun 2024

DEEP DIVE: Ark of the Covenant

This gripping exploration uncovers the enigma of the Ark of the Covenant, a legendary artifact that has captivated imaginations for millennia. From its biblical origins to modern-day theories, the search for this sacred relic spans continents and centuries.Discover the surprising ... Show More

53m 3s

Jun 2023

345: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Part 1)

The most important object in the universe, but also a somewhat invisible presence in the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant has fuelled stories for millennia, whether as a weapon of mass destruction, an elaborate filling cabinet for sacred laws, or as the very location where God and ... Show More

57m 47s

Nov 2019

From the Vault: The Ship of Theseus

An ancient ship rots in the harbor and so we restore it piece by piece until nothing of the original ship remains. Is it still the same ship? Join Robert and Joe as they discuss one of history’s more mind-boggling thought experiments. (Originall published Aug. 21, 2018) Learn mor ... Show More

1h 10m

Sep 2022

Hunting Noah's Ark

The trend for “Arkeology” was kickstarted on September 27th, 1829, when the German explorer Friedrich Parrot ascended to the top of Mount Ararat in Armenia, which was believed at the time to be the final resting place of Noah’s Ark. This was actually Parrot’s third attempt to cli ... Show More

11m 54s

Jun 2024

Noah's Ark and the Flood

The Ancients launches a new miniseries exploring the stories, people, objects and kingdoms central to the Old Testament's narrative. There was only one place to start and it's not "In the beginning..." The story of the Flood in the Book of Genesis is well ... Show More

59m 7s

Dec 2023

The Sunken Lands, Part 3

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of lost islands and forgotten continents, in both actual geologic history and the mists of the human imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40m 25s

Could We Ever Find Noah's Ark?