Roller Coasters

<p>The first installment of the deeper examination of Charles Sumner's life begins with his early years, including his close relationships with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Samuel Gridley Howe.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)." Encycl ... Show More

<p>This 2019 episode covers Thomas Cook, a pioneer of the idea of a travel agency to manage tourist holidays. But Cook was initially motivated by his support of the temperance movement and his deeply held religious beliefs.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

<p>Tracy and Holly talk about the proclivity for destruction that was part of the balloon craze. They also discuss cat trees and how hard it is to find one that's cute.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.< ... Show More

If you described the concept of a roller coaster to an alien, they'd probably be baffled: Why on Earth are humans purposely recreated the sensation of falling, flying and -- quite possibly -- feeling close to death? In the first part of this special two-part series, the guys expl ... Show More

In June 1907, five plucky teams departed the Chinese capital and embarked on a 9,317-mile automobile race to Paris. Traversing scorching deserts and perilous mountain passes in ill-equipped vehicles, the participants regularly risked their lives – but their tenacity would transfo ... Show More

<p>The Romanov family were the first imperial dynasty to rule Russia, reigning from the early seventeenth century until the Russian Revolution of 1917. Including such illustrious names as Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and Alexander I, they oversaw and often instigated, dra ... Show More

Rutherford and Fry delve into the history of roller coasters in the second instalment of their investigation into why we enjoy being scared. Amelie Xenakis asks: "Why do people enjoy rollercoasters? I am a thrill-seeker and I am always terrified before riding a roller coaster but ... Show More

<p>October 16, 1869. An American trickster masterminds the discovery of a mysterious petrified giant in upstate New York.</p><p><br></p><p>You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://intohistory.com/" rel="noope ... Show More

<p>As the old saying goes "you can get around faster if you put wheels on your feet" and sure enough, roller skates has proven that true. This week we're talking about roller skates, roller blades, roller rinks and for some reason, the comic book store in the town we grew up in,. ... Show More

<p>On a misty morning in May 1927, Charles Lindbergh climbed into the cramped cockpit of his single engine plane, <em>The Spirit of St. Louis</em>. After a bumpy taxi and takeoff at a New York runway, he took to the skies, on a flight that would break records and make him a natio ... Show More

<p>April 15, 1989: A crowd crush at a soccer game at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England leads to the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans.</p><p>You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://intohistory.com/" rel=" ... Show More

<p>Each roller coaster car is moved by the cars connected to it, which makes the experience of riding a rollercoaster a bit different in each car. Learn which seat on a roller coaster is best for you, based on science and your personal preferences.</p><p> </p> Learn more about yo ... Show More