If you managed to get through elementary school math then you have almost certainly heard the name Pythagoras. The ancient Greek thinker has been celebrated as the man who first discovered the mathematical relationship between the sides of a right triangle. This has been known for centuries as the Pythagorean Theorem. But, if you poke your nose a little deep ... Show More
Jul 7
Bonus Episode - Plagiarizing Patriots, Human Chickens, and Canadian Character Assassination
On this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent series on the Knights of the Air and the one-off on the Midnight Ride. The host grapples with questions about the American perception of Canadian history, tarring and feathering, WWI weaponry, and Paul Revere's plag ... Show More
49m 36s
Nov 2022
Pythagoras & His Weird Religious Cult
<p>In this episode, we explore the life and movement of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, and discover that the common image of him as an ancient mathematician isn't entirely supported by the evidence.</p><br><p>Sources/Suggested Reading:</p><ul><li>Huffman, Carl A. (2008). "Philo ... Show More
23m 2s
Sep 2021
Future You Is a Stranger, Babylonian Trig, Reversed Organs
Learn about why it’s hard to save money for our future; how Babylonians knew the Pythagorean theorem; and situs inversus.It's hard to save money because we see our future selves as strangers by Steffie DruckerJohnson, S. (2021, August 10). Brain hacks for saving money. Big Think; ... Show More
14m 2s
Apr 2025
An Ancient Way of Creating Harmony, Day 1: "The Pythagorean Path: A 7-Day Journey to Harmony"
Allow me to introduce you to the ancient mathematician, philosopher, and mystic, Pythagoras. We begin a new series by getting to know Pythagoras, not just as a mathematician but as someone who was steeped in the mysteries of the universe. You'll explore his life, where he came fr ... Show More
30m 2s