The Bimini Road

Uncover the bizarre 1518 outbreak in Strasbourg where hundreds danced uncontrollably for days. Was it a disease, mass hysteria, or something darker? Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-dancing-plague-of-1518-when- ... Show More

Is the North Star the brightest in the sky? Uncover the truth behind this common misconception and learn how to spot the real celestial showstoppers. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/why-the-north-star-isnt-the-bri ... Show More

Discover how parents can build resilience in children. Learn strategies for fostering a growth mindset, coping skills, and the power of "bounce back" moments. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/raising-resilient-kids ... Show More

Canadian Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. She’s a cave diver - she explores underwater tunnels and caverns. In 2001, she travels to the Southern Ocean, attempting to become the first person to swim inside an iceberg. Needless to say, Jill gets more than ... Show More

The ocean's twilight zone is one of the most important marine areas you’ve most likely never heard of. Home to marine life yet to be discovered and integral to carbon sequestration, it is vital that we protect this layer of ocean that spans across the Earth. Environment Editor fo ... Show More

Does the proverb "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" apply to humans? We explore the science of learning, age-related limitations, and the surprising potential hidden within all of us. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodc ... Show More

An outdoor instructor plummets into peril on the misty, mythical Isle of Skye. Iain Afshar is traversing a precipitous sawtooth ridgeline in the Cuillin Hills when he tumbles blindly into impenetrable fog. Bloodied, broken and stranded, it seems he has minutes to live. But as he ... Show More

Dive deep into a diverse range of fascinating topics in this episode! We start with language, exploring the meaning and nuances of "All's well that ends well" and the weary feeling of "lassitude." Then, we tackle the complex future of Artificial Intelligence, equipping you with e ... Show More

Beneath Antarctica's icy expanse, secrets from ancient times lie preserved, waiting to unravel tales that span millennia. This journey takes us through the icy labyrinth, where each discovery offers a new puzzle piece to the complex history of our planet.  From lost civilizations ... Show More

The Cape of Good Hope, located at the southern tip of Africa, is known for its treacherous waters where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, creating unpredictable and dangerous sea conditions. This has historically made it a notorious and feared route for sailors, earning a repu ... Show More

A tranquil boat trip around Indonesia becomes a terrifying test of will and endurance. Els Visser is a trainee doctor enjoying some well deserved downtime. But when her tourist vessel starts sinking in the middle of the ocean, she embarks on a life-or-death slog through the treac ... Show More

Ferdinand De Lesseps, "the Great Frenchman", is convinced that he is the man to build the Panama Canal. No, he isn't an engineer and, no, he's never actually been to Panama before. But he managed to dig the Suez Canal, and everyone said that would be impossible too. How hard can ... Show More

Explore déjà vu, the eerie sense of familiarity. Discover the surprising theory that it may be your brain carefully checking its memory systems. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/deja-vu-your-brains-memory-check-up/ ... Show More