Jul 8

Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits?

This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuf ... Show More

9m 41s

Jul 7

How Have Obituaries Changed?

Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/cul ... Show More

8m 20s

Jul 6

BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect?

When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 35s

Aug 2023

What Is Poland?

On today's episode, we dive into the intricate story of Polish nationalism. Starting with it's earliest histories, we trace trace how it evolves throughout the 19th century, discussing a few key figures and their roles in shaping Poland's narrative. This episode isn't just about ... Show More

1h 21m

Oct 2024

Swatches!

The story of the Swatch is super cool and one of the great retail successes. Listen in today to find out just why a country known for the finest craftsmanship started making plastic watches for the masses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44m 50s

Jan 2025

Dis-moi pourquoi on a des ongles.

Pourquoi on a des ongles ?Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

3m 27s

Jan 2025

Dis-moi pourquoi on a des ongles.

Pourquoi on a des ongles ?Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

3m 27s

Oct 2012

Polish Landscape

Episode 1 – In this series adventurer John Iflyalot discovers the history and culture of Poland! This time he uncovers the mysteries of the landscape of Poland, attempting to solve his riddle about the Polish Landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 3s

Jul 2020

Cesarean’s AMAZING History (Part 2)

Did you know that silver wire helped to dramatically reduce maternal mortality at cesarean section? And what does the Goodyear Rubber Company have to do with surgical techniques? In this episode we will wrap up our walk through history reviewing CS’s AMAZING History.

9m 29s

Mar 2024

Nailed It & Lava Rocks

We have passionate feelings about keeping our nails painted, but bare nails are also welcome in this episode! We chat about how we paint our nails and why, what colors we go for and avoid, and share funny nail painting stories. Along the way we try to avoid lava rocks and being n ... Show More

26m 49s

Mar 2024

LTAMB: The Bronze Age Collapse Coming April 2

Coming soon... Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!'s next big special research series is the Bronze Age Collapse. Who were the cultures thriving in the Bronze Age Mediterranean, and what caused them to collapse entirely? Episodes start April 2, 2024 and run through the month! Attributi ... Show More

2m 38s

Jan 2025

The 100 Greatest Rock Moments of the Millennium So Far - Part 2: (90-81)

So much can happen in 25 years…let’s go back to how the 20th century began…in just a quarter century, we got radio, airplanes, the Great War, the Russian revolution, the Soviet Union, and the rise of Communism.The Titanic sank…women were empowered to vote…Einstein came up with th ... Show More

38m 38s

Dec 2024

⌚ Swatch: The $40 Watch that Saved Switerzland | 12

When you hear the name Swatch, you may picture an affordable wristwatch with neon bands, a pop-art face, and an invite to the Middle School dance. But this humble plastic timepiece played a huge role in geopolitics: the Swatch saved the entire Swiss watch industry from something ... Show More

45m 45s

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