Australia is a unique country.
By area, it's huge. By population, however, it is dwarfed by smaller countries such as Nepal, Ghana, Yemen, and the United Kingdom.
By modern standards, the nation is quite young, yet it has a history that goes back further than almost any other country.
…and there is also the thing with the criminals.
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Yemen's Long and Complicated History
For thousands of years, Yemen has been one of the most important crossroads in the world. It was home to ancient kingdoms, the legendary land of Sheba, the port that gave mocha coffee its name, and a strategic gateway between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Its mountains, tribe ... Show More
13m 40s
Jul 2024
Starvation in the Outback: Aussie Bushwhacking
In northern Australia, two friends venture deep into the bush on the lookout for a mysterious serpent. But after weeks trekking through desert plains and ancient jungle, Will and Geoff’s plans start falling apart. Out of supplies, with the weather and the wildlife against them, t ... Show More
52m 11s
Oct 2019
The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Things (Part 2)
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at that time the United States government banned pre-sliced bread… Really.
Next up, we have a brief message from a sponsor, Blinkist, which gives you the key ideas from more than 3,000 bestselling nonfiction books in j ... Show More
48m 6s
Feb 2025
Finding Aubrey: Langtang National Park
In April of 2010, a young woman from Colorado was living her dream in Asia. At the tail end of her five month solo journey to the continent, Aubrey Sacco elected to embark on a week long trek within Langtang National Park, a place known for its welcoming teahouses, ancient monast ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2024
The history of light (classic)
For thousands of years, getting light was a huge hassle. You had to make candles from scratch. This is not as romantic as it sounds. You had to get a cow, raise the cow, feed the cow, kill the cow, get the fat out of the cow, cook the fat, dip wicks into the fat. All that--for no ... Show More
21m 23s
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