Nikola Tesla—a brilliant mind whose visions of the future transformed the world. From harnessing the power of alternating current to dreaming of wireless energy, Tesla’s innovations shaped modern technology and inspired generations. But who was the man behind the genius, and what drove his relentless curiosity? Tonight, explore the life, inventions, and endu ... Show More
Aug 23
Astrology: When It was a Science
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Discover the story behind sun signs and horoscopes, as we explore 4,000 years of Western astrology, from the Babylonians to the digital age. Includes mentions of: Philoso ... Show More
51m 8s
May 2025
Nikola Tesla: life of the week
Nikola Tesla is remembered as an enigmatic, eccentric genius who harnessed the power of electricity. But if we strip away some of this myth, what can we really say about the inventor's life and legacy? For this Life of the Week episode, Iwan Morus joins Ellie Cawthorne to reveal ... Show More
38m 44s
Jan 2021
Nikola Tesla: Biography, Facts and Inventions
This podcast is on facts about Nikola Tesla, his biography and inventions. Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and engineer. He discovered and patented the rotating magnetic field, the basis of most alternating-current machinery. He also developed the three-phase system of elec ... Show More
3m 29s
Feb 2025
Tesla Electrifies the World
February 24, 1893. Most homes don't have electricity. And yet, one of the technology's pioneers, Nikola Tesla, is about to give the world a glimpse into a fully electrified future.He takes the stage at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, and begins a demonstration. He shoots ... Show More
34m 29s