In the 19th century, a quiet, curious naturalist named Charles Darwin proposed a theory that went on the shake science, religion, and philosophy. Darwin introduced a new way of thinking about life itself.
His theory of evolution by natural selection revealed that every species (humans included) changes over time, adapts to its environment, and shares comm ... Show More
Jan 12
370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
People love to debate history, especially when it comes to who was first. Last year, I made an episode about the oldest country in the world. I argued that the answer might be San Marino, because it has a long, continuous history as an independent state. And the reaction from lis ... Show More
30m 11s
Jan 5
369. History of Australia! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Australia is a country that many English learners dream of visiting, studying in, or even working in. Its beaches, culture, and cities are famous all over the world. But how much do you really know about the history of this country? In today’s episode, I want to discuss the devel ... Show More
23m 50s
Dec 29
368. How to Make Resolutions for 2026 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Interested in joining Patreon in 2026? 20% off with code 2026 - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Last year, I made an episode where I openly shared my goals and New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Now, it’s time to look back and see how I did. In this episode, I’ll review m ... Show More
23m 6s
Oct 2024
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
<p>Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires ... Show More
11m 36s
Oct 2024
The real vampires of the animal world
<p>According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not real, but in this episode, we'll meet some vampire animals that do exist!</p><br><p>Join Molly and co-host Quinn as they learn about all kinds of bloodsucker ... Show More
26m 30s
Mar 2025
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
<p>Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires ... Show More
12m 22s