If you’ve ever shot a gun, then you will have quickly learned the first
fundamental rule of shooting: recoil sucks. Depending on the calibre,
weight of the firearm, and your technique, just a few minutes of
shooting something like a hunting rifle can quickly leave your shoulder
bruised and sore. And the bigger the firearm, the worse the problem
becomes, ... Show More
Yesterday
Is Nuclear Winter Actually a Possibility or Just Pseudoscience?
As horrific as a nuclear war would be in the immediate, a common idea is that the real troubles for humanity, and the world, would actually occur in the long aftermath, triggering what is now commonly known as nuclear winter- a nightmarish scenario in which atmospheric temperatur ... Show More
48m 35s
Sep 2025
A Tale of Two Cities, oh and the Capture of a Third (Herodotus' The Histories Bk 1, Part 2)
We return to the wonderful world of Herodotus to see what happens next in Croesus' mad dash to take on the Persian Empire? Will he succeed? Will we even really hear about it? What sort of tangents can Herodotus get onto today! Line up quick folks, tickets go fast, come on in to s ... Show More
35m 23s
Dec 2024
History of the Self: Love
How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's show: a time-hopping, philosophical journey into the origins of modern love. (This ... Show More
53m 7s