Japan is an island nation in East Asia known for its rich traditions and modern technology. For centuries, Japan developed unique customs such as samurai culture, tea ceremonies, and beautiful temples. Today, it is also famous for innovation, cities like Tokyo, and popular arts like anime and video games. Japan blends ancient history with modern life, creati ... Show More
May 11
Migration: Great Animal Journeys
Every year, millions of animals travel incredible distances in a journey called migration. Birds fly thousands of miles, whales cross oceans, and butterflies travel across continents to find food, warmth, or safe places to raise their young. Scientists study migration to understa ... Show More
9m 44s
May 7
Walkmans, iPods, and the Journey of Music Technology
The way people listen to music has changed dramatically over time. Early listeners gathered around phonographs and records, followed by radios, cassette players, and portable Walkmans. Later came CDs, MP3 players, and streaming music on phones. Each new invention made music easie ... Show More
9m 12s
Jul 2024
Yung Pueblo on the Power of Self-Healing
<p>Diego Perez is a poet, meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author, widely known through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Inspiring millions with his writing, his work focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships and the wisdom that comes when we truly ... Show More
43m 17s
Jan 2025
Adrian de Leon, "Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America" (UNC Press, 2023)
In a book that pulls together both sides of the Pacific, Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America (UNC Press, 2023) asks the question: what if we look at Filipino history not from the cities or the imperial metropoles, but from the mountains and the countryside? Or put an ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
José de San Martín, from Soldier to Liberator (José de San Martín, de Soldado a Libertador)
<p>Simón Bolívar is known as the Liberator, and he rightly gained this title... but there is another, one who fought as hard as Bolivar but was nowhere near as recognized as the Venezuelan: José de San Martín.<br/><br/><br/>Born in Argentina and raised as a Spanish soldier who fo ... Show More
27 m
Jul 2024
Ash Bhardwaj | Great Explorers, Cultural Differences & 'Why We Travel'
✍︎: The Curious Worldview Newsletter - the ultimate compliment to the podcast...Jon Lee AndersonCharlie WalkerFollow me on Instagram - @ryanfhoggWhy We Travel - Ash BhardwajAsh Bhardwaj is an author, journalist, film-maker and former british army who amongst his many expeditions ... Show More
2h 4m