Today we’re exploring the most contested 35 acres on the planet: the Temple Mount. Following our look into the violent history of this sacred site, we’re breaking down the overlapping layers of faith, politics, and archaeology that define it today. From the ancient stones of the Western Wall and the biblical weight of the Binding of Isaac to the modern-day t ... Show More
Yesterday
The 400 Years ERASED From the Bible
What really happened during the 400 "silent" years between the Old and New Testaments? From the rise of Alexander the Great and the mad king who tried to erase Judaism to the bloody Maccabean revolt, the first Hanukkah, the hidden secrets of Enoch and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Ro ... Show More
56m 59s
Oct 15
GothamChess on Aliens, Serial Killers & Playing a Ghost
Levy Rozman ( @GothamChess ) joins us today to uncover the darkest, weirdest, and most unhinged stories from the history of chess. In this episode, we dive into psychological warfare on the board, matches against literal ghosts, an axe murder over a game in Antarctica, and the bi ... Show More
1h 46m
Oct 14
Who ACTUALLY Built Machu Picchu
Today, we journey through history, myth, and engineering genius to uncover the complex truth behind one of the most breathtaking wonders on Earth: Machu Picchu. From the dramatic cloud forests of the Andes and incredible dry-stone construction to royal estate life, a sudden and m ... Show More
42m 1s