Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
October 12, 2017
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing. YaleUniversity · Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
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Ep. 38 – Inside the Human Organ Trade
October 5, 2017
Big ticket items like kidneys, livers, and hearts aren’t the only things that can be extracted from you after death. A look inside the cadaver trade and its shadowy history.
Ep. 37 – The Origin of Early Civilization
September 28, 2017
Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced. YaleUniversity… READ MORE
Ep. 36 – The Challenges of Being a Social Media Star
September 21, 2017
The road to social media stardom is difficult and rarely pays well. Brooke Erin Duffy shares stories of success and offers advice and a warning for those looking to make… READ MORE
Ep. 16 – The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
September 14, 2017
Everyone could use more sleep. Global sleep expert Dr. Meir Kryger has tips for doing just that along with an explanation of what happens to a body that doesn’t get… READ MORE
Ep. 35 – How House Beautiful’s Powerful Female Editor Transformed Midcentury American Design
August 10, 2017
Interview with Monica Penick about her new book Tastemaker: Elizabeth Gordon, House Beautiful, and the Postwar American Home. YaleUniversity · An Interview With Monica Penick
Ep. 34 – Foreign Policy for a Networked World
August 3, 2017
Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses foreign policy and the roles governments and individuals can play in an increasingly networked world. YaleUniversity · Foreign Policy for a Networked World
Ep. 33 – Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli, and the Great Stink of 1858
July 20, 2017
The summer of 1858 was hot and stinky in London and filled with stories and scandals. YaleUniversity · Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli, and the Great Stink of 1858
Ep. 32 – The Nazi Obsession with the Occult
July 13, 2017
The Nazi obsession with the occult and supernatural is well-known in pop culture. Eric Kurlander gives us the real story beyond what we’ve seen in Hollywood and comics. YaleUniversity ·… READ MORE
Ep. 31 – The Mystery of Gravity Waves and Black Holes
June 22, 2017
Scientists have finally measured gravitational waves from the collision of black holes. Marcia Bartusiak explains why this matters and talks about some of the universe’s most mysterious objects. YaleUniversity ·… READ MORE
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