Tag Archives: history

How did they figure out the area of a circle is πr² ?

Posted on January 19, 2026 by agogo22

How did they figure out the area of a circle is pi times r squared? 0:00 intro 3:10 Archimedes 6:25 Leonardo and Sato Moshun 8:20 RABH https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%E… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryabha… Archimedes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_of… Leonardo and Sato Moshun https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_of… Cut The Knot area … Continue reading →

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The M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I

Posted on January 18, 2026 by agogo22
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The ancient origins of Sci-fi and tech words

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Rob and Jess are talking tech! In this episode, they explore the linguistic origins of terms from technology, Sci-fi and the internet. 🧌 Who was the first internet troll? 🤖 What does ‘robot’ literally mean? 🔫 Does Jedi actually … Continue reading →

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India Through a Japanese Artist’s Eyes

Posted on January 17, 2026 by agogo22
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Radical with Amol Rajan – Knowledge and Nostalgia: Why a University Education Should Be Free (Louisa Munch) – BBC Sounds

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22

What is the point of going to university? In this episode, Amol sits down with the critical theorist, academic and social media influencer Louisa Munch who thinks you shouldn’t have to pay for higher education. With the graduate premium in … Continue reading →

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This Yew tree is older than the first printed book

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22
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Why do you need subtitles for everything now?

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22
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No these are not petrified tree stumps

Posted on January 13, 2026 by agogo22
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What the UK Government Is Hiding Under London

Posted on January 11, 2026 by agogo22

[…] Under the streets of London is a hidden city deigned to protect thousands from the worst case scenario. The Kingsway Exchange has been abandoned for decades, but it was a place of espionage, communication & refuge. One of Britain’s … Continue reading →

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The Truth About British Curry Nobody Wants To Admit

Posted on January 10, 2026 by agogo22

How We REALLY Invented The British Curry? The Shocking Truth Britain didn’t just adopt curry — we reinvented it. The dishes you grew up loving weren’t eaten in India at all, but were created in British kitchens by Bangladeshi immigrants … Continue reading →

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