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Our Brains Shouldn’t Be So Big
JMP offers a 30-day free trial for anyone, anywhere. Go to https://www.jmp.com/scishow to see the benefits of visual statistics for yourself. It’s no secret that humans have big brains, especially compared to the rest of the animal world. But big … Continue reading
The World’s First Pottery is Older Than You Think
Get your copy of the Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization now and use the code DANDAVIS10 to get 10% off: https://bit.ly/4c7ICTN The first pottery ever made in the world is a lot older than most people think. And the first … Continue reading
London’s Dreadful Visitation: The Black Death and The Great Plague
I’ve been thinking about what happens after a plague recently. Sorry about the audio issues- I’m dealing with some stuff right now and simply don’t have the brainspace to go back and redo it. This is the first video with … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 – Soul Music, I Feel Love
Stories of love, loss and legacy surrounding Donna Summer’s iconic 1977 hit I Feel Love. Stories of love, loss and legacy surrounding Donna Summer’s iconic 1977 hit. Producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte wanted to make something which sounded like … Continue reading
David Olusoga: History is under attack from Trump | Prospect Podcast
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga joins the Prospect Podcast to discuss political attacks on American history from the Trump administration, the challenges facing historians in the UK—and how future generations will view England’s colonial history. Trump’s officials are threatening historical … Continue reading
NEW EVIDENCE: Earth Had Rings (and Might Regain Them)
3 Apr 2025 Check Out All PBS Earth Episodes: • Earth Month from PBS Planet Earth is the jewel of the solar system—the shimmery blue oceans, the verdant green forests, the wispy whimsical cloud formations. Saturn is the only competitor … Continue reading