Misconceptions About the Ice Age
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.
2023-07-21 03:50
The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
2023-07-18 10:18
Six Triple Eight: The battalion of black women erased from history
The members of the 6888th battalion are beginning to get recognition almost 80 years on.
2023-07-05 08:57
The Forgotten Fifth Line of the “Something Old, Something New” Bridal Poem
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and something else, too?
2023-07-05 05:17
Is It Illegal to Falsely Shout 'Fire' in a Crowded Theater?
Back in 1919, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. sort of made it seem like it was against the law to yell “fire“ while in a crowded theater, so we understand if you’re confused.
2023-06-28 00:55
NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote
A group of Indian academics wants their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?
2023-06-20 05:19
Dermot Kennedy: Singer urged to apologise for racial slur
The singer has been criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.
2023-06-19 22:20
Ireland's Land Acts and the decline of the 'Big House'
Irish partition meant landlords and estates were affected differently north and south of the border.
2023-06-18 13:45
Rare earthquake damages French homes, schools and churches
Hundreds of buildings in western France are declared uninhabitable following the rare earthquake.
2023-06-18 00:57
Kolkata metro: A British engineer's unrealised India underwater train
Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hays's plan to build an underground rail in Kolkata did not take off because of lack of funds.
2023-06-10 08:23
The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
2023-06-01 08:23
First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate
A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama's administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate.
2023-06-01 07:23