Podcasts
Here are a few of the podcasts I'm enjoying! If you'd like to visit a specific podcast's website, just click on its title image.
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99% Invisible, hosted by podcasting legend Roman Mars, is a fantastic way to learn about the hidden design all around us. From the farming of the crops we take for granted to the color of "green" lights around the world, 99% Invisible will teach you all the things you didn't know you wanted to learn.
The Fall of Civilizations podcast provides wonderfully written, well-created reviews of the rise and fall of various civilizations throughout history. Thoughtful narrative storytelling is combined with excellent primary sources and beautiful soundscapes to immerse listeners in the lives of peoples who died centuries ago.
Cultures across the world are built on myths and legends which provide a shared sense of identity, and you can experience a diverse set of these stories through the Myths and Legends podcast. Come along for Jason Wiser's fantastic storytelling and unique interpretation of myths and legends from our shared global history.
As you listen to Cautionary Tales, you'll learn about the unanticipated consequences that often come with decisions we make. Whether these bad choices stemmed from a lack of information, internal biases, or simple laziness, they all leave us with cautionary tales to learn from - lest we make the same mistakes.
The Stuff You Missed in History Class will teach you, well - everything you missed in high school history! From incredible biographies that just don't fit into a high school lecture to the historical events *some* people don't want you to know, Stuff You Missed in History Class is a great way to learn about little-known history.
The British Museum is home to at least 8 million artifacts from around the world - and about 99% of them were taken without permission. Listen to Stuff the British Stole to follow the journey of notable stolen artifacts in the British collection as the people groups that created them strive for their return.