Hey everyone, today is Pi day! For those not in the know, Pi day is celebrated by math enthusiasts (as well as bakers) all around the world each year on March 14th for the simple reason that Pi= 3.141592…, and 3.14 = March 14. Yeah, I know, this is kind of ridiculous, but hey, why […]
In this radio commentary, Bill discusses the theremin, and how it lead to one the music industry’s most fundamental assets, the electronic synthesizer. This was originally broadcast on December 26, 2000. [engineerguy]
Does swearing get a bad rap? There’s evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose… and may be good for your psyche! Watch this episode of Otherwords to find out why swearing is actually good for your brain! [Storied]
Back in the second century AD, Greek author Lucian of Samosata wrote what is now considered the first sci-fi story of all time. “A True Story” was written to poke fun at some of the outlandish tales published by some of the author’s peers, particularly those reporting fantastical events as if they were true. Here […]
Here’s a short animated history of the English language, starting back when Anglo Saxons populated part of the United Kingdom, going all the way up to today. A fascinating video by Harrison Holt of “The Generalist Papers,” who has a fascinating Youtube channel well worth checking out! [The Generalist Papers]
A collection of meme that might make you feel very old. I’m sorry.
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so enduring, and what does our feline fascination tell us about human nature? Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & […]
From Rock n’ Rolls in the early 50s up to Djent, here is the the history of Metal music by Andrea Boma Boccarusso. [Andrea Boma Boccarusso]
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Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people – often 20 or more – could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores the use, decoration, and (many) hazards of Rome’s latrines. [toldinstone]