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Liar, Bigamist, Brute: How Isaac Singer Liberated Women
The sewing machine was once thought to be an impossible invention.
Frankenstein Versus the Volcano
What are the limits of our ability to weather even the worst circumstances?
Photographing Fairies (Classic)
How did Elsie and Frances fool so many people with their photography?
"They fall behind and are slowly crushed" - Board Games and Economics with Richard Garfield
Tim is joined by Richard Garfield for a special Q&A about economics and game design.
Flixborough: The Factory that was Wiped off the Map
The people of Flixborough unknowingly drift towards disaster...
The Disappearance of Grace Oakeshott
After one hundred years, the truth about Grace’s disappearance has finally come to light.
Homo deceptus: Science's Dirty Little Secret
In 1912, a fossil discovery shakes the scientific world.
Kyoto: The Battle that Defined Climate Politics - with Joe Robertson
Tim is joined by playwright Joe Robertson to discuss Kyoto.
The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 2)
Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure hunt ignites a nationwide obsession...
The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 1)
Forrest Fenn defies convention, rising from outsider to millionaire and sparking a hunt.
