What's "Natural" on the Galapagos Islands?
In geologic years, the Galapagos Islands are infants. Located on the perpetually moving Nazca tectonic plate, the islands were formed through repeated volcanic activity. Layer by layer, the islands have risen off the ocean floor, forming a chain that is approximately five million years old.
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The Liberation of Paris
On August 25th, 1944, the Allies liberated Paris from Nazi occupation, ending more than four years of fear, hunger, and death. Learn more about this important moment in World War II, as well as the soldiers and civilians who took part in the liberation.
Written and narrated by Lauren Henry. A t…
The Ancient Roman Origins of Government Disaster Response
When we reflect on the history of government response to natural disasters such as plagues, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and now Covid-19, we discover that the expectation that central governments should play a role in recovering from such disasters can be traced back to the actions o…
The History of Vaccination: Top 10 Things to Know
Australian scientists have been successful in growing the Wuham virus in a lab, increasing the possible development of a vaccine for the Corona virus. Just what do we know about the history behind the creation of vaccines? Find out the most important things to know in "Top Ten Origins: Vaccination"…
The 1918 Flu Pandemic
Recent estimates suggest that the 1918 flu claimed as many as 50 million lives around the world between 1918 and 1919, killing more people in a single year than the entire “Black Death” of the 14th century. On its centennial anniversary, it is worth remembering the history of the “Spanish” flu and …
Corona in Context: Lessons From the SARS Pandemic of 2003
As the world grapples with the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, it is important to remember that this is not the first but rather the seventh human coronavirus that scientists have discovered since the mid-1960s (four of which just cause a common cold in humans).
Written by Dr. Jim Harris. Narratio…
The India Pakistan Partitian
2017 marked the 70th anniversary of two nations, India and Pakistan. Their independence from the British Empire in 1947 prompted a wave of decolonization that spread across Asia and Africa. Yet alongside the victories of independence came the tragedies of partition, whereby British-ruled India was …
127: Shark Night 3D (with Clare Rankine)
Bite Club, rap videos, and Sarah Paxton? Petty good. This week Abigail, Michelle, and special guest Clare Rankine watched this sharky slasher so you don't have to. They take a quick dive into the film's surprising special effects, hillbilly stereotypes, and music video direction
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Return to Halloweentown
Ready to hear your favorite sisters talk about your least favorite Halloweentown movie? Then you are in for both a trick and a treat because today Jana and her sister Chloe are discussing the 2006 DCOM, Return to Halloweentown. On this episode, Chloe and Jana divulge their opinions on the infamous …
155: Aquamarine is a Top Tier Mermaid Movie
Emma Roberts, Jo Jo, Sarah Paxton, and mermaid core?? Sign us up.
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