Episodes

  • Episode 26: The African Windmill

    Episode 26: The African Windmill
    Aug 25 2024
    In this episode, we explore the genius of a 14 year old boy from Malawi that defied all odds against him to create a Windmill
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    7 mins
  • Episode 25: The Unconquered of Africa: a story of Resilience and Courage

    Episode 25: The Unconquered of Africa: a story of Resilience and Courage
    Aug 23 2024
    This episode explores the story of Ethiopia which became the only African country never to be formally colonized.
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    6 mins
  • Episode 24: The shortest War in History

    Episode 24: The shortest War in History
    Aug 9 2024
    The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes. Who was involved? What caused it? Who won? In this episode, we get the story.
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    6 mins
  • Episode 23: A, B, C or D? The History of the Multiple Choice Test

    Episode 23: A, B, C or D? The History of the Multiple Choice Test
    Aug 9 2024
    The multiple choice test format has been embraced by game shows, surveys and social testing. In this episode, we explore the origin of this particular format of testing.
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    6 mins
  • Episode 22: From Stone to Softness; The History of the Pillow

    Episode 22: From Stone to Softness; The History of the Pillow
    Aug 7 2024
    Did you the first pillows were made of stone? Let's explore the history of the pillow
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    5 mins
  • Episode 21: Damascus: The Capital City that has defied time

    Episode 21: Damascus: The Capital City that has defied time
    Aug 7 2024
    Damascus is the oldest Capital City of the world. And did you know that there is a country that has got three Capital Cities?
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    5 mins
  • Episode 20: Building Imagination: A LEGO History

    Episode 20: Building Imagination: A LEGO History
    Aug 5 2024
    From humble beginnings in a Danish carpenter's workshop, LEGO is today a global phenomenon. In this episode, we explore the history of how it all began.
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    6 mins
  • Episode 19: A History of Salt

    Episode 19: A History of Salt
    Aug 5 2024
    Did you know that at one point in time, salt was as valuable as gold? In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of salt, and discover how salt shaped civilizations, and impacted daily life.
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    6 mins