I Can’t Sleep

Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. This episode explores the origins of Samhain, how it was traditionally celebrated, and the cust...

19 Aug 29min

For centuries, alchemists searched for ways to transform ordinary materials into something extraordinary. This episode explores the history of alchemy, its roots in ancient cultures, and the ideas and...

17 Aug 32min

Tea has been part of human culture for thousands of years, growing from ancient traditions into one of the world’s most widely consumed drinks. This episode explores the origins of tea, its spread acr...

14 Aug 33min

Apartments have housed people in cities for thousands of years. This episode explores the history of apartment living, how apartment buildings developed, and the different forms they have taken around...

12 Aug 34min

For more than three decades, Brooks & Dunn helped define the sound of modern country music. This episode explores how Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn came together, the rise of their career, their biggest ...

10 Aug 31min

Salt has shaped human history for thousands of years, serving as a seasoning, a preservative, and one of the world’s most valuable commodities. This episode explores what salt is, where it comes from,...

7 Aug 32min

Dolphins have fascinated people for thousands of years with their intelligence, social behavior, and remarkable lives beneath the waves. This episode explores what dolphins are, where they live, how t...

5 Aug 34min

For thousands of years, people have looked to the night sky and imagined familiar shapes among the stars. This episode explores the stories connected to constellations, how they help map the heavens, ...

3 Aug 32min