22. What is Holi?
This is a brief summary of the Indian holiday of Holi. I share about the origins of the holiday, the traditions and celebrations, and the foods that are often made. *CORRECTION: In this episode I talk...
1 Mars 202313min
21. Carnival in Brazil, Italy, & New Orleans (Mardi Gras)
This is a brief history of Carnival—noting in particular the history of Carnival, and some fun details about Carnival in Brazil, Italy, and in New Orleans (where it's called Mardi Gras). This podcast ...
16 Feb 202319min
20. The Global Diamond Mining Industry
This is a brief history of the diamond industry—noting in particular the history of diamonds, what a blood/conflict diamond is, and diamond labor. This industry is very complex and I barely scratch th...
1 Feb 202320min
19. What is Lunar New Year?
Have you ever wondered about Lunar New Year? Roughly 1.5 billion people celebrate it annually! This episode covers the very basics of the holiday to give us a little more understanding and clarity on ...
18 Jan 202313min
15. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 3
A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1990s to present day (2022). What was life like in North Korea during the 1990s for the average person? How do people defect from North Kor...
15 Juni 202240min
14. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 2
A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1950s to 1990s. What kind of lifestyle have the Kim leaders lived, and how do they pull it off? How did North Korea do economically after t...
15 Juni 202237min
13. North Korea 101 (The Last 100 Years in N Korea) - Part 1
A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the early 1900s to mid-1950s. What was the Korean peninsula like before it split into two countries? How did Japan rule Korea from 1910 to 1945? Ho...
15 Juni 202233min
12. Perspectives from Taiwan // Jessica Lu and Cassia
How do some Taiwanese feel about reunifying with China? Do they live in fear of an invasion? What is filial piety and how does it affect the young people of Taiwan today? What is it like to get an edu...
1 Juni 202236min
