Polymath, particle physicist, inventor of the Xbox, and truly delightful fermentation nerd Seamus Blackley joins to chat about his kitchen adventures resurrecting dormant yeasts from 4,000 Egyptian baking vessels, plus wild yeasts, the infuriating myth of “yeast scarcity,” the beauty of everyday objects, the debt we owe our ancestors, the joy of getting to know your dough plus tons of tips for newbie and experienced bakers.
Classical Archeologist and TV host Dr. Darius Arya dishes about priceless garbage piles, lead poisoning, ancient political scandals, pottery graveyards, unearthing sculptures, tomb discoveries, what’s under European cities, and how Roman society was a little like America these days. But also a lot different. And what we can learn from it.
Alie went off the rails at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan talking to an official ferroequinologist and curator Matt Anderson — who confessed to some youthful railroad mischief, delivered a succinct slice of U.S. History, has train movie recommendations and discussed cars vs. trains in the great transportation debate.
NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel shares the story of Nazi Germany’s attempt to build a nuclear reactor — and how evidence of that effort was almost lost to history.
We hear from Christina Koch, Jessica Meir, and Kathryn Sullivan. Former NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan also tells us why she says this moment is long overdue.
Californians face a terrible new normal as wildfire season grows longer and more intense.
Explore effective and affordable ways to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics into history museums in this series of virtual workshops and discussion groups.
Explore the 150+ interactive Esri GeoInquiry maps by opening each chapter in this resource hub.
Find out how Smokey has helped prevent wildfires since 1944.
Since 1944, Smokey’s been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. Follow his history here through memorabilia and print, radio and TV messages.
The Virtual Museum of Ancient Inventions is a project begun by the students in the course Ancient Inventions, which was offered for the first time in the spring semester of 1997.
Throughout history, most spinners have also used a simple device called a distaff.