History

South Africa's buried treasures

Also: Kurt Vonnegut on why we shouldn't allow computers to take away our humanity

May 9 •

A village from a bygone era on the Fraser River faces an uncertain future

The story of Finn Slough.

Apr 25 •

The challenge of resisting diversions so that we can come to grips with important issues

In the age of ubiquitous video channels and social media, author Neil Postman's words from decades ago ring truer than ever.

Feb 24 •

Summer vibes and Retro Futurism

Sketches and imagined futures.

Feb 22 •

A Venetian abroad: even after 700 years, Marco Polo seems modern

The explorer opened medieval minds and contributed to a new era in European thought and development

Jan 11 •

Merry Saturnalia: The lively connections between an ancient Roman festival and modern Christmas

We can also thank the Roman era for Old Saint Nick and other signs of the season

Dec 14, 2023 •

Three lessons from the turmoil in the Middle East

Why we seem destined to repeat the mistakes of history. Also this week, a photographic essay from France.

Oct 12, 2023 •

"Fumetti" (Italian comics)

This episode explores the curious history and popularity of Italian comics.

Feb 1, 2023 •

29:59

How a woman survived a 75-floor elevator fall after a plane crashed into the Empire State Building

The September 11, 2001, tragedy of the Twin Towers in New York City was not the first time a plane crashed into a New York skyscraper: a previous…

Nov 15, 2022 •

The Vancouver Orpheum Theatre

A grand lady from the Roaring Twenties

Nov 7, 2022 •

Story of a diamond bonanza

Oct 4, 2022 •

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