We discuss the invention of two of of the 20th Century's greatest ideas, the Super Soaker and the Slinky.

The Little Ice Age is a term that was coined to describe the period from about 1300-1850 over which the average temperature worldwide dipped, resulting in many forms of global upset.  We discuss some of the effects, from Vikings leaving Greenland to new dynasties in China.

What is the link between a Danish King with a dead tooth and a ubiquitous technology that we tend to take for granted any time we wirelessly print something or make a call from a car?  Come learn about the story of Harald Bluetooth and what he means for our modern day life.

We continue the tale of Lizzie Borden with the story of her arrest and trial.  

The axe murders of Abby and Andrew Borden supposedly at the hands of their daughter Lizzie were one of the most sensational crimes of the Gilded Age and still talked about and debated today.  Did she do it? If so, why?  In this episode we discuss the family drama that lead up to the murders as well as what has been pieced together about the day itself and the subsequent police investigation.

Carlina White was abducted from the hospital in Harlem, NYC in 1987 when she was just 19 days old.  This is the story of how she came to be reunited with her family 23 years later.

We have reached a century of podcasts!  Today's episode is about Napoleon Bonaparte, the Little Corporal, famed French Military leader and Emperor.  Our format has changed for this special episode, so we hope you enjoy!

An episode all about the beginning of comics and the so called Golden Age of comics when classics such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman got their start.  Join us for some fun as we go through the comic book timeline and see how we got to the present day.

Learn about the origin of A Christmas Carol.  What particular ills of society drove Charles Dickens to write it?  What is Jeni's favorite adaptation? (hint, it stars Michael Caine)  Find out in this week's podcast.   

We discuss the story of Ellie Nesler, a mother who shot and killed the accused molester of her son while he was standing trial.  What lead up to her making this choice, and how did it end up affecting her family for years to come?