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Interesting Things with JC episodes
- 1113: "The Secret Underground Network of Mycelium"
Interesting Things with JC #1113: "The Secret Underground Network of Mycelium" - Beneath our feet lies a vast, interconnected network of mycelium, forming the "Wood Wide Web." This fungal marvel connects trees, redistributes nutrients, helps forests thrive, and is older than any known civilization!
4 min - 1112: "Forgotten Female Explorers"
Interesting Things with JC #1112: "Forgotten Female Explorers" - Bold, brilliant, and often overlooked! Lets meet the women who reshaped history through exploration. From the Amazon to the Arctic, their achievements defied expectations and expanded our understanding of the world.
7 min - 1111: "Lost Civilization of Cahokia"
Interesting Things with JC #1111: "Lost Civilization of Cahokia" - the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico, thrived with monumental mounds and a bustling society. But why did it vanish?!?!
4 min - 1110: "Time Crystals – A New Phase of Matter"
Interesting Things with JC #1110: "Time Crystals – A New Phase of Matter" - Time crystals, a groundbreaking discovery, oscillate perpetually without energy loss, defying the laws of thermodynamics!
4 min - 1109: "The Strength of Shapes"
Interesting Things with JC #1109: "The Strength of Shapes" - Shapes are more than just designs—they’re the foundation of strength in structures. Shapes are essential in both nature and engineering!
3 min - 1107: "Vendée Globe: A Race Around Antarctica”
Interesting Things with JC #1107: "Vendée Globe: A Race Around Antarctica" - Explore the thrilling world of the Vendée Globe, a solo, nonstop sailing race encircling Antarctica enhanced by modern technology! This extreme maritime challenge pushes sailors to their limits, confronting them with towering waves, intense isolation, and freezing temperatures.
A big thank you to TechEdTeacher for inspiring this episode!
10 min - 1107: "White Ship Disaster"
Interesting Things with JC #1107: "White Ship Disaster" - A maritime catastrophe in 1120 that changed England forever. Discover how this tragedy shaped medieval history.
5 min - 1106: "Sarcophagus of Pakal"
Interesting Things with JC #1106: "Sarcophagus of Pakal" - The Great and Legendary Mayan King of Palenque, whose burial site in the Temple of the Inscriptions has sparked debates ranging from archaeology to ancient astronaut theories. Discover the rich symbolism in the carvings and what they reveal about Mayan beliefs about the afterlife.
7 min - 1105: "Blue Men of the Minch"
Interesting Things with JC #1105: "Blue Men of the Minch" - Explore the chilling tale of the Blue Men of the Minch, supernatural beings who haunt the waters between Scotland and the Outer Hebrides. Learn how these blue-skinned spirits challenge sailors with riddles and why they remain a captivating part of Scotland’s folklore.
6 min - 1104: "The Flawed Gatekeeping of Knowledge on Wikipedia"
Interesting Things with JC #1104: "The Flawed Gatekeeping of Knowledge on Wikipedia" - How do Wikipedia's rules affect our understanding of history? Learn how its strict policies exclude credible historical sources, leading to biased narratives and knowledge loss. Why does this matter for our grasp of human history?
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About Interesting Things with JC
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Interesting Things with JC is a new podcast mini series, with highlight on some of the more interesting historical stories, current events as well as under-told stories.