AHOW: 025 Gold Coin of Croesus

Episode 25 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 025 Gold Coin of Croesus (MP3)

AHOW: 024 Paracas Textile

Episode 24 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 024 Paracas Textile (MP3)

AHOW: 023 Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel

Episode 23 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 023 Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel (MP3)

AHOW: 022 Sphinx of Taharqo

Episode 22 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 022 Sphinx of Taharqo (MP3)

AHOW: 021 Lachish Reliefs

Episode 21 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 021 Lachish Reliefs (MP3)

AHOW: 020 Statue of Ramesses II

Episode 20 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 020 Statue of Ramesses II (MP3)

AHOW: 019 Mold Gold Cape

Episode 19 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 019 Mold Gold Cape (MP3)

AHOW: 018 Minoan Bull Leaper

Episode 18 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 018 Minoan Bull Leaper (MP3)

AHOW: 017 Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

Episode 17 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 017 Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (MP3)

AHOW: 016 Flood Tablet

Episode 16 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 016 Flood Tablet (MP3)

AHOW: 015 Early Writing Tablet

Episode 15 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 015 Early Writing Tablet (MP3)

AHOW: 014 Jade Axe

Episode 14 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 014 Jade Axe (MP3)

AHOW: 013 Indus Seal

Episode 13 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 013 Indus Seal (MP3)

AHOW: 012 Standard of Ur

Episode 12 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 012 Standard of Ur (MP3)

AHOW: 011 King Den's Sandal Label

Episode 11 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 011 King Den's Sandal Label (MP3)

AHOW: 010 Jomon Pot

Episode 10 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 010 Jomon Pot (MP3)

AHOW: 009 Maya Maize God Statue

Episode 9 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 009 Maya Maize God Statue (MP3)

AHOW: 008 Egyptian Clay Model of Cattle

Episode 8 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 008 Egyptian Clay Model of Cattle (MP3)

AHOW: 007 Ain Sakhri Lovers Figurine

Episode 7 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 007 Ain Sakhri Lovers Figurine (MP3)

AHOW: 006 Bird-shaped Pestle

Episode 6 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 006 Bird-shaped Pestle (MP3)

Tor.com: Firstborn by Brandon Sanderson

Here's a little gem of a sci-fi story from Brandon Sanderson.

Tor.com: Firstborn by Brandon Sanderson (MP3)

AHOW: 005 Clovis Spear Point

Episode 5 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 005 Clovis Spear Point (MP3)

Common Sense: The Secrecy Feedback Loop

Another entry from Dan Carlin's Common Sense podcast.

Common Sense: The Secrecy Feedback Loop (MP3)

AHOW: 004 Swimming Reindeer

Episode 4 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 004 Swimming Reindeer (MP3)

60-Second Science: Time Watching TV Ups Diabetes and Heart Risks

Today's feature is an entry from Scientific American's "60-Second Science" that highlights the correlation between TV-watching and diabetes and heart problems.

60-Second Science: Time Watching TV Ups Diabetes and Heart Risks (MP3)

Tor.com: Ponies by Kij Johnson

This wicked little story by Kij Johnson was the winner of the 2010 Nebula Award for Best Short Story.  It was presented by Tor.com.

Tor.com: Ponies by Kij Johnson (MP3)

Freakonomics Radio: Faking It

This feature from Freakonomics Radio explores how society needs a little superficial dishonesty to function.

Freakonomics Radio: Faking It (MP3)

This American Life: Old Boys Network

What's it like to go up against the establishment?  This American Life investigates.

This American Life: Old Boys Network (MP3)

60-Second Science: Small Group of People Dominate Some Internet Discussions

Today I'm featuring a short entry from Scientific American's "60-Second Science" podcast.  It refers to a study that concludes that discussion on the internet--like in the rest of life--is dominated by a small group of people.

60-Second Science: Small Group of People Dominate Some Internet Discussions (MP3)

AHOW: 003 Olduvai Handaxe

Episode 3 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 003 Olduvai Handaxe (MP3)

PodCastle: The Dreaming Wind by Jeffrey Lord

This slightly surrealist story from Jeffrey Ford was a 2007 Nebula Award nominee.  It was read by Rajan Khanna and presented by PodCastle.

PodCastle: The Dreaming Wind (MP3)

Stuff You Should Know: Was Malthus right about carrying capacity?

This introduction to overpopulation and carrying capacity is produced by How Stuff Works.  For more information, see "Has the Earth reached its carrying capacity?"

Stuff You Should Know: Was Malthus right about carrying capacity? (MP3)

This American Life: The Psychopath Test

This American Life is quickly becoming a very popular podcast.


This American Life: The Psychopath Test (MP3)

AHOW: 002 Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool

Episode 2 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 002 Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool (MP3)

All Things Considered: Don't Believe Facebook; You Only Have 150 Friends

This is a short explanation of Dunbar's Number and how it affects business, communities, and even social networks. The piece was produced by NPR's "All Things Considered."

All Things Considered: Don't Believe Facebook; You Only Have 150 Friends (MP3)

PodCastle: The Cambist and Lord Iron by Daniel Abraham

Today, I'm sharing this short story from Daniel Abraham that was produced by PodCastle.  In 2008, this story was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novelette and the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction.

PodCastle: The Cambist and Lord Iron by Daniel Abraham (MP3)

The Memory Palace: High Societies

Nate DiMeo from The Memory Palace serves up another short.  This time it's about intoxicated cultures.

The Memory Palace: High Societies

Common Sense: Arming the Independents

I always enjoy listening to Dan Carlin's shows.  I don't always agree with him, but that's not the point.  His purpose is to present truly independent commentary that isn't just spouting the same worn-out bullet points that all of the pundits use on old media.  Dan's website boasts a vibrant community forum where passionate but (mostly) reasoned debate occurs.

This show from March 2011 is a good example of Dan's thought processes.

Common Sense: Arming the Independents (MP3)

AHOW: 001 Mummy of Hornedjitef

Episode 1 of the BBC podcast "A History of the World in 100 Objects"

AHOW: 001 Mummy of Hornedjitef (MP3)

Escape Pod: Impossible Dreams by Tim Pratt

This is a Hugo Award winning short story by Tim Pratt and podcast by Escape Pod.

Escape Pod: Impossible Dreams by Tim Pratt (MP3)

Stuff You Missed in History Class: Ergot and the Salem Witchtrials

Was there a link between ergot poisoning and the Salem witchcraft trials?  See HowStuffWorks.com


Stuff You Missed in History Class:  Ergot and the Salem Witchtrials (MP3)

The Memory Palace: Lost Pigeons

Nate DiMeo's The Memory Palace is full of interesting and engaging historical stories.  They're always short, usually under 10 minutes.

This was an early episode telling the story of carrier pigeon flocks in North America.

The Memory Palace:  Lost Pigeons

Freakonomics Radio: The Dangers of Safety

Freakonomics Radio is one of my current favorite podcasts.  If you haven't read the books Freakonomics or SuperFreakonomics, then click the links to get them.

In this episode, they examine the issue of marketing safety products and features.  They pose the question:  Do these safety features and products actually make us more safe, or do they provide an incentive to engage in more reckless and unsafe behavior?

Please try to tolerate the appearance of a polarizing media personality.  Levi 66 does not endorse this polarizing media personality in any way...

The Dangers of Safety (MP3)