Discovery
The Bread Found At Pompeii
The Romans weren't the first to feast on bread and cheese - but it was a major staple of their diet! In this episode, Sohla bakes Panis Quadratus, a type of bread that was discovered fossilized in the ruins of Pompeii, along with a cheese made from fresh...
Here's What People Ate To Survive During WWII
Americans who stayed home during WWII were asked to make sacrifices to support troops overseas. People changed jobs, took on new responsibilities at home, and even changed their diets. Food rationing was a must. The military got the best meat, coffee, and...
12 Perfect Vegetables To Grow in a Shady Garden Space
When we think of vegetable gardening, we're often convinced that FULL SUN is the only way we'll be successful. This couldn't be more wrong! There are plenty of shade friendly plants that will thrive in 2-5 hours of sun.
Do NOT Drink The Kool-Aid . . . Ferment and Distill It!
The main spirit made is based a fermented Cherry Kool-Aid wine that is then distilled and sweetened with some more kool-aid added. But also experimenting by just adding kool-aid flavoring to vodka. Both cherry and grape.
How Peanut Butter Is Made
Ever wondered how peanut butter is made? Now's your chance! Watch the satisfyingly hypnotic process of how they get peanut butter onto our shelves.
Mountain superstitions of Appalachia Myths, Wives Tales and Signs
They are countless Superstitions in the Appalachian culture on just about anything in life itself. Their sayings, Myths and signs of every day life.
10 Most Mysterious Cases Of Forbidden History!
If you're a history buff like I am then this is for you. Of course there are farm more than just 10 but...do you agree?
How 800 Million Pounds of Himalayan Salt Are Mined Each Year
Himalayan salt doesn't come from the Himalayas. It's mined deep inside the mountains of Pakistan at the Khewra Salt Mine. The pink rocks are turned into table salt, lamps, and statues, sold at a premium in Western countries. But despite pink salt's growin...
6 Cheeses You Should Never Put In Your Body
Cheese is a staple of many of our diets, but some cheeses are a whole lot better for you than others. Of course, it’s all about moderation, but you really shouldn’t overdo it on some of these.
The Truth Behind the Ouija Board
No matter your take on the Ouija Board; here is a brief history of this board game.
Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’
One of the most beloved (and feared) figures in Russian and East Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is more than just a witch. She’s a rumored cannibal who lives in a strange rotating house and flies around in a magical mortar and pestle--but she’s also a helpful...
Mountain Witches of Appalachia
A story of the different type of Witches in the Mountains of Appalachia. These are just stories past down about the people in these mountains. They have all been a mystery with the many stories about them from the mountain people long ago and even to this...
Why Leonardo da Vinci was a Scientist, not an Artist
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor and architect.
The Secret Side of Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton PRS was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author widely recognised as one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of all time and among the most influential scientists. He was a key figure i...
The Ancient Book Nobody Alive Can Read
What do you think is written in the Voynich manuscript?
