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This week, we discuss Tutankhamun - his time as pharaoh, the circumstances of his death, and some of the details of his tomb.

This week, we discuss the history and business practices of some of the most popular chain restaurants. When you're here, you're family.

This week, we discuss the conspiracy theories and truths of Area 51. Get ready to hear about some cool airplanes.

This week, we discuss the assassination of William the Silent by Balthasar Gerard - the first assassination of a head of state by firearm - and Gerard's horrific torture and execution.

This week, we discuss magic - the history of performance magic, how some popular tricks are performed, and how magicians spawned scientific skepticism.

This week, just in time for Christmas, we discuss the Christmas Truce of 1914 - the beginning of World War 1, how the truce happened, and its legacy. Peace on Earth, for a very briefy moment. Happy Christmas.

This week, as the 2022 World Cup draws to a close, we discuss the history of soccer (football) and the issues associated with the current tournament.

We're taking a short break and will be back in a few weeks...but in the meantime, enjoy our 2018 episode about Thanksgiving!

This week, we return to one of our favorite topics...idioms! We'll discuss the origins and meanings of some popular (and antiquated) language.

This week, we attempt to provide a chronologically accurate overview of the history of Mesoamerican Civilizations (Maya, Aztec, Zapotec, Toltec, and more).

This week, we return to the topic of urban legends and discuss examples from the world of video games, how they relate to creepypasta, and how to avoid falling victim to these apocryphal stories. Happy Halloween!

This week, as Halloween approaches, we focus on urban legends. What is an urban legend? Do they have a kernel of truth? We'll get into it. And we'll be back again for part 2.

This week, we talk about NASA's Artemis and Orion missions and the future of space exploration.

This week, we revisit the topic of national delicacies and discuss interesting dishes from around the world.

This week, we follow our recent Nazis and the Occult episode by reposting our 2018 episode on Nazi Hunters. Not only is it one of favorite episodes, it is also our most downloaded episode of all time!

This week, we discuss the connections between Nazis and occult believes...many a conspiracy theory but with some kernels of truth.

This week, we discuss Earth's mass extinctions...with specific focus on the one that wiped out the non-bird dinosaurs.

This week, we return from a brief absence to discuss the past, present, and future of guitars!

This week, due to some technical issues, we revisit of May 2020 episode on 3D printing. Learn about the process, the machinery, and the implications of 3D printing.

This week, we discuss America's gun control debate and how firearms are controlled in other countries.