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• Roman concrete (A Dash of Info) 15.06.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail How did the Romans build structures that have survived for nearly 2,000 years while many modern buildings struggle to last a century? In this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat explore the remarkable story of Roman concrete—the revolutionary building material behind the Pantheon, aqueducts, harbors, and temples that still stand today. Discover the surprising chemistry of volcanic ash, the possibility of self-healing concrete, and why seawater may have made some Roman ...
• Emancipation Proclamation 12.06.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail The Emancipation Proclamation is often remembered as the document that freed the slaves—but the real story is far more complex. In this episode, we explore how President Abraham Lincoln used his wartime powers to transform the Civil War from a fight to preserve the Union into a struggle for human freedom. Discover what the proclamation actually did, why it was issued, how Frederick Douglass helped shape its impact, and how it paved the way for the Thirteenth Amendment and the...
• The Drinking Monkeys of Saint Kitts 10.06.2026 49min

  Send us Fan Mail What started as a funny vacation story—a monkey stealing a tourist's cocktail on a Caribbean beach—turned into a fascinating scientific mystery. In this episode, we explore the famous vervet monkeys of Saint Kitts and the surprising research that revealed some of them willingly consume alcohol, displaying drinking patterns remarkably similar to humans. From colonial history and island folklore to cutting-edge studies of behavior, addiction, and biology, discover how the...
• The Pastry War of 1838 (A Dash of Info) 08.06.2026 23min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when a pastry shop gets vandalized and a government refuses to pay for the damages? In one of history's strangest international conflicts, France and Mexico went to war over a complaint involving ruined pastries. But beneath the humor lies a story of political instability, national pride, foreign influence, and the fragile state of a young nation struggling to find its footing. Join Info On The Go as we explore the remarkable tale of the Pastry War of 1838—...
• HPV Virus 05.06.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail HPV is one of the most common viruses on Earth, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Most sexually active people will encounter it at some point in their lives, often without ever knowing it. For many, the virus comes and goes unnoticed. For others, it can lead to genital warts, precancerous changes, or even cancer years after the initial infection. In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Human Papillomavirus—from ancient misconceptions about warts and di...
• The Idea That Changed Humanity 03.06.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail For most of human history, people explained the world through tradition, authority, intuition, and belief. They built elaborate systems to understand medicine, astronomy, weather, and nature itself—often with complete confidence and often completely wrong. Then humanity discovered something revolutionary: a way to test its own ideas. In this episode, we explore the remarkable history of the scientific method, from ancient philosophers and medieval scholars to the breakthrough...
• The Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info) 01.06.2026 16min

  Send us Fan Mail The Man Who Rewrote American Food (A Dash of Info) tells the remarkable story of William A. Mitchell, the little-known food scientist whose inventions quietly transformed the way millions of people eat and drink. From the fluffy convenience of Cool Whip to the space-age appeal of Tang and the explosive surprise of Pop Rocks, Mitchell helped pioneer a new era of engineered convenience foods. This episode explores how one chemist working behind the scenes at General Foods helpe...
• The Nazi Bell: Hitler’s Strangest Secret Weapon 29.05.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail The Nazi Bell: Hitler’s Strangest Secret Weapon explores one of the most mysterious and controversial legends to emerge from the collapse of Nazi Germany. Blending documented wartime history with decades of speculation, the episode investigates the story of Die Glocke—a rumored bell-shaped device allegedly hidden deep within the Third Reich’s underground research network. Through the rise of Nazi “wonder weapons,” the shadowy role of SS General Hans Kammler, abandoned i...
• Hantavirus of 1993 27.05.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail A deadly virus hidden in ordinary dust. In 1993, healthy young adults across the American Southwest began collapsing from a mysterious respiratory illness that doctors could not explain. What started as flu-like symptoms quickly turned into catastrophic lung failure, triggering fear, confusion, and one of the most intense medical investigations in modern America. Set against the haunting deserts of the Four Corners region, Hantavirus of 1993 explores the terrifying emergence ...
• The Rearview Mirror (A Dash of Info) 25.05.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail From chaotic early roads filled with horses, wagons, and primitive automobiles… to modern highways packed with high-speed traffic, one small invention quietly transformed driving forever: the rear-view mirror. What began as a controversial racing experiment at the 1911 Indianapolis 500 became one of the most important safety tools ever created. This episode explores how drivers once traveled nearly blind, why mirrors were resisted for decades, and how a simple piece of ...
• Ayahuasca 22.05.2026 51min

  Send us Fan Mail Ayahuasca: The Vine of Souls explores the long and complex history of one of the Amazon’s most mysterious ceremonial brews. From ancient Indigenous knowledge systems and rainforest ecology to colonial disruption, modern science, and global tourism, the episode traces how ayahuasca evolved from a sacred Amazonian practice into an international subject of fascination and debate. Along the way, it examines the deep relationship between humans, plants, ritual, and knowledge—and a...
• FIFA & The World Cup 20.05.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail From muddy village fields in medieval Europe to stadiums watched by billions, the FIFA World Cup became far more than a sporting event. This episode traces how soccer evolved from a chaotic local pastime into a global phenomenon capable of stopping cities, shaping national identity, influencing politics, and generating billions of dollars. Through war, controversy, unforgettable upsets, and legendary players like Pelé, the World Cup transformed into a shared worldwide r...
• Trojan column in Rome (A Dash of Info) 18.05.2026 20min

  Send us Fan Mail Rising above the ruins of ancient Rome, Trajan’s Column is more than a monument—it’s a story spiraling through time. In this episode, we follow the marble narrative commissioned by Emperor Trajan, tracing Rome’s conquest of Dacia through thousands of carved figures that bring war, power, and precision to life. But beneath the artistry lies something deeper: a carefully controlled version of history, where victory is absolute and doubt is erased. Part engineering marvel,...
• The History of Paper 15.05.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful inventions in human history was also one of the most invisible? In this episode of Info On The Go, we unfold the story of paper—from its origins in ancient China under Cai Lun to its role in fueling empires, revolutions, and everyday life. Before paper, knowledge was heavy, fragile, and limited. But once fibers replaced stone and skin, ideas began to move—faster, farther, and in greater volume than ever before. From scrolls and printing presse...
• The History of the Vending Machine 13.05.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail From an ancient temple in Roman Egypt to the glowing machines in airports and subway stations today, the vending machine has been quietly shaping how we buy, trust, and interact with the world. In this episode, we trace its surprising origins with Hero of Alexandria’s coin-operated holy water dispenser and follow its evolution through industrial cities, American convenience culture, and modern automation. What starts as a simple exchange—money in, product out—reveals a ...
• The Dark History of Alarm Clocks (A Dash of Info) 11.05.2026 19min

  Send us Fan Mail From gentle sunrise awakenings to jarring digital beeps, the alarm clock has quietly shaped how—and when—we live our lives. In this episode, we trace its surprising evolution from human “knocker-uppers” and factory whistles to the smartphones beside our beds today. Along the way, we uncover how this simple device became a symbol of discipline, control, and the demands of modern life. Because that sound waking you up each morning? It’s not just an alarm—it’s centuries of...
• Skull Cults 08.05.2026 39min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the most universal object of fear isn’t a monster… but ourselves? From dimly lit caves to towering temple complexes, across continents that never knew each other existed, one pattern keeps resurfacing: humans deliberately preserving, displaying, and honoring the skull. Not as waste. Not by accident. But as something meaningful. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the global phenomenon often called “skull cults”—not a single secret society, but a recurr...
• America’s Presidential Libraries 06.05.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail Why are presidential libraries always so quiet? Because even the books are afraid of getting executive ordered to shut up. Step into a world where history isn’t just written—it’s curated. In this opening segment, we walk into the hushed halls of presidential libraries, where shelves hold more than paper—they hold power, secrets, and the raw, unfiltered thoughts of leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. From forgotten memos to private letters that shaped g...
• Milankovitch Cycles (A Dash of Info) 04.05.2026 17min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the next ice age isn’t a mystery—but already set in motion? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the Milankovitch cycles—the slow, powerful movements of Earth that act like a built-in climate clock. From the stretching of our orbit to the tilt and wobble of the planet, these subtle shifts have shaped ice ages and warm periods for hundreds of thousands of years. Discover how these cycles work together to transform the planet—and why understanding them ma...
• Floriana: When Utopia Turns Deadly 01.05.2026 43min

  Send us Fan Mail In the early 1930s, a handful of settlers journeyed to the remote shores of Floreana Island, chasing freedom, reinvention, and a life beyond modern society. What they found instead was isolation, tension, and a slow unraveling of human nature under pressure. It began as an experiment. Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch sought to prove that true strength came from rejecting civilization. Soon after, the practical and resilient Heinz Wittmer and Margret Wittmer arrived, not for ...