Episodes

  • Pumpkin Stew

    Pumpkin Stew
    May 22 2020
    Experience the smells, sounds, textures, signs, and tastes of the kitchen as a daughter lovingly prepares squash stew for her family on a brisk fall day.
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    37 mins
  • Micromegas

    Micromegas
    May 22 2020
    If we were as tiny as ants to another being, what would they make of our philosophies? The great satirist Voltaire imagines alien visitors who have opinions.
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    59 mins
  • Quilt Collecting

    Quilt Collecting
    May 22 2020
    Lose yourself in the descriptions of pattern, texture, and color of fabric while hunting for antique quilts at yard sales, junk shops, and country stores.
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    1 hr
  • Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

    Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
    May 22 2020
    Thousands of years ago Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote these meditations as a guide for his own self-improvement, and they're still relevant today.
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    32 mins
  • Escoffier: The Complete Guide to the Art of Modern Cookery

    Escoffier: The Complete Guide to the Art of Modern Cookery
    May 22 2020
    Settle in with Top Chef host Curtis Stone as he discusses the complicated fundamentals of French cuisine in his signature Australian accent. First published in 1903, this work by Escoffier is still considered foundational to professional chefs and home cooks alike.
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    56 mins
  • A Short Account of the History of Mathematics

    A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
    May 22 2020
    In his soft yet captivating voice, award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Monk) calmly tells the tale of how the ancient Greeks formalized the study of mathematics based on Phoenician teachings.
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    30 mins
  • The Perfect Swing

    The Perfect Swing
    May 22 2020
    Hear singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas lend his voice to the history of one of his favorite subjects: baseball.
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    37 mins