Explore how the Black Death reshaped medieval Europe—its terrifying spread, societal upheavals, and lasting legacy—from feudal collapse to the birth of quarantine.

Explore how the Black Death reshaped medieval Europe—its terrifying spread, societal upheavals, and lasting legacy—from feudal collapse to the birth of quarantine.
Unlock the secret sauce behind every company in our Money Monday Deep Dive—explore traditional and disruptive business models and learn to pick the perfect one for your venture.
Journey into the heart of the El Dorado legend! Explore its Muisca origins, the conquistadors’ deadly quest for a city of gold, and what this enduring myth teaches us about ambition, greed, and chasing dreams. Improve your English with key vocabulary and insights.
Explore Cleopatra’s real power, debate the Trolley Problem, uncover the Heliosphere, debunk the Columbus myth, discuss vulnerability, hard work & more. Plus Bites dives deep!
Explore the growing water scarcity crisis affecting billions. Learn causes, impacts, solutions & improve English vocabulary, speaking & writing. #WaterCrisis #CleanWater
Uncover strange psychological facts about yourself! Explore hidden biases, memory tricks & bizarre brain quirks you never knew. Your mind, revealed. Listen now!
The Dive podcast explores AI’s future, Cleopatra’s real power, the Trolley Problem, brain science, vulnerability, myths like the flat Earth & Ivan the Terrible’s library.
Explore the reality of food insecurity & hunger. Learn causes, solutions & essential English vocabulary/skills to discuss this critical global issue. English Plus Podcast.
This episode explores the high-energy expression “put the pedal to the metal,” delves deep into the meaning and impact of failure, imagines the radical possibilities of a world without money, unpacks the weighty word “ignominious,” challenges your logic with the classic “Bridge Crossing” brain teaser, and offers motivation for turning setbacks into valuable lessons.
Explore the diligent power of “leaving no stone unturned,” ponder the ripples of changing past habits, unleash your inner child imagining a world run by kids, find hope in the delicate word “glimmer,” marvel at the brain’s communication network via synapses, and delve into the enduring mystery of the lost Knights Templar treasure.
Test your listening skills with a passionate review of a fictional sci-fi novel. Perfect for IELTS and TOEFL prep, this post includes a full audio script, key vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz.
Discover the hidden science of reading. Learn how literary fiction enhances brain connectivity, boosts empathy (Theory of Mind), and sharpens your problem-solving skills. Get tips for a better brain.
Ever feel like your life is too ordinary to be a story? Think again. This piece explores why your stories matter more than you know and how your unique perspective is a form of literature waiting to be recognized.
Improve your English listening for TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT with this university lecture on magical realism. Includes a full script, vocabulary, and 10 exam-style questions.
In a world of AI and data, are books obsolete? Discover why literature’s power to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and human connection is more vital than ever.
Explore how literature acts as a powerful catalyst for social and political change. Discover case studies like “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “The Gulag Archipelago” that prove a single story can change the world.