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#58: Universe 25 Explained: The Mouse Utopia Experiment and Its Impact on Human Society

The mysterious Universe 25 experiment, where a mouse utopia became a warning about urban living and human behavior. Discover the findings of John Calhoun’s landmark study, the concept of the "behavioral sink," and what this…Read & Listen

Terence Stamp: The Rebel, The Icon, The Legacy

From his breakout role in Billy Budd to redefining villainy in Superman II, Terence Stamp carved a cinematic path that was as enigmatic as it was unforgettable. In this episode, we explore the life and…Read & Listen

#57: MK-Ultra: CIA Mind Control Experiments Revealed

Project MKULTRA, a highly controversial CIA programme involving human experimentation to develop mind control techniques using drugs and other methods. Initiated in 1953, partly in response to perceived "brainwashing" by North Korea, the project aimed to control human behaviour for…Read & Listen

#56: Beyond Stereotypes: The Science of Human Sex Differences

Challenge outdated gender myths in this eye-opening episode of Darwin Revisited. Anthropologist Dr. Holly Dunsworth examines Darwin’s Victorian views on men and women, then reveals how modern biology, archaeology, and ethnography paint a very different…Read & Listen

#55: Unlocking Beauty: Darwin’s Secret of Sexual Selection

Dive into the dazzling world of mate choice in this episode of Darwin Revisited. Behavioral ecologist Dr. Michael J. Ryan unpacks Darwin’s groundbreaking theory of sexual selection—revealing why peacock tails, frog calls, and human courtship…Read & Listen

#54: Debunking Race: Genetics, Prejudice & the Path to Unity

Uncover the truth behind the myth of biological “race” in this revealing episode of Darwin Revisited. Join Dr. Agustín Fuentes as he dismantles Victorian-era assumptions and shows how modern genetics proves that human diversity is…Read & Listen

#53: Ranking Humanity among the Primates: Continuity and Discontinuity in Our Family Tree

Dive into the primate family tree with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. John Hawks in Chapter Six of A Most Interesting Problem. Explore Darwin’s anatomical and behavioral comparisons between humans and other apes, then uncover how modern genetics…Read & Listen

#52: A Century of Civilization, Intelligence, and (White) Nationalism: How Darwin’s Victorian Prejudices Shaped Racial Science

Confront the darkest chapter of Darwin's legacy as bioarchaeologist Dr. Kristina Killgrove examines his problematic views on civilization, intelligence, and race. When Darwin ranked human societies from "savage" to "civilized" with Europeans at the pinnacle,…Read & Listen

#51: Bones in the Ground: How Fossils Vindicated Darwin’s African Origins Hypothesis

Journey from Darwin's fossil-free world of 1871 to today's treasure trove of human ancestry with renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Yohannes Haile-Selassie. When Darwin published "The Descent of Man," he had virtually no fossil evidence to support…Read & Listen

#50: The Darwinian Road to Morality: The Evolution of Empathy, Fairness, and Cooperation

Explore the deep roots of human morality in Chapter Three of A Most Interesting Problem with evolutionary psychologist Dr. Brian Hare. Journey back to Darwin’s original insights about sympathy, social instincts, and cooperation, and discover how modern…Read & Listen

#49: Remarkable, but Not Extraordinary: What 86 Billion Neurons Tell Us About Human Intelligence

Journey into the most complex structure in the known universe—the human brain—as we explore Chapter Two of "A Most Interesting Problem" with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel. Darwin believed our mental powers evolved gradually from…Read & Listen

Chikungunya: The Mosquito’s Curse

What happens when a virus born in the forests of Tanzania hitchhikes across continents? In this episode, we unravel the story of Chikungunya—a mosquito-borne virus that causes debilitating joint pain and fever, and has sparked…Read & Listen

Kelley Mack: Stardust and Shadows

She lit up screens with quiet intensity—from The Walking Dead to indie gems that whispered truths louder than blockbusters ever could. But behind Kelley Mack’s rising star was a story that ended far too soon.…Read & Listen

#48: The Fetus, the Fruit Fly, and the Fish Heart: Darwin’s Blueprint for Human Evolution

Step back in time to the Victorian era as our host unravels the remarkable evidence for human evolution that Charles Darwin first assembled without ever seeing a strand of DNA. In this debut episode of…Read & Listen

#47: Iran: Before and After Islam – A Critical Look at ‘Two Centuries of Silence’

Explore the profound story of Islam's arrival in Iran and its immediate aftermath. For decades, Abdul Hossein Zarinkoob's influential book, "Two Centuries of Silence," has shaped our understanding of this pivotal era, especially the first…Read & Listen

#46: Louis XIV: Sun King, Lover, and Builder of Versailles

A comprehensive overview of Louis XIV's life and reign, focusing on his ambition and obsession with magnificence. It details the construction and expansion of the Palace of Versailles, highlighting the king's desire to demonstrate his absolute power and establish France…Read & Listen

#59: The Life, Work, and Legacy of Ibn al-Haytham: Father of Modern Optics and Pioneer of the Scientific Method

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