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A thrilling podcast about the History of the Modern World. Humanity has been hard at work for centuries to empower itself with better tools and insights, from science and surgery to electricity and the Internet, and this series celebrates the history of those triumphs. Compared to our ancestors, we live like superheroes and sorcerers, endowed with powers they could never have imagined. But how did we achieve all this? Historian Brad Harris tackles that question head on, revealing how the most important scientific, technological, and cultural advancements in history began, and inspiring us to keep reaching for new historical triumphs along the way.
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To download your own copy of all 20 ad-free episodes of the How It Began series, head to bradharris.com.
1In this episode, historian Brad Harris takes us back to collapse of the Roman Empire to reveal how the world's most popular and expressive language, English, emerged from the dimmest moment of the dark ages. Hear how English actually sounded a thousand years ago and discover how it evolved through the centuries by absorbing other languages. To access all 20 episodes of How It Began, head to bradharris.com to learn more.
In this episode, historian Brad Harris brings us back in time over 35,000 years ago to reveal the very beginning of dog domestication. Learn how humanity gained the upper hand in an ancient competition with wolves to enable more friendly interaction and cooperation, and how the subsequent alliance between humans and dogs helped both species to thrive. To access all 20 episodes of How It Began, head to bradharris.com to learn more.
In this episode, historian Brad Harris explores the origins of our modern methods of scientific discovery. From ancient Greeks who developed rational inquiry to Galileo and Newton who led the Scientific Revolution, the historical process of moving beyond belief to securing real knowledge about the world is revealed. To access all 20 episodes of How It Began, head to bradharris.com to learn more.
In this episode, historian Brad Harris compares the horsepower of our modern machines to the power of stallions that helped empires rise and fall for millennia. Travel 30,000 years into the past to witness the first cave paintings of horses, and follow the story through James Watt's steam engine of Industrial Revolution and beyond. By Brad Harris, Historian of Science & Technology. For more information on this episode, including a select bibliography, visit howitbegan.com.
In this exciting introduction to the series, historian of science and technology Brad Harris gives an epic preview of what's to come as he shares his vision for the show. While there may be much in the modern world to inspire our condemnation, How It Began celebrates the good and the true in humanity's efforts through the ages. By Brad Harris, Historian of Science & Technology. For more information on How It Began, including select bibliographies for each episode, visit howitbegan.com. Intro music: "Nero" by Thomas Bergersen and Nick Phoenix, licensed by Extreme Production Music USA.
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I love Brad's voice!! from Iran,so distant from you but your advantage to English proficiency!!
loooove this podcast. although I understand how hard it would be given the amount of information covered. that the podcast would be broken down in a more Bitesize content.
Would be so much better without stupid music in the background
Thoroughly enjoyed this!!!
I don't know how one can make an episode on Horsepower sound so whimsical, but he does!
What piece of music is playing when you discuss the Library at Alexandria?
The music is in the forground and needs to be put in the background, to do so would be progress!
Want to listen but can’t stand his voice. Sounds very fake and robotic.
Great podcast! The music is a little loud at times though...
Awesome podcast. Give us more
Just started listening & I'm already hooked!
Is it just me or there is something unnatural in the voice?
can't stop listening. super interesting
Really interesting as well as done in a fun way, would recommend to anyone
Very informative and entertaining podcast.