Independent by Accident

a brief history of Neutral Moresnet (1814-1918)

An ambitious Prince William Frederick, prince of Orange-Nassau, was an ambitious man. The House of Orange had been chased from Holland by French revolutionaries, so when the Napoleonic empire crumbled in the final months of 1813 he was determined to grab as much of the spoils as he possibly could. His ultimate ambition was to […]

Categories: History, People & Places, Series 11

Tags: crime France Germany Presented by #42 The Tim Traveler travel

Published: July 11, 2022

Whatever Happened to Baby Eve?

when is a clone not a clone? when it's a hoax

A baffling tale about ancient astronauts, religious fanatics, fake clones, a gullible press, and sex robots from outer space.

Categories: Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Most Popular, Science & Nature, Series 9, The Astonishing Human Body

Tags: aliens Florida Food and Drug Administration France Presented by #13 West Virginia

Published: January 3, 2022

Milking It for All It’s Worth

let's get saucy and talk about béchamel

We delve into the world of sauces by talking about the history and use of the milkiest sauce of all - béchamel!

Categories: Arts & Culture, Series 3

Tags: béchamel food France François Pierre La Varenne Presented by #13 Presented by #7

Published: April 20, 2020