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Explore the biggest mysteries of the Universe with Unknowns, a podcast hosted by historian David Christian. From the origins of the Big Bang to humanity’s future, join expert conversations unraveling unanswered questions about life, the cosmos, and our place within it. Perfect for curious minds seeking deep insights and fresh perspectives. Subscribe now to dive into the unknown. Stay tuned for more!
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What will the world look like in 100 years? What about 1,000 or 1,000,000 years from now? While we can’t know the future, we can say with some certainty that technology will play a huge part in it. In this episode, historian David Christian and Kevin Kelly, futurist and Senior Maverick for Wired magazine, discuss why we need a healthy dose of optim…
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We know a lot about early human societies, especially as they grew more complex and morphed into states, empires, and nations. But there’s a lot that we don’t know, such as why early humans began farming in different parts of the world around the same time, or why most early complex societies shared common characteristics. In this episode, historia…
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Big History has been asking big questions for more than 10 years, what have we learned along the way? In this episode, Big History teacher Kim Lochner chats with David Christian about the past, present, and future of Big History. Big questions. No easy answers. Dive into the mysteries of the Universe with Unknowns. From the secrets of the Big Bang …
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Episode 5: The Future of Space Exploration
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While we can’t predict the future, we can make some educated guesses about life beyond our planet. In this episode, historian David Christian and astrobiologist—an expert in ancient ecosystems and Mars exploration—David Flannery explore how new innovations like NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover are helping to unlock this mystery. Curious minds wanted. Explore…
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What can we learn from ancient stories? Turns out, a lot. In this episode, historian David Christian and research fellow Lynne Kelly explore global origin stories and what they reveal about where we come from and where we are headed. Discover how ancient narratives connect us, shape our understanding, and influence how we see the Universe. Curious …
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There’s a lot we don’t know about human evolution. In this episode of Unknowns, historian David Christian and paleontologist Michael Archer dive into our origins and speculate on the future of our species. Explore the gradual journey from early hominins to modern humans, and the milestones that shaped us. Discover what we still don’t know about hum…
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How did we get here? Where are we headed next? In this episode of Unknowns, historian David Christian and biologist Michael Gillings delve into the leading theories on the origins of life and tackle the big question: could there be life on other planets? If you’re fascinated by mysteries of existence and humanity’s place in the cosmos, be sure to s…
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Do we know how the Universe began? Sort of… In this episode of Unknowns, historian David Christian and astrophysicist Orsola de Marco explore what we know about the origins of the Universe and the many questions that remain. Unravel the mysteries of existence, from the birth of the cosmos to the origins of life. Perfect for curious minds seeking bi…
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Explore the biggest mysteries of the Universe with Unknowns, hosted by historian David Christian. From the origins of the Big Bang to humanity’s future, join expert conversations unraveling unanswered questions about life, the cosmos, and our place within it. Perfect for curious minds seeking deep insights and fresh perspectives. Subscribe now to d…
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