In this episode, my guest, Shahnila Ahmad (from @bravemuslimparents on Instagram) does a wonderful job of explaining the basics of the holy month of Ramadan. This episode is specifically designed for those who know relatively little about this special month for Muslims around the world.  My guest, Shahnila Ahmad, is a Muslim American who grew up in Michigan and moved to California where she has lived for the last 20 years. She has an MBA in Healthcare management as was a Sr. Consultant for...

This is a brief summary of the Indian holiday of Holi. I share about the origins of the holiday, the traditions and celebrations, and the foods that are often made.*CORRECTION: In this episode I talk about how Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, when in reality the gods and goddesses of Hinduism are actually embodiments of one main god. Thus is appears polytheistic, but the system of Hinduism is monotheistic.  Special thanks to Aarti and Aditya for their help in answering some questions for...

This is a brief history of Carnival—noting in particular the history of Carnival, and some fun details about Carnival in Brazil, Italy, and in New Orleans (where it's called Mardi Gras). This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support...

This episode covers a brief history of the diamond industry, an explanation of blood/conflict diamonds, how diamond mining labor works, etc.

A concise and simple summary of the Lunar New Year holiday.

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1980 to 2022.

A concise, foundational history of Iran from the 1950s through the 1979/1980 Revolution.

A concise, foundational history of Iran from the late 1800s to mid-1950s.

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1990s to present day (2022).

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the the 1950s to 1990s.

A concise, foundational history of North Korea from the early 1900s to mid-1950s.

How do some Taiwanese feel about reunifying with China? Do they live in fear of an invasion? What is filial piety and how does it affect the young people of Taiwan today? What is it like to get an education in Taiwan? How do Taiwanese treat outsiders? Today I have two guests living in Taiwan answering all these questions and more. Thank you to my friends Jessica Lu and Cassia (last name withheld) for their insights and perspectives.

A brief, concise history of Taiwan from the late 1800s to 1970.

A brief, concise history of Taiwan from 1970 to 2022.

A brief, concise history of China from 1972 to 2022.

A brief, concise history of China from 1949 to 1976.

A brief, concise history of China from the late 1800s to 1949.

A brief, concise history of Ukraine from 1945 to 2022.

A brief, concise history of Ukraine from the late 1800s to 1945.

An extremely brief and concise history of Russia from 1949 to early 2022.

An extremely brief and concise history of Russia from the late 1800s to 1949.

Why do we need to know about countries, culture, governments, economies different from our own? In this episode I give you four reasons for why having a regular diet of world material in your life benefits not just you, but everyone. *CORRECTION: At the end of this episode, I say I will launch in Season 1 on the Middle East in Episode 3. Instead, I'll be doing a 4-episode mini-series on four major countries and their history so we can follow our current events situation a little more easily....

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