The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

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The podcast challenges Aristotle's teachings and explores the life of Petrus Rammus. It delves into the impact of Aristotle's ideas on Newton and examines Semmelweis' handwashing discovery to combat childbed fever.

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Explore the harsh conditions of 14th Century Europe, including famines and floods. Learn about the devastating impact of the Black Death and societal turmoil. Discover the troubled reign of King Charles VI and the unraveling of his mental state. Dive into historical intrigues of Agincourt and Joan of Arc.

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A captain's miscalculations and a malfunctioning pump lead to disaster on a sailing ship. The launch of a lifeboat results in two crewmen drowning. Captain George Streaver's inventions, including a hand-powered pedal boat and encounters with a sea serpent, are explored. The trial of George Dreever and the mystery of sea serpents are discussed. The rise and fall of sea serpent belief, hoaxes, and mistaken identities are explored. The aftermath of the sea serpent hoax and its impact on the scientific community are investigated.

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In 2004, three men were arrested in London. Their crime was attempting to purchase material to build a nuclear bomb. But most everyone agrees that material does not exist.Thanks Athletic Greens. Go to athleticgreens.com/constant to get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/theconstant and get on your way to being your best self.Visit www.omahasteaks.com and enter "constant" at check out for $30 off your order.Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The Tale of Lord Timothy Dexter: The Luckiest Asshole in History.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/theconstant and get on your way to being your best self.Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/constant50 and use code constant50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of May 8th, 1902, Ludgar Sylbaris awoke in jail alone. And then the world ended.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/theconstant and get on your way to being your best self.Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/constant50 and use code constant50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices