Best Saima Baig Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast Episode 128 l What the Romans Can Teach Us About Sustainable Concrete 7:49

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Discover how ancient Roman concrete has lasted nearly 2,000 years — and what it can teach us about building stronger, more sustainable structures today. From the Pantheon to self-healing concrete, this episode of 360 on History explores timeless lessons for modern construction.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 127 l Martha Jane Coston: The Woman Who Lit Up the Seas 7:02

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Her name is Martha Jane Coston, and she gave the world a way to communicate at sea – with bright, colourful flares that could be seen for miles. She wasn’t a trained scientist or engineer. She was a young widow and mother, facing personal tragedy and financial hardship. But through determination, creativity, and sheer grit, she changed maritime saf…

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Podcast Episode 126 l Mary Kenneth Keller: The Nun Who Helped Shape the Digital Age 6:45

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We all know of the pioneers of computer science like Alan Turing and Bill Gates. What most people are not familiar with is Mary Kenneth Keller - a Catholic nun and one of the field's true trailblazers. In the US, she was one of the first people to earn a Ph.D in computer science and then went on to make computing accessible.…

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Podcast Episode 125 l Whistlestop History of Music 11:38

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A whistlestop tour of the history of music. Starting from our ancient ancestors beating drums and creating flutes to the lyres of greece, the Gregorian chants of the medieval period, Mozart, Beethoven, jazz, blues and rock and roll. Till today when we are using AI to help us in our creations.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 124 l The Ancient Windmills of Iran 7:36

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The Nashtifan windmills, also known as Asban, are located in eastern Iran. They are among the oldest windmills in the world. Made of clay, wood, and straw, these vertical-axis windmills have harnessed strong desert winds for centuries to grind grain, showcasing an ingenious example of ancient sustainable technology.…

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Podcast Episode 123 l Living Things Glow 5:50

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A new research conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada has yielded some fascinating results. It seems that all living things – including humans – emit a glow when we are alive. This glow vanishes when we die.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 122 l Africa’s Kingdom of Aksum 18:04

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There was an ancient Kingdom in the Horn of Africa. It was called the Kingdom of Aksum and its was an important maritime hub and cultural centre, trading globally. It was also one of the first regions to adopt Christianity.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 9 | Are the Earth’s Magnetic Poles Flipping? 10:58

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Are the Earth's Magnetic Poles Flipping? We talk about the Magnetic Field Reversals, Northern & Southern Lights, Magnetosphere & the north and south poles.By Saima Baig

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The Trumpet Call of Krakow

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St. Mary's Trumpet Call or Hejnal is a traditional, five-note Polish bugle call closely bound to the history and traditions of Kraków. It is played every hour on the hour, four times in succession in each of the four cardinal directions, by a trumpeter on the highest tower of the city's Saint Mary's Basilica.…

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Podcast Episode 121 l Mary Putnam Jacobi, a medical pioneer 7:40

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Mary Putnam Jacobi was a medical pioneer, paving the way for women in medicine and changing the landscape of women's health with her researchBy Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 120 I Rock Art of Northern Pakistan 8:24

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We bring you the ancient rock art of Northern Pakistan. Thousansd of carvings & inscriptions carved on boulders of the ancient Silk Road now part of the Karakoram Highway.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 119 l Dwarf Planet Haumea 7:01

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We are on a mission to talk about all the lesser known celestial objects in our skies. So, today we bring you Haumea, a dwarf planet that lives in the region beyond the orbit of our eighth planet Neptune.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 118 l The Burning Mountain in Azerbaijan: Yanar Dagh 5:38

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Podcast Episode 118 is all about The Burning Mountain in Azerbaijan:, known as Yanar Dag. It has been burning since the 1950s.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 117 l Krakow: A Medieval Town 10:25

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Podcast Episode 117 is all about Krakow, A Medieval Town in Poland that used to be its royal capital back when Krakow was on the trade routes.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 116 l Saturn’s Irregular Moon, Phoebe 5:38

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Phoebe, Saturn’s largest irregular moon, was discovered in 1899. Orbiting in the opposite direction of Saturn's rotation, Phoebe is believed to be a captured icy body from the Kuiper Belt. Cassini’s 2004 flyby revealed its dark surface and icy layers. Phoebe also contributes to Saturn’s Phoebe Ring and Iapetus' two-tone appearance.…

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Podcast Episode 115 l Women Led Societies and Origin of Indo European Languages 12:55

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A two part podcast episode on Women Led Societies in Britain and Origin of Indo European Languages, which are the fore-runners of most known in the world.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 114 l First Ever Witch Burned in UK Trials 12:23

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Agnes Sampson was a Scottish woman accused of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick witch trials in the late 16th century. Known as the "Wise Woman of Keith," she was a healer and midwife, which made her a target for suspicion. In 1591, Sampson was arrested, tortured, and ultimately confessed to practicing witchcraft, including allegedly att…

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Podcast Episode 113 l The two-toned moon of Saturn, Iapetus 12:25

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Iapetus is one of Saturn's most intriguing moons, known for its striking two-tone appearance, with one hemisphere dark and the other bright. It has a highly inclined and slightly eccentric orbit, making it stand out among Saturn's moons. It also features a unique equatorial ridge, giving it the appearance of a walnut.…

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Podcast Episode 112 I Artemisia Gentileschi l Exceptional Baroque Artist 5:19

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Artemisia Gentileschi was was one of the most accomplished and influential artists of the Baroque period (Baroque painting often dramatizes scenes using chiaroscuro light effects). Despite facing numerous challenges in a male-dominated society, she managed to carve out a successful career and leave an indelible mark on the art world.…

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Podcast I Darwin and Evolution by Natural Selection 17:00

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This is our Podcast on Darwin & Evolution by Natural Selection celebrating Darwin Day on February 12, and World Evolution Day on November 24.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 111 l Tattoos on Mummies & Building Block of Life From Space 5:44

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We’ve got two fascinating stories—one from deep space and the other from deep within history. firts about building blocks of life found in soil samples from asteroid Bennu. The next item is about scientists using lasers to reveal tattoos on mummies from the Chancay culture that existed on the Peruvian coast between roughly 900 and 1500 C.E.…

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Podcast Episode 110 l Malta – A Mediterranean Jewel 14:19

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Podcast Episode 110 is all about Malta, A Mediterranean Jewel, an archipelago of islands & one of the smallest island nations full of historyBy Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 109 l An Old Fort in Pakistan I Kot Diji 7:30

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This podcast episode is on Kot Diji Fort, an 18th century fort in Sindh province, Pakistan. It is built upon an ancient Harappan site.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 108 l Do stupendously large black holes exist? 8:50

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Stupendously large black holes (SLABs) are theoretical cosmic giants, potentially reaching trillions of solar masses with radii about a light-year wide. Though unobserved, they could exist if black holes grew at extraordinary rates, possibly lurking in the centres of distant galaxies.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 15 | Ludwig Van Beethoven 10:47

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A podcast to celebrate one of the most well known composers of all time: Ludwig van Beethoven. December 2020 marks 250 years of his birth, so what better time to celebrate the man and his music?By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 107 I Queen of the Waves Gertrude Ederle l Swimmer 8:16

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Gertrude Ederle was an American Olympic champion and record-breaking swimmer. On August 6, 1926, she became the first woman to swim the English Channel beating the record of one of only five men who had done it before.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 106 l The Nazca Lines 6:29

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This podcast episode is on the the Nazca Lines, ancient lines carved on to the desert floor in Peru created over 2000 years ago.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 105 l Brown Dwarfs – Planets, stars, or something entirely different? 12:02

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Brown Dwarfs – Planets, stars, or something entirely different? Scientists think they lie between the two and can't fuse hydrogen.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 104 I The Picture of the Cosmic Microwave Background 7:12

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Podcast Episode 104 is about The Picture of the Cosmic Microwave Background captured first by the WMAP and then Planck telescope.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 103 I Kent’s Cavern: A Journey Through Time 5:40

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Welcome to Podcast Episode 103 on Kent's Cavern: A Journey Through Time, a fascinating cave system in Torquay, Devon, on England's southern coast.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 102 l Human Evolution and the Ice Ages 12:17

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This iepisode is on Human Evolution and how the Ice Ages impacted our lives for millennia. Perhaps even influencing our brains.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 101 l The History and Evolution of the Olympics 11:06

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Podcast Episode 101 is on The History and Evolution of the Olympics, where we talk about their begining in ancient Greece and evolution.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 100 l Seven Modern Wonders of the World 13:19

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The Seven Wonders of the World is a famous list of extraordinary constructions that have captivated our imagination for millennia and represent the pinnacle of ancient architectural and engineering achievements. These are the new seven wonders of the world, a list of which was compiled after a campaign was started to choose 'Wonders of the World' f…

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Podcast Episode 99 l Seven Ancient Wonders of the World 6:20

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In this episode we discuss the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that have inspired people and are the pinnacle of architecture.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 98 l Romania’s Growing, Moving & Reproducing Stones 5:58

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Podcast Episode 98 is on Romania's Growing, Moving & Reproducing Stones that are only found in one small town.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 97 l Seahenge 8:46

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Discovered in 1998, Seahenge is a 4000 year old structure, estimated to have been built around 2049 BC.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 96 l Cholistan Desert its forts 7:13

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Podcast Episode 96 is Cholistan Desert its forts, ancient civilisations and its people. Derawar fort in particular is very beautiful.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 95 l How many moons does the Earth have? 9:14

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Technically, Earth has only one Moon. But here is the interesting thing. Over millions of years, the number of moons has varied. We talk about their story in this episode.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 94 l Noor Inayat Khan 9:21

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This episode is on Noor Inayat Khan, an SOE agent with codename Madeleine sent to France in 1943 as a wireless operator to help the French resistance during World War II. Her job was to support the French resistance network known as Prosper.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 93 l A 3D Map of the Human Brain 5:47

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A 3D Map of the Human Brain has been created by a collaboration between Harvard researchers and Google Research analysing 1,400 terabytes of data.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 92 l The Story of the Dabbous Giraffes

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Deep in the heart of the Sahara Desert, amidst the scorching sands and towering dunes, lies a remarkable archaeological treasure - the Dabous Giraffes. They can be found on a sandstone outcrop in the Ténéré desert in the first foothills of the Aïr Mountains in North Central Niger. We tell their story in this episode of the 360 on History Podcast.…

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Podcast Episode 91 l Did this clay tablet describe an ancient asteroid impact? 9:30

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Podcast Episode 91 is on an ancient asteroid. Does a clay tablet describe an ancient asteroid impact? Two scientists certainly thought that it described an asteroid hitting earthBy Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 90 l Our two cousins: A neanderthal and an orangutan 6:41

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We are discussing two different amazing news items in today's podcast. We have the reconstruction of the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal and then we learn about an orangutan who healed itself with a medicinal plant.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 89 l Driving on the Left or Right 8:28

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This 360 on History Podcast Episode is all about Driving. Whether you drive on the Left or Right, you can find out why here.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 88 l Mercian Queen Cynethryth 9:08

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This Fantastic Women Series podcast is about Cynethryth, who was Queen of Mercia and exerted power and influence along with her husband King Offa.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 87 l How the moon was formed 9:14

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Scientists have now answered the questions of how the moon was made in this New Simulation, showing that it formed very quickly after impact with another body called Theia. In this podcast we talk about the Moon, its structure and our fascination with it, as well as the new study.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 86 l Drastic Changes in Bird Evolution 7:38

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Recent advancements in genomic sequencing and analysis have started to unravel the intricate story of avian evolution. Two studies, published on April 1 in the journals Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) and Nature, shed light on a genetic anomaly approximately 65 million years old (exactly when that asteroid hit) that has obscu…

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Podcast Episode 85 l The Eye of the Sahara 5:28

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Podcast Episode 85 is on The Eye of the Sahara, a geological structure found in the Saharan part of Mauritania in Africa.By Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 84 l When it rained for two million years: Carnian Pluvial Event 5:31

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Podcast Episode 84 is on When it rained for two million years, known as the Carnian Pluvial EventBy Saima Baig

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Podcast Episode 83 l Costa Rica’s Mysterious Stone Spheres 9:36

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Costa Rica is a lush country, with amazing ecology and environment. Amongst its green landscape can be found ancient structures known as the stone spheres of Costa Rica. The 300 spheres lie on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño. To the locals they are known as bolas de piedra (stone balls) and are said to be attributed to the now extinct Disquis…