Whitman, Alabama & America in Maps
Whitman's poetry sheds light on human connections and national identity. Maps help us view history differently.
Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more. We’re on a quest to find awe and wonder in all nature—human or wild, vast or small. Encounters that move us beyond words. Hosted by Marcus Smith, Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.
How Mexican Food Conquered America
From "chili queens" to the founder of Taco Bell to the invention of Doritos, how America embraced Mexican food.
Trailer • Constant Wonder Podcast
Join host Marcus Smith for conversations that invite you to discover, explore, and reengage with the wonders of the world around you. Find new episodes that will be available each week starting February 9th, 2022.
Despots of Ancient Egypt
Monuments and mummies alike provide insights to the distribution of power in ancient Egypt.
Kris Kringle Nabs Cash
The Santa Claus Association was supposed to help kids, but its founder was no saint. And, the myths behind the man Johnny Appleseed.
Making the Modern Christmas
Christmas wouldn't be the same without Dickens. And, the railroads changed Christmas forever.
Tasteblind
Danielle Reed explores the wide genetic differences in taste buds, and a related topic, why COVID-19 causes some people to lose their sense of taste and smell. And, musician Annie Dickinson sees music in color.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Founding of the FBI
Federal law enforcement was weak at the beginning of the 20th century.
Tales from the Heart
Advances in cardiac surgery were pioneered by fearless heart surgeons, and some unsung heroes who assisted them.