We’re leaping for joy this week as we discuss one of the peculiar days of the year: Leap Day! This day has been a long addition to certain civilizations’ time-keeping ways, including the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Learn about how this day came to be through both a historic and scientific lens.

Discussion Includes:

The Julian Calendar-Romans

The Gregorian Calendar-Catholics

Why February?

Other Forms of Calendars

Traditions & Celebrations of Leap Day/Year

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In January 1926, some of the most important strides in mechanical television technology were made! Join Kara and Josh as they discuss the history & science of mechanical television and one of it’s most important inventors: John Logie Baird. With technology created in the 1880’s through to the switch to electronic television, we will flip the channels through many cool and impressive moments in television’s early history.

Discussion Includes:

• Nipkow Discs & Other Science

• Early Mechanical TV History

• John Logie Baird

• Overview of the Move to Electronic Television

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