The Literature of Mysteries, the Science of History, and Brain Hacks You Can’t Miss.

The Torch: The Great Courses Podcast by Michael Howley

Nov 14, 201635:10Education

Solve the puzzles of great mystery fiction, uncover the depths of what paleontology can tell us about our past, and reveal secrets for outsmarting your own brain in this exceptional edition of The Torch. Join Ed Leon, Ch...

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