One Hundred Centuries

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Episode 16: Lovelace and the Curies, Two Graphic Novels
Welcome back to One Hundred Centuries! In our first full-length episode in a while, we discuss/review two graphic novels about historical scientists: The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage (by Sidney Padua) and Radioactive (by Lauren Redniss)...
Book Spotlight: Under a Painted Sky and The Cure for Dreaming
It’s back. After a long fall/winter of having a baby and publishing a book, this quick episode is the first of many this spring and summer. Today I’m spotlighting two teen books set in different historical periods: Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee (18...
Episode Fourteen: The Camera Obscura
This week’s episode is about the camera obscura (A.K.A. the pinhole camera). It’s a fun and historical device used by astronomers and artists. You can even make one yourself for safe eclipse viewing. Also, do check out pictures of Vermeer’s paintings h...
Episode Thirteen: World War One and the Meaning of Heroism: Interview with Paul Butler
In the third author interview, I talk with Paul Butler about his book, Hero. It’s set partly in World War I and partly in later years as the aftermath of the war affects different characters’ lives. Listen in above or view the interview as a video belo...
Episode Twelve: Victory Gardens and Children’s Literature: Interview with Leigh Shearin
Quick announcement: If you try to get in touch with the show over the next few weeks but don’t get a response for a while, it’s because we’ve got a baby due soon and our silence means he came and we are super busy.
Episode Eleven: 1950s Hollywood and Justice Girl: Interview with Julian David Stone
Quick announcement: If you try to get in touch with the show over the next few weeks but don’t get a response for a while, it’s because we’ve got a baby due soon and our silence means he came and we are super busy.
Episode Ten: The Discovery of Pluto
Today we’ve got some astronomical history for you. The dwarf planet Pluto has had a long and exciting history. There’s a number of fun further reading/viewing/listening resources if you’d like to learn more about Pluto when you’re done with the episode...
Episode Nine: Historical Verse Novels from the Kansas Soddy to Vietnam
Today we spotlight two historical fiction verse novels for middle grade readers (ages 8 to 12, though many older readers may enjoy them just as much). Both stories feature strong-willed girls with different language barriers who emerge from their tales mo
Pythagoras and “His” Theorem
Due to some power outages, were a day late on this episode, but if you love math and science history, I hope weve made it up to you. Today we discuss Pythagoras, the theorem he made famous but did n