History Extra: A great history podcast produced by BBC History Magazine. A History of Oil: A fascinating look at the history of procurement, greed and competition surrounding oil, particularly during the 19th century. Recorded by the author of Breaking Rockefeller, the podcast is an insightful look into the modern history of a liquid often referred to today as "black gold." Women in Archaeology: As long as we are on the subject of archaeology, let's discuss the fascinating "Women in Archaeology" podcast. Melvyn Bragg explores the history of ideas with deft ease and speaks to a number of academics about various issues and events from antiquity to today.

Source: Forbes January 13, 2017 17:14 UTC