J. Robert Oppenheimer: Father of the Atomic Bomb

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yhacy-136aea7 This episode of Luminaries follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Director of the American atomic program at Los Alamos.

Amelia Earhart: For the Fun of It

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xdnee-d6e465 This episode of the Luminaries Podcast follows the adventurous life of America’s most famous pilot Amelia Earhart.

H.G. Wells – The Original Futurist

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-27wtt-e40daa HG. Wells is considered by many to be the “father of science fiction.” His most famous works, The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds are recognized all over the world. Wells was a prolific writer in many genres, completing such works as The Outline of History, The Science of Life, and The Rights of […]

Nikola Tesla: Electric Sorcerer

The Mad Scientist In 1899, the inventor was preparing to leave his laboratory in New York City. For thirteen years he had awed the world with his mastery of the mysterious forces of electricity. Once again, he was designing a device that would change the world. But first, he would test his invention in the […]

Charles de Gaulle: Hero of France

In 1941, France was overwhelmed by the might of Nazi Germany and hopeless to regain it’s lost sovereignty. One man however, refused to admit defeat.