The story of Halley’s Comet—the only reoccurring comet visible to the naked eye that shows up every 75 years or so. Throughout history its appearance has marked profound change, from the conquest of the British Isles to the fall of the Qing Dynasty.For more bonus episodes: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/historium'>patreon.com/historium</a> Music:<ul><li>Hello! by David Wingo &amp; Explosions in the Sky</li><li>Time’s Blur by Lord Huron</li><li>Opening (arr. for marimba) by Philip Glass &amp; Nathaniel Bartlett</li><li>Katrina Outtake by Matthew Robert Cooper</li><li>Ceiling Gazing by Mark Kozelek</li><li>Expectation by Matthew Robert Cooper</li><li>Never Ever by Lord Huron</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/historium">Support the show</a>

#74 ATOMIC DAWN - Complementarity and Uncertainty

Did you ever fall asleep in history class? You’re not alone. History can be boring when focusing on only dates and statistics. Historium seeks to find the narrative of history in some of the most unlikely places. Seamlessly blending history and storytelling, Jake Barton draws you into historical tales you’ve probably never heard before.