A discussion on the ways in which humans have remained consistent in their values and interactions over the course of 300,000 years of existence, and the importance of understanding our basic humanity in relation to culture and community.
The speaker shares their experience of visiting classic Renaissance art in person, including seeing the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, and how it was inspiring to see these relics that have stood the test of time. They remark on the accessibility of the art, noting that you could study under Michelangelo or Da Vinci and learn to be a sculptor or a painter right in Florence during the Renaissance period.
Exploring the difference between investigating a crime with outdated techniques versus utilizing modern tools such as DNA evidence, ballistics analysis, audio samples, and cameras on every street corner to gather a full picture of the scene, the victim, and any potential suspects.
The story of Alfred Packer, who led a group of people into the wilderness where they resorted to cannibalism, raises the question of whether or not one would eat another human being for survival. The remains of his victims have become a tourist attraction in Colorado.
The authorship of Shakespeare's plays has been a topic of debate for years. The lack of concrete evidence combined with multiple theories has led to an ongoing argument among scholars and enthusiasts.