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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
From UFOs to psychic powers and government conspiracies, history is riddled with unexplained events. This week, get a closer look at the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know about the Constitution in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Category: History
Last Update: 2013-05-15
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1. Constitutional Conspiracies 201The old balance between freedom and security sways precariously in the best of times, and in a world consumed with the idea of never-ending terrorism the United States, like many other countries, has curtailed some of their citizen's rights. But how exactly? And how is this considered legal? Tune in to learn more about the constitution and the rights of the average citizen. 5/15/2013 2. Constitutional Conspiracies 101The Constitution is one of the most important documents in the history of U.S., and it's also the subject of numerous fringe theories, allegations, and rumors. But what are they? Tune in for a look at some of the theories surrounding the Constitution. 5/13/2013 3. Ghosts, Part 2: The HuntGhost-hunting is pretty popular nowadays, but the practice is ancient. While there's no accepted proof of ghosts, some scientists believe that further research may lead to astonishing breakthroughs in our quest to explain spirits. Tune in to learn more. 5/10/2013 4. Ghosts, Part One: The LawAlthough there's no accepted proof for the existence of ghosts, it didn't stop one alleged spirit from testifying in court. Tune in to learn more about the Greenbrier ghost's legal debut. 5/6/2013 5. What makes a person? Part Two: Nonhuman ...The term 'nonhuman personhood' might sound paradoxical, but some groups want to give some animals the right to legal personhood. For supporters this move is long overdue, but critics note that we still hasn't delivered basic rights to millions of humans. 5/1/2013 6. What makes a person? Part One: Corporati...The controversial ruling regarding freedom of speech and corporate donations drew heavy criticism from the American public, and the notion of corporate personhood remains contentious today. But what's the reasoning behind it? Tune in to learn more. 4/29/2013 7. The Illuminati, Part Three: ClassicWhile skeptics believe the Illuminati disbanded in the 18th century, conspiracy theorists think the organization still exists -- and has nearly accomplished its ancient goals. But what are these goals? Tune in and learn more about conspiracy theories. 4/26/2013 8. The Illuminati, Part Two: ClassicWhile mainstream historians agree that the Bavarian Illuminati was founded by Adam Weishaupt in the 18th century, conspiracy theorists think the group is much older. Tune in to hear some of the most bizarre theories about the Illuminati's history. 4/24/2013 9. Illuminati, Part One: Adam WeishauptThe Illuminati have been blamed for everything from the revolutions to climate change, but why? Watch this segment of a continuing series to learn more about the founding of the Illuminati -- and why some people believe it disbanded centuries ago. 4/22/2013 10. Drugs, Money and Power: The LawIt's no surprise that the pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated - after all, lives are on the line. But who writes these regulations, and how much, if any, influence does the industry have on the legislators passing the laws? 4/17/2013 Page 1 of 10  100 Episodes
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