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Updated 12/03/2024
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Updated 14/03/2024
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Technology

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Series

6 Feb

Bertha Benz and the Road That Didn’t Exist

History credits a man with inventing the motorcar. This episode tells the story of the woman who made it work. In 1888, Bertha Benz took an untested invention on the world’s first long-distance drive, inventing brake linings, solving breakdowns with a hat pin, and creating the first fuel stop along the way. Blind History reveals how one quiet rebel forced the future to move.
15/08/2023

What to look for in a Datacentre

The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data - a resource both valuable and vulnerable. Join Jaco Voigt as he sits down with Nils Gerstle, the Managing Director at Collaboretix. In this episode, they dive deep into the heart of the matter: Datacentres. Uncover the criteria crucial for choosing a provider, sidestep common pitfalls, and craft a robust DC/hosting strategy. Listen to not only comprehend what a Datacentre truly is, but also to gain insights into the detailed factors that make them play a dynamic and vital role in today's business world. Catalytic
11/10/2022

Mansa Musa

Once upon a time, there lived a king... a king who had so much wealth that he could fill great halls to their roofs with it. When he visited the biggest Islamic city of his age, he brought so much money with him that he almost destroyed its economy. But this is no mythical fairytale, and he wasn’t just a big spender. His name was Mansa Musa, and he used his phenomenal wealth to build universities, libraries and more - and in the process, established perhaps the greatest medieval kingdom in Africa.
26/01/2022

Picasso

Probably the most famous and successful artist of all time, this Spanish creative genius founded Cubism, produced thousands of works, and bedded many women. Perhaps his talent allowed us to see the world differently, but it is indisputable that his influence went much further than beautiful pictures. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
28/11/2025

Haile Selassie: The King of Kings Who Lost Everything

In this gripping Blind History episode, Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer unpack the rise and fall of Haile Selassie. The “King of Kings” who became a god to some, a symbol of resistance to others, and a deeply flawed ruler to those closest to his throne. From ancient bloodlines and global coronations to exile, famine, and a secretive death, this is the extraordinary and tragic story behind one of Africa’s most mythologised leaders.
25/03/2021

Buy your Tesla with Bitcoin

Tesla recently announced that they will be accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment. Sean Sanders explains what a non-fungible token (NFT) crypto is, and answers your questions about being able to sign up to Revix even if you don’t live in South Africa. Revix
18/10/2021

Flight Mode

This week the team is joined by Dean Wingrin who collects flight gear. Dean is a self-confessed military aviation junkie who has collected over 50 helmets, 15 g-suits, 19 flight suits and much more! He shares where his passion started, and how he acquired all these items. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
14/06/2021

Vintage Vogue

This week Juhi Madaree, who has a serious passion for fashion, joins the team to speak about her vintage clothing collection. She started having an interest in vintage clothes while completing her undergraduate course in fashion... and says the pieces she collects are an extension of her personality, and resonate with her on a creative level. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
04/10/2021

Matt’s Coffee Machines

There are different ways to brew coffee that aren’t espresso machines. This week Matt Carter - who has been working in the coffee industry for 10 years - joins the team to talk about his coffee machine collection. These range from some that look like mad scientific experiments, to others that are compact enough for travel. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop
30/05/2022

The Fairy Queen of SA!

Chantelle started collecting fairies about 6 years ago. She shares how her purchases depend on the pound-rand exchange, and how she keeps children away from her collection. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop

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