Beijing
capital city of China
Episodes
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#5307: Selling Holy Air and Moon DeedsMoon deeds, bottled Banff air, and a proposal to sell Holy Air from Jerusalem — what makes novelty gifts actually work? -
#5293: Air Koryo and the ICAO Alignment ProblemWhat flying North Korea's flag carrier actually feels like — and why a cut-off state still shows up to ICAO meetings. -
#5788: What Is a Consulate That Isn't a Consulate?Israel says the consulate closed. Britain says the mission lives. Same building, same seven staff, one screwdriver. -
#5640: When Going to the Gym Meant Saving Your SoulThe word "asceticism" started as Greek for athletic training. How did it end up on top of a pillar — and why does Judaism push back? -
#5633: Is Construction Noise Actually Inevitable?What if the jackhammer isn't the problem? A look at how deep garages, tall towers, and concrete make cities loud. -
#5509: The Long Tail of Spy StationsHow far does the CIA's station map actually reach? A 1961 memo to JFK and the agency's own map archive tell two very different stories. -
#5310: Who's Actually Allowed Into North Korea?North Korea keeps no public visitor statistics — so who actually gets in, and why have the diplomats who lived there said almost nothing? -
#5295: North Korean Banquets: What's Actually ServedNorth Korea's state banquets are elaborate, plentiful — and often described as bland. What's really on the table?