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What if the most fascinating topics in science, history, and culture could be explained in the time it takes to make a coffee?
Explained in Under 10 Minutes brings together six voices from around the world — a science teacher from Melbourne, a financial journalist from Cape Town, a museum curator from Dublin, a GP from Glasgow, a literature scholar from Mumbai, and an environmental advisor from Wellington — to tackle one big topic per episode. No jargon. No fluff. Just genuine curiosity, sharp insight, and real conversation. A new episode every week.