174. Uchronia

Time is running out! And then running in again, but weirder! Kyle and Emily are joined by producer Seth, who helps them sort reality from fiction from nonsense, and discovers the time-bending truths of the word uchronia.

This word takes our three hosts everywhere from Renaissance philosophy to classic science fiction. They look at the origins of uchronia in the more familiar Utopia, find that the “u” prefix has a few tricks up its sleeve, and learn what separates a “nowhere” from a “nowhen”.

Ever wondered any what-if questions about ancient Rome? Napoleon’s France? The Battle of Gettysburg? Emily and Kyle, it seems, have an alternate history or parallel universe for every occasion! And, as a treat for Seth, they’ve also got some delightful sci-fi books that answer questions absolutely no one was asking.