We Learned Nothing

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Welcome to We Learned Nothing — the podcast where siblings Valerie and Troy try to make sense of everything they almost know. Stumbling through big ideas with curiosity and laughter, both have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. Valerie brings an artist’s eye and attention to detail. Troy brings a love of social science, space, and endless random facts. Some episodes are thoughtful. Some are chaotic. Most are both. If you like discovering wildly interesting things you didn’t know you didn’t know — this is your show.

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4. Ark of the Covenant and the Temple Mount - Part 2 21.05.2026 1:12:44

In this much anticipated conclusion to this 2 part episode, Troy and Valerie have a discussion about the fate of the Ark of the Covenant and the much contested holy site: The Temple Mount (aka: Har haBayīt or al-ḥaram aš-šharīf). Valerie comes to learn of the history and tension of the place — and hopefully you will too! You can find the images we referenced on out facebook page found at: https://...

3. Ark of the Covenant and the Temple Mount - Part 1 25.01.2026 58:24

In this TWO part deep dive: Troy helps Val better understand the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple Mount. This episode, Troy explains a lot of background so the remaining two parts make more sense. Get yer' notebooks ready (this will be a doozy)! Reach out at welearnednothingpod@gmail.com if you have a question or suggestion!

2. Egypt - Part 2 24.11.2025 1:33:58

In this conclusion (for now) on Egypt, Valerie and Troy talk 20's graphic art, mummy unwrapping parties, Cleopatra, Egyptian diet, and the Rosetta Stone. This is a conclusion to a multi-part episode. Reach out at welearnednothingpod@gmail.com if you have a question or suggestion!

1. Egypt - Part 1 11.11.2025 1:00:22

In the inaugural episode of We Learned Nothing, Troy gives Val a world history crash course before they discuss Pyramids, Egyptian Religion, King Tutankhamen, and the scale of Egyptian history. This is a multi-part episode to be concluded with Episode 2 where the discussion will range from Cleopatra, Egyptomania, diet, and other odds and ends. Reach out at welearnednothingpod@gmail.com