Enjoying the show? Support it <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/support">here</a>.What did it feel like to discover an entire world inside a CD-ROM? A time before Google, Wikipedia, and instant answers, when there was a different way to explore knowledge.CD-ROM encyclopedias like Microsoft Encarta turned the family computer into a doorway to somewhere much bigger. You could look up the Roman Empire, discover dinosaurs, explore a map, watch a video, and somehow end up learning about something you never intended to find.In this episode of Artifacts, Danny Brown explores the likes of Encarta and the sense of wonder they created. Not simply because they contained an enormous amount of information, but because they encouraged us to wander through it.Because finding an answer is one thing.Discovering something is another.Get InvolvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist.No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/support">Show your support here</a>.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends know they can listen for free on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artifacts/id1896640356">Apple Podcasts</a> or their <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/apps">preferred podcast app</a>, or online at <a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/">Artifacts Podcast</a>.The ArchiveThe sister newsletter to the Artifacts podcast, sharing a story that didn't quite fit into an episode, a forgotten corner of the internet I've stumbled across, or a memory that deserves preserving before it quietly fades away.<a href="https://artifactspodcast.com/newsletter">Get the Artifacts Newsletter</a>Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:<a href="https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1a">RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser m</a><a href="https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1">ic</a><a href="https://rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii">Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3JUtJVn">Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones</a><a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp">Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile</a> Recommended resources:<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=dannybrown2">Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization</a><a href="https://hindenburg.com/products/radio-podcast/features/">Hindenburg Pro recording and editing</a><a href="https://auphonic.com/?source=dannycaster">Auphonic mastering tool for audio post production</a><a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=artifacts-podcast">Beehiiv email marketing</a>

Encarta: When the Whole World Fit on a CD-ROM

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