From the Vault: The Fall of Valerian, Part 2

From the Vault: The Fall of Valerian, Part 2

History. Science. Dethroned emperor. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe travel back to the third century CE to discuss the Battle of Edessa, in which the Sasanian Empire not only defeated the Roman army but also took its Emperor as a prisoner of war. How did the emperor’s capture impact the already crisis-ridden Roman Empire, what do scientists make of his alleged grisly fate and how was Valerian’s fall possibly mythologized by Christian historians? Find out… (originally published 07/21/2022)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaksot(3032)

From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 1

From the Vault: The Burning Mountains of Io, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe return once more to the Jovian moon of Io, to discuss more recent findings about its volcanism and geology, as well as a look at the ...

31 Tammi 47min

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Prophecy (1995)

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Prophecy (1995)

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1995’s “The Prophecy,” in which rebel angels vie for the soul of a war criminal in the Arizona desert. Written and directed by “Highlander” cr...

30 Tammi 1h 54min

The Doomsday Water

The Doomsday Water

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the intriguing history of polywater: the hypothesized polymerized form of water that kicked off a cold-war controversy.See omnystudio...

29 Tammi 1h 10min

The Monstrefact: Gmork from "The Neverending Story"

The Monstrefact: Gmork from "The Neverending Story"

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous wolf Gmork from Michael Ende’s 1979 novel “The Neverending Story” and its 1984 film adaptation.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

28 Tammi 5min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula (1931)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dracula (1931)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the iconic 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of “Dracula,” directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi in his most iconic perfo...

27 Tammi 1h 35min

The Invention of Dog Biscuits

The Invention of Dog Biscuits

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins of the humble dog biscuit or “scooby snack,” from discussions of dog bread in Ancient Rome to the Victor...

26 Tammi 52min

From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 2

From the Vault: The Invention of Cotton Candy, Part 2

So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon’s beard candy? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow...

24 Tammi 40min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Next of Kin (1982)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Next of Kin (1982)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe venture down under for the 1982 supernatural thriller “Next of Kin,” starring Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt and a superb score by German electroni...

23 Tammi 1h 5min

Suosittua kategoriassa Tiede

rss-poliisin-mieli
rss-mita-tulisi-tietaa
tiedekulma-podcast
docemilia
rss-luontopodi-samuel-glassar-tutkii-luonnon-ihmeita
rss-duodecim-lehti
radio-antro
utelias-mieli
filocast-filosofian-perusteet
rss-lapsuuden-rakentajat-podcast
rss-lihavuudesta-podcast
rss-sosiopodi