Musashi - A Novel by Eiji Yoshikawa
Today we are talking about the Japanese novel Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. It follows the rise of a wild young fighter who becomes a legendary swordsman through discipline, hardship, and self-discovery....
18 Touko 16min
The Black Death
On this week’s episode, we talk about The Black Death, a devastating pandemic that killed millions across Europe, Asia, and North Africa in the 1300s. Spread through trade routes, the plague caused wi...
10 Touko 12min
The Importance of Cats in Ancient Egypt
Welcome to this week’s episode. In ancient Egypt, cats were respected as protectors and sacred animals. They helped guard food supplies by hunting pests and became symbols of protection, home, and goo...
3 Touko 13min
A Tale of Two Cities
Today we talk about A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. It is a novel set during the French Revolution, following people whose lives are shaped by violence, love, and sacrifice. It explores how i...
25 Huhti 11min
Diamonds
This week on Relaxing Facts, we talk about diamonds. This episode explains how diamonds form deep underground under intense heat and pressure and are brought to the surface by volcanic activity. It al...
18 Huhti 9min
Alexander the Great
In our one-year-anniversary episode about Alexander the Great, we highlight how he conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture before dying young, leaving a lasting impact on history. Thank ...
9 Huhti 9min
Triceratops
This week is about Triceratops. We discuss this plant-eating dinosaur’s three horns, large frill, and possible defense against predators like Tyrannosaurus rex, along with its life in the late Cretace...
3 Huhti 9min
The History of Coffee
This week, we talk about the history of coffee. It began in Ethiopia and spread through the Middle East, where it became a popular social drink, before reaching Europe in the 1600s. As demand grew, it...
26 Maalis 9min
