Ghouls: Myth, Fiction and... Evolutionary Heritage?

Ghouls: Myth, Fiction and... Evolutionary Heritage?

If your fictional diet contains significant quantities of horror or dark fantasy, then you've likely encountered the ghoul: a scavenging, grave-robbing race of unnatural beings with an insatiable hunger for the dead. As Robert and Joe explore in this episode, the roots of ghouldom sink back into pre-Islamic Arabic folklore -- as well into the distant evolutionary history of humanity itself.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episoder(3020)

The Artifact: The Theropod Gap

The Artifact: The Theropod Gap

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe looks at an intriguing question about missing carnivorous dinosaurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudi...

26 Mai 20217min

Aniconism, Images and the Divine: Part 1

Aniconism, Images and the Divine: Part 1

Examples of aniconism -- the avoidance of images or idols -- can be found across multiple religions But what does it DO? What does it mean to employ religious icons or to avoid them in the contemplati...

25 Mai 20211h 3min

Listener Mail: Sole Survivor

Listener Mail: Sole Survivor

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

24 Mai 202128min

From the Vault: Subterrenes

From the Vault: Subterrenes

The notion of a subterrene, or underground drilling vehicle, is well established within the realm of science fiction, but what are the real-world possibilities for vehicles that drill or melt their wa...

22 Mai 20211h 13min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Trancers II

Weirdhouse Cinema: Trancers II

It’s sequel time once more on Weirdhouse Cinema! Join Rob and Joe as they jump right into Charles Band’s 1991 sequel to Trancers, starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and the always villainous Richard L...

21 Mai 20211h 27min

Comfort in the Box: Human Edition

Comfort in the Box: Human Edition

Why do cats like to sit in boxes? Why did humans use box-beds and are enclosed wooden beds really making a comeback? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the mystery of t...

20 Mai 20211h 11min

The Artifact: Edible Currencies

The Artifact: Edible Currencies

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses money you can eat or drink... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

19 Mai 20214min

Comfort in the Box: Cat Edition

Comfort in the Box: Cat Edition

Why do cats like to sit in boxes? Why did humans use box-beds and are enclosed wooden beds really making a comeback? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe explore the mystery of t...

18 Mai 202150min

Populært innen Vitenskap

fastlegen
tingenes-tilstand
smart-forklart
jss
sinnsyn
rekommandert
rss-rekommandert
villmarksliv
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
forskningno
rss-paradigmepodden
fjellsportpodden
aldring-og-helse-podden
tidlose-historier
diagnose
pod-britannia
vett-og-vitenskap-med-gaute-einevoll
nordnorsk-historie
nevropodden
dekodet-2