Palimpsests: Reading History's Blank Pages

Palimpsests: Reading History's Blank Pages

Historians learn a great deal from historical texts -- and not only that which was written, but that which was unwritten. Join Robert and Christian as they explore the world of palimpsests, the erased books just under the surface of ancient tomes. Modern technology allows us to uncover more and more of their secrets, while the idea of the palimpsest itself serves as a powerful metaphor for media, the mind and maybe life itself.

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Weirdhouse Cinema: Shocking Dark

Weirdhouse Cinema: Shocking Dark

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Aug 20241h 17min

The Ninja, Part 3

The Ninja, Part 3

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Aug 202451min

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 5 – The Xenomorph Egg

The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 5 – The Xenomorph Egg

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph egg or ovomorph from the Alien universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Jul 20244min

The Ninja, Part 2

The Ninja, Part 2

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jul 202443min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Child of Peach

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Child of Peach

This week on Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of Taiwanese 80s cinema, this time with “Child of Peach.” It’s a frantic, action-packed fairytale full of demons, glowing peaches and magic children. (originally published 03/17/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jul 20241h 11min

From the Vault: Mud, Part 2

From the Vault: Mud, Part 2

What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/11/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jul 202455min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World

Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jul 20241h 20min

The Ninja, Part 1

The Ninja, Part 1

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jul 202451min

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