A Cast of Pods

SummaryA study published in Nature has uncovered a previously unknown wave of migration to the Americas thousands of years ago. Researchers discovered a genetic connection between indigenous people in...

31 Okt 202418min

The sources explore the possible origins of the berserker trance, a state of blind rage experienced by legendary Viking warriors. While the traditional hypothesis points to the hallucinogenic mushroom...

31 Okt 202414min

This podcast details a dispute between Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator, and the New York Times. Johnson accuses the publication of preparing a hit piece against him and other conservative vo...

30 Okt 202414min

Luzon Indians, the ancestors of modern-day Filipinos, were a diverse group with a developed culture and society long before Spanish colonization. The sources offer limited details about their lives be...

29 Okt 202413min

The transcript explores the potential connection between ancient astronomical knowledge and the architectural design of Chaco Canyon and other pre-Columbian sites in North America. The speaker, Randal...

29 Okt 202413min

The Mysteries of Mithra is a chapter from a book exploring the history and spread of Mithraism, an ancient Persian religion, throughout the Roman Empire. The text analyzes the origins and evolution of...

28 Okt 202418min

This source, written by S. L. MacGregor Mathers in 1888, explores the history, use, and occult significance of Tarot cards. The text begins by examining the origins of Tarot cards, dismissing the popu...

27 Okt 202413min

The source is an excerpt from a book titled Myths and Legends of Japan, which provides a collection of stories, folklore, and beliefs about Japanese mythology, supernatural creatures, and ancient trad...

27 Okt 202426min