We reveal the true purpose of the ancient text, discover more about the ancient Egyptian people and their relationship with death and the afterlife and dispel misconceptions about the use of this piece of ancient history. Join us as we...

This epic Norse mythology featurs two different groups of deities who initially battled but ultimately joined forces into a unified Pantheon. An unheardof phenomenon in the worlds of adversarial deities.

We delve into the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary Mesopotamian king. From his incredible strength and bravery to his quest for immortality, the episode explores the timeless themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning.

Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...

If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to as the Aztec. The history is complicated, but the name Aztec was popularized by a German explorer in the 1800s to describe...

If you’ve attended a sleepover party in the last 50 years, chances are high that you’ve encountered a prank call - maybe you’ve even made one yourself. But for thousands of years before the invention of the telephone, pranks fell under...

Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many...

Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.

In Greek mythology, the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone were the bringers of food and fair weather and were worshiped in lush harvest celebrations. But their story has a darker side – one involving violence,...

The stars have guided and entertained us for thousands of years. Here we explore some of the messages people have seen in the stars through the millennia and look forward to how we might relate to the stars in the future.

For the Ancient Egyptians, the cycle of life itself began and ended with Isis and Osiris. Their story is one of the oldest known myths, and it informed spiritual beliefs, power structures, and gender roles in Ancient Egypt and beyond....

In this episode, we examine the Fates - three shadowy figures who seem to have a near omnipresent influence in the goings-on throughout the Greek mythical universe - and who show up in stories and religions from cultures whose time and...

Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...

This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word. Inspired by ancient bronze and jade iconography detailing the face of a bulging-eyed, gapping-mouthed beast, the Taotie creature is both mysterious and...

This video examines the crucial moments before the battle of Philippi in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." It highlights the strategic discussions between Brutus and Cassius, and their confrontation with Antony and Octavius. The content...

This video explores the philosophical underpinnings of Cassius's beliefs in Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on his adherence to Epicureanism. The video examines how Epicurus's ideas influence Cassius's outlook on divine...

This video examines a pivotal scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Caesar decides to ignore ominous warnings and attend the Senate, influenced by the interpretations and persuasions of others around him. The discussion highlights...

This video delves into the thematic elements of fortune and political manipulation in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," exploring how characters interpret omens and prophecies within the political landscape of ancient Rome. It also examines...

This video examines the etymology of the word "sacrifice" and its thematic significance in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The discussion expands to interpret Brutus's metaphor of carving Caesar "as a dish fit for the gods," highlighting...

This video offers an in-depth analysis of a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where characters Casca and Cassius discuss ominous natural phenomena and their interpretations. Casca describes unusual and terrifying events like men...

This video offers a unique insight into the role of a soothsayer in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the crucial moment where Caesar is warned about the Ides of March. Discover the ancient practice of divination, the...

The term "artificial" originates from the Latin "artificium," meaning craftsmanship or artistry, which was its initial meaning in English. Nowadays, "artificial" typically refers to anything man-made, often carrying a negative...

A recent study of an ice core sample from Greenland has pinpointed the Central American Ilopango mega-eruption to 431 AD. This eruption is believed to have devastated an entire Maya region and caused global cooling that affected...

This video explores the a fantastical theory that many ancient megalithic structures around the world, including the pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge, may have served as data storage units or communication devices with entities from...