Episode – 1845 : Roman Gods and Goddesses Podcast Transcript Like many ancient civilizations, the Romans had a vast pantheon of gods. Unlike other civilizations, the Romans were very flexible […]
Episode – 1841 : Holy Relics
Episode – 1841 : Holy Relics Podcast Transcript Some of the most venerated objects in many different religions are holy relics. Relics offer a tangible connection to significant figures in […]
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31
Episode – 1791 : Questions and Answers: Volume 31 Podcast Transcript The month of June comes from the Latin word Iunius, which is derived from the Roman goddess Juno. Juno […]
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30 Podcast Transcript May is upon us. It is the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, of autumn in the Southern […]
Episode – 1752 : Sede Vacante and The Process of Papal Succession
Episode – 1752 : Sede Vacante and The Process of Papal Succession Podcast Transcript After the death or resignation of a pope, but before the election of a new pope, […]
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence Podcast Transcript One of the greatest periods of social and technological change in world history was the Renaissance. At the […]
Episode – 1723 : Hildegard of Bingen
Episode – 1723 : Hildegard of Bingen hr class=”wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity”/> Podcast Transcript Over a thousand years ago, a wealthy family in Germany gave birth to their tenth child, a daughter. […]
Episode – 1692 : The Greek Gods
Episode – 1692 : The Greek Gods Podcast Transcript The ancient Greeks had a polytheistic religion and a pantheon of gods. They didn’t just have many gods; they had a […]
Episode – 1662 : The Maha Kumbh Mela Pilgrimage: The World’s Largest Religious Festival
Episode – 1662 : The Maha Kumbh Mela Pilgrimage: The World’s Largest Religious Festival Podcast Transcript Every twelve years, one of the greatest gatherings of people on Earth takes place […]
Episode – 1650 : Gnosticism
Episode – 1650 : Gnosticism Podcast Transcript In the first and second centuries, a Christian sect found a wide following throughout the Roman world. They weren’t your normal run-of-the-mill Christians. […]
Episode – 1631 : The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas
Episode – 1631 : The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas Podcast Transcript Christmas is the time of year for getting together with loved ones, celebrating, and […]
Episode – 1627 : Superstitions
Episode – 1627 : Superstitions Podcast Transcript One of the most common things in the world are superstitions. Superstitions can be found everywhere and in everyone. Some of them are […]
Episode – 1605 : The Islamic Caliphates
Episode – 1605 : The Islamic Caliphates Podcast Transcript After the Prophet Mohammed’s death in 632, his followers faced a dilemma. Mohammed was not only their spiritual leader but also […]
Episode – 1590 : All About Butter
Episode – 1590 : All About Butter Podcast Transcript Ever since humans domesticated animals and realized they could extract milk from them, they have been making and consuming butter. While […]
Episode – 1574 : Zombies
Episode – 1574 : Zombies Podcast Transcript One of the most popular forms of fiction today involves zombies. There are TV shows, movies, and books that all envision life during […]
Episode – 1471 : The Himalayas
Episode – 1471 : The Himalayas Podcast Transcript Located between China and India, Pakistan, Buthan, and Nepal is the world’s highest chain of mountains, The Himalayas. The Himalayas aren’t just […]
Episode – 1444 : The Moon
Episode – 1444 : The Moon Podcast Transcript About 384,000 km or 239,000 miles above the surface of the Earth is our planet’s only natural satellite, The Moon. Every culture […]
Episode – 1427 : The St. Scholastica Day Riot
Episode – 1427 : The St. Scholastica Day Riot Podcast Transcript A common occurrence at many universities is that they have contentious relationships with their local community. This is not […]
Episode – 1418 : Joan of Arc
Episode – 1418 : Joan of Arc Podcast Transcript In 1428, a young girl from the village of Domrémy, France, audaciously set out to meet the heir apparent to the […]
Episode – 1394 : A History of the Crusades
Episode – 1394 : A History of the Crusades Podcast Transcript Starting in the year 1096, the Christian kingdoms of the Latin Church united to retake religious sites in the […]