The Cult of Osiris, Part 2

In this classic, sinister episode from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss different folkloric and legendary monsters tied to mine shafts and mining... (originally published 10/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss 1974’s “Evil of Dracula,” starring Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Kunie Tanaka and Shin Kishida. It is the third film in Michio Yamamoto’s “Bloodthirsty Trilogy” of standalone, Hammer-inspired Japanese horror films.See ... Show More

In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe discuss examples of haunted house stories and traditions from Ancient Greece and Rome. What do they reveal about ancient peoples and human nature? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Nothing is more synonymous with ancient Egypt than mummification. But why was this postmortem practice actually performed? And what other rituals and beliefs surrounded death in the ancient civilisation? In the fourth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett an ... Show More

Oh Muses! In this episode, we well the tale of Isis and Osiris, or Aset and Usir. We encounter sibling rivalry, playing stupid games to win stupid prizes, dying multiple times, being ripped into pieces, doing all the of the work and getting none of the credit, and the original mu ... Show More

Beginning his life in exile, this Egyptian deity soon learns that he has a destiny to fulfill... and rises to challenge his uncle for rule over the ancient Egyptian pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Journey deep into the ancient sands of Egypt as host Danny Leibowitz uncovers the secrets of the Tomb of Abydos—a site shrouded in myth, mystery, and forgotten history. From rumored portals to the gods to unexplained carvings, this episode explores what lies beneath one of Egypt’ ... Show More

Seth, the god of chaos and violence, ruled over Ancient Egypt after murdering his brother, Osiris. Now Isis, Osiris's wife and goddess of magic and compassion, set out on a quest to bring Osiris back to life. However, Seth does not plan on giving up his power easily. Parcasters - ... Show More

Brian Cox and Robin Ince peel back the layers to explore mummification and the science of Ancient Egypt. They are joined by comedians Russel Kane, Lucy Porter and bio-medical Egyptologists Rosalie David and Lidija McKnight from the University of Manchester, as they learn about th ... Show More

Robert Service explores the downfall of tsar Nicholas II while John Romer discusses popular misconceptions about life in ancient Egypt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

You’re probably familiar with the idea of godly pharaohs, menacing mummies and their deadly curses. But how much do you actually know about the fundamental facts of ancient Egyptian civilisation? In this first episode of our new series Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Brif ... Show More