Edgar Allan Poe - Manuscript Found in a Bottle: The narrative, penned in Poe's distinctive style, centers around an anonymous narrator's harrowing voyage on a ghost ship. Set amidst tumultuous seas, the story unfolds with a blend of mystery and surreal elements, typical of Poe's approach to storytelling. As the tale progresses, the listener is drawn into a w ... Show More
Jan 2025
H. G. Wells - "Under the Knife" - 1896
🌌✨ H.G. Wells - "Under the Knife" (1896) 🔮⚙️
A haunting meditation on mortality, consciousness, and the fragile line between life and death, set in the stark and sterile theater of a Victorian operating room. 🌌💉 In this profoundly introspective tale, H.G. Wells takes readers ... Show More
33m 46s
Jan 2025
H. G. Wells - "The Cone" - 1895
🌋⚙️ H.G. Wells - "The Cone" (1895) 🔥✨
A searing tale of industrial might, human passion, and the devastating consequences of betrayal, set against the infernal backdrop of a Victorian steelworks. 🌌🔗 In this dark and atmospheric narrative, H.G. Wells plunges us into a world of ... Show More
29m 5s
Dec 2024
Frederick Douglass - "My Escape From Slavery" - 1881
🌅🚂 Frederick Douglass - "My Escape from Slavery" (1881) ✊✨
A gripping and profound journey of courage, identity, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, set against the tense backdrop of antebellum America. 🌌🔗 In this compelling narrative, Frederick Douglass recounts his darin ... Show More
29m 45s
Jul 2024
E106 - Donald Hoffman: The Emerging Science, “We Are ONE Consciousness” - Life, Death & The Simulation
Donald Hoffman is back on Know Thyself today to explore the constraints of time and space, and how they shape our understanding of the world around us. He discusses the "headset analogy" - the idea that our senses act as a kind of cognitive filter, preventing us from directly per ... Show More
2h 20m
Dec 2024
From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand
In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester interviews Mark Levinson, a former theoretical particle physicist turned acclaimed filmmaker, about his newest work, The Universe in a Grain of Sand. Far from a conventional documentary, Levinson’s latest project is a ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2025
War and Peace, Volume 1 by Leo Tolstoy ~ Full Audiobook
War and Peace, Volume 1 by Leo Tolstoy audiobook.Immerse yourself in the sweeping epic of 'War and Peace, Volume 1' by Leo Tolstoy, a masterful tapestry of human experience set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars that deftly combines the grandeur of history with the intim ... Show More
14h 33m
Jan 2025
The Later Life by Louis Couperus ~ Full Audiobook
The Later Life by Louis Couperus audiobook. (book 2 of 4)Dive into the enchanting world of Louis Couperus's 'The Later Life,' a masterful exploration of the intricate tapestry of human emotions, societal expectations, and the relentless passage of time. Set against the backdrop o ... Show More
8h 5m