Three Poems of Love from 18th Dynasty Egypt.
Around 1400 BCE, scribes and composers put together delightful works exploring themes of love, longing, lust and courtship. They told tales from both male and female perspectives, describing the emotions and sensations of their desires and affections. In this mini episode, we explore three short poems.
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Mar 20
Introducing Lost Roman Heroes (Feed Swap)
This week we’re sharing a special episode from Lost Roman Heroes, recently named a “must-listen history podcast” by Amazon Music and named one of the "Best Ancient History Podcasts" in Find that Pod! Hosted by Matteo and Matthew Storm, a father-son duo, Lost Roman Heroes brings t ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 16
230: Khaemwaset & the Book of Thoth
The prince Kha-em-Waset (lived c.1260 BCE) was a learned man, and an accomplished priest. Centuries after his death, storytellers remembered the prince as a sage and magician. They told tales of his adventures, including one where Khaemwaset stole a magical book, belonging to the ... Show More
35m 6s
Mar 2025
[LOVE STORY] Serge Gainsbourg et Jane Birkin : Aimer c'est sublimer
Tous les week-end, découvrez de courtes histoires d’amours, tendres ou percutantes, pour engager de vraies réflexions sur l'amour.
Ensemble, ils sont un univers entier de poésie et de sensualité. Serge Gainsbourg et Jane Birkin... Melody Nelson et l'homme à la tête de chou.Pour e ... Show More
11m 35s
Dec 2024
History of the Self: Love
How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's show: a time-hopping, philosophical journey into the origins of modern love. (This ... Show More
53m 7s
Apr 2021
Three love stories, by Rohan Gunatillake
<p>Love sneaks up on us. It’s a sudden awakening from the mundane. It’s divinity in the everyday. In this special episode, Rohan shares a trio of stories about his love, Lucy. The childlike purity and sweeping hold of love will wash over you in this intimate listening experience ... Show More
15m 42s
Mar 2016
Eros and Psyche
<p>This week, a truly epic tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, and a quest literally to Hell and back. Episode four dives into the dramatic relationship between Eros and Psyche. You may have heard their names, but never this version of their story!</p>
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32m 3s
Feb 2024
Introducing… Season 4 of a Dynasty to Die For
Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. ... Show More
2m 20s