This week we're talking about the history of philosophy, from Aristotle to Zeno, Machiavelli to Siddhartha. As the best philosophers know, it's fly to ask "Why?"

This week we're talking about rocks, minerals, crystals and gems, from amethyst to zirconia. Dr. Wires breaks down the science and quantum mechanics behind crystals while Ariel discusses birthstones, the history of the diamond trade, and healing gems.

This week we're talking about Greek Mythology. Jealous gods, sexy nymphs, confused mortals - it's a mess of epic proportions!

Recorded February 24, 2021

Produced by @secretloftnyc

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/

This week we're talking about the history of bartending and cocktails, from absinthe to zinfandel, from Jerry "The Professor" Thomas to Sailor Jerry.

This week we're talking about phobias and paraphilias, the irrational fears and irresistible kinks of famous historical figures.

This week we're talking about famous explorers, doomed expeditions and amazing discoveries.

This week we're talking about the history of music, from biblical guitars to experimental electronica, from medieval tritones to Black Sabbath, and every mellifluous weirdo in between.

This week we're talking about geologic history, weird fish, and conservation efforts to save the world's oceans.

This week we're talking about the gangsters, flappers, millionaires, speculators, suffragists, and bootleggers of the 1920s.

This week we're talking about Ancient Egypt! From the magnificent pyramids, to the scandalous legend of Osiris, to Cleopatra in a rug, to daily beer drinking, you can't de-Nile, it's a great episode. Skip to the halfway mark for silly mythology, start at the beginning for factual history.