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Welcome to Charles Fort’s The Book of the Damned, a strange archive of falling frogs, impossible stones, vanished data, celestial anomalies, and facts that refused to fit. Learn the true meaning of th... more
FAQs about The Book of the Damned:How many episodes does The Book of the Damned have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
August 21, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 10In which the wanderings of early explorers and the curious confusions of earthly geography serve as a stepping stone to contemplations on homogeneity and the eternal striving for a certain cosmic positiveness amidst heterogeneity’s relentless advance. The narrative then drifts through the nebulous realms of astronomy, questioning celestial certainties and the suppression of inconvenient observations, while acknowledging a mysterious multitude of worlds and constructs that pass unnoticed, unacknowledged by the vigilant eyes of the scientific establishment....more28minPlay
August 14, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 9In which a curious assemblage of anomalous objects and phenomena is examined, revealing the restless struggle between scientific orthodoxy and the unsettling evidence that defies conventional explanation. A tapestry of things—nails in stone, geometric meteorites, and ancient lenses—challenges the neat certitudes of accepted wisdom, inviting us to ponder the blurred boundaries between reality and the fantastic....more27minPlay
August 07, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 8 Part 2In which a curious catalogue of stones, irons, and shaped objects purportedly fallen from the sky is scrutinised with a keen eye for the peculiarities of evidence and the curious prejudices of scientific orthodoxy. The narrative meanders through storms, thunderstones, and wrought disks, inviting reflection on the tentative boundaries between terrestrial coincidence and celestial mystery, all while gently unravelling the dogmas that would dismiss such oddities out of hand....more32minPlay
July 31, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 8 Part 1In which the curious phenomena of stones and manufactured objects reportedly falling from the sky during storms are pondered with a mixture of sceptical inquiry and open acceptance, challenging orthodox dismissals and inviting consideration of a mysterious realm dubbed the Super-Sargasso Sea. Therein lies an exploration of widespread folk beliefs, scientific investigations, and the uneasy coexistence of wonder and denial as earthly experience teeters upon the edge of the unknown....more34minPlay
July 24, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 7 Part 2In which an inquisitive mind contemplates a strange aerial region—perhaps a Super-Sargasso Sea—where diverse creatures and objects might linger, only to be washed down by atmospheric upheavals, challenging orthodox notions of gravitation and origin. Observations of innumerable falls of larvae, fish, frogs, and even snakes, coupled with peculiar seasonal and developmental patterns, suggest a mysterious external source, whimsically dubbed Genesistrine, that defies conventional explanations and invites thoughtful scepticism....more23minPlay
July 17, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 7 Part 1In which the perplexing phenomena of living creatures such as frogs and fishes falling from the sky are examined with a keen eye on the curious details that defy conventional meteorological explanations, suggesting the presence of unusual zones aloft where gravity seems to wane and objects remain suspended. The narrative thoughtfully considers reports of these falls—often limited in distribution and sometimes involving creatures found uninjured—hinting at possibilities beyond earthly origins and challenging orthodox dismissal with meticulous attention to testimony and circumstance....more23minPlay
July 10, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 6In which observations are gathered of unusual substances falling from the sky—sulphur, sandstone, salt, cinders, coal, and even what might be fossils—challenging rigid orthodoxies that exclude such data on account of their preposterousness or incompatibility with established classifications. The relentless interplay of acceptance and denial reveals a cosmos not bound by conventional categories, where intermediateness and abrupt transitions persistently unsettle scientific certainty and invite reconsideration of the nature of existence and reason....more44minPlay
July 03, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 5In which the peculiar phenomena of extraordinary and inexplicable material falls from the sky—ranging from fibrous “marsh paper” to oily and vegetable substances—are surveyed with a sceptical eye towards scientific dogma and its penchant for convenient assimilation. It is suggested that these elusive occurrences, defying strict earthly explanation and conventional periodicity, tempt us to broaden our vision towards a cosmic oneness wherein material and immaterial merge beyond ordinary comprehension....more47minPlay
June 26, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 4In which a curious catalogue of gelatinous, flesh-like, and other inexplicably falling substances is presented with meticulous care, revealing the persistent human impulse to explain such phenomena within the confines of familiar earthly origins despite their strange and often contradictory nature. These accounts, gathered from diverse times and places, softly challenge the rigidity of scientific orthodoxy while suggesting that the skies might occasionally harbour mysteries more viscous and elusive than commonly imagined....more28minPlay
June 19, 2026The Book of the Damned Chapter 3In which the author observes the persistent strivings of science toward an elusive realness, while uncovering countless instances of coloured rains—yellow, black, and red—that defy comforting terrestrial explanations and hint at something far stranger beyond accepted knowledge. Through a curious compendium of reports and chemical analyses, he reveals the uneasy merging of phenomena and the tantalizing suggestion of extraterrestrial or inter-planetary origins that challenge conventional certitudes and beckon a broader, if unsettling, understanding of our world....more55minPlay
FAQs about The Book of the Damned:How many episodes does The Book of the Damned have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.