Appears On
Episode Appearances
Send Me To Sleep: Books and stories for bedtime · May 11, 2026
Coral | Send Me To Sleep
“Historical figure credited with first describing coral as 'tertian natura' due to inability to classify it as plant or animal”
I Can’t Sleep · Apr 8, 2026
Mermaids | Gentle Ocean Lore for Sleep
“Ancient Roman naturalist whose accounts of Triton and nereid sightings near Lisbon are cited”
I Can’t Sleep · Feb 27, 2026
Narwhals | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
“Roman naturalist who documented dolphin knowledge in his Natural History, contributing to early cetacean understanding”
Science Friday · Jan 14, 2026
Secrets Of Ancient Concrete, And... Data Centers In Space?
“Historical figure who documented recipes for Roman concrete with volcanic ash and lime”
Blurry Creatures · Dec 25, 2025
EP: 384 Decoding the Star: How Pagan Astrologers Found the Jewish Messiah *members only trailer
“Author of Natural History (78-79 AD), recommended as primary source on ancient astronomical knowledge”
Blurry Creatures · Dec 23, 2025
EP: 383 The True Star of the Magi with Caleb Jones
“Book 30 discusses Magi as Persian priests who incorporated astrology into religious practice”
This Podcast Will Kill You · Nov 25, 2025
Ep 194 Salt Part 1: The Seasoning
“Ancient Roman naturalist quoted extensively on salt's importance; attributed with phrase 'grain of salt' origin story”