Pliny the Elder

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

Send Me To Sleep: Books and stories for bedtime I Can’t Sleep Science Friday Blurry Creatures This Podcast Will Kill You

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”

Coral biology and classificationSymbiotic relationships in marine ecosystemsCoral reproduction and lunar synchronization

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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”

Mermaid mythology and folklore across culturesEtymology and linguistic evolution of mermaid terminologyGreek sirens and their transformation from bird to fish-tailed creatures

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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”

Narwhal anatomy and physiologyArctic cetacean deep-diving capabilitiesNarwhal tusk function and sensory mechanisms

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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”

Ancient Roman concrete and self-healing materialsVolcanic ash and quicklime cement formulationHot mixing concrete production techniques

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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”

Ancient Astrology and Celestial ObservationThe Star of BethlehemMagi and Messianic Prophecy

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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”

Star of Bethlehem astronomical conjunction (Jupiter-Venus)Biblical chronology and dating of Jesus's birthHerod the Great's reign and death (1 BC eclipse)

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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”

Salt as food preservative and historical trade enablerSalt monopolies and economic power in ancient China and VeniceSalt taxation in France and its role in the French Revolution

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