Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921, by C.K. Howard-Bury, Part 6
Let's kick off a theme month I'm calling "Long-time Favorites" with more from this journey to map the world's highest peak. This time, we experience …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 5
Let's relax and sleep with more from this classic of economic theory. This time, the wages of labor, the backroom collaboration of owners to undercut…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building, by Brunner & Gerhard (Conclusion)
Let's relax and sleep as we conclude this guide to cozy home building. This time, water and sewer piping, the need for ventilation, why fireplaces ar…
5 months ago
The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization, by P.W. Joyce, Part 2
Let's honor a certain March holiday with more from this history of Ireland. This time, the magical powers of druids, the rise of Christianity, and a …
5 months, 1 week ago
The North Pole, Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary, Part 4
Let's drift away to better sleep with more from this epic journey to the northernmost point of the planet. This time, some local traditions, admirati…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 6 - Parrots Continued
Let's soar to sleep on the wings of birds as we learn more about the feathered family of parrots. This time, descriptions of magnificent macaws in al…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Our National Parks, by John Muir, Part 6
Let's wander the forests of relaxation with more from this ode to the natural beauties of weste…
6 months ago
The Voyage of the Bounty to the South Sea, by Lt. William Bligh, Part 3
Let's sail to sleep with more from this voyage of HMS Bounty, which continues to be somewhat less…
6 months, 1 week ago
On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7
Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how o…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 2
Let's relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best design…
6 months, 3 weeks ago