Scholar Minor
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39 episodes
A Bit About Bees
Some myth and science about our pollinator friends!*Correction note! 3 million years, in reference to cave art, should be 300,000.*Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations...
More Irish Myths: Cú Chulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill
Another look at some legends from the Emerald Isle!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Sp...
Some Citrus-y History
A little history of the fruits we take for granted! Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo...
Cats
The history and superstition surrounding our feline companions!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest...
Greek Myths, Part 3: Wind
Greek deities for blustery days!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Un...
The Siberian Ice Maiden
The amazing story of a nomadic storyteller, frozen in time. Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Follow on Instagram @u...
Johnny Appleseed
The wandering apple advocate of legend!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
The Hippocratic Oath
A little look into the Hippocratic Oath while I recover from surgery. Thank you for your patience, friends! Apologies for a few little audio gremlins in the recording this episode! Visit Scholar Minor at
Ghosts, Part 2: Residual Hauntings
Ghostly imprints and The Stone Tape Theory!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Wa...
The Brothers Grimm, Part 1: Cinderella
One (of many!) strange stories preserved by the German folklorist brothers. Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!<...
Houdini the Debunker
The legendary illusionist takes on the Spiritualists!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by ...
Blacksmithing
An ancient and legendary profession!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson vi...
Hair in Myth and Tradition
The strange significance of hair!Check out some cool vintage hair products via the Smithsonian at https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/hair-careVisit Scholar Minor at
Myths of the Zodiac, Part 2: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
The stories behind the signs!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Unspl...
Owls and Liminality
Owls and the in-between!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson via Unsplash.<...
The Irish Devil
The trickster Devil in folklore!Check out the song mentioned in the episode! "The Daemon Lover" by Alasdair Roberts, from the album Too Long in This Condition, released in 2010. Visit his website at http://www.alasdairroberts.c...
Cadborosaurus
Sea serpent of the Pacific Northwest!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson v...
Fairies, Part 1: Introduction
An introduction to the world of the fairy folk!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spence...
Piltdown Man
One of history's most fantastic frauds!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
Greek Myths, Part 2: Dogs
Three noble pups of Greek myth!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Music: "Forest Walk" by Alexander Nakarada ...
A Brief History of Beer
The story behind your summertime brews!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest photo by Spencer Watson...
Concerning Hobbits . . . And Hippies
How a counterculture movement fell in love with the Hobbit folk!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead fores...
Three Awesome Goddesses
Three cool ladies of mythology in celebration of Mother's Day!Visit Scholar Minor at http://www.ursaminorcreations.com!Say hello at ursaminorcontact@gmail.com!Overhead forest ...