Mar 19, 2026
A few episodes ago, I mentioned the two distinct literary
traditions behind the OT or Tanakh). Most important is the rabbinic
Hebrew language tradition, known as the Masoretic tradition. The
other tradition is the Greek language bible, known as the
Septuagint. This was translated from some unknown Hebrew
original.
In...
Feb 8, 2026
I always thought that the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in Roman imperial times not only destroyed the city of Pompeii, but all its inhabitants. Turns out that quite a lot of people escaped.
In this detour episode join Bernie Maopolski of the Fan of
History podcast and I, as we find out who died and who escaped.
You can find...
Jan 4, 2026
This is a reprise of my Epiphany 2019 show (2-33), just in time
for Epiphany 2026.
It relates the story of Christmas as told by the gospel of Matthew.
In Matthew, the story is told from Joseph's point of view, not
Mary's. Matthew has wise men, the infamous massacre of the
innocents, and the flight to Egypt. No angels...
Dec 21, 2025
This is a reprise of my Christmas 2018 show, just in time for Christmas 2025. It relates the story of Christmas as told by the gospel of Luke. With lots of canticles: the Magnificat, the Benedictus, and the Nunc Dimmitis. Luke has many unique stories. He concentrates on Jesus' mother Mary and her relative...
Dec 14, 2025
In this detour episode we go way, way back.
Six thousand years ago, a language was forming that would spawn
dozens of descendants, who came to occupy most of Europe and much
of Anatolia, India and Iran. This ancient tongue is
Proto-Indo-European. Join Bernie Maoplski of the Fan of History
podcast and I, as we chase...