Spices, Their Histories, Part 1

Let's celebrate the spooky season (and our 8th anniversary!) and see what the cards say about sleep as we work our way through the symbolism of the Tarot. This time, the greater arcana, the many paths of the hermit, and a bit of sniping at other authors. But first, we divine our ...  Show more

Let's sketch our way to sleep with more from this guide to drawing and painting. This time, more on the science side, including vision, the intrinsic link between touch and sight, why kids draw the way they draw, and the important of art education for everyone. Concur! And, as al ...  Show more

In this episode, I invite you to travel along the Spice Road and discover how these mysterious spices, which were high-luxury goods for centuries, were brought to India, the Middle East, and Europe. From the expansion of Austronesians to the Age of Discovery and Portuguese naviga ...  Show more

Chinese 5-spice powder can contain a lot of things (including more than five spices), but it's all rooted in ancient medicine and philosophy. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/chinese-five-spice-p ...  Show more

Good evening Snoozy heads. I'll be reading the history of candle making. This episode idea was suggested by Leah on my Patreon. Use code SLEEPCOVE for 50% off your CBII CBD starter set https://bit.ly/3hUprkM Check out betterhelp.com/sleepcove for 10% off your first month of menta ...  Show more