Mermaids: Myth, Mystery and Legend

The All Blacks are New Zealand's famous rugby team, known for their incredible skills and teamwork. They wear black uniforms and have a special dance called the "haka" that they perform before each game. The team has a long history of winning many matches and tournaments around t ...  Show more

Surfing is a fun and exciting sport that has a long history. It all started hundreds of years ago in Hawaii, where people would ride waves on wooden boards. Back then, surfing was not just a sport, but also a special part of their culture and way of life. Over time, surfing sprea ...  Show more

Mermaids aren't real. That much we know. But the history and lore of these magical and sometimes menacing creatures of the sea is pretty interesting stuff. Learn all about these half women/half fish in this classic episode.

The central Mediterranean is home to a bounty of creatures - fish, dolphins, and... mermaids? In today's episode Dr Amelia Brown returns to the podcast to talk marine mammals and Merpeople. From iconic characters such as Thetis, mother to one of the most famous heroes in the a ...

We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids. 

Hear The Mermaids Singing: Humans have dreamed of mermaids for ages, but is there any substance to these myths? Is the aquatic ape theory more than just a tale for lonely sailors? Join Robert and Julie as they cast their science net and reel in something half-human and half-fi ...