Cleopatra: More Than Just a Love Story

Did the Roman Empire crash overnight? Or was it a long, slow unraveling? We explore the tangled web of causes – from barbarian invasions and internal strife to economic woes and lead pipes (maybe!). What really led to the fall of the West, and why does it still fascinate us?To un ...  Show more

Dive deep into the icy waters of Inuit mythology to meet Sedna, the powerful and sometimes vengeful goddess of the sea. How did a human girl become the mother of marine mammals, and why must shamans comb her hair? Explore this dramatic tale of betrayal, transformation, and respec ...  Show more

Discover the incredible network of neurons and synapses within your brain, and explore the fascinating ways they shape your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-astonishing-powe ...  Show more

Discover mirror neurons, the brain cells that might be the key to understanding empathy. Learn how they work and their implications for human connection. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/mirror-neurons-the-neurosci ...  Show more

Discover the fascinating link between emotions and memory. Learn why your most vivid memories are connected to strong feelings in this episode of Know Yourself. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/unlocking-memory-why ...  Show more

Discover the fascinating link between emotions and memory. Learn why your most vivid memories are connected to strong feelings in this episode of Know Yourself. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-mere-exposure-ef ...  Show more