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A broom of fire, a crying star: comets have many names in history. What did ancient cultures think about these celestial bodies? A lot actually.  Some of our sources on comet sighting for this episode where:  Peng Yoke Ho. Chinese Astronomical Records. "LI, QUI AND SHU: AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION IN CHINA". Dover Publications, 2000. Robert A. Gurval. “CAESAR'S COMET: THE POLITICS AND POETICS OF AN AUGUSTAN MYTH.” Memoirs of the American Academy in Rome, vol. 42, 1997.Acosta, Joseph. "THE NATURAL AND MORAL HISTORY OF THE INDIES" Recomended Wikipedia articles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_comet_observations_in_Chinahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observational_history_of_cometsMusic by https://www.zapsplat.com/

This week we debate the existence of the soul, whether it's mortal, personal, or divisible. Also why we stan Aristotle but Nietzsche is a party pooper.Music and Additional sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com/

On the eve of Christmas we explore the relation of this holiday with the winter solstice, the zodiac, and the measuring of time. Turns out, we might be entering a whole new astronomical era, and interpreting what that means us up to each of us. Happy Holidays!Music by: http://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode Ishtar & Gina examine some preconceived ideas of religion against formal definitions, and ponder on the future of belief.

"What do you believe in?" is not a question we ask a lot. But belief shapes our character and our societies. Is it intrinsic human nature, a longing of the soul, or even a handy social tool?