Curiosities of Olden Times

Curiosities of Olden Times

LibriVox · Audiobook · 18 episodes

This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style. (Summary by Carolin)

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Episodes

The Meaning of Mourning

Episode 1 · 23:58
Curiosities of Cypher

Episode 2 · 47:46
Strange Wills

Episode 3 · 33:16
Queer Culprits

Episode 4 · 30:27
Ghosts in Court

Episode 5 · 25:39
Strange Pains and Penalties

Episode 6 · 17:28
What are Women Made of?

Episode 7 · 27:46
'Flagellum Salutis'

Episode 8 · 28:03
'Hermippus Redivivus'

Episode 9 · 30:53
The Baroness de Beausoleil

Episode 10 · 22:31
Some Crazy Saints, part 1

Episode 11 · 28:57
Some Crazy Saints, part 2

Episode 12 · 38:02
The Jackass of Vanvres

Episode 13 · 19:22
A Mysterious Vale

Episode 14 · 34:58
King Robert of Sicily

Episode 15 · 30:50
Sortes Sacrae

Episode 16 · 18:22
Chiapa Chocolate

Episode 17 · 20:01
The Philosopher's Stone

Episode 18 · 37:19