Promethean Onion
Join two curious STEM students on a journey to peel back the layers of some of the most complex and divisive philosophical questions. They will tackle their many disagreements through logical, fiery debate which will illuminate the truth and burn away the falsehoods. Get ready for wild opinions, unexpected arguments, and a genuine sense of camaraderie.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Tut-al Killers pt. 2: Death and Treason
A peculiar crypt with the violently broken bones of the young God-King of Egypt, his widow's secret letter, and his enemies' poems all point to a strange conclusion: Tutankhamun, histor…
Tut-al Killers pt. 1: Kingdom of Ritual
This week we explore the life, reign, and death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the culture of New Kingdom Egypt, and lay the groundwork for a thrilling in investigation: was he murdered?
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Dunking on Hume
Today we brutally dissect the tenth section of David Hume's Magnum Opus "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding", pertaining to the possibility of miracles. Join us as we compare a r…
Death of Caesar
The world changed forever on March 15th 44BC. Julius Caesar, the victorious general turned "democratic" dictator was brutally killed on the senate floor by 23 supposed allies, close fri…
Antony: Caesar's Idiot
Mark Antony was history's best example of failing upwards. Join us as we explore how a mediocre general, incompetent statesman, and general nincompoop began his rise to ultimate power.
Himiko: Shaman Queen
No figure is more mysterious in Japanese history than the semi-mythical Witch Queen: Himiko. Join us as we uncover what little is known about her, analayse it and contetualise it within…
Kristina: Killer Queen
A young brilliant woman ascends the throne of Sweden for a short, bright, polarising rule with an unexpected resolution.
Join us as we explore this life, little known in the west with m…
The Questing Beast: Dramatizations of the Mind
In this episode , we unravel the myth of the questing beast, a medieval tale mystified by vivid imaginations and rumours of the time. And don't worry, Misha's narrative skills weave a s…
Constructing Our Onion
This laid-back and retrospective episode, we sit down and discuss the show: how far we'd come, how it started, what we did along the way, what worked, what did not, and how we evolved o…
Magellan: Around the World in 800 Days
Circumnavigating the globe in 1519 was one of the most ambitious voyages ever conceived. Harried by deadly sees, strange natives, and a treacherous crew, this mission proved more danger…
Gagarin: First Flight
On the 12th of April 1961 a short, bright-eyed troublemaker from the middle of nowhere became the first man to leave our shining little blue marble behind him, and venture into the grea…
What the Hell are Haikus?
An often misunderstood poetry form, Haikus can tell us a lot about Japanese culture, thought patterns, and even their wildlife. This episode, Bobby tries to explain to Misha their rich …
On Lying
No doctrine has been taught more consistently throughout the history of philosophy than the general immorality of lying. Yet few doctrines have been as contentious as the specifics and …
Caligula: Madman in Charge
A man went to war with the sea, built his horse a palace, and executed his biggest fans. Join us as we explore the terrifying, hilarious wackjob that is Emperor Caligula.
Governing the Globe
Could a single government ever control the world? Would we want that? What would it look like? Does it already exist under our eyes?
All this and more in this week's episode of Promethea…
Murder at Spandau
Discover all the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of mad nazi Rudolf Hess, and who might be behind it. Find out what drove Tchaikovski to write his most sorrowful pieces, …
Anselm's Curse
Can the existence of God be proven from His definition? How would pizza disprove that conjecture? What approach did Descartes and Kant take to this conundrum?
Join us this week as we tac…
Mad Rudolf Hess, Roman Triumphs, and Incan Mysteries
All this and more in th…
The Problem with the Problem of Evil
Would an all-good God wish to destroy all evil, and an all-powerful God achieve all that he wishes? This is the root of the most popular anti-theistical argument since the Renaissance. …
T&B: Haitian Zombies and Austrian Horses
In tropical Haiti, the dead are buried in concrete vaults, while self-proclaimed zombies roam the streets. Meanwhile, noble Vienna is home to an opera-style stable showing off its signa…