Natural History Volume 2
Pliny the Elder
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This podcast presents the second volume of Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' (Naturalis Historia), an ancient Roman encyclopedia written around AD 77-79. This installment covers books six through ten, exploring topics such as ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, animals of the land, fishes, and birds. Pliny's work is a foundational text of early scientific thought, offering detailed accounts of metals, minerals, and the natural world. It provides listeners with a glimpse into classical Roman knowledge and intellectual heritage.
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042 - Book 10 Chapters 82-98 Terrestrial animals that are oviparous various kinds of serpents generation o 07.03.2026 35минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
041 - Book 10 Chapters 63-81 The mode of drinking with birds the porphyrio the haematopous the food of bir 06.03.2026 27минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
040 - Book 10 Chapters 50-62 The acanthyllis and other birds the merops - partidges pigeons wonderful thin 05.03.2026 22минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
039 - Book 10 Chapters 33-49 Foreign birds which visit us swallows birds that take their departure from us 04.03.2026 22минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
038 - Book 10 Chapters 13-32 The classification of birds crows birds of ill omen at what season they are n 03.03.2026 20минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
037 - Book 10 Chapters 1-12 The ostrich the phoenix the different kinds of eagles the natural characterist 02.03.2026 23минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds. -
036 - Book 9 Chapters 79-88 The first person that formed artificial oyster-beds who was the first inventor 01.03.2026 14минImmerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but also in scrutinizing the Roman impact on the environment. The detailed accounts of metals and minerals offer crucial perspectives on the evolution of science, making this volume indispensable. In this second installment, delve into books six to ten, which unveil captivating subjects such as the exploration of ancient peoples and places, the origins of humanity and art, the characteristics of terrestrial animals, the rich history of fishes, and the behavior of birds.
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