Episodes

  • 077 - The Fuller his Wife and the Trooper

    077 - The Fuller his Wife and the Trooper
    Jan 30 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    15 mins
  • 076 - The Singer and the Druggist

    076 - The Singer and the Druggist
    Jan 29 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    4 mins
  • 075 - Firuz and his Wife

    075 - Firuz and his Wife
    Jan 28 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    2 mins
  • 074 - The Tale of King Ins Bin Kays and his Daughter

    074 - The Tale of King Ins Bin Kays and his Daughter
    Jan 27 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    1 min
  • 073 - Nur Al-Din and the Damsel Sitt Al-Milah

    073 - Nur Al-Din and the Damsel Sitt Al-Milah
    Jan 26 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    2 mins
  • 072 - Women's Wiles

    072 - Women's Wiles
    Jan 25 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    20 mins
  • 071 - The Tale of the Damsel Tuhfat Al-Kulub

    071 - The Tale of the Damsel Tuhfat Al-Kulub
    Jan 24 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    2 mins
  • 070 - Al-Malik Al-Zahir and the Sixteen Captains of Police

    070 - Al-Malik Al-Zahir and the Sixteen Captains of Police
    Jan 23 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, a captivating collection of stories that have been woven together over centuries by numerous authors, translators, and scholars. This rich tapestry of mythology and folklore draws from diverse cultures, including the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia. While no original manuscript exists, the collection is believed to have originated between AD 800-900. The tales are artfully framed by the clever Shahrazad, who spins cliff-hangers to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among the timeless stories featured are the adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. This volume, the twelfth of sixteen translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes both new tales and intriguing variations of familiar favorites.
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    10 mins