The World of Momus Podcast

Quote of the Week : Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well. Support ($): https://www.momusnajmi.net/support Connect: Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Minds: https://www.minds.com/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus#shorts #quotes #quoteoftheweek #laotzuquotes

This is a reading of a poem, Time Does not Bring Relief by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

One of my original short poems, In the Service of Convenience. 

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

I have 20 fun facts plus a bonus fun fact at the end about Great Britain for you all.  Hope you enjoy listening to this episode.

This is a reading of the poem, The Soldier, by Rupert Brooke

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Interesting facts and stories from history and various mythologies, mixed in with various audio readings of short stories, poems and non-fiction books/essays - anything that comes from my mind to yours. Momus Najmi, author of 'The Silent Betrayal' and 'Mumblings of a Fool'. https://www.momusnajmi.net/support

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

Reading of the poem, The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

Here are 15 interesting facts about lemons and limes. If you know any other facts please share them in the comment section below.    Hope you all enjoy this episode.

This is a reading of the poem, I am, by John Clare.

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I share a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

Have you ever wondered why lemons float while lime sink in water? Well, if you have and don't know why, then listen to this episode.

Every week on Tuesdays, I will post up an interesting short fact which either I knew about beforehand or found out about it the previous week. I hope you find them interesting, and I hope it sparks an interest in you to go and find out a bit more relating to that fact yourself.

Every week on a Monday, I will share with you a quote that I find interesting. I hope you find them interesting as well.

This is an episode about 20 interesting facts about wheels plus a bonus fact. Hope you all like this episode and if you would like to share a wheel fact not covered here, please mention it in the comments section below.

Listen to the reading of John Keats' poem, 'To one who has been long in city pent' which describes the experience of a city-dweller, who goes on a holiday to the countryside.

I just wanted to give a short update, about the temporary forced break. I have recently moved homes, so things needed some time to be set up again, also I don't have full broadband.   But fret not, things are back on track, or at least in the process of being on track, and shortly will be releasing more episodes soon.    Thank you all.

Ljubljana Marshes Wheel - The Oldest Wooden Wheel found as of date - 5 to 5 and a half thousand years old in Slovenia.

My Heart Leaps up When I Behold - William Wordsworth My heart leaps up when I behold      A rainbow in the sky:  So was it when my life began;   So is it now I am a man;   So be it when I shall grow old,      Or let me die!  The Child is father of the Man;  And I could wish my days to be  Bound each to each by natural piety.

Listen to one of Aesop's Fables, The Porcupine and The Snakes:   Going shares with the Snakes, Porcupine  Said “the best of the bargain is mine;”  Nor would he back down.  When the snakes would disown  The agreement his quills made them sigh.   "Hasty partnerships may be repented of"

Accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ from the Bible, the gospel according to St Matthew, the new testament. I hope you like this episode, see you all in the new year.

Here I have for you 25 Interesting Facts about the second world war. A second part to the 25 Interesting Facts about the first world war. I have tried as best as I could to leave out some of the most obvious facts, so I hope you find these ones interesting. If there are any other ones you know, please share them in the comments section below.

Listen to one of Aesop's Fables, The Fox and the Grapes or The Grapes are Sour. This fox has a longing for grapes,  He jumps; but the bunch still escapes,  So he goes away sour,  And it is said to this hour,  Declares that he has no taste for grapes. "It is easy to despise, what cannot be obtained."

Meditate with me, listen to the echoing in the rain and lose yourself in the moment. Our world is filled with perils, so it is important to find the time to retune yourself and connect with your inner peace. I hope this little effort from myself, helps you.

Here I have for you 25 interesting facts about the great war. I have tried as best as I could to leave out some of the most obvious facts, so I hope you find these ones interesting.

This is the 10th part, in the 10-part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher, Aristotle. Book X consists of 9 Chapters.

Find out how electric eels, who are not actually eels, generate voltage.

Just a short episode about some eel facts. I am sure there are many more, let me know about the ones you know in the comments below.

Listen to one of Aesop's Fables, Bundle of Sticks or The Old man and his Sons.

On 21 August 1915 in the attack on Hill 70, Potts (although wounded in the thigh) remained for over 48 hours under the Turkish trenches with another private from his regiment who was severely wounded, and unable to move. He finally fixed a shovel to the equipment of his wounded comrade and using this as a sledge, dragged the man back over 600 yards to safety, being under fire all the way.

This is the 9th part, in the 10-part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book IX consists of 12 Chapters. I hope all you philosophy lovers, enjoy listening to this audio reading.

Travel with me a while, in the arms of the misty mountains.  Listen to the chants of the mountain, forget about your worries and be lost in the moment.

Listen to one of Aesop's Fables, Two Travelers and a Bear.

We have reached our first milestone within a year of 1000 subscribers !!!!    Thank you all for listening and supporting this podcast so far and hope you continue to do so. Much love.

Reading of a short poem titled, 'Come into the Light':   The poem talks about overcoming whatever trauma you might have had in the past, overcoming it and getting past the hatred in it. To break the cycle of pain and misery, and go towards the light of human goodness.

Do you know, according to Greek Mythology, how the city of Athens got its name? Well then listen to this story to find out.    Hope all you Greek Mythology lovers enjoy this episode.

This is the 8th part, in the 10-part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book VIII consists of 14 Chapters.    I hope all you philosophy lovers, enjoy listening to this audio reading.

In this episode, I talk about the first ever Constitutional Monarchy of the Hittite Empire and also some other examples of constitutional monarchies.    Hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Recommended Reading:    Warriors of Anatolia: A Concise History of the Hittites by Trevor Bryce  The Monarchy and the Constitution by Vernon Bogdanor  The Role of Monarchy in Modern Democracy: European Monarchies Compared by Robert Hazell

What is a Constitutional Monarchy, and what are some of its pros and cons?    In this episode I give a brief overview of constitutional monarchy with some examples and then talk about some of its pros and cons. Recommended Reading:    The Monarchy and the Constitution by Vernon Bogdanor  Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy by David Starkey  The Role of Monarchy in Modern Democracy: European Monarchies Compared by Robert Hazell  The Monarchy: A Critique of Britain's Favourite Fetish by Christopher Hitchens

Please enjoy my short poem, When the summer is gone, and the sun hides away. Hope you like the short video I made for it.

This is the 7th part, in the 10-part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book VII consists of 14 Chapters.

Reading of the poem Unity by Alfred Noyes.    Hope you enjoy listening to it. Credits:   Poem by: Alfred Noyes  Read by: Momus Najmi  Background Music: Pixaby (beetpro)  Background Video: Videezy

The Entangled History of Ukraine & Russia | Ep 22   This hour long episode covers the rich history of Ukraine and Russian from 8th century onwards to now. This episode has been months in making, as I researched extensively for it and many more future episodes about Slavic history and mythology will come out of it.    I hope you enjoy listening to this episode, if you do please subscribe to the podcast and share it with other.   

This is an instrumental version of The Evil Within on which I recorded the short poem. The audio sounds are taken from various copyright free multiple sources mixed in with my own music to provide a scary experience.

A scary offering for my listeners and viewers made by yours truly.    Hope you enjoy it.    Support ($):  https://www.momusnajmi.net/support

Information sourced from various articles and books, in this episode I narrate a short account of meat/beef eating within ancient Indian culture.

This is the 6th part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle.  Book VI consists of 13 Chapters.  I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading.    Support ($):   https://www.momusnajmi.net/support

This is a story about Kaushik, a yogi, in his early days of his spiritual past, taken from accounts from Mahabharata. I hope I have got the details correct or approximately correct and told the story well.    Hope you find it interesting and enjoy listening to it. Thanks.    Support ($):  https://www.momusnajmi.net/support  Connect:  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus 

Those who love cats, love a cat purring the most. But have you ever wondered why they do it? Well, in this short facts episode, I tell you exactly why they do it - or at least from what we know so far.    I will be doing more of these short facts episodes in the future, hope you enjoy listening to them. Support ($):  https://www.momusnajmi.net/support  Connect:  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus

This is the 5th part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book V consists of 11 Chapters.  I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading.    Support ($):   https://www.momusnajmi.net/donate

In this episode, I give a brief introduction to The Declaration of Independence and then do an audio reading of the original document.  Source: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).    Hope you all enjoy listening to this episode.    Support ($):  https://www.momusnajmi.net/support  Connect:  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus 00:00 Intro  00:24 A Brief History  04:12 Declaration of Independence  17:10 Outro

A 4th of July special for my American friends and friends of America.    Interesting facts about American Presidents, not all of them, I have missed few Presidents out. If you know which ones they are and know a fact or two about them, let me know in the comments section below.    Support ($):  https://www.momusnajmi.net/support  Connect:  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus  00:00 Intro  01:16 Interesting Facts  21:46 Outro   #uspresidents #4thofjuly #usa #interestingfacts

This is the 4th part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book II consists of 9 Chapters.   An episode will be released each week over 10 weeks. This is the 4th week of that period. I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading. Connect: Support ($): https://www.momusnajmi.net/donate Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus

This short poem details the legend of the Kraken - the terror of the deep.    Hope you enjoy listening to it.    Credits:  Poem by: Momus Najmi  Background Music: Where the brave may live forever (OB-LIX via Pixabay)  (http://pixabay.com/music/main-title-where-the-brave-may-live-forever-viking-background-music-109867/)  

This is the 3rd part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book II consists of 12 Chapters.   An episode will be released each week over 10 weeks. This is the 3rd week of that period.   I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading.   If you like to support and donate, please visit either of the links below:    https://www.momusnajmi.net/donate  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus  Nicomachean Ethics | Book III 00:00 Intro  00:16 Book III Chapter 1  13:05 Book III Chapter 2  18:58 Book III Chapter 3  26:10 Book III Chapter 4  28:41 Book III Chapter 5  39:14 Book III Chapter 6  43:16 Book III Chapter 7  48:20 Book III Chapter 8  56:52 Book III Chapter 9  1:00:02 Book III Chapter 10  1:05:09 Book III Chapter 11  1:10:06 Book III Chapter 12  1:13:39 Outro  

This is the 2nd part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book II consists of 9 Chapters.   An episode will be released each week over 10 weeks. This is the 2nd week of that period.   I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading.    00:00 Intro  00:14 Book II Chapter 1  05:17 Book II Chapter 2  09:39 Book II Chapter 3  14:38 Book II Chapter 4  18:03 Book II Chapter 5  21:03 Book II Chapter 6  29:50 Book II Chapter 7  38:24 Book II Chapter 8  42:45 Book II Chapter 9  47:06 Outro  

This is a Platinum Jubilee Special episode about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.    In this episode, I give a brief account of Her Majesty's life thus far and some interesting facts about her. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.  If you would like to connect on socials or make a donation for the podcast, please follow the link below:   https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus  00:00 Intro  00:27 The Life of Queen Elizabeth II  13:38 Interesting Facts about the Queen  21:46 Outro and National Anthem  

This is the reading of a short poem written by me, titled, 'Each to their Own'.    Credits:   Poem by: Momus Najmi  Campfire video courtesy: Vecteezy.com  https://www.vecteezy.com/video/6301194-burnt-wood-panels-a-pile-of-wood-burned-on-fire"  Background music courtesy: Pixabay.com (Ashot-Danielyan)   #PoetryReading #ShortVideo #Campfire #Eachtotheirown #Philosphy #Thoughts #1MinuteVideo #1MinuteClip

Idi Amin, the Butcher of Uganda, was one of the worst dictators Africa has ever seen, or infact the world has ever seen. In this episode, I lay down the gist of some of the atrocities he committed, how he came to power and how he was overthrown.    Follow me on:   https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus  Sources: https://www.ranker.com https://www.lemauricien.com https://www.history.com https://www.iwmf.org/reporting/ghost-stories-idi-amins-torture-chambers/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/03/general-idi-amin-takes-over-supreme-power-in-uganda-1971 https://www.worldvision.org https://www.independent.co.uk 00:00 Intro  02:01 The Many Atrocities of Idi Amin  11:34 Summary of Life Story  17:05 Ending Remarks  22:13 Outro  

This is the 1st part, in the 10 part audiobook series of Nicomachean Ethics written by the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle. Book I consists of 13 Chapters.    An episode will be released each Monday for the next 10 weeks.   I hope all you philosophy lovers enjoy listening to this audio reading.    For more:    https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus  00:00 Intro  00:19 Chapter 1  02:25 Chapter 2  04:48 Chapter 3  08:04 Chapter 4  11:38 Chapter 5  14:46 Chapter 6  23:37 Chapter 7  33:12 Chapter 8  40:04 Chapter 9  43:14 Chapter 10  51:08 Chapter 11  53:12 Chapter 12  56:08 Chapter 13  01:03:04 Outro  

Reading of a poem by William Wordsworth, Three Years She Grew.  For more: www.momusnajmi.net

10 Interesting Book related facts which obviously contain few facts about libraries as well.   You can find the text of these facts on my website.    To Find out more:    https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus

A Modest Proposal, in full A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People from Being a Burthen to their Parents, or the Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Publick, satiric essay by Jonathan Swift, published in pamphlet form in 1729.   This is an audio reading of that essay by me, Momus Najmi. I hope you enjoy listening to it.

We are all fading away, our lives, our memories, our experiences, every breath we take, It is all with time blowing in the wind. But remember, as we battle this constant and slowly fade away, that we leave more love than was shown out way. Silently, as we go, blowing in the wind.  Short Poem 'Blowing in the Wind' by Momus Najmi Music: Sedative (Lesfm on Pixaby)

This is the reading of an essay on Civil Disobedience written by Henry David Thoreau in 1849.  The text of the essay will be made available on my website: www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/ To connect on Socials:  Linktree

In another episode of short facts, we get to know a bit about University of Al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest university in the world. And also a bit about 5 other older universities: Al-Azhar University University of Bologna University of Oxford University of Salamanca University of Cambridge To connect on Socials:  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

In this episode, I give a brief overview of the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr and then read the prayer.  God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Taking, as Jesus did, This sinful world as it is, Not as I would have it, Trusting that You will make all things right, If I surrender to Your will, So that I may be reasonably happy in this life, And supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen. To connect on Socials: Linktree

Reading of one of my most favourite poem, 'A dream within a dream' by Edgar Allan Poe.  Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow — You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream; Yet if hope has flown away In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, Is it therefore the less gone? All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream. I stand amid the roar Of a surf-tormented shore, And I hold within my hand Grains of the golden sand — How few! yet how they creep Through my fingers to the deep, While I weep — while I weep! O God! Can I not grasp Them with a tighter clasp? O God! can I not save One from the pitiless wave? Is all that we see or seem But a dream within a dream?

Short fact about the oldest library in the world, found in Syria by archeologists in 1974-76: Royal Library of the ancient Kingdom of Ebla

In this episode, I give a brief history of April Fool's Day and 5 of the most amusing pranks ever pulled.  For more information:  https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/ https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

Who was Minotaur, how did he come to be? And what is the story about ‘The Labyrinth’ and his eventual demise at the hands of Theseus? Listen and find out about this intriguing Ancient Greek Mythology.  Sources:  The Library of Greek Mythology by Apollodorus Battle scene between Minotaur & Theseus taken from Museum of Liverpool description Find out more:  https://linktr.ee/theworldofmomus

Reading of the poem, On the Western Front by Alfred Noyes written in 1916 I I found a dreadful acre of the dead, Marked with the only sign on earth that saves. The wings of death were hurrying overhead, The loose earth shook on those unquiet graves; For the deep gun-pits, with quick stabs of flame, Made their own thunders of the sunlit air; Yet, as I read the crosses, name by name, Rank after rank, it seemed that peace was there; Sunlight and peace, a peace too deep for thought, The peace of tides that underlie our strife, The peace with which the moving heavens are fraught, The peace that is our everlasting life. The loose earth shook. The very hills were stirred. The silence of the dead was all I heard. II We, who lie here, have nothing more to pray. To all your praises we are deaf and blind. We may not ever know if you betray Our hope, to make earth better for mankind. Only our silence, in the night, shall grow More silent, as the stars grow in the sky; And, while you deck our graves, you shall not know How many scornful legions pass you by. For we have heard you say (when we were living) That some small dream of good would “cost too much.” But when the foe struck, we have watched you giving, And seen you move the mountains with one touch. What can be done, we know. But, have no fear! If you fail now, we shall not see or hear.

This is a bonus episode with 3 of Aesop's Fables:  1. The Bear and The two Travelers 2. The Father, his sons and the bundle of sticks 3. The Fox and the Grapes Social Links

This is the story of how the seasons got created, due to the relationships between Hades & Persephone and Persephone & her mother Demeter. This episode also gives a brief introduction to the characters: Zeus, Demeter, Hades and Persephone.  https://linktr.ee/theworldofmomus

Linked to the History & Myth Episode about Roller Coasters here is a list of 10 remarkable roller coasters from around the world.    Website: https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/ Social Links

Linked to the History & Myth episode about Radio and Marconi, here are some interesting facts about Radio and Broadcasting.    https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/  Social Links

Linked to the Felis Catus episode of History & Myth, here are some 15 interesting facts about cats.   Social Links

Linked to the History & Myth episode about Loch Ness Monster, here are some interesting facts about Loch Ness (the lake) and the Monster that resides within it, Nessy. Social Links

Here I have for you 10 interesting facts about Biryani - linked to the more indepth episode of The Story of Biryani Find out more:  https://www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/ Social Links

Reading of the poem, I wandered lonely as a cloud by the great William Wordsworth.  www.momusnajmi.net/podcasts/ Social Links

Here are 10 interesting facts about sandwiches - link to the History & Myth podcast about Sandwiches Social Links

First episode of the 2nd Season delves into a foody story about Biryani.  Apologies for the intro on Anchor/Spotify - I still don't have access to video format so could not show you my new mascot.  You can see the mascot in Podcast badge/profile pic - he is called Mo Bear.  Sources: · A Culinary Journey for the Love of Biryani: Over 100 Tantalizing Recipes – Tanuj Singh, Varuna Mathur · Biryani – Pratibha Karan · NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/12/493645849/india-s-war-on-biryani-mixes-caste-religion-cow-avenging-vigilantes · Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/the-curious-case-of-potato-in-kolkata-biriyani-and-how-the-british-fed-us-a-lie/story-k1smJjNz1QhxyyVZVdNyKN.html · The Biryani Blogger: https://thebiryaniblogger.com · News18: https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/food-from-persia-to-your-plate-origin-history-and-types-of-biryani-1336569.html · BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-36423412 · Crazy Masala Food: https://www.crazymasalafood.com/24-types-of-biryani-every-foodie-should-know-of/

This is the reading of a Christmas short story by O.Henry written in 1905, The Gift of the Magi. It is about a young couple who sacrifice everything  they have of value to give each other the best Christmas present. Social Links

I have got together some Christmas traditions from all over the world with interesting facts in this episode, to get you all in the festive mood. Social Links

Essex, my home county for the past decade, has been shaped by a wide variety of cultures, from Ancient Britons, Danes, Saxons, Normans, Vikings and Romans over the centuries. Situated in the south east of England, between London and the North Sea, with an area of 3,670 square kilometres and housing a population of 1.842 million people recorded as of 2019. It consists of 12 districts, with Chelmsford being its capital and two unitary authorities of Southend On Sea and Thurrock. Listen to the other lost episode, missed out in the series, about a brief history of Essex and some interesting facts. Social Links

Reading of the poem, In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, also in the previous WWI episode.  For Remembrance Day.  Social Links

Bonfire Night or The Guy Fawkes Day is the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot planned for the 5th of November 1605 to blow up the houses of parliament and the monarch King James I along with it. It is a day to celebrate in Britain, the defeat of that plot.  Social Links

Reading of short story 'The Phantom Coach' written by Amelia B. Edwards in 1864. This is a Halloween bonus episode and the first time I have recorded a reading of a short story.  If you wish to read and listen to the story at the same time, I will put it up on my website so you can follow along.  For more information: www.momusnajmi.net Social Links

This is a lost episode, missed out of the sequence, about the history and story of roller coasters with interesting facts and famous coasters from around the world. Sources:  https://rollercoastermuseum.org https://www.britannica.com/topic/roller-coaster https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/roller-coaster1.htm https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/design/a22687390/history-of-roller-coasters/ https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/amusement-parks/worlds-scariest-roller-coasters https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

Was there any city like Atlantis, did Atlantis actually exist?  Resources:  Timeaus and Critias by Plato Plato on Atlantis – Voices of the Past on Youtube Lost City of Atlantis – Naked Science Documentary Legend of Atlantis – Drain the Oceans – National Geographic www.documentarytube.com www.nationalgeographic.com www.discovermagazine.com www.thoughtco.com www.livescience.com www.history.com https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

This is a bonus episode, where I read 3 poems from my poetry collection, 'Mumblings of a Fool'.  This collection is available on amazon, as ebook or paperback and it is also available on Kindle Unlimited.  1. Cowards who fight 2. Living in an abyss of discontent 3. To War and Destruction  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

In this episode, I give a brief chronological summary of the first world war and then 40 interesting facts. I also read In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

An introduction to feline species, the story of their domestication and some interesting facts - about our purrfect, furry companions.  Sources:  Britannica, National Geographic, Mental Floss The Carnivores by R.F Emer Big Cat Genomics, research paper by Stephen J O'Brien and Warren E. Johnson How the leopard got its spots by Lars Wordelin and Lennart Olsson https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

Moirai (Pronounced Moy-rye in English or Mee-reh in Greek) were the 3 sisters and goddesses of fate according to Hesiod.  This episode gives a bit of overview about them and their disputed origins.  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/  

This is a brief history of events leading up to the creation of radio and Marconi, with some other interesting facts. https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

The origins of Ramen, different styles of Ramen and other interesting facts. Sources:  Barak Kushner -Slurp! A Social and Culinary History of Ramen  George Solt - The Untold History of Ramen: How Politicial Crisis in Japan Spawned a Global Food Craze  Eric Rath - Japan’s Cuisines: Food, Place and Identity https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

A brief story with some interesting facts about the Loch Ness Monster or Nessie.  Sources used: The Scotsman, Live Science, Sky History, BBC, Britannica and other anonymous sources.  https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

The Story of Sandwich - from one slice of bread to the other with a whole lot in between.   Visit: https://www.momusnajmi.net https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus/

Early Britain - From Stone Age to Norman Conquest Linked to https://momusnajmi.net/2021/06/14/early-britain/