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“Offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.” —President Barack Obama (on Twitter) “An important book.” —Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review The surprising and important story of how humans gained what amounts to an...

Being Mortal meets Four Thousand Weeks in this exploration of the human pursuit of immortality that asks what our fear of death might have to teach us—and what we might gain by embracing it. Humans have been seeking a cure for death since time immemorial. From the quest for the fountain of...

Are the ways we look at menopause all wrong? Historian Susan Mattern says yes, and The Slow Moon Climbs reveals just how wrong we have been. Taking listeners from the rainforests of Paraguay to the streets of Tokyo, Mattern draws on historical, scientific, and cultural research to reveal how our perceptions of menopause developed from prehistory to today. For most of human history, people had no word for menopause and did not view it as a medical condition. Rather, in traditional foraging and agrarian societies, it was a transition to another important life stage.

Trace the captivating history of immortality and see how the mythological quest for longevity shaped human civilization. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this narrative sweeps from Bronze Age springs to the high-tech, anti-aging labs of modern billionaires. Settle in for a reflective...

Explore the fascinating medical history and cutting-edge science behind humanity's relentless quest for longevity. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this thought-provoking journey travels from prehistoric myths of immortality to the genetic breakthroughs of modern longevity labs. Understand...

Trace humanity's epic mythological quest to conquer mortality and discover the historical origins of eternal longevity. Perfect for a reflective morning commute, this captivating historical journey explores our deepest terror of death and the ancient tales of healing springs that offered the...