by S. Baring-Gould
About this book
Curiosities of Olden Times by S. Baring-Gould whisks listeners into a cabinet of Victorian oddities, where antiquarian wit meets keen observation. This non-fiction essay collection gathers seventeen compact pieces that probe the strange, the folkloric, and the forgotten—from the lore of the philosopher’s stone and medieval superstitions to eccentric beliefs about gender, customs, and everyday magic.
Baring-Gould writes as both scholar and storyteller: erudite yet playful, he stitches historical anecdotes, parish lore, and literary parallels into readable meditations on how past societies made sense of the world. The essays reflect 19th-century antiquarian interests and the era’s revival of medieval and folk traditions, offering context for why certain myths endured and how ordinary practices reveal larger cultural patterns. Readers encounter a mixture of curious facts, social history, and the author’s characteristic commentary, all presented in short, digestible chapters ideal for listening.
Perfect for lovers of history, folklore, and Victorian prose, this audiobook appeals to curious minds who enjoy well-crafted essays and cultural detective work. Listen to Curiosities of Olden Times for an entertaining dip into bygone beliefs and the eccentricities that shaped them.
