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Astronomy · Diana Evans

Cosmic Tales

by Diana Evans

Cosmic Tales is a show about the stories written into the night sky. Every constellation has a myth behind it, a culture that named it, and a science that explains it — and most of them are stranger and more compelling than you might expect. Host Diana explores one corner of the sky at a time, moving through Greek tragedy, Indigenous oral tradition, Babylonian astronomy, medieval star catalogs, and the genuinely extreme physics of dying stars, all in the same episode. No telescope required. Just curiosity and a willingness to look up.

Latest episodes

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Bonus Episode 3: Centaurus, Lupus, Ara, Sagittarius

The constellations may be finished. The stories aren't. In this bonus episode of Cosmic Tales, we return to Centaurus, Lupus, Ara and Sagittarius for three stories that

Sep 28
32 min

Episode 11: Sagittarius - Crotus vs Nergal

Who is the archer in Sagittarius? In Greek tradition, one answer was Crotus — a satyr, hunter and companion of the Muses who found his place among the stars. But long be

Sep 21
28 min

Episode 10: Ara - Greek Altar vs Babylonian Altar

What happens when two ancient cultures look toward the same stars—and both see an altar? In Greek mythology, Ara was connected to the great war between the Olympians and

Sep 14
24 min

Episode 9: Lupus - The Wolf vs The Dragon

What happens when the same patch of sky becomes a wild beast in one culture—and part of an empire in another? In Greek tradition, Lupus is the mysterious animal caught b

Sep 7
25 min

Episode 8: Centaurus - Chiron vs Yacana

Half human. Half horse. A creature that has fascinated civilizations for thousands of years. In this episode of Cosmic Tales, we explore the constellation Centaurus and

Aug 31
29 min

Bonus Episode 2: Orion, Scorpius, Canis Major and Minor, and Lepus

The night sky is filled with more stories than one episode can hold. In this special bonus episode of Cosmic Tales, we return to some of the most recognizable constellat

Aug 24
25 min

Episode 7: Lepus - The Hare vs The Hare

A small hare hides beneath the feet of one of the most famous hunters in the night sky. But the story of Lepus, the Hare constellation, is not just one tale—it is a remin

Aug 17
26 min

Episode 6: Canis Major and Canis Minor vs The Celestial Wolf

Cosmic Tales: Canis Major and Canis Minor vs. The Celestial Wolf Two dogs. A celestial wolf. One of the brightest stars in the night sky. In this episode of Cosmic Tale

Aug 10
34 min

Episode 5 - Scorpius: Phaethon vs Maui

What do a reckless son who nearly set the world on fire and a legendary demigod who fished islands from the sea have in common? They both left their mark among the stars

Aug 3
25 min

Episode 4 - Orion: Orion vs Nimrod

Few constellations are as instantly recognizable as Orion, the mighty hunter. His bright stars have inspired stories across civilizations for thousands of years, but the

Jul 27
23 min

Bonus Episode 1: Ursas Major, Minor, and Crux

The stars above us hold more than one story. ✨ In this special bonus episode of Cosmic Tales, we step beyond the familiar Greek myths and explore three remarkable storie

Jul 20
16 min

Episode 1 - Ursa Major: Callisto vs the Great Bear

Seven stars. Countless stories. In our first episode, we follow Ursa Major and the Big Dipper from Greek tragedy to Indigenous hunting myth, from the Islamic Golden Age t

Jul 13
24 min

Episode 2 - Ursa Minor: Nymphs vs Imperishable Ones

Ursa Minor is the smaller bear — less famous than its neighbor, easier to overlook, and home to the single most useful star in the northern sky. In episode two, we follow

Jul 13
25 min

Episode 3 - Crux: Trishanku vs The Emu

In episode three, we head south — to the smallest constellation in the sky and one of the most important. Crux carries a Hindu king who gate-crashed heaven and got stuck

Jul 13
22 min

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Seven stars. Countless stories. In our first episode, we follow Ursa Major and the Big Dipper from Greek tragedy to Indigenous hunting myth, from the Islamic Golden Age t

Jul 8
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