His Dark Materials 202 The Cave

Caitlin, Francis, Anya, and Alan explore The Cave. We talk about
Mary Malone, Oxford geography, and building a credit score with
God. Watch out for the return of our Spoiler Section at the end!


Hobnob Biscuits are popular in England, but would be called
cookies by anyone in the US.


The number of co-authors for Scientific Publications is
increasing in every field, but does not necessarily translate in
wider collaboration. Merely the sharing of equipment.


American listeners (AKA Yanks) might be confused why part of
“America My Country ‘Tis of Thee” plays during ASK A BRIT! but
the song is actually “God Save the Queen” which is the UK
National Anthem.


A map of Lyra’s Oxford


A map of real/ Will’s Oxford


Much like biscuits = cookies a plaster in the UK would be called
a bandage in the US.


Take a virtual tour of The Pitt Rivers Museum


There’s a Pitt River in Canada?


Indulgences were part of the reason why Martin Luther broke with
the Catholic church. The specific practice of selling forgiveness
for money or favors is called Simony and was illegal 200 years
before Luther’s rebellion, though.


Self flagellation is a thing.


The Catholic Church has covered up sex scandals around the globe
including the abuse of children.


Our theme song is Clockwork Conundrum by NathanGunn


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