This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style.

Latest episodes of the podcast Curiosities of Olden Times by S. Baring-Gould

• The Meaning of Mourning
• Curiosities of Cypher
• Strange Wills
• Queer Culprits
• Ghosts in Court
• Strange Pains and Penalties
• What are Women Made of?
• 'Flagellum Salutis'
• 'Hermippus Redivivus'
• The Baroness de Beausoleil
• Some Crazy Saints, part 1
• Some Crazy Saints, part 2
• The Jackass of Vanvres
• A Mysterious Vale
• King Robert of Sicily
• Sortes Sacrae
• Chiapa Chocolate
• The Philosopher's Stone