About this episode
This episode explores the historical significance and entertainment value of mazes throughout the centuries.
The thrill of getting lost in a maze along with the frustration of reaching one dead end after another has been entertaining people for centuries. The word maze, derived from the Middle English maes meaning delirium or delusion, dates back to the 13th Century.
People in this episode
Host: Advolly Richmond
Topics covered
- mazes
- history
- entertainment
- delusion
- Middle English
Keywords
- maze
- history
- entertainment
- Middle English
- delusion
- 13th Century
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Maze
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