8 min

Aqua Vitae: The Tantalizing Tale of the Fountain of Youth History Loves Company

    • History

"Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging." So goes a lyric in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hit song, "Californication." But what if you didn't have to go under the knife to get your youth back? Such has been the quest for many people throughout history, searching for a way to turn back the clock on the forward advancement of time. Does such a place exist? And if it does, why aren't we all flocking to it to regain our youth? Find out in this week's episode, all about the legendary Fountain of Youth!

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

"Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging." So goes a lyric in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hit song, "Californication." But what if you didn't have to go under the knife to get your youth back? Such has been the quest for many people throughout history, searching for a way to turn back the clock on the forward advancement of time. Does such a place exist? And if it does, why aren't we all flocking to it to regain our youth? Find out in this week's episode, all about the legendary Fountain of Youth!

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

8 min

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