Ridiculous Romance

Murasaki Shikibu & The Tale of Genji

The brilliant writer Murasaki Shikibu didn't experience much romance in her personal life in the late 1st century. But she captured the attention of Japan by releasing The Tale Of Genji one episode at a time. Altogether the tale is one of the first novels ever produced, and it's still celebrated today as a symbol of enduring love and marital harmony. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Throughout time and across the globe, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age, people have been having weird, wonderful, and downright absurd relationships. Real life spouses Diana and Eli are here to cover them all in a podcast that’s part history, part comedy, and all ridiculous. Hook up with some of the wildest and most interesting romantic partners to ever fall in love!