The ancient Greeks and Romans were entranced by the seemingly miraculous powers of some of nature's most wondrous objects. In this episode, we explore one Such object in particular: ornaments! Ben Askren joins Lexman to discuss his experience as a thaumaturge and his work with brookite, a delicate mineral found only in select parts of the world. Plus, we dive into Zoroastrianism and its veneration of the syenites, a valuable kind of rock that many believe has powerful therapeutic properties.