Chilluminati Podcast Midweek Mini: A Re-Discovered Color from Ancient Times?
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Dec 17, 2025 Join Brett Bayonne, a captivating storyteller and regular guest, as he dives into intriguing tales and discoveries. The vibrant discussion includes the recreation of the ancient Egyptian Blue pigment and its unique infrared qualities. Listeners share eerie experiences, like a cursed Minecraft cup and a mysterious encounter with a figure from the past in an old Buick. The hosts engage in lighthearted banter about pranking time travelers, offering a humorous spin on history. It's a blend of science, suspense, and laughter that keeps the conversation flowing!
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Ancient Egyptian Blue Recreated
- Jesse Cox explains researchers recreated the 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment by testing 12 formulas and heat regimes.
- The pigment emits in the infrared and could help security and fingerprint detection.
Pigment Emits Infrared Light
- The panel discusses that Egyptian blue emits infrared light rather than visible luminescence.
- Mike Martin and Jesse question how a heated mineral mix can glow on an infrared spectrum unseen by human eyes.
Blue As A Late Concept
- They note ancient languages often lacked a separate word for blue, lumping it with green.
- The discussion links color naming order across cultures to cognitive and necessity-driven development.