Friday's Elk
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Friday's Elk has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Dec 2025).
Heȟáka Sápa, commonly known as Black Elk, was a wičháša wakȟáŋ and heyoka of the Oglala Lakota people. He was a second cousin of the war leader Crazy Horse and fought with him in the Battle of Little Bighorn. He survived the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. He toured and performed in Europe as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Radiolab |
| Author | Carl Zimmer |
Who talks about Friday's Elk on podcasts?
Friday's Elk came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
What is Friday's Elk mentioned alongside?
Friday's Elk is most often mentioned alongside National Institute of Health, Lula Miller and UC Berkeley.
Mentioned together: National Institute of Health, Lula Miller, UC Berkeley, Neanderthal, Carl Zimmer, Jurassic Park, Berkeley, California, Milwaukee, Radiolab, WNYC