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Every Friday, librarians and archivists from the Georgia Tech Library pick a theme and free-associate an hour of music, interviews, and library talk.
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Hosted by Dr. Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. medievalirishhistory@gmail.com Twitter X: @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, and the Irish Research Council. Views expressed are the speakers' o ...
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Healing Meditations and Music from sound shaman Norma Gentile, a professional singer (music at iTunes) who is also a natural intuitive healer and channel for Archangel Michael, Mary and Hathors. Includes medieval chants by Hildegard von Bingen, Songs from Spirit, meditations on psychic and spiritual growth and energy healing.
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Chemistry is everywhere, and involves everything. But how did chemistry get to be what it is? I'm Steve Cohen, a chemist and writer, bringing you The History of Chemistry. This podcast explores the development of chemistry from prehistoric times to the present, including the people and societies who made chemistry what it is today. The History of Chemistry is for you, whether you hated chemistry in high school, or got a PhD in inorganic chemistry. We'll explore how chemistry affected art, mu ...
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Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft brings you the most fascinating stories from the history of all things magical. Produced and hosted by an award-winning historian, episodes of Enchanted feature atmospheric music, dramatic performances, in-depth historical analysis, and a deep connection to the people and events that shaped the past. New episode on the first Friday of every month.
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Anime, Movies, Horror, everything far and between welcome to the Kosmic Cove Podcast!
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A kingdom burdened by war, taxes, and a tyrannical monarch ... As England struggles to carry on in the absence of the good King Richard, other forces begin gathering to grab power. Meanwhile, those who suffer most are the common folk, crushed under the weight of excessive taxation and lawlessness. Rich soundscapes, original music, and compelling voice acting bring the medieval world of Robin Hood to life, immersing listeners in an epic tale of bravery and justice--in a way you've never heard ...
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Part mixtape, part sonic love-letter, The Open Ears Project is a podcast in which people share the classical track that means the most to them and why. Created by journalist and former WQXR Creative Director Clemency Burton-Hill, each episode offers a brief and soulful glimpse into human lives, helping us to hear this music — and each other — differently. Guests from the worlds of film, books, dance, comedy and fashion as well as firefighters, taxi drivers, and teachers share cherished music ...
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The members of medieval music ensemble Trobár talk all things medieval.
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The History of Science, told from the beginning. https://youtube.com/@thecompletehistoryofscience Music credit:Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Photo credit: "L0015096EB" by Wellcome Library, London is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Image has been cropped.
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Exploring the often surprising links between concepts, themes and people in classical music, from medieval to modern
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The TV series "Shogun" brings Japanese history to life, but who was the first Shogun? In this series of podcasts, Sean Bermingham explores the rise to power of Yoritomo Minamoto, the first military leader of Japan. We'll follow Yoritomo's life and adventures as a young man as he leads his Genji clan to victory against the odds in the greatest samurai civil war in Japan's history, and eventually claims the title as Japan's First Shogun. Written and presented by Sean Bermingham. Music by EdRec ...
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Thomas V. Mirus explores Catholic arts & culture with a variety of notable guests. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
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Inheriting the ’Modern Medieval’ name and tradition, this new podcast is a space for postgraduate researchers (MA, PhD, ECR) to share their interests, areas of study, and thoughts in general on all things medieval. Generously supported by the NWMSN and funded by AHRC. Hosted by Meaghan Allen (University of Manchester) and Anna Probert (University of Liverpool).
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WSHU Public Radio's Kate Remington combines her love of music and video games in this series of informal conversations with composers and performers of game soundtracks. Plus, there's lots of music in the interviews, so you can hear it for yourself!
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The monthly little bit of "something for everyone" podcast with Producer & Host, Guido Piraino. Enjoy a variety of guest interviews including musicians, actors, sports personalities, professionals, and everyday people like you with interesting stories. You will be entertained with a wide variety of content while learning about yourself and others. Key themes include: Self-Help, Health, Education, Resiliency, Leadership, Inclusion, Diversity, Mental Health, Finance, Food, and Life Events.
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Thunder Cast é um podcast voltado para assuntos do mundo nerd em geral de uma forma bem humorada.
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Real, raw, radically unscripted, sociopolitical satire, meta-spiritual public discourse talkshow style audio blog podcast, show of many shows; that is listened to in over 25+ countries around the world!!! https://www.spreaker.com/user/mrzeppo Join the host: The Incorrigible Mr Zeppo, in exploring the radical intersection of technology, pop culture, politics, society, and spirituality, in an unorthodox fashion (with Digital Muzack)*** Audience comments and feedback is encouraged! Explore the ...
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Progkast, the all independent Prog Rock podcast, is a bi-monthly podcast showcasing independent and small label artists. Progkast - is on Patreon at www.patreon.com/julsprogkast. It is through patrons that Progkast has been able to continue. Please consider donating or pm me for email address. Thanks! Progkast features independently produced/distributed artists as well as some artists on small record labels. This includes sub-genres of Prog including Lo-Fi, Psychedelic, Symphonic, Metal, Fus ...
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Historian and journalist Tony Perrottet unearths sexual stories from throughout the ages. The series is modeled on the "secret cabinets" in Victorian museums, where medieval chastity belts, Renaissance pornography and perverse novels by the Marquis de Sade were hidden. Each episode will answer a burning question: How did Napoleon's penis end up in suburban New Jersey? Are champagne glasses modeled on Marie-Antoinette's breasts? How did you behave at one of Caligula's orgies? And what were Ca ...
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60 minutes of Folk, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
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You’ve got questions about sacred music? Here’s your chance to learn what the Church teaches and envisions for music in the sacred liturgy. Welcome to Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast with your host Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. We address topics of interest both to priests and liturgical musicians, as well as a general audience of Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic Church’s teachings and treasury of sacred music. Our topics range from discussion of Church docume ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Religion about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
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Interviews with Scholars of Christianity about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies
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Music plus reflections on faith and culture from a seat of Catholic learning since the 13th century. Chavagnes International College was first a medieval Benedictine monastery, then a seminary in the wake of the French Revolution and now an international Catholic boarding school for boys with its own Liberal Arts university college. Our podcast includes music from our liturgy (mostly the boys' choir singing chant and sacred polyphony, with some Bach and Mozart), plus talks from conferences a ...
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Friends Lucy Brydon (the Scottish one) and Karen Campbell (the Not Scottish one) chat about all things Scotland. From haunted castles and spooky stone circles to fairy lore and mythical creatures galore (and more!) join us with your wee dram and sense of humour as we kick back, relax and tell a Scottish tale or two with YOU! For uncut video versions, artwork by Karen & Lucy and more visit 1scot1not.com.
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A weekly show about faith and culture, with movie/tv reviews, questions and answers about faith, books, cooking, technology and video games.
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The legendary brothers, Michael and Jonathan, the Sons of the Renaissance, set out on a new quest. A quest to take over the airwaves. Armed with their vast knowledge of movie, tv, and pop culture, they set out to slay their arch nemesis, who will be decided on later, cause I'm running out of medieval parlance. so give a listen, join our quest, and blessed be.
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Singer-songwriter, composer, violinist, and medieval musicologist Raine Hamilton leads the way in Brave Land: the Podcast. Have you ever wondered how musicians make decisions? How bands work together? How the universe is held together with chords and harmonies? Join Raine and their bandmates Nat and Quintin as they share insights, examples, and live sections from each song of their album Brave Land. Stick around for Nerd Corner to really go deep.
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Music and comedy written & produced at Poison Dart Studios, Baltimore. Songs that say "cover" are covers, the rest are original, with instruments and vocals performed by me. The Reigning Lunatic podcast (2015-16) was a Parsec Award Finalist. A scripted sitcom in 9 episodes, set in a despotic medieval kingdom plagued by dragons, wizards, and dreadful wifi. Written by GW, created by GW & Betty Welchman, featuring a cast of several. The Inverse Delirium podcast (2010-14) was a short, sharp sati ...
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Welcome to Meditation Realm. Meditation Realm is an online channel which aims to serve you Meditation and different forms of Relaxation music. Connect your body and mind through music is our main objective. Meditation Realm channel has been serving you the best meditation, relaxing and healing music to enhance your meditation skills. You can find different kind of relaxation, sleep, healing and meditation music here. Our music are composed with beautiful piano, flute melody, soothing pads, r ...
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A paranormal historical thriller that puts the "evil" in medieval. With the Anglo-Saxon King on his deathbed, rebellion brewing in the north, and the Normans preparing to invade from the south, an ancient evil has awakened that rules the night and plots a conquest of its own. A dark twist on traditional gothic tales woven into actual historical events makes this exquisitely produced audio drama seem horrifyingly real.
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An audio drama that about a king of Medieval Europe who embarks on a quest and learns a lot about the world on the way, which wasn't really the stated the goal. The goal was to murder Winter. Performed by Amy Sutton, Josh Crisp, Tom McNally and Ben Edwards Special guest star Peter Marinker Written and edited by Tom McNally Music by Nicolai Roos, John Bartmann, Mano Camatsos and Sunny Cloud Sound effects from freesound.org - see individual tracks for the many, many credits
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60 minutes of Wakeup, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
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Welcome to Polite Conversation. A podcast where 3 friends talk about day to day, small town life. We discuss other topics such as mental health, board games, music, concerts, and more.
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Join us on a captivating journey through time as we unravel London's past, exploring its iconic landmarks and discovering stories of the people who call the city home.
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Shameless Animals catalogues our attempts to be human. It’s not always going well, is it? Email us at shamelessanimalsmedia@gmail.com
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and application in the areas of history and education. We desire to bring our listeners on a journey through time by showcasing educational, history-driven topics which will inspire the student and scholar alike. Get exclusive access to our hidden content today! https://www.patreon.com/leadingbyhistory - (Artwork by Baylor Design Studio - Music by M. Isra-Ul, for D28 Blessings) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif ...
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We are the Nintendo Jump Podcast, a weekly discussion podcast created for Nintendo gamers, by Nintendo gamers. Each week we pick a different topic to explore; such as news, music, gaming memories, events, in-depth information, and many more! We are very listener-focused. We try to have your voices and opinions on our show as well as ours, and focus our community around games and events as often as possible. In the end, we're just here to talk about Nintendo games and have fun with our community!
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Conversations with professional over-thinkers for over-thinkers of all kinds
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Discussing anything and everything that peaks our interest. From human nature to technical garbage. Recorded just for fun and to entertain those who enjoy comedic and chaotic episodes and outbreaks. Mature audiences
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Published in 1855, The Warden is the first installment in Trollope’s highly acclaimed series Chronicles of Barsetshire, and offers an enlightening insight into the life of the Victorian clergy, its gentry, politics, and social settings. The novel focuses on Mr. Harding, an elderly clergyman who finds himself in the center of a vehement dispute over his questionable position as warden of Hiram’s Hospital. Exploring various themes including human nature, morals, reform, and manners, The Warden ...
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A research/cultural center located in the Old American Legation in the medina of Tangier, Morocco
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Randall Stephens, "The Devil’s Music: How Christians Inspired, Condemned, and Embraced Rock n’ Roll" (Harvard UP, 2018)
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I was immediately drawn to the book The Devil’s Music by Dr. Randall Stephens, Associate Professor of British and American Studies at the University of Oslo. Dr. Stephens and I came across one another online and the book, which combines part rock n’ roll history, part American Christianity history, was an absolute delight for me. The Devil’s Music:…
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Randall Stephens, "The Devil’s Music: How Christians Inspired, Condemned, and Embraced Rock n’ Roll" (Harvard UP, 2018)
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I was immediately drawn to the book The Devil’s Music by Dr. Randall Stephens, Associate Professor of British and American Studies at the University of Oslo. Dr. Stephens and I came across one another online and the book, which combines part rock n’ roll history, part American Christianity history, was an absolute delight for me. The Devil’s Music:…
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Jay Garfinkel, "Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness" (Illuminated Press, 2024)
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Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes in Jay Garfinkel's groundbreaking work, Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness (Illuminated Press, 2024) This exquisite "illuminated" digital masterpiece marries the ancient with the avant-garde, offering a fresh, poetic voice to the biblical text that has resonated with humanity for millen…
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182 - Duruflé's Requiem w/ Christopher Berry
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Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) was one of the greatest sacred composers of the 20th century, best known for his Requiem and his motet "Ubi caritas". His lush and tranquil choral and organ works combine a deep familiarity with Gregorian chant with the style of impressionism, imbued with a sense of prayer as he was a devout Catholic. Organist and choirm…
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EP 15- Unmasking Cyclops: Delving into X-Men Lore and Legendary Mutants
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Like the episode, have a question or opinion? Send us a text!! 5 star reviews only (LOL) Ever wondered if Cyclops is more than just the "laser eye guy"? Buckle up as we kick things off with a hilarious intro about our episode numbering woes and a heartfelt tribute to a legendary artist. We'll then set the record straight about Cyclops, peeling back…
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In which we consider what, really, is a chemical bond. Lewis and Langmuir promoted the idea that bonding was sharing of electron pairs. Then we hear about Slater, Hellman, and Ruedenberg's discussion of how covalent bonding works. Kossel and Lewis also introduced ionic bonding. Finally Drude and Lorentz offered metallic bonding. But there are more …
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Scott Harrower, "Trauma and Recovery in Early North African Christianity" (Medieval Institute Publications, 2024)
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Powerful religious elements for living in the aftermath of trauma are embedded within North African Christian hagiographies. The texts of (1) The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity, (2) The Account of Montanus, Lucius, and their Companions, and (3) The Life of Cyprian of Carthage are stories that offered post traumatic pathways to recovery for its hi…
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Episode 610: DIY Punk Strategies in the Library Classroom
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Photo credit: Joe Lacey (@joexlacey) Guests: Kevin Adams, Information Literacy Librarian at Herrick Memorial Library, Alfred University and Edward Gloor, Teaching & Learning Librarian at University of Houston Libraries. First broadcast August 23 2024. Playlist here "What's the most punk rock thing you've ever done?"…
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Duane A. Garrett, "Job: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary" (Lexham Academic, 2024)
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The book of Job is challenging. Its Hebrew is often obscure, its length and subject matter are intimidating, and its meaning has been debated throughout the history of biblical interpretation. Thankfully, in Job: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (Lexham Academic, 2024), Duane A. Garrett presents a fresh argument for the book's meaning. Job demonst…
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Jeffery D. Long et al., "Hinduism and Tribal Religions" (Springer, 2021)
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Hinduism and Tribal Religions (Springer, 2021) offers an overview of Hinduism as found in India and the diaspora. Exploring Hinduism in India in dynamic interaction, rather than in isolation, the volume discusses the relation of Hinduism with other religions of Indian origin and with religions which did not originate in India but have been a major …
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Diana V. Edelman and Philippe Guillaume, "The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes" (Equinox, 2024)
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The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in 5 Minutes (Equinox Books, 2024), co-edited by Philippe Guillaume and Diana V. Edelman, is a digestible, concise, reader-friendly introduction to biblical scholarship for undergraduate students and lay readers alike. Written without technical language or jargon by diverse specialists in Hebrew Bible, its 83 cha…
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Diana V. Edelman and Philippe Guillaume, "The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in Five Minutes" (Equinox, 2024)
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The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in 5 Minutes (Equinox Books, 2024), co-edited by Philippe Guillaume and Diana V. Edelman, is a digestible, concise, reader-friendly introduction to biblical scholarship for undergraduate students and lay readers alike. Written without technical language or jargon by diverse specialists in Hebrew Bible, its 83 cha…
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EP 14- Battle of Beasts: From Gaming Antics to Wild Animal Showdowns at Kosmic Cove
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Like the episode, have a question or opinion? Send us a text!! 5 star reviews only (LOL) Ever wondered who would come out on top in an ultimate showdown between a Tasmanian Devil and a Honey Badger? We sure did! Join us as we pit these ferocious animals against each other, dissecting their strengths, tactics, and wild behaviors. But that's not all …
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The Break: Why Star Wars: The Acolyte Was Canceled; Lexar's Must-Have iPhone Accessory
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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…
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Laura S. Lieber, "Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry (Oxford UP, 2023) examines the importance of Christian, Jewish, and Samaritan liturgical poetry from Late Antiquity through the lenses of performance, entertainment, and spectacle. Laura Lieber proposes an account of hymnody as a performative and theatrical genre, combining religious…
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Laura S. Lieber, "Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry (Oxford UP, 2023) examines the importance of Christian, Jewish, and Samaritan liturgical poetry from Late Antiquity through the lenses of performance, entertainment, and spectacle. Laura Lieber proposes an account of hymnody as a performative and theatrical genre, combining religious…
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In which we talk about the fastest spectroscopy yet, attosecond spectroscopy, which can resolve electrons moving around atoms. The topic begins with Christian Spielmann in 1997, working to get shorter and shorter laser pulses, and continues with Ferenc Krausz. We discuss what you might be able to inspect using these short light pulses, such as how …
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Ahreum Kim, "The Countercultural Victory of 1 John in Greco-Roman Context: Conquering the World" (T&T Clark, 2023)
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In The Countercultural Victory of 1 John in Greco-Roman Context: Conquering the World (T&T Clark, 2023), Ahreum Kim re-examines conquering language in 1 John, arguing that when the letter is read with the context of Greco-Roman culture in mind, the conflict extends beyond in-fighting within the Johannine community. She suggests that the letter's au…
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Victoria Smolkin, "A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism" (Princeton UP, 2018)
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The specter of the “Godless” Soviet Union haunted the United States and continental Western Europe throughout the Cold War, but what did atheism mean in the Soviet Union? What was its relationship with religion? In her new book, A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism, Dr. Victoria Smolkin explores how the Soviet state defined an…
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Victoria Smolkin, "A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism" (Princeton UP, 2018)
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The specter of the “Godless” Soviet Union haunted the United States and continental Western Europe throughout the Cold War, but what did atheism mean in the Soviet Union? What was its relationship with religion? In her new book, A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism, Dr. Victoria Smolkin explores how the Soviet state defined an…
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Episode 605: You Can't Digitize Everything
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PART 1 of THE STORIES ARCHIVES TELL Guest: Katie Gentilello, Digital Projects Coordinator at the Georgia Tech Library First broadcast August 16 2024. Transcript at: https://hdl.handle.net/1853/75507; Playlist here "One might think you have an agenda..."
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Unpacking the Power of Belief ~ Episode 356 - 000 ADZ ~ The (Almost)Daily ZenCast
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Unpacking the Power of Belief ~ Episode 356 - 000 ADZ ~ The (Almost)Daily ZenCastBy The Incorrigible MrZeppo
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Lesley Smith, "Fragments of a World: William of Auvergne and His Medieval Life" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
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Lesley Smith of Oxford University joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Fragments of a World: William of Auvergne and His Medieval Life (University of Chicago Press, 2023). It has been 140 years since a full biography of William of Auvergne (1180?-1249), which may come as a surprise, given that William was an important gateway of Greek and A…
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SUMMER REPEAT - Sitric Silkenbeard, King of Dublin, with Prof Alex Woolf
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In case you missed it! Inspired by the summer sun and tourist queues at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublinia, the Viking Splash Tour and the National Museum of Ireland (Kildare Street) etc, we bring you a REPEAT of our episode from May 24th dedicated to the man (partly) responsible for it all. In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews Prof Alex Wo…
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GMT ~ Good Morning Trumptopia ~ Episode 355 - 000 ADZ ~ The (Almost)Daily ZenCast
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Have you read the 900 page Trumptopian plan that Trump is curiously distancing himself from?By The Incorrigible MrZeppo
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What would you do in the place of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter in 1943? Mumble your loyalty oath to Hitler like everyone else—or refuse and pay with your life? This martyr is a blessed in the Catholic Church and on the way to being canonized. He is also the subject of a transcendentally beautiful movie A Hidden life by Terrence Mallick in 201…
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Anthony P. Stone, "Hindu Astrology: Myths, Symbols, and Realities" (Pippa Rann Books, 2023)
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Does Hindu astrology work? If so, why? When does it not work? Why? Where and how did Hindu astrology arise and develop? What are its similarities with other astrological systems? These are among the unusual and fascinating questions tackled by an Oxford mathematician, Dr. A. P. Stone, who learned Sanskrit specifically for the purpose. Analyzing var…
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Justine Chambers, "Pursuing Morality: Buddhism and Everyday Ethics in Southeastern Myanmar" (NUS Press, 2024)
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What is the right way to live? This is an old question in Western moral philosophy, but in recent years anthropologists have turned their attention to this question in what has been called, a “moral turn”. In this original ethnographic study, Pursuing Morality: Buddhism and Everyday Ethics in Southeastern Myanmar (NUS Press, 2024), Justine Chambers…
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A kingdom burdened by war, taxes, and a tyrannical monarch ... As England struggles to carry on in the absence of the good King Richard, other forces begin gathering to grab power. Meanwhile, those who suffer most are the common folk, crushed under the weight of excessive taxation and lawlessness. Rich soundscapes, original music, and compelling vo…
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A kingdom burdened by war, taxes, and a tyrannical monarch ... As England struggles to carry on in the absence of the good King Richard, other forces begin gathering to grab power. Meanwhile, those who suffer most are the common folk, crushed under the weight of excessive taxation and lawlessness. Rich soundscapes, original music, and compelling vo…
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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Hero on a Mission and Dungeons & Dragons
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D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …
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Mark Sweetnam, "Paul's Last Letter: A Commentary on the Second Epistle to Timothy" (Wipf and Stock, 2024)
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The Second Epistle to Timothy is, by any standard, a remarkable document. Even as the apostle urges his friend and coworker hasten to Rome for a final meeting, the intimacy and urgency of Paul's words make clear his awareness that Timothy might not arrive in time to say goodbye. This makes the epistle deeply personal. But Paul has a much larger pur…
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Teresa Morgan, "The New Testament and the Theology of Trust" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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The New Testament and the Theology of Trust (Oxford UP, 2022) argues for the recovery of trust as a central theme in Christian theology, and offers the first theology of trust in the New Testament. 'Trust' is the root meaning of Christian 'faith' (pistis, fides), and trusting in God and Christ is still fundamental to Christians. But unlike faith, a…
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Zoe Knox, “Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Secular World: From the 1870s to the Present” (Palgrave, 2018)
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Jehovah’s Witnesses are one of the most successful “new religious movements” to have emerged from the prophetic ferment within later nineteenth-century Protestantism. Always controversial, often persecuted, and well-known for their proselytising efforts, they have made a substantial contribution in terms of human rights, and they count numerous fam…
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Teresa Morgan, "The New Testament and the Theology of Trust" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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The New Testament and the Theology of Trust (Oxford UP, 2022) argues for the recovery of trust as a central theme in Christian theology, and offers the first theology of trust in the New Testament. 'Trust' is the root meaning of Christian 'faith' (pistis, fides), and trusting in God and Christ is still fundamental to Christians. But unlike faith, a…
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Sara J. Charles, "The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages" (Reaktion Books, 2024)
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The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages (Reaktion, 2024) by Sara J. Charles takes the reader on an immersive journey through mediaeval manuscript production in the Latin Christian world. Each chapter opens with a lively vignette by a mediaeval narrator – including a parchment-maker, scribe and illuminator – introducing various asp…
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Sara J. Charles, "The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages" (Reaktion Books, 2024)
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The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages (Reaktion, 2024) by Sara J. Charles takes the reader on an immersive journey through mediaeval manuscript production in the Latin Christian world. Each chapter opens with a lively vignette by a mediaeval narrator – including a parchment-maker, scribe and illuminator – introducing various asp…
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EP 13- Dinosaur Delights: Exploring Prehistoric Giants and Modern-Day Fantasies at Kosmic Cove
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Like the episode, have a question or opinion? Send us a text!! 5 star reviews only (LOL) Ever wondered what it would be like to cook a Spinosaurus? Tune into Kosmic Cove as we embark on a thrilling journey exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs! From their retractable talons to their massive sizes, we break down the unique features of Jurassi…
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Instead of molecules that absorb light based on their molecular orbitals, this episode talks of nanostructures and their materials that refract light based on interference of light waves. We start with Robert Hooke who described this process in his book Micrographia. We continue through Isaac Newton and Lord Rayleigh. We discuss Eli Yablonovitch's …
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Kirsten Fermaglich, "A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America" (NYU Press, 2018)
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Throughout the 20th century, especially during and immediately after WWII, New York Jews changed their names at rates considerably higher than any other ethnic group. Representative of the insidious nature of American anti-Semitism, recognizably Jewish names were often barriers for entry into college, employment, and professional advancement. Colle…
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Yoga, Disability, and Animism, with Theo Wildcroft
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In this episode, Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with Dr Theodora Wildcroft, a researcher, anthropologist, and long-time teacher of what she calls “post-lineage yoga.” We discuss Theo's ethnographic research on yoga in the UK, focusing on its connections with animism, paganism, and other somatic practices. We also dive into Theo’s personal approach to…
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Cordelia Heß, "The Medieval Archive of Antisemitism in Nineteenth-Century Sweden" (de Gruyter, 2021)
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The significance of religion for the development of modern racist antisemitism is a much debated topic in the study of Jewish-Christian relations. Cordelia Heß's The Medieval Archive of Antisemitism in Nineteenth-Century Sweden (de Gruyter, 2021), the first study on antisemitism in nineteenth-century Sweden, provides new insights into the debate fr…
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In this episode Salman Sayyid talks to Haiyun Ma about Muslimness in China. This is the second episode in this series which addresses this topic: in a previous episode we spoke to Darren Byler about Uyghur Muslims in East Turkestan. In this episode, our focus is slightly different, and encompasses many Muslim groups in China. Haiyun Ma, assistant p…
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Paul Koudounaris, "Faithful Unto Death: Pet Cemeteries, Animal Graves, and Eternal Devotion" (Thames & Hudson, 2024)
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Losing a pet has always been a unique kind of pain. No set rituals exist to help provide closure when pets die, there are no readily shared passages from spiritual texts, no community of compassion to surround the mourner and help alleviate grief. And there is a sense of taboo, that it is somehow socially incorrect to mourn an animal as one would a…
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New beliefs, habits, and behaviors that we started in this last year or even within the last few months may not serve us anymore. The way we were creating reality, as well as the path and the goals of that reality, have changed. New options are available and for most of us, our Souls have decided that we want to investigate and pursue those new opt…
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Katharine Sykes, "Symbolic Reproduction in Early Medieval England" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Katharine Sykes joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Symbolic Representation in Early Medieval England (Oxford University Press, 2024). In the early Middle Ages, the conversion of the early English kingdoms acted as a catalyst for significant social and cultural change. One of the most visible of these changes was the introduction of a new …
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Murad Khan Mumtaz, "Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800" (Brill, 2023)
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Islamic art is often misrepresented as an iconophobic tradition. As a result of this assumption, the polyvalence of figural artworks made for South Asian Muslim audiences has remained hidden in plain view. Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800 (Brill, 2023) situates manuscript illustrations and album paintings within c…
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The Break: Star Wars at D23; Tom Bombadil; Pope Francis About Reading; Retro Arch
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During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …
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Totally Irrelevant Media Review ~ Homelander and The Boys ~ Episode 354 - 000 ADZ ~ The (Almost)Daily ZenCast
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Totally Irrelevant Media Review ~ Homelander and The Boys ~ Episode 354 - 000 ADZ ~ The (Almost)Daily ZenCastBy The Incorrigible MrZeppo
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