A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of ancient Egypt, "in their own words." Using texts, art, and archaeology, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Email egyptpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
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Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.
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Interviews, musings and extra material from the makers of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. If it did not fit in the HH feed it's probably here
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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. For more information, head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Katrina Hughes, Kate Simants, Nicole Edmunds, Jacob Booth, Dorry Macau ...
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Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.
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Danny’s quest to get smarter.
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Crime. Conspiracy. Cognizance. Welcome to Mile Higher hosted by husband & wife duo Josh Thomas and Kendall Rae! Our show focuses on True Crime but we delve into many other topics including conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena, metaphysics, futurism, ancient civilizations and news stories the mainstream media doesn't cover. Our guests include experts in these topics as well as like-minded individuals who share our passion for uncovering the truth and exploring the mysteries of our unive ...
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Welcome to the Edge of the World. Wide-ranging discussion about everything that happens along the edge of reality and falls through the cracks of the general media. From ghosts to aliens to unsolved mysteries, we cover it all!
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Bold Unedited Discussions on Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, and Change. Entertaining and informative talks explore psychology and philosophy with a variety of guests including authors, doctors, healers, professors, therapists, scientists and more. We delve into everything from modern therapeutic techniques to ancient wisdom practices, offering practical and unique approaches to living a vibrant life. Host Paul Krauss, MA LPC, draws on his unique background – from a rural motel childhood to ...
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.
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Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.
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Billy Carson AKA 4biddenknowledge shares the untold truth about the worlds ancient past and how it relates to today’s technology and societies ways. From his own experience traveling around the world multiple times, visiting sacred sites, and interviewing natives, 4biddenknowledge has been able to uncover what actually took place in ancient times. He also delves deep into financial literacy, spirituality, metaphysics, and esoteric knowledge in this podcast series. Listen and learn about cons ...
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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.
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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday
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I'm all about ancient history and this podcast covers ancient Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. From mainstay topics through to the more niche and aimed at all levels of knowledge I think you'll find something good to listen to. Why not have a browse? It would be great to have you join me. More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.com
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world, creating stand-up routines about figures from ancient Greece and Rome.
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Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its ...
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Earth Ancients chronicles the growing (and often suppressed) evidence of known and unknown civilizations, their ruined cities, and artifacts developed from advanced science and technology. Erased from the pages of time, these cultures discovered and charted the heavens, developed earth-centric sciences and unleashed advancements that parallel and, in many cases, surpass our own. Join us and discover our lost history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth- ...
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The best audio selections from Jay Dyer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.
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A comparison of the ancient world with modern society by Rob Cain.
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Verse By Verse Through The Scriptures
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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.
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Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Interviews with Archaeologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology
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The Seen and Unseen World in Orthodox Christian Tradition
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Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. We have two seasons a year, one starting in April and one starting in October! If you want to listen to Greeking Out early and ad free, you can do that on Wondery+! ---- Parents, Greeking Out book #2 is coming out in Sept 2024! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2
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A loose cannon podcast featuring casual conversations with whomever we deem interesting, often on the fringe, Like Coast to Coast, but on demand. Like a less compromised Joe Rogan Experience. Interviews on Spirituality, Alternative History, UFO's, and More
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LATEST SERIES: Carchemish (C Episodes) - tracing the life and death of the Neo-Hittite kingdoms; PREVIOUS SERIES: The Ancient World - from the earliest human civilizations down through 500 BC; Rediscovery (R Episodes) - the stories of the modern scholars and adventurers who rediscovered the ancient world; Bloodline (B Episodes) - tracing the descendants of Mark Antony and Cleopatra over ten generations; Thea (T Episodes) - tracing the disintegration of the Seleucid Empire
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Kings and Generals Podcast
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This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.
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Does your family think you're crazy? So does mine. Join me, your host Mystic Mark two or more episodes a week as we discuss out of the box concepts with people who take the road less traveled. From bizarre events, conspiracy, mystery, intrigue, spirituality, paranormal, supernatural, alternative, ancient, lost to forbidden knowledge, ancient wisdom and so much more! Not exactly dinner table conversation, right? ...Join us on The My Family Thinks I’m Crazy Podcast every week where these topic ...
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A Journey Together Reading Through the Bible in One Year
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The incredible story of the human history of the world. Come and join us on this incredible journey! This is the History of the World podcast!!! Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/historyoftheworldpodcast/subscribe
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The History Channel's Ancient Aliens is a divisive show, to say the least, but science (and sci-fi) obsessed nerds, Steve & Joey, are exploring each episode of everyone’s favorite show about Ancient Astronaut Theory with equal parts love and skepticism...as well as the quirky researchers and experts that evangelize it. What has mainstream science debunked about Ancient Aliens in the years since it premiered? And what mysterious aspects of humanity’s origins are still best explained by theori ...
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Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unu ...
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Interviews with Biblical Scholars about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies
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Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.
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Bringing ancient mysteries to a modern meaning. Learn the forbidden wisdom of the Gnostics and discover how Gnosticism can lead you to your true self.
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Special features from Ancient Faith Radio
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In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions ...
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Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.
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SWAPCAST - REMIX | Cult of Conspiracy - Atlantean Secret Societies & Ancient Mysticism
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This week we start with some historical context. Tune in as we start to discover the plot behind a man who tried to fake one of the periodic table of elements. To do so we have to go back and discuss the Manhattan project in some detail. Next time we will get deeper into the rich history around that time peroid and the potential culprit himself. Th…
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A. J. Berkovitz, "A Life of Psalms in Jewish Late Antiquity" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)
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The Bible shaped nearly every aspect of Jewish life in the ancient world, from activities as obvious as attending synagogue to those which have lost their scriptural resonance in modernity, such as drinking water and uttering one's last words. And within a scriptural universe, no work exerted more force than the Psalter, the most cherished text amo…
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Conversations: Real Men Compete Naked, the Ancient Olympics w/ Alexandra Sills
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Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills (of Gladiator episodes fame) about the origins of the Olympic Games. Spoilers: the ancient Greeks were a wild bunch. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fic…
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Job 3, 4; Psalm 32:1·12; Proverbs 6:20·25; Romans 4By Fr. Alexis Kouri
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Our understanding of time forms the basis of many theological assumptions. But how does it work in the Scriptures and throughout Christian tradition? Is it truly linear? Are "before" and "after" always real? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew look at the hazy shades of time.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young
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John asks one of the big questions of Roman Imperial military history - what happened to the ninth legion (Legio IX Hispana). Murray presents his theory (and adds on the fate of the other lost legion too - the twenty-second Legio XXII Deiotariana) Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast
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Apophis Strikes (First Intermediate Period 03)
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Famine and resilience. Around 2060 BCE, the Overlord Ankhtyfy was riding high. Then, a crisis hit southern Egypt. Drought, food shortages, and starvation swept through the region. From sites like Elephantine, Edfu, and historical texts, we get a picture of Egypt in difficulty. But also, a sense of communities perservering and rebuilding... The tomb…
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Whatever else artificial intelligence is, according to Professor Shannon Vallor, it is first and foremost a projection of the human. And so whatever threat it poses, is a threat from within our humanity.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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FUTURESHOCK: PARALLAX VIEW / Trump Assassination Analysis - BLA / Jay Dyer
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EP: 255 Megalithic Meteorology with THE LAND OF CHEM
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Imagine if those awe-inspiring structures, like Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, and Göbekli Tepe, were more than just religious or ceremonial monuments. What if they were actually sophisticated, multipurpose chemical factories and centers for weather manipulation? Join us as we uncover the latest research from Geoff Drumm who is deep in the rabbit …
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The Founding of the Smithsonian, Part Two: James Gives America a Fortune -- and a Mission
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There's no way around it: James Smithson had a tough life. Yet his unhappiness may, in an indirect way, be the prime reason the Smithsonian Institute exists today. In part two of this special two-part episode, special guest Lizzie Peabody, the host of Sidedoor, delves into the story of how James Smithson donated a massive windfall to the United Sta…
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308: Corpse Bank Scam, Inchworm Bandits, Lemon Juice Robber & Court Twerker: World's Dumbest Crimes
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Shop our new merch! https://milehigher.shop Sponsored By: https://stitchfix.com/milehigher https://zocdoc.com/milehigher https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher Timestamps: Intro 0:00 The Corpse Bribe 4:19 Mercedes Benz, the king of drunk driving 10:28 The Juicy Bandit(s) 19:39 Make the cops pay for your gas 24:44 Get that **** wanted level 32:01 The je…
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The Hughes H-4 Hercules, aka The Spruce Goose (Encore)
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During the height of the Second World War, American shipping to Europe was constantly being attacked by German U-boats. In an attempt to completely bypass German subs, aviation pioneer Howard Hughes began construction on what would be the world’s largest aircraft. A plane that was so large it could carry 750 passengers or two full-sized tanks acros…
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The Second Amendment. In April 1938, an Oklahoma bank robber was arrested for carrying an unregistered sawed-off shotgun across state lines. The robber, Jack Miller, put forward a novel defense: that a law banning him from carrying that gun violated his Second Amendment rights. For most of U.S. history, the Second Amendment was one of the sleepier …
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Parlor of the Paranormal: A Court of Thorns and Roses
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WE'RE BACK! Join us as Chelsea somehow convinces Cristina to read all the books she's been reading the last year and tries VERY HARD not to spoil anything (but accidentally does anyway). Starting with A Court of Thrones and Roses.By Three Seas
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EP30 So, you say you want a revolution?
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This show could also have been called “Violent Reflections” as Dan repurposes old work he did on the revolutionary era of the late 1960s. This is NOT a deep HH-style look at the period, but is instead a brief gaze at a potential “Past is Prologue” moment.By Dan Carlin
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Job 1, 2; Psalm 31; Proverbs 6:17·19; Romans 3By Fr. Alexis Kouri
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AHFG Book Club: Music of the Night with Angela J. Ford
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Angela J. Ford is the author of over 30 books, mostly steamy fantasy romance and romantic thrillers. Like Jenny, she fell in love with the Phantom of the Opera at an early age. And she wrote a romance novel inspired by that story--with the mysterious Phantom as the hero. Join us as we disc…
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As both the eldest and youngest child of the great titan Kronos, and the Greek goddess of hearth and home, Hestia was incredibly important in almost every sphere of Greek daily life. But she is arguably one of the most overlooked deities in the Greek Pantheon. The question we're asking today is why. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes i…
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Destiny: Brit Elder, UFO...Contact from the Pleiades
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In this forty-fifth anniversary edition, a humble, one-armed Swiss farmer named Billy Meier documents his date with destiny with hundreds of photos, videos, and written conversations with extraterrestrial visitors from the Pleiades star cluster. UFO…Contact from the Pleiades offers the inside story of one of the most remarkable and convincing extra…
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Darragh Mason on Dark Man, Djinn, and Daimons
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It’s a pleasure to host Darragh Mason, who will discuss his new book Song of the Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads. We’ll discuss the Dark Man, a real presence in our world found throughout history and folklore. He will challenge the simplistic concept of the Devil as “evil.” Instead, this daimon reveals one’s life purpose and is …
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Noble - CFR Network | UFC 304 Conspiracy? Technocracy Looms, and The Occult Olympics Freakshow
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Episode 289 - Bernini’s “Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius”
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Carved when Bernini was only 20 years old for the powerful cardinal-nephew Scipione Borghese, the “Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius” demonstrated the extraordinary talent of the sculptor to the world. Mesmerizing special effects transform stone into stretching, malleable flesh, and textures that you can almost feel with your eyes!…
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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The Library of Congress was originally intended to be the library of the United States Congress, but over two centuries since its founding, it has evolved to something much grander, covering almost every subject and langua…
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3 Maccabees 6, 7; Psalm 30:15·25; Proverbs 6:13·16; Romans 2By Fr. Alexis Kouri
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Episode CCXXVII - The Catiline Comparison (The Catiline Conspiracy VIII)
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Throughout our examination of the Catiline conspiracy we have avoided the urge to make comparisons between the events in Ancient Rome and modern day politics. In this episode we resist no more. Part VIII of The Catiline Conspiracy Guests: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University) Professor Nick Bisley (D…
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Mr Beast Scandals, Olympics Occultism & Inversion, Cultural Engineering & Bitcoin Conference -Jay Dyer
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#mrbeast #olympics Today we analyze the symbolism of the recent occultic Olympics ceremony, the issues with Mr Beast Scandals & BTC conference. Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.…
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Harry Houdini is undoubtedly the best-known escape artist of all time. Even today, almost 100 years after his death, his celebrity lives on, and his incredible tricks, illusions and escapes have become the stuff of legend. But how did Houdini, a Hungarian immigrant, lift himself out of abject poverty to become a vastly wealthy celebrity? And why di…
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EP: 254 I Bought A Haunted House *members only trailer
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Tune in to hear how an unsuspecting homeowner faced his worst nightmares and the incredible lengths he went to in order to reclaim his house from the clutches of darkness. In this episode we learn that not every haunting has a silver bullet. Our guest also learns that his house has a history, and some histories are better left undisturbed. Become a…
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The Founding of the Smithsonian, Part One: The Remains of the James
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex -- but how did it get here? Join Ben, Noel and Max as they welcome Lizzie Peabody, host of Sidedoor, the Smithsonian Institution's own official podcast, to learn the stunning origin story of their favorite museums. In part one of this special two-part episode…
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On December 29, 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury was brutally murdered on the floor of the Canterbury Cathedral by four armed knights while preparing for his evening prayers. The ramifications of that incident shook the country of England, its king, and the Catholic Church. Over 850 years later, it is still remembered and remains one of the most …
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Richard D. Oram, "Where Men No More May Reap Or Sow: The Little Ice Age: Scotland 1400-1850" (Birlinn, 2024)
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Drawing together the evidence of archaeology, palaeoecology, climate history and the historical record, this first environmental history of Scotland explores the interaction of human populations with the land, waters, forests and wildlife. Where Men No More May Reap or Sow: The Little Ice Age: Scotland 1400–1850 (Birlinn, 2024) by Dr. Richard D. Or…
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The USS Indianapolis and the Famous Shark Attack - 2024 Encore
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July 30th is the 79th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II in 1945, and the famous shark attack on its helpless crew floating in the Pacific Ocean. Captain Quint’s story about the USS Indianapolis in the movie “Jaws” is only the beginning of a gut-wrenching piece of history. There’s a lot more to the Indianapolis s…
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Sing, Muse, of Gods and Wrestlers, Origins & Odes of the Ancient Olympics
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A look at the ancient and mythological history of Olympics, featuring some songs written for the ancient games' victors. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Sources: Pindar, the Odes, translated by An…
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Dänikenitis - Part One: Wheels Within Wheels
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In the first part of a new 2-part series, I revisit someone I spoke about recently, Erich von Däniken, in order to more thoroughly examine the weaknesses of his claims and inaccuracies of his arguments. It's time to talk about ancient astronauts in more depth. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/historical today to get 10%…
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3 Maccabees 5; Psalm 30:1·14; Proverbs 6:7·12; Romans 1By Fr. Alexis Kouri
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#666 Bob Greenyer - MFMP, Cold Fusion and Modern Alchemy
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Interview starts at 44:00 Bob Greenyer joins us for an amazing chat about research into Cold Fusion, the Martin Fleischmann Memorial Project, his transition from a man made global warming believer, plasma based fusion, the 12.12 experiment, John Hutchison's work, barium decay, ball lightning, study of dust particles, matter being trapped light, SRI…
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EPISODE 106: The Forge of the Samurai: The Genpei War Part 1
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The Genpei War (1180-1185), pitting against one another the two most powerful clans of the era, the Minamoto and the Taira, is one of the most crucial turning points in Japanese history. Movies and video games have usually overlooked this conflict in favor of the civil wars of the warring states period of the 1500s. Big mistake since the story of t…
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3.110 Fall and Rise of China: Northern Expedition #1: Invading Hunan
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Last time we spoke about the Anti-Fengtian War. The Anti-Fengtian War included two major theaters, the Zhejiang-Fengtian War and the Guominjun-Fengtian War. Within China’s north, Feng Yuxiang brokered many sneaky deals with other warlords, trying to bring down Zhang Zuolin. One of these warlords was the disgruntled Guo Songling who led a brave or s…
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#252 - The Shadow Government, World Bank & CIA-Backed Coup's | John Perkins
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Watch all episodes uncensored & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones John Perkins was advisor to the World Bank, UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, governments of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. John used development loans to saddle countries with huge debts and force them to serve US interests. SP…
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Brandon Kroll | Lincoln's Assassination, John Wilkes Booth and The House of Rothchild
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Natalie stands up for the goddess Artemis. She's a predator, a hunter, an archer. Goddess of wild creatures, the moon to her brother Apollo's sun, she's not averse to the odd human sacrifice. And if you forget her in your prayers, she's liable to send a really big pig to dig up your orchards. Rock star mythologist’ and reformed stand-up Natalie Hay…
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Located in the state of Wyoming and a little bit of Montana and Idaho lies one of the world’s greatest national parks on Earth: Yellowstone. In the 19th century, Yellowstone was declared the first national park in the world. However, what makes Yellowstone special actually dates back millions of years. The geologic circumstances that led to the cre…
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3 Maccabees 3, 4; Psalm 29; Proverbs 6:1·6; Acts 28By Fr. Alexis Kouri
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Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Genesis Chapters 43 through 45.By Fr. Stephen De Young
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The History of the World podcast Magazine - 29th July 2024
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HISTORY A TO Z (5) - The first of two episodes exploring people and events that begin with the letter D. In this broadcast we feature both Darius I and Darius III of Achaemenid Persia, the great Greek orator, Demosthenes and the poignant death of Socrates.
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Welcome, Dear Guests! Please come through quickly and find your favorite, cozy spot in The Reading Room. If you’re feeling a little itchy or antsy, that’s to be expected as tonight’s reading is on the subject of Spider Lore! So please ignore the tickling of the fine hairs on your neck and refrain from jumping or shrieking because we have many spide…
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