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The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.
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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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What if mythology was real? And what if mythological creatures existed in a park hidden away from society? Would you dare to take a step in? Listen to fantastic tales and origins of beasts, monsters, and gods, told in an immersive, full-cast, anime-inspired audio drama. Residents of Proserpina Park is a monster of the week fiction podcast focused on mythology. Learn about creatures you've never heard of before and follow this crazy gang and their pet dog alien to solve the mystery of the park.
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This is a fun-filled podcast about my adventures around the states and the world, as well as some fun facts, questions, history, and even supposed mythological creatures around these areas.
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We decided to bunker away in the safety of our silo to broadcast this show. In this podcast we explore urban legends, conspiracies, and mythological creatures without having to worry about anything finding us.
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Join friends Erin and Sarah as they explore some of the best myths and legends featured in film and television. We’ll discover how those tall tales turned into legendary monsters or beloved heroes. When we're not covering monsters and things that go bump in the night, we'll analyze some of our favorite movies and discover their surprising links to mythology, ancient and modern alike. Join us!
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A podcast where we talk about a little tidbit from history and mythology that is... super effed up. So sit back, relax, and practice your "oh good God what the F*(%" faces." Effed Up History is researched, written, produced, and edited by Krystina Yeager. For any inquiries, please email me at effeduphistory@gmail.com
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A guide to all the weird, scary and wacky mythological creatures out there
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Taking a look at different Mythological creatures, deities and folklore and how it is represented in Pop Culture
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Entertaining, booze fueled, informative podcast about lesser known monsters, cryptids, creatures, and general folklore from around the world. Pour a drink and join us!
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Mythozoologist Sebastian Verwood travels the world studying magical creatures.
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Wayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We Tell
Jack Zaientz & John Baltisberger
According to Jewish tradition, the world around us is filled with demons, ghosts, giants and angels, and creatures of all types. But Judaism today tends to downplay and rationalize them away, to the point where they’re just forgotten dusty metaphors. But for millenia, Jews have lived with these creatures and have had practical means for coping with them. Join Jack Zaientz a scholar of all things Jewish folklore and mythology and John Baltisberger, the award-winning author of Jewish horror an ...
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Around the world, and throughout history, billions of people have believed in an entire race of creatures known as the djinn. Ancient, powerful, and hidden from the human eye, djinn lore spans continents and centuries. Join host Rabia Chaudry every week as she takes you into the world you never even knew existed, the world of the Hidden Djinn.
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Join me on a journey into the origins of the unknown. Every legend, every beast, and every myth has it‘s beginnings, and it‘s time we take a look into the Ominous Origins of our mysterious history. For inquiries or comments, you can contact horrorshotspodcast@gmail.com
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Each week on Fab Figmentals, we look at a different legendary creature by exploring its history and folklore. Each episode begins with a story, and then we take a look at the creature’s origins and how it’s been portrayed throughout the ages. We tackle the realm of beautiful beasts, curious creatures, and mythical monsters by looking at myths, legends, tales, and lore from all over the world. Please be advised that our stories are often more Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose; they may not be ...
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This podcast is a storytelling journey through world-folklore. With brief context and analysis in the introductions, the main focus is the retelling of stories themselves. From saucer-eyed spectral dogs to pond-scum haunting child-eating witches - experience the darker side of Britain's folklore in Series 1. Then journey to central and eastern Europe to the world of Slavic folklore, home of Baba Yaga and lurking nature spirits (Series 2). From there, step into the vast world of Nordic Folklo ...
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Welcome to a world where fairy tales do exist, and “once upon a time” is closer, darker, and more dangerous than you imagined. Welcome to the immersive new Parcast original series, Faerie. Available exclusively on Spotify, Faerie follows the investigation of Ryan Bailey—a young woman, who by happenstance, saves a man’s life and is thrust into a secret world of mythological creatures called “faeries.” Join Ryan as she unearths more about their mysterious existence and the covert agency charge ...
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Welcome to "Monstrous Myths: Legends of Ghosts, Myths, and Monsters," the podcast that invites you to embark on a spine-chilling journey into the realms of the supernatural. I'm your host, and together, we'll delve into the dark recesses of folklore and uncover the captivating tales of ghosts, myths, and monstrous creatures. In each episode of Monstrous Myths, we'll explore the haunted lore that has fascinated and frightened people for centuries. Join us as we delve into the shadowy corners ...
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A deadly unserious show about monsters, creatures & cryptids from mythology, pop culture & gaming hosted by two weirdos from wild & wonderful West Virginia! Hosts Gavin & Hess take turns researching and discussing movie monsters, video game villains, and mythological beasts.
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Reedkeeper's Journey is a serial podcast written and read by Mark Diaz. Set in the 1980s the story follows several teenagers who are transported to a land where mankind is a myth. As they search for a way home, the young adults navigate a world full of mythical creatures and pitfalls while battling the demons of their past.
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This is a podcast about the monsters humanity creates through legends and media, as well as what those monsters’ lore reflects about our society. Join me as we enter the unknown, discovering the stories of infamous creatures like Vampires and Zombies, but also lesser known beasts like Dullahans, Wendigo, Aswang, and more. Movie monsters, mythological creatures, cryptids, urban legends, and so much more.
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Interviews with Scientists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science
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The Ballyraven Cryptid Wildlife Protection Agency is an organization dedicated to studying cryptids, paranormal and supernatural organisms, strange phenomena, history, and nature in general! In the Field shares its findings with you! From folklore, scary stories, and sighting reports, to interviews, scientific studies, field trips, and more–the BCWPA explores the myths and real lives of our world’s rarest creatures, visitors, places, and happenings.
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KZOM Radio’s “Know Your Legends" series is all about the study and re-familiarization of Crytids, Mythologies, Government Conspiracies, Creatures of Legend, Ancient Gods, and anything else that comes up.
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Do you like cryptids? What about mythological creatures? What about (maybe) fictional beings from popular media? Are you a fan of Twilight? If you answered yes to any of these question, then The Penny Dreadfuls is for you! Every other week, Derick and Noelle take you on a semi-historical, hopefully comedic, tour of your favorite ghouls, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. Join us... if you dare.
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Mythical Arcana Podcast | Captivating Storytelling | Mythology, History & Folklore
Mythical Arcana
Captivating Storytelling about Mythology, History, and Folklore! Embark on a mystical voyage with Mythical Arcana! You'll be transported to the mythical realms of ancient gods, heroic warriors, and legendary creatures. Immerse yourself in captivating stories of creation and destruction, love and betrayal, as we explore the rich tapestry of human imagination. Discover the untold secrets of forgotten civilizations, unravel the enigmatic threads of folklore, and delve into the depths of histori ...
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Interviews with biologists and evolutionary scientists about their new books
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A podcast for all of those things that you can't explain. Ghosts, demons, psychics, angels, and even a splash of magic here and there. All wrapped together in a beautiful package that says, no matter what's going on in your life, you've got this. Don't forget to Send Us Your Story!
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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 podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you. Website: https://scottishandscared.com/ Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com
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Interviews with Cambridge UP authors about their new books
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Step into a world where magic weaves through the fabric of everyday life with Magickal Short Stories. Each episode of this enchanting podcast brings you a unique, spellbinding tale of magic and mystery. From ancient witchcraft to contemporary urban enchantments, Magickal Short Stories explores the limitless realms of the imagination through the art of storytelling. Join us as we delve into stories of mystical adventures, magical creatures, and spells that change the course of destiny. Perfec ...
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Welcome to Reptilian Studios podcast, your ultimate gateway to the captivating world of knowledge and discovery! This podcast is made in the old-time radio (OTR) style, and headphone use while listening is recommended. Join us on a fascinating journey through the realms of education, where we explore the wonders of science, unravel dark and unexplored corners of the world and human psyche, master the art of Ninjutsu, survival tactics, the inner workings of shadow government, and immerse ours ...
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Oi, oi! I'm Pete, your friendly Cockney pub landlord, and welcome to me weekly Pub Quiz podcast! We're livin' in a high-tech world, so I figured it's time to bring the ol' pub quiz online. Join me for a proper laugh and some cheeky banter as we test your general knowledge over a pint (or whatever tickles your fancy). Pull up a chair, grab your favorite drink, and let's get quizzin'! Don't forget to subscribe – you don't wanna miss out, do ya? Cheers, Pete
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Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning. The purpose of this channel is to share the important stories at the foundation of human cultures throughout history. These include mythology, legends, folktales, religious stories, and parables from the dawn of history to the modern day.
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Welcome to Tales of High Strangeness, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey into the unknown. Join us as we delve into the mysterious and fascinating world of the paranormal, exploring stories of cryptids, aliens, UFOs, Near Death Experiences, ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena. Each episode is delivered in a story-telling style. From sightings of Bigfoot and other cryptids, to encounters with extraterrestrial beings and mysterious ghostly apparitions, we uncover the most sp ...
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The Whimsical Imaginations of Jenie and Caitlin is a podcast for the mythological, historical and fantasy nerds. It's a babbling mess between two friends and their desire to share and learn while in no way having any expertise in anything.
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Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkien’s Middle-earth works and the serialisation of George Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ books has moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers and themes, and how to approach these texts. Oxford is a natural home to fantasy literature wit ...
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The first 20 minutes of this episode is incoherent nonsense. After that we finally talk about Eric Lyle Williams. He's a narcissist judge that killed three people, two of which he felt were vindictive towards him. It's a wild story from small town Texas. We hope you enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @secretsiloshow @just_ryson - Harrison @thatcudikid24…
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This week we are talking mummies! We will follow their place in culture from archeological find to starring role in monster movies. Check it out now! Support the show Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmoviesBy Erin and Sarah
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Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories (Ep. 157)
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Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e prints and modern horror films. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Ja…
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The team finally meet the Kappa from Proserpina Park. But what is she trying to hide from them? CREDITS: Residents of Proserpina is a production written and produced by Angela Yih. Directed by Angela Yih. Featuring in order the voices of Vida Shi, Zerreth, Pao Panganiban, Spencer Hiroshi Field, Christine, Sam McDonald, Angela Yih, Maddie Shallan, S…
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Steven T. Katz, "The Holocaust and New World Slavery: A Comparative History" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
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The Holocaust and New World Slavery: A Comparative History (Cambridge UP, 2019) offers the first, in-depth comparison of the Holocaust and new world slavery. Providing a reliable view of the relevant issues, and based on a broad and comprehensive set of data and evidence, Steven Katz analyzes the fundamental differences between the two systems and …
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Inés Valdez, "Democracy and Empire: Labor, Nature, and the Reproduction of Capitalism" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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In scholarly and popular discourse, popular sovereignty and self-determination are typically conceived of as the antitheses of imperialism, while histories of the emergence of democracy in Western Europe and its settler offshoots ignore the imperial setting of struggles for suffrage expansion and institutional change altogether. Democracy and Empir…
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Welcome back to Secret Silo Show! We've been away for a while due to lost recordings which turned into lack of motivation. YAY! In this episode we talk about two parents that turned to vigilante justice for crimes against their children. As well as making fun of frontman Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers for his terrible life choices. Choices…
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S2 E31: Tunnel Vision: The Wild World of the Chunnel
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🌙🧚♂️ Check Out 🌙🧚♂️ 🌍 FREE Awesome Travel Tips By Kasey: https://bit.ly/2YxqAbN 🌍 👾Kasey’s new Mythical Creature coloring book: amzn.to/3SrMSnF 👾 ✨ Facebook Group and more: https://linktr.ee/randomindietraveler 🎵Artist: Benjamin Botkin Song: London Streets Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/london-stree…
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Bring Science to the Reviewing of Science: Evidence-Based Standards for Peer Review
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Listen to this interview of Paul Ralph, Professor, Dalhousie University, Canada. We talk about what's wrong with peer review — and how to fix it! Paul Ralph : "We don't want reviewers micromanaging style, complaining about the way the study is written. No, what we want — and need — is for reviewers to focus on the methodological details of the stud…
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Caree A. Banton, "More Auspicious Shores: Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Blackness, and the Making of an African Republic" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
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Caree A. Banton's book More Auspicious Shores: Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Blackness, and the Making of an African Republic (Cambridge UP, 2019) chronicles the migration of Afro-Barbadians to Liberia. In 1865, 346 Afro-Barbadians fled a failed post-emancipation Caribbean for the independent black republic of Liberia. They saw Liberia as a means…
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Camilla Nord, "The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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There are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Camilla Nord offers a fascinating tour of the scientific developments that are revolutionising the way we think about mental health, showing why and how events--and treatments--can affect people in such different ways. In The Balanced Brain: The Science of Menta…
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Lisa Fletcher and Elizabeth Leane, "Space, Place, and Bestsellers: Moving Books" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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From airport bookstores to deckchairs, as audiobooks downloaded by commuters, and on Kindles and other portable devices, twenty-first century bestsellers move in old and new ways. In Space, Place, and Bestsellers: Moving Books (Cambridge University Press Elements in Publishing and Book Culture series, 2024), Lisa Fletcher and Elizabeth Leane examin…
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This week we are talking about the Leshy. It's a Slavic folkloric creature who guards the heart of the forest. Listen now to learn more! Support the show Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmoviesBy Erin and Sarah
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Jason Ramsey, "Reckoning with Change in Yucatán: Histories of Care and Threat on a Former Hacienda" (Routledge, 2023)
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A perpetual tension exists between history and change, which is an issue long explored by historians and social scientists. Reckoning with Change in Yucatán: Histories of Care and Threat on a Former Hacienda (Routledge, 2023) engages with how best to look upon and respond to change, arguing that this debate is an important arena for negotiating loc…
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Why is Junichi really in Japan? Mirai tries to have a serious discussion, if only the trees would stop laughing at them first! CREDITS: Residents of Proserpina is a production written and produced by Angela Yih. Directed by Angela Yih. Featuring in order the voices of Vida Shi, Zerreth, Pao Panganiban, Spencer Hiroshi Field, Christine, Sam McDonald…
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Send us a text John and Jack delve into one of their favorite topics, THE GIANT WARS. This is an insane topic as it's rife throughout both the Tanakh and the Talmud. There is ample liturgical evidence of giants and the Jewish people fighting them. So let's delve into our biggest fans, be the Nephilim, Raphaim, or just Yao Ming. (To our knowledge, Y…
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Supernatural Trees Part 1: Bloodthirsty and Cursed (Ep. 156)
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Japanese folklore features various tree spirits, like Kodama protectors and Jubokko bloodsuckers, with camellias shifting from auspicious to ominous. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check …
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Episode 62 : Sun Wukong - A Detailed Summary of Journey to the West
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Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Marios Christou
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Whitney Barlow Robles, "Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History" (Yale UP, 2023)
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Dive into the world of animals with Whitney Barlow Robles in her captivating new book, Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History (Yale UP, 2023). Can corals truly build worlds? Do rattlesnakes possess a mystical charm? What secrets do raccoons hold? These questions reflect how animals have historically challenged human attempts to control n…
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Greg Eghigian, "After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world's attention and discover what the fascination with flying saucers and extraterrestrial visitors says about our changing views on science, technology, and the p…
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Theseus... Bless Your Heart, Effed Up Mythology XXIX
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*sigh* I suppose it's time to talk about Theseus, my arch nemesis. This has to be some sort of cry for help, right? Anyway... sorry about this I guess. Source: Greek Myths by Robert Graves Music: Music:Medieval Loop One, Dawn, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.…
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🌙🧚♂️ Check Out 🌙🧚♂️ 🌍 FREE Awesome Travel Tips By Kasey: https://bit.ly/2YxqAbN 🌍 👾Kasey’s new Mythical Creature coloring book: amzn.to/3SrMSnF 👾 ✨ Facebook Group and more: https://linktr.ee/randomindietraveler 🐲For a concise exploration of the Tatzelwurm, check out this resource: **Cryptidophilia - Tatzelwurm:** Delve into the mysteries of this …
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Al Posamentier and Christian Speitzer, “The Mathematics of Everyday Life” (Prometheus Books, 2018)
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Today I talked to Al Posamentier about his books (co-authored with Christian Speitzer) The Mathematics of Everyday Life (Prometheus Books, 2018). We all are told – practically from the moment we enter school – that mathematics is important because it permeates practically all aspects of our lives. But, for the most part, we don’t really notice it e…
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David Zeitlyn, "Mambila Divination: Framing Questions, Constructing Answers" (Routledge, 2021)
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Professor David Zeitlyn’s book offers a major contribution to the study and analysis of divination, based on continuing fieldwork with the Mambila in Cameroon. It seeks to return attention to the details of divinatory practice, using the questions asked and life histories to help understand the perspective of the clients rather than that of the div…
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In this episode of Monstrous Myths, we explore one of the most unsettling legends from ancient Irish folklore: changelings. These eerie stories tell of fairies swapping human children for their own, leaving behind mysterious, often sickly beings known as changelings. Based on tales from Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by W.B. Yeats, we dive into two of …
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Aditi Malik, "Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Drawing on a rare cross-regional comparison, Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India (Cambridge UP, 2024) develops a novel explanation about ethnic party violence. Combining rich historical, qualitative, and quantitative data, the book demonstrates how levels of party instability can crucially inform the decisions of po…
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Matt Grossmann and David A. Hopkins, "Polarized by Degrees: How the Diploma Divide and the Culture War Transformed American Politics" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Over the past several decades, American society has experienced fundamental changes - from shifting relations between social groups and evolving language and behavior norms to the increasing value of a college degree. These transformations have polarized the nation's political climate and ignited a perpetual culture war. In a sequel to their award-…
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Send us a text This week John and Jack meet up in person in sunny oppressive Austin, Texas to discuss which ghosts have the most in this episode of Dybbuk-Centric episode of Wayward Children. ----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website GET OUR READING LIST! Shop Aggad…
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In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.…
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S4E4 In Defense of Bad Science and the Philosophy of Being
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What role does science play in shaping our laws? How do we distinguish between good science and bad science? Where does science hit its limits due to our human nature? And how do we separate orthodox belief from true knowledge? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions we'll explore in our upcoming philosophical conversation on science…
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Julia Kindt, "The Trojan Horse and Other Stories: Ten Ancient Creatures That Make Us Human" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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What makes us human? What, if anything, sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed to our own intrinsic animal nature. Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the Wes…
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Julia Kindt, "The Trojan Horse and Other Stories: Ten Ancient Creatures That Make Us Human" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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What makes us human? What, if anything, sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed to our own intrinsic animal nature. Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the Wes…
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Kostas Kampourakis, "Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…
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Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…
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Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…
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Junichi has been kidnapped! But luckily Mirai and Daichi are on the way to save the day... Right? CREDITS: Residents of Proserpina is a production written and produced by Angela Yih. Directed by Angela Yih. Featuring in order the voices of Vida Shi, Zerreth, Pao Panganiban, Spencer Hiroshi Field, Christine, Sam McDonald, Angela Yih, Maddie Shallan,…
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Fabio Rambelli, "Spirits and Animism in Contemporary Japan" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2019)
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In Japan, a country popularly perceived as highly secularized and technologically advanced, ontological assumptions about spirits (tama or tamashii) seem to be quite deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric. From ancestor cults to anime, spirits, ghosts, and other invisible dimensions of reality appear to be pervasive. In Spirits and Animism in Cont…
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Laura Salah Nasrallah, "Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses: Magic, Aesthetics, and Justice" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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Ancient Christians and their non-Christian contemporaries lived in a world of 'magic.' Sometimes, they used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings; sometimes, they argued against them. Curses, and the writings of those who polemicized against curses, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions, in which mat…
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Brian Clegg, "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe" (MIT Press, 2021)
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Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and consequence. In Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (MIT Press, 2021), Brian Clegg explores the phenomena that make up the very fabric of our world by examining ten essential sequenced systems. From diagra…
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Elizabeth A. Williams, "Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950" (U Chicago Press, 2020)
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Why do we eat? Is it instinct? Despite the necessity of food, anxieties about what and how to eat are widespread and persistent. In Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (University of Chicago Press, 2020), Elizabeth A. Williams explores contemporary worries about eating through the lens of science and medi…
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James P. Leary, “Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937–1946” (U Wisconsin Press, 2015)
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Folksongs of Another America: Field Recordings from the Upper Midwest, 1937–1946 (University of Wisconsin Press) first appeared in 2015 when it comprised of a hardback book, five CDs, and one DVD. It went on to win the “Best Historical Research in Folk or World Music” award from the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, was nominated for a Gr…
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A Skit and a Caterpillar Cult: Tokoyo no Kami (Ep. 155)
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An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore…
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Fraudulent Spiritual Practices Analysis | Reptilian Studios Ep. 35
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The fraud of witch doctors, spiritual aura massages, seers, and similar fields represents a significant ethical and societal challenge. These practices exploit vulnerable individuals, manipulate psychological mechanisms, and perpetuate harmful beliefs. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, including public education, stronger cons…
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Steven Watts, "Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People (Cambridge UP, 2024) is a probing biography of one of America's most influential cultural figures. Will Rogers was a youth from the Cherokee Indian Territory of Oklahoma who rose to conquer nearly every form of media and entertainment in the early twentieth century's rapidly expanding consumer soc…
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Silent Films History Overview | Reptilian Studios 34
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The silent film era, with its emphasis on visual storytelling and creative ingenuity, laid the groundwork for modern cinema. The transition to sound added a new dimension to filmmaking, but the artistic achievements of silent films and early black and white sound films continue to be celebrated. The beauty of these films lies in their ability to co…
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This week we are traveling to Mexico to learn all about the lechuza, a witch who turns into an owl. She hunts at night, her prey is limited to drunk men and babies. Learn more and listen now! Support the show Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/MythsMovies https://instagram.com/mythsinmovies…
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Michelle Tusan, "The Last Treaty: Lausanne and the End of the First World War in the Middle East" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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In The Last Treaty: Lausanne and the End of the First World War in the Middle East (Cambridge UP, 2023), Michelle Tusan profoundly reshapes the story of how the First World War ended in the Middle East. Tracing Europe's war with the Ottoman Empire through to the signing of Lausanne, which finally ended the war in 1923, she places the decisive Allie…
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Directions of Peer Review in Software Engineering
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Listen to this interview of Bram Adams, Professor at the School of Computing, Queen's University, Canada. We talk about current developments in peer review, as it is practised in software engineering research. Bram Adams : "As an editor, one thing you want to see in a review is a summary that clearly says, 'Okay, my overall scoring is this, and my …
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Cyrus Mody on the Importance of Square (as in NOT COOL) Scientists and Engineers
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Cyrus Mody, Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Director of the STS Program at Maastricht University, about his book, The Squares: US Physical and Engineering Scientists in the Long 1970s (MIT Press, 2022). Many narratives about contemporary technologies, especially digital…
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