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Hello, and welcome to Cleyera: Conversations on Shinto. A podcast where two friends and fellow practitioners of Shinto in the anglosphere talk about their faith, its cultural, historical, and other contexts, and try to bring knowledge and community to others. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @Cleyera_Podcast, and follow us on Twitter at @riversidewings and @Fox_named_Zoe
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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about the weird and wonderful things that people do because of what they believe. It's a show about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, ...
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Patrick is joined by Shiro and Leih Shinto to tackle the previous weeks' worth of gaming news with a dash of everything else in-between. New episodes every Monday at 11 a.m. CST.
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I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies to activist profiles, turkey gods, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. There is no telling how far we'll dig or how many historical facts we'll reexamine. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History.
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History Hit & Assassin's Creed

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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’, a Ubisoft podcast brought to you by History Hit, is the place where listeners can explore the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan, all before stepping ‘into the ...
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Jon Strum cuts through all the jargon and breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news. You’ll meet the scientists who are creating tomorrow’s MS treatments today. You’ll hear from the experts discussing how the latest tweaks and changes to our healthcare laws will impact your MS treatment. And we’ll be talking to the courageous MS warriors who are out there advocating on behalf of the MS community every day, as well as the men and women who are committed to living their best lives with MS ...
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Award-winning radio host, Mikhail Tank (KPFK) invites you to enjoy provocative conversations on the subjects of Culture, The Arts, Psychology, Spirit, Soul, and altogether deep conversations. Previous guests have included royalty, award-winning artists, top professors, magicians, witches, top-selling and helpful authors, psychologists, as well as religious and spiritual leaders, and attorneys. Tank's Archetypal Mosaic first premiered in 2015.
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The Masters of Business Arts podcast series features in-depth conversations with people who believe that we must do our work beautifully, not just efficiently, in order to thrive in an age of machines. Brought to you by the House of Beautiful Business.
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Religion is the driving force behind much of what happens in the world today -- particularly when it comes to the "big three" religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Religious differences have and continue to spark wars, create nations, and spawn ongoing conflict down through the centuries. No matter what religion you adhere to (or even if you claim that you don't adhere to any religion at all), you need to have a basic understanding of the world's religions in order to understand wha ...
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Integrative medicine brings conventional and complementary treatments together in a coordinated way. This approach to health and wellness represents a growing trend across the United States, especially among people who live with a chronic disease like MS. Dr. Lynne Shinto joins me to explain what integrative medicine is and how to safely incorporat…
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Find Beef Here! Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beef-with-bridget-todd/id1674072378 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPv9hQzpdMBgn6eKtXV9G 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App I…
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Latin America has managed to preserve some of its pre-Columbian religious heritage, so we're going to explore the traditions of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca nations. We explore cocaine, purification rituals, human sacrifice, gods from throughout history, and Catholic syncretism. All this and more.... Support us on Patreon or you can get our mer…
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside…
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To celebrate my birthday we're going to hell! Again...😅 We just couldn't get enough of Satan and Shinto Hell this season so by popular demand we explore the absolute metal history of Japanese Buddist Hell. It might surprise you that such a seemingly peaceful religion would have a hell that punishes sinners with molten copper balls shoved into place…
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Getting an MS diagnosis is not always the quick, straightforward process we'd like it to be. For some people, the process can drag on for years. But getting that diagnosis only happens when you and your primary care physician recognize that something's going on. It might be a sudden vision issue. Maybe it's unexplained tingling in an arm or leg. Or…
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Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler w…
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This week we have the unique privilege to speak to Hannah Herrick, an archeologist who researches ancient technologies and a huge concrete stan! Yes, that's right, in this episode we are talking about everything concrete. This 12,000-year-old tech is a direct line to so many parts of human history and I guarantee by the end of the episode you're al…
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For some people, getting in their car and heading for, well, anywhere represents freedom and independence. For others, it's a way to get to their jobs, get to their medical appointments, get the kids to school, and run necessary errands. MS can change all of that. Occupational Therapist and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Jenny Nordine j…
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It's time to take another look at religion in popular culture, in particular, cults in film, and why we love telling these stories. The Wicker Man (Either Christopher Lee's 1973 classic, or Nicolas Cage's 2006 remake) is a fantastic story about a man trying to save a girl who doesn't want to be saved from the cult of her little island town. The Rit…
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An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over…
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This week we explore not only the LONG history of the toilet but also some untimely deaths brought about by the porcelain thrown. From medieval floating toilet closets to poopoo ninjas we're looking at the Sh*tiest deaths in history. 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?u…
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Join us this week for the next episode of our oddities iceberg series where we go a little deeper and talk about oddities from around the world. Join the discussion on our Discord at https://discord.gg/3FvTJKAma9. Support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theknownunknowns to get a range of special bonus content. Support the Show.…
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Transmute Darkness into Light: a personal Crown Chakra Meditation, actual magic work done in the moment, on the first day of Mercury Retrograde. One take, no script or AI, raw & authentic by Mikhail TankBy Mikhail Tank
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A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until at least 396 AD. It was a major religious and sporting festival, attended by over 40,000 spectators who flocked to watch athletes compete in sports like wrestling, chariot racing and athletics. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Nigel Spivey …
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Less than two weeks ago, the National MS Society announced the appointment of Dr. Tim Coetzee as its new President and CEO. The MS Society's board chair, Peter Porrino, commented, "Tim is a trusted voice of the global MS community, a highly respected scientist, and we are excited for him to bring his transformative leadership to drive us into our n…
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Dr. Sean Hannan did his post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago before joining the faculty of MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta. His studies revolve around St. Augustine of Hippo, and the medieval mystics like Meister Eckhart von Hochheim. Augustine of Hippo was a profoundly significant character in the development of early Christia…
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Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific approach to medicine that recognised disease as a natural phenomenon, rather than the will of the gods. Or at least, that's what we're told. Matt Lewis joins Prof. Helen King, author of Hippocrates Now and Immaculate Forms, to reveal wha…
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Is the curse of the mummy real? Are all Victorian ghost children the product of gas leaks? Will Brendan Fraser ever return for the true third installment of The Mummy!? In this week's episode, we discuss all this and more with the incredible Katie Charlwood! _______________________________________________ 📚Want More Katie? 📚 Website http://www.whod…
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The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself. In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps…
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It's hard to imagine any area of our lives that hasn't been transformed by digital technology. That's certainly true for healthcare in general and MS diagnosis and treatment in particular. Dr. Riley Bove joins me to discuss the role that digital technology already plays in the diagnosis and treatment of MS and to share a preview of what's coming ne…
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The first Empress Baddie of the season, well kind of. In this week's time travel trip to the past we combine our two loves women's history and tattoo history to explore the incredibly recent discovery of Lady Cao, a possible Peruvian queen. Why do I say possible? Well, you'll just have to tune into the episode to find out! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorb…
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Join us this week as we read and discuss the letters of several notorious killers, from Jack the Ripper to the JonBenét Ramsey ransom letter. Join the discussion on our Discord at https://discord.gg/3FvTJKAma9. Support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theknownunknowns to get a range of special bonus content. Support the Show.…
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As Harvard Fellow Dr. Nara Michaelson treated women who had been recently diagnosed with MS, she recognized they shared characteristics that she had observed in victims of violent domestic abuse. Dr. Michaelson's observation led her to write The Unraveling, an essay that highlights the fear that can accompany the uncertainty of living with MS. Dr. …
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After ragging on people who surely don't deserve the veneration they receive from faithful Christians around the world, for their questionable morality, or even dubious historicity, it's time for us to look at a heptad of saints who are genuinely good role models--at least on the surface.... For these saints (as opposed to Teresa of Calcutta), pove…
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The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world history. The period was characterised by rapid economic, social and technological growth. Marked by innovation and inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny and telephone, industrialisation also saw a rise in urbanisation, the f…
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Satan, the Devil, Lucifer the fallen angel we love to hate. But was he really such a terrible guy to begin with? This week we dive into the history of old Scratch himself to figure out why he has so many names, what's the deal with always possessing women, and so much more. Join TK as we hop in the time machine and find out how Satan came to be. __…
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Join us this week for part two of our discussion on psychic powers, from thoughtography to secret government projects. Also, we spend time on one of the most interesting people in the realm of psychic con men, Uri Geller. Join the discussion on our Discord at https://discord.gg/3FvTJKAma9. Support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theknownunkn…
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The inequities associated with gaining access to quality healthcare are often discussed, and my guest this week has taken steps to address them. Dr. Jaime Imitola and his team at UCONN Health have created a tool called VISIBL-MS, a bilingual framework designed to increase doctors' and patients' awareness of the early signs of MS. We'll also share t…
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Scotland Yard: the home of London's Metropolitan Police Force. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jonah Miller put a magnifying lens to the history of both Scotland Yard as a place and on the policemen and detectives that worked within it. What went on inside? Why did it come to be known as Scotland Yard? And how significant a role did it play in s…
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When it comes to living your best life when you're living with MS, the first step is to make smart lifestyle choices. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn't require pills, injections, or infusions. And making smart lifestyle choices can make a real, measurable difference in your quality of life. Joining me to talk about the benefits of maintaining…
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The Church of Rome doesn't represent all of Christianity, but it is a major portion of the global population, so it's time for us to look at their foundation, and what makes them distinct from other groups. We explore the history of the Catholic Church, including the history of apostolic codenames, and the trouble with apostolic succession. The lon…
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Queen Victoria was the last English monarch of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era in British history. Although small in stature, she was a towering figure as she witnessed major turning points in British history. Yet she is often caricatured as a spiky and stubborn woman. In this episode, historian Alex Churchill join Matt Lewis to li…
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In an unfair world, some cosmic justice is surely due and this episode delivers! E.J Barnes takes us through the wild and weird story of Elisa von der Recke and "Count" Cagliostro. Want more EJ!? Website: https://ejbarnes.com/ Books and Comics: https://www.drownedtownpress.com/ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want more…
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Join us this week as we talk about many of the assassination attempts on Adolph Hitler, including a brief detour into the Department of Miscellaneous Weapons Development. Join the discussion on our Discord at https://discord.gg/3FvTJKAma9. Support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theknownunknowns to get a range of special bonus content. Suppo…
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Over the course of her 39-year career with the National MS Society, including the past 13 years as its President and CEO, Cyndi Zagieboylo has been a driving force behind major initiatives that have fundamentally changed the MS treatment and research landscape. Creating a world where cures for MS are now within reach, Cyndi has led the work to make…
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What was life like in feudal Japan? If you were born into the chaos of the Warring States period, would you have been a farmer, a merchant or a samurai? Or perhaps even an Emperor? Delving into the history behind the latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Matt Lewis and Dr Tomoko Kate Kitagawa shed light on the customs, culture and…
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Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? When will my reflection show if I'm real or just a legend?! That's right friends everybody's favorite 90s Warrior has a secret and you can find out in this week's episode!! Click play as fast as you can to discover Mulan's true story! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛W…
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Join us this week as we discuss the philosophical concept of Theosophy and the seven Root Races. Join the discussion on our Discord at https://discord.gg/3FvTJKAma9. Support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theknownunknowns to get a range of special bonus content. Support the Show.By The Known Unknowns
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Research is the engine that drives the future. And participating in MS research is not only vital to improving scientists' understanding of multiple sclerosis, it's also empowering. And the really good news is that you can participate in MS research from the comfort of your own home. My guest this week is the Managing Director of the North American…
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