Best Signum Univesity Podcasts (2024)

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 7 1:54:48

2h ago1:54:48

1:54:48

After a long hiatus, we return to reading the signs of murder with Brother William and Adso. Just in time for a second corpse! Thank you for all your help in funding Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv …

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 5 1:36:06

3M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

In today's session, we will think about what it is good, or not good, to think about. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https:…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 6 1:49:43

3M ago1:49:43

1:49:43

Tonight we will consider magic, benevolent and otherwise, and secrecy, both wise and wicked. If we have time, we'll discuss bloody corpses. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 J…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 4 1:55:50

3M ago1:55:50

1:55:50

Tonight we consider heresy, fantasy, and other ways of standing on one's head. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 3 1:49:52

4M ago1:49:52

1:49:52

Tonight we complete our ascension to prophetic insight through the church door, followed by a little heresy and some comical illuminations. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 2 2:10:49

5M ago2:10:49

2:10:49

Tonight we will listen to the discussion about a magnificent library and read a magnificent description of a door. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 1 2:04:24

5M ago2:04:24

2:04:24

Don your habit and file in quietly, for tonight we begin our discussion of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose! Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 26 1:44:45

6M ago1:44:45

1:44:45

You also shall be Psyche. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 25 1:41:47

6M ago1:41:47

1:41:47

Tonight, Psyche will complete her final task and bear the casket of beauty to Ungit. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 24 1:42:39

6M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Tonight we will look at the final temptation of Psyche and the long-awaited reunion. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 23 1:46:05

7M ago1:46:05

1:46:05

Tonight we and Orual look back at the earlier narrative with a new perspective. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvd Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 22 1:34:19

7M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Orual absorbs what she learned in her day in court. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 21 1:52:25

8M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

Orual's day in court finally comes: her complaint against the gods is to be heard. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 20 1:56:37

8M ago1:56:37

1:56:37

Tonight we will look at Orual's final two visions of suffering and impossible tasks, and prepare for the Trial of the Gods. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 19 1:48:29

8M ago1:48:29

1:48:29

So you've realized the uncomfortable truth that you are Ungit. What do you do? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 18 1:37:56

9M ago1:37:56

1:37:56

Having removed her veil once, Orual continues to do so, looking into one mirror after another. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 16 1:56:06

9M ago1:56:06

1:56:06

This evening we join Orual for her confrontation with Ansit, Bardia's widow. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 17 1:45:47

9M ago1:45:47

1:45:47

So, who is Ungit? Or is that question too personal? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 15 1:40:15

10M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

Tonight we will begin the sequel to Orual's book, in which she writes a book about the effects of writing her book. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 14 1:52:25

10M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

Tonight we discuss the end of Orual's book, and its beginning. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 13 2:04:39

10M ago2:04:39

2:04:39

Orual has lost her life, and now unexpectedly finds it. In finding it, she discovers that she has lost it. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 12 1:55:50

10M ago1:55:50

1:55:50

In the wake of Orual's condemnation, a series of unexpected chances lead to big change. What does this show us about Orual and the gods? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 11 1:40:02

11M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

After the God of the Mountain is revealed, Orual is covered. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 10 1:49:17

11M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

Tonight we finally get to discuss the First Apocalypse in the book. Much shall be unveiled! It is time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Mythgard Acad…

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 9 1:49:59

12M ago1:49:59

1:49:59

Tonight we look at Chapters 14 and 15, where many veils are removed and shocking truths revealed. It is time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FLTIY6plQ&t=0s We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the draw…

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 8 1:50:18

12M ago1:50:18

1:50:18

Tonight we will see Orual finish her consultations and enact her grim resolution. It is time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. • Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Mythgard Academy drawin…

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 7 1:57:15

12M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

After the meeting with Psyche, Orual has to decide what to do, and tonight she gets input from Glome and Greece. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 5 2:03:36

1y ago2:03:36

2:03:36

Tonight we look at the end of the painful last meeting in which Orual seeks to comfort Psyche, and then turn to Orual's coping with grief after Psyche's sacrifice. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 6 2:07:20

1y ago2:07:20

2:07:20

Tonight we discuss Chapters 10 and 11, as the gulf opens between Orual and Psyche. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 4 1:33:38

1y ago1:33:38

1:33:38

Tonight we look at the end of the painful last meeting in which Orual seeks to comfort Psyche, and then turn to Orual's coping with grief after Psyche's sacrifice. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 3 1:54:14

1y ago1:54:14

1:54:14

Tonight, Orual confronts Ungit and her dark holiness for the first time. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 2 1:38:21

1y ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Join us tonight as we watch the advent of Istra, or Psyche. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 1 1:50:35

1y ago1:50:35

1:50:35

Welcome to Glome! Let's get oriented to the frame and focus of CS Lewis's greatest work of fiction. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 18 1:51:29

1y ago1:51:29

1:51:29

Let's look at some more fun story emerging from Tolkien's linguistic contemplations. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 17 1:38:58

1y ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Tonight, it is time to join Tolkien in some fun with language! Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 16 1:29:07

1y ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Tonight we look carefully at the (scattered) thoughts Tolkien left on the end of the Elder Days in the Tale of Years. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 15 1:40:54

1+ y ago1:40:54

1:40:54

Tonight, we see Christopher Tolkien working through the difficult tail end of the Elder Days. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 14 1:31:23

1+ y ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Tonight we will see Christopher struggling, in retrospect, with the challenges of editing the Silmarillion. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 13 1:52:49

1+ y ago1:52:49

1:52:49

Tonight we will watch as Hurin checks off an item on his "Realms to Destroy" list. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 12 1:46:23

1+ y ago1:46:23

1:46:23

Tonight we continue Hurin's long and depressing journey that Tolkien has chosen to spend a lot of time making longer and more depressing. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 10 1:34:16

1+ y ago1:34:16

1:34:16

Tonight we approach the end of the Quenta. Again. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 11 1:46:37

1+ y ago1:46:37

1:46:37

Does Turin come back from the dead and kill Morgoth? If so, who was his wingman? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 9 1:37:19

1+ y ago1:37:19

1:37:19

Tonight we join Tolkien in his quest to answer questions about dwarves. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 7 1:30:44

1+ y ago1:30:44

1:30:44

It is time now to turn to the revisions of the Quenta Silmarillion. So, what is this document again? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 8 1:55:08

1+ y ago1:55:08

1:55:08

Tonight we will continue our discussion of the Quenya, focusing on Tolkien's depiction of the dwarves. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 6 1:36:17

1+ y ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Tonight we should finish up our discussion of the Grey Annals. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 5 1:52:21

1+ y ago1:52:21

1:52:21

Tonight we continue our discussion of the Grey Annals. Trigger warning: we'll be talking about Turin. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 4 2:06:59

1+ y ago2:06:59

2:06:59

Let's join Tolkien in literary terrain he hasn't covered in 25 years: the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 3 2:03:30

1+ y ago2:03:30

2:03:30

What exactly does Tolkien think he is doing, writing the Annals? Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA032: The War of the Jewels, Session 1 1:47:28

1+ y ago1:47:28

1:47:28

As we begin discussion of Book 11, we look about us and remember where Tolkien is in his creative life in the 1950's. Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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