Best Wessex Podcasts (2023)

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The History of England

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Three Ravens Yorkshire 1:00:45

1d ago1:00:45

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Eleanor and Matin discuss folk traditions across England for the day, including the Bideford Foot Race, then dig into the stories of England’s largest county – from the Harrying of the North and the Pilgrimage of Grace to Mother Shipton, the mysteries of the Wold Newton Triangle, and much, much more. After that, it’s time for the main event: Martin…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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Rollo of Normandy 21:49

6d ago21:49

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In this episode, Shawn discusses the historical/legendary figure of Rollo, a Viking who founded the Duchy of Normandy. A man who had a somewhat famous descendant named "William the Conqueror, the man who eventually would invade England in 1066 and end the reign of the Anglo-Saxon Kings of England. Rollo's childhood is somewhat obscure, as we are cu…

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The History of England

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376 Letters of Blood 54:52

8d ago54:52

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As opposition to reform gathered in parliament and the king plotted to regain control, all came down to Strafford. Would the architect and executor of the king's party survive? Or fall, and his master's authority with it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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375 Divisions 37:58

16d ago37:58

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Charles' response to the Scottish Declaration was severe; but it also caused a division in the Junto, and among MPs. Meanwhile, as poublic religious debate exploded, divisions also grew between Presbyterians and Independants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 12: B2R Short - Haustlong: A New Translation 23:34

22d ago23:34

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A solo episode by David, where I have re-translated the Skaldic poem Haustlong which was featured in Episode 10 - Thor's Journey Part 1. Shawn and I found the poem really difficult to understand when we read it during episode 10, and I got a bit obsessed with trying to understand what they were actually going for in the Old Norse poem. As I started…

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The History of England

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374 Paradise Lost 45:07

23d ago45:07

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Francis Russell, Earl of Bedford believed that an accommodation could be reached with Charles - a amoderate agreement that would preserve the king's honour but provide a lasting reform. And early in 1641, an agreement was within grasp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 11: The Journey of Thor (Part 2) 55:14

29d ago55:14

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Part 2 of our recap on the god, Thor. In this episode we discuss a few of the stories where Thor may have shown personal growth and reflection in his action. Where Thor, without his hammer Mjollnir, relies on the help of others and potentially his own previous experiences to succeed. We also discuss his death at Ragnarök where he initially stands s…

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The History of England

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Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Angevin Empire 39:54

30d ago39:54

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This is the story of how Eleanor of Aquitane's choices helped create an Empire is Wesern Europe. And to persaude you to suppot the podcast through membership at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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373 Dreaming of a Golden Age 39:20

1M ago39:20

39:20

The Parliament that convened in November 1641 would define Charles' reign. He would have to offer some concessions. but who would define their extent? The sympathetic royalist MPs, the moderate Reformers - or the Radical members of the Junto? And Charles still had Strafford at his side, breathing fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 10: The Journey of Thor (Part 1) 59:27

1M ago59:27

59:27

Part 1 of 2 on Thor’s Hero’s Journey. Shawn recaps the myths where Thor learns painful lessons along his journey, either from his father Odin, Loki, or other powerful Giants. David reads the Skaldic poem Haustlong, which is a ‘chock-full-of-kennings’ rendition of Thor’s battle with Hrungnir. Thor’s early hero’s journey reinforces the importance of …

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The History of England

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372 Go On Vigorously 43:45

1M ago43:45

43:45

Charles and his Privy Council stretched life and limb to equip and pay for a new army to pull the king out of this fire. The Junto and Scots did everything they could to keep him in it. The result came in at Newburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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371 Parliament Recalled 47:52

2M ago47:52

47:52

As an exhausted king arrived back in Whitehall, his view had not changed one whit - the Scots must be taught a lesson and returned to obedience. More ,money raising ventures followed, but it was quickly clear that only one could solve the problem - parliament Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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Penda: The Last Pagan King of Mercia 15:55

2M ago15:55

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Shawn discusses the life of Penda: Last Pagan King of Mercia, as told in the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" and Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People". 7th Century England saw many of the Petty Kingdoms converting to Christianity. However, King Penda of Mercia (626-655ce) remained a staunch pagan up until his death. During his reign he rava…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 8: The Journey of Odin (Part 3), Odin and Death 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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Shawn and David wrap up their series on the journey of Odin, from his birth to his death at Ragnarök. This week they focus primarily on what they consider to be an older Odin contemplating his life and mortality, and ask the question "Did Odin die a good death?" when swallowed by the wolf, Fenrir. The pair also discuss the idea of meditating on one…

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The History of England

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370 Reduce to Obedience 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

'I expect not anything can reduce that people to obedience but force only' Charles wrote to Hamilton in 1638, and the actions of the General Assembly of the Kirk had made probably made it inevitable. And sure the combined might of England, Ireland and Royalist Scots could do the job. Wentworth certainly thought so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 7: The Journey of Odin (Part 2) 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

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Shawn and David continue part 2 of 3: The Journey of Odin. We continue with Odin’s stories of meddling in the affairs of mortals and gods. Odin, the King of the Gods, struggles to understand the ‘Good Father’ Archetype. We get a bit deep talking about the structure of the human psyche, whether God(s) exist or not, and whether immortality is really …

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The History of England

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369 Daur ye say Mass in my lug? 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Against sage advice, Charles was determined to bring Scottish and English churches into harmony, by introducing a Scottish Book of Common prayer, and Canons. When the new service was to be used on 23rd July 1638, opponents were prepared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 6: The Journey of Odin (Part 1) 56:33

3M ago56:33

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Shawn and David recap the journey of Odin in a 3 part series. Part one is Odin’s younger years. Odin’s origin and the birth of the gods. Odin’s adventures to gain wisdom, poetry, and magic spells. David and Shawn muse on the idea of why Odin is seeking Wisdom from The Feminine, what Odin has to sacrifice, and why it all has to do with learning to f…

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The History of England

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368 A Prince's Punishments 44:55

3M ago44:55

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In 1633 Thomas Wentworth arrived in Ireland - and despite great administrative efficiency, managed to separately outrage each of the components of Irish Society Meanwhile in London, William Prynne and John Lilburne stood form against tyranny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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The Ancestors and Descendants of Cerdic: First King of Wessex 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

In this episode, Shawn discusses the figure of Cerdic, the supposed first king of Wessex as told in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Cerdic and his son Cynric formed the kingdom in the year 519 ce. 400 years later, his house and descendants would form the Kingdom of England, a kingdom which still stands today in 2023 with King Charles III. The chronicle …

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The History of England

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367 New England 44:33

3M ago44:33

44:33

The colonists that traveled to New England were very different to the Chesapeake, and the society they established also very different. For the indigenous peoples, the shock would be every bit as severe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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366 The Chesapeake 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Colonisation of the Chesapeake would be driven by its climate and its most successful crop - tobacco, defining the social structure of the colonists and the society they would form, and the impact the would have on the indigenous peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 4: Ragnarök III - The Aftermath and Rebirth 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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In this episode, Shawn and David discuss chapters 52 and 53 of Gylfaginning from the Prose Edda, which details the aftermath and rebirth of Ragnarök. They also further discuss the similarities with this story and Revelations from the Holy Bible. Shawn also talks about how he was the original "Shawn the Valet" and hints that Marvel owes him some mon…

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The History of England

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365 Hub of Empire 51:30

4M ago51:30

51:30

'By what right?' In this episode we think about how the early English colonisers viewed their Westward Enterprise, and legitimised their activities. And then turn to the region Eric Williams described as 'The Hub of Empire'. The Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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History of England Tour 2023 5:01

4M ago5:01

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News of the History of England Chester to Chepstow Tour in September 2023. https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/resource/the-history-of-england-tour-september-2023/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 3: Ragnarök II - The Battle ("Of the Vigrid Fields") 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode Shawn and David discuss the battle of Ragnarök. We see the deaths of many of our favorite characters of Norse Mythology. ....It uhhhh, does NOT go well for the gods. David also is very excited that he watched a movie this century and was keen to discuss Thor: Love and Thunder. Ways to support us: If you have been enjoying our show, …

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The History of England

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364 Before the English Came 42:44

4M ago42:44

42:44

The 1630's saw an acceleration of English colonisation in the Americas. What cultures and peoples will they meet when they get there? A horribly brief survey of cultures north of the Rio Grande before the English came. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Sacrifice of Praise

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Book Preview - Byzantine Chant, The Received Tradition: A Conversation with John Michael Boyer 49:27

4M ago49:27

49:27

Amy and Richard welcome back John Michael Boyer to talk about his new textbook for Byzantine music aimed specifically at English language readers. They have a conversation about the book's beginnings, John's nearly two decades long writing process, what it offers cantors, and how the chant landscape has changed in North America since he first had t…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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Fireside Chat I - Vǫlundarkviða 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Our first ever live Fireside Chat! In this episode the hosts (Shawn and David obviously) and fans discuss (over drinks) the poem Vǫlundarkviða from the Poetic Edda. The poem details the story of a talented elf's fall into a corrupted sole as he takes revenge on a king of men, Nithuth... We thank everyone for taking there time to join us for the eve…

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The History of England

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363 Laud Unleashed 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

With Parliament banished, there was little restraint on Laud and Charles to implement the reforms they felt were needed to improve the quality of religious observations and the spiritual wealth of all English. Not everyone would approve their efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S3 Episode 1: Ragnarök I - The Omens 54:43

5M ago54:43

54:43

To kick off Season 3 Shawn and David are talking about Ragnarok. Loki is freed from his bonds and he is joined by his children Fenrir, Jormungandr, Hel and her army of the dead, The sons of Muspell (an army of Fire Giants), and an army of Frost Giants for good measure. It's a wild scene, but as David points out, not quite as wild as the book of Rev…

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The History of England

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362 Free Men not Villeins 48:04

5M ago48:04

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The Ship Money in 1637-8 was a courtroom battle sought for by both the king, and Hampden and the 'Warwick house' faction, where battle lines were clearly drawn, in the bright light of public fascination and scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of England

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Henry Stuart by DGMH 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

Henry Frederick Stuart's death gives us one of those great 'what if?' moments in history, like the death of Arthur Tudor. Zachery of Drinks with Great Minds in History tells us what we missed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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molière and the fat lad

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rubbish v 31:26

5M ago31:26

31:26

a new year's eve trip down memory lane ..

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 29: What Is A Mystic? An Interview with Simon Drew 1:07:59

5M ago1:07:59

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David interviews Simon Drew, Poet, Podcaster, and Founder of The Walled Garden Philosophical Society. In our conversation, we talk about the founding of The Walled Garden, and it's mission of "finding Wisdom, wherever it might be found". How poetry and mysticism contribute to the mission of a philosophical society. We discuss pathways to initiation…

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The History of England

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361 Charles in Charge 37:00

5M ago37:00

37:00

Charles had done the right thing of we wanted to avoid parliaments - reducing costs by making peace. But, how was he to raise money to clear that £2m debt? Well, two words came in to play - many, and various. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 28: B2R Short: What is Yule? 8:32

6M ago8:32

8:32

David brings a both light hearted and serious look at the celebration of Yule. A completely non-comprehensive take on the idea of celebrating the Winter Solstice from an archetypal perspective and reflecting on our modern traditions that reflect back to a much earlier time before the Christianization of the season. The Recipe for Wassail: https://t…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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"The Wanderer" (A Winter Solstice poem by Shawn) 3:03

6M ago3:03

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"The Wanderer" - A poem by Shawn Gaich to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the Holiday Season. 4 years ago, Shawn's colleagues at work asked him to write a holiday poem. So of course he writes a poem where Odin (The Wanderer) toys with the souls of mortals. Though the poem was lost, Shawn was able to remember enough of it and fill in the blanks ev…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 26: The Capture and Torture of Loki 52:30

6M ago52:30

52:30

Season 2, Episode 26. Shawn and David conclude the season long series on Loki: the cause of and solution to all of life's problems. Shawn recaps the adventures of Loki up to this point, and we explore the sections of Lokasenna and Gylfaginning Chapter 50 which provide the story of Loki fleeing from the Aesir after his involvement in the death of Ba…

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The History of England

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360 Charles Abroad 41:56

6M ago41:56

41:56

Relationships with the other kingdoms was definitely the royal preserve. But policy options might vary, from favouring the desires of his protestant subjects, to the Spanish faction on the privy Council. But his clout was always hampered by the poor state of the Royal Navy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 25: B2R Short: Norse Mythology and Exploring The Shadow 13:33

6M ago13:33

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S2 Episode 25: B2R Short Norse Mythology and Exploring the Shadow. David shares his ideas on why there is a connection between Stoic Philosophy, Jungian Psychology, and Norse Mythology. They are all methods of seeking wisdom and healing the human soul. I share my personal take on why Norse Mythology is the ideal mythology for understanding the arch…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 24: The Vikings of North America II: The Saga of the Greenlanders 27:15

6M ago27:15

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S2 Episode 24: The Vikings of North America II: The Saga of the Greenlanders In this episode, Shawn discusses another version of the Norse discovery and settlement of Greenland, along with the settlement of North America, as told in "The Saga of The Greenlanders", a source written in the early to mid 13th Century. This story shows a similar but dif…

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The History of England

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359 Charles is At Home 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

Charles was determined to run his court completely differently to his father. Controlled, regulated, ordered; an example of a warm, loving and enlightened household that would prove an example of the majesty and stability of his reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Sacrifice of Praise

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A Conversation with Demetrios Katsiklis of St. Nicholas Shrine, Ground Zero 53:06

6M ago53:06

53:06

Demetrios Katsiklis is the newly-appointed Master Chanter of the newly-reopened St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at Ground Zero. In this episode he talks to Amy and Richard about his upbringing in Greece, his chanting education, the challenges and opportunities of daily worship at one of the most visible Orthodox churches in t…

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 23: The Vikings of North America I: Eirik the Red's Saga 31:39

6M ago31:39

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S2 Episode 23: The Vikings of North America: Eirik the Red's Saga In this episode, Shawn discusses the tale of the Norse discovery and settlement of Greenland, along with the accidental discovery by Leif Erikson of North America, as told in "Eirik the Red's Saga", a source written in the early 13th century. Although the story details the lives of t…

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The History of England

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Den of Thieves 1:01:26

6M ago1:01:26

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Will and Patrick of the Cloak and Dagger podcast explore assassinations and crime of the past. in this episode, we go to Edward I's Jewel house - a thick walled, impregnable fortress to keep the king's treasure safe. But some of his less salubrious and loyal subjects had an idea that maybe it could be a little more pregnable than it looked Hosted o…

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Heritage & Sustainability with Wessex Archaeology

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Archaeology, sustainability & STEM 17:51

6M ago17:51

17:51

Heritage and Sustainability podcast host, Mark Williams, is joined by Wessex Archaeology Community Engagement Coordinator, Beth Harrison to discuss the contribution archaeology and heritage make to STEM and the role they play in inspiring future generations to realise a more sustainable future.By Wessex Archaeology

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 22: B2R Short: The "Historical" Sons of Freyr 18:37

7M ago18:37

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S2 Episode 22: B2R Short: The "Historical" Sons of Freyr In this episode, Shawn discusses the family line of the Ynglings. According to Snorri Sturlason's work "Ynglinga Saga", this family line supposedely started with a humanized version of the Vanir god, Njord (and his son, Freyr). The story states that Njord was a king in Uppsala, Sweden. Over t…

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The History of England

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358 New Counsels 35:49

7M ago35:49

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Was it an 'Eleven years tyranny' or 'Halcyon Days' that followed 1629? Either way, foreign ambassadors were not hopeful of England's future. But Charles first priority was to reduce the Vipers of parliament to submission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between Two Ravens: A Norse Mythology Podcast

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S2 Episode 21: Freyr's "Courtship" of Gerdr (Part 2) 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Season 2 Episode 2: Freyr’s “Courtship” of Gerder (Part 2) This week Shawn and David wrap up the 2 part series on the story of how Freyr sends his servant, Skirnir, to propose to the giantess Gerdr on his behalf. Last week with them discussing Chapter 37 of Gylfaginning from the Prose Edda; however, this week them discussing its Poetic Edda counter…

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