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From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that loo ...
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A book club style podcast where co-hosts Sam and Kiley discuss a different book each episode.
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Crime. Conspiracy. Cognizance. Welcome to Mile Higher hosted by husband & wife duo Josh Thomas and Kendall Rae! Our show focuses on True Crime but we delve into many other topics including conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena, metaphysics, futurism, ancient civilizations and news stories the mainstream media doesn't cover. Our guests include experts in these topics as well as like-minded individuals who share our passion for uncovering the truth and exploring the mysteries of our unive ...
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A library of erotic stories awaits you, from the sweet and sincere to the salacious and sinful. Written and narrated by Benji2049, this podcast explores sexuality and desire through fiction. Whether you're seeking a release or just a sensuous story to curl up in and cuddle with, you've come to the right place. This show is for adult listeners only.
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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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Asteria Blackwell Presents:The Lost Library of Elysium is a podcast series broadcasting the local public radio station for a mythical place, Elysium, that happens to exist halfway in the living world and halfway in the Underworld. Host Asteria Blackwell guides listeners through the archives of the Library, which has just been found after being missing for eons. As we journey, we will discover the library holds not only stories written on paper, but those stories that were never written down, ...
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A bi-weekly podcast in which two besties read young adult fantasy through a critical lens
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There are one million new books published each year. With so many books and so little time, where do you begin to find your next must-read? There’s the New York Times Bestseller list, the Goodreads app, the Cape Library’s Staff picks shelf and now Martin’s Must-Reads.Every Wednesday at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., and Sunday at 8:18 a.m., Betty Martin recommends a must read based on her own personal biases for historical fiction, quirky characters and overall well-turned phrases. Her list includes WW ...
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We’re from the government; we’re here to help you! It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview. Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans. Th ...
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All things library-related, including interviews and thought-provoking discussions - with some laughs thrown in.
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Computer, select the best agents for this mission! The Mobile Armored Podcast Show is a rewatch podcast of the 80’s cartoon series M.A.S.K. Hosts Adam Moore and PJ McNerney are hitting the rewind button and taking you on a wild ride back to the era of neon, synthesizers, and cartoons that were blatant toy commercials—but oh, so unforgettable. Remember the thrill of Matt Trakker's adventures and his crew of oddly skilled agents? Well, Adam and PJ sure do, and they're dissecting all 75 episode ...
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Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great? Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book "classic" each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature. Profile image by Andrea Tsurumi
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In the years following her time in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson spent countless hours detailing her life experiences with historians for the LBJ Presidential Library. To bring her incredible story to life, host Jade Emerson unearthed those never-before-played audio files and interviewed historians, White House insiders and the people who knew and loved Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson. This intimate portrait begins deep in the woods in East Texas and follows her path as she transforms ...
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Welcome to Fabled Collective, your haunting haven for all things paranormal, dark fantasy, horror, and southern gothic. Dive into a world where every story is steeped in mystery, every tale is tinged with the supernatural, and every legend is brought to life with spine-tingling detail. On this channel, Vanessa K. Eccles, author and creator, takes you on a journey through eerie folklore, ghostly encounters, and historical mysteries. Whether you’re captivated by haunted locations, bewitched by ...
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It is London, 1885 — an alternate history, where the computer age has come 150 years early. In this world of airships, automatons, and computational engines, a family of Victorian science geniuses match wits and weapons against a criminal mastermind for the fate of the Empire.
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Qorbono is a Syriac word that points to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, the Mass, and the Eucharist. Qorbono offers in-depth bible studies meant to help you make sense of the Scriptures according to the mind of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Foundation Library is an essential study of Scripture to help you understand God's overarching plan. It covers essential elements required to better understand the Gospels and the words of Jesus: How should we read the Scripture? What is a covena ...
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We are two ladies inspired by history, mystery and scary stories (to tell in the dark). We promise not to take ourselves too seriously as we share our own encounters and first-hand experiences from around New England. Have you seen a ghost or something spooky you can't explain? Contact us! We would love to talk to you! www.themidnightsocietyae.com (Theme music by The Tenafly Vipers)
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A new podcast series brought to you by State Library of NSW, Create NSW and Essex Street Media. Series 1 of Portrait Detective dives into the collections of the State Library to discover the stories behind iconic portraits from 1817 to 1865. Join Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin as they journey back in time to discuss each portrait's significance and how they can help you learn more about your own photographs in your family history collection. For more, visit portraitdetective.com.au Credit ...
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A virtual archive of all things spooky! Step into Spookery, a dark and twisted library of spooky tales. Anything from true crime, to folklore, to strange and unexplained happenings, you are sure to find it here. Hosted by the lovely Lady and Alana, Spookery is sure to have a spooky story for everyone... Spooky is a true crime podcast that delves into the dark history, bizzare happenings, cryptids, the paranormal, and so much more. Each week, Lady and Alana spin the spookery wheel, where the ...
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Explore the pull of the past with authors of historical fiction.
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Our mom raised her kids on horror – From scary movies, ghost story books from the library, and of course lots of creepy bedtime stories, we’ve heard it all. Tune in to hear us chat with friends and family about their own stories that keep us up at night!
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Join me, Cinzia, the Lady of the Library, for 'Dark Pages and Eerie Epistles', the podcast that delves into the chilling worlds of dark history, fairy tales, paranormal and ghost stories, gothic tales from Edinburgh, folklore, and the occult. In each episode, we explore the fascinating and eerie stories hidden within old books and archives and share spine-tingling tales of the supernatural and unexplained. Discover the secrets of dark history and the mysteries of the paranormal as we journey ...
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This series contains audio from lectures given in person or online at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture by renowned authors on historical topics. The content and opinions expressed by guest lecturers in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.To view a video of the lecture, visit VirginiaHistory.org/video. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a pri ...
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S2 E3 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
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Kiley and Sam summarize and discuss this beautiful, heart-wrenching retelling of the Trojan War. In this episode, the hosts discuss the moments that moved them and the aspects that held them back from fulling enjoying the book. Although this story has been told many times and many ways over the millennia, it is highly recommended that you read the …
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Hoover wrote the playbook used by many of today's politicians, not least Donald Trump. What would Hoover make of today's political landscape? And how much did he shape it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Martin's Must-Reads: 'A Song to Drown Rivers'
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“They say that when I was born, all the wild geese flew down from the sky, and the fish swam beneath the waves, having forgotten how to swim. Even the lotus flowers in our gardens quivered and turned their heads away, so ashamed they were of their own diminished allure in my presence. I have always found such stories to be laughably exaggerated, bu…
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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! What could be more disturbing than V.E.N.O.M.'s dastardly plan to ransom the Statue of Liberty? How about Miles Mayhem's petty destruction of an innocent magician's career? WHAT DID WONDRO DO TO YOU, MILES?! That, and Scott Trakker's flipper hands, on this week's episode of the Mobile Armored Podcast Show…
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Episode 324 - Tomás and the Library Lady
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Kooky that we haven't done this one yet? You betcha. It's well known nationwide, been turned into lots of stage plays, and is generally a book that should be right up our alley. In the pantheon of heroic librarian books, where does this particular book fall out? We discuss the correct length of dinosaur teeth, sensible shoes, and how the HECK the a…
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Saint David Bowie and Our Lady of Done With Your Eternal Bullshit
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In this episode, we discover that Charon, Ferryman of the Dead, has a new ride, and we hear about the Immaculate Reception of Ex-Sister Agnes with a guest appearance by Saint David Bowie and Our Lady of Done with Your Eternal Bullshit. Join me, Asteria Blackwell, as we dive once more into the Stories from the Lost Library, hosted by Elysium Public …
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306: Late Night Car Wreck, A Sketchy Taxi Driver & An Unsolved Murder: The Adrienne Salinas Case
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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the suspicious death of Adrienne Celeste Salinas. Anyone with information regarding this case should call 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Tempe, Arizona, Police Department at (480) 350-8311 https://www.fbi.gov/w…
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A tough start in Oakland for Mayor Sheng Thao
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Oakland has always been in the shadow of it’s across the bay neighbor, San Francisco, but a new mayor is working on changing that and improving how the city operates and is perceived. Crime and homelessness are problems, but Mayor Sheng Thao is working on that. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a Ci…
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Hoover | Civil Rights and Dirty Tricks | 3
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FBI spying reaches new depths, as Hoover persecutes civil rights campaigner Dr Martin Luther King. But then a daring break-in exposes the FBI's tactics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“In Malaysia, our grandparents love us by not speaking. More specifically, they do not speak about their lives from 1941-1945, the period when the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Malaysia, tossed the British colonizers out, and turned a quiet nation into one that was at war with itself.”By Betty Martin
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An Interview With Benji2049 (Featuring Wkdfaerie)
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Something a little different this week. A few months ago, I had the pleasure to speak to voice artist Wkdfaerie on her Get In My Ears (GIME) project. It's a regular series she hosts, in which she chats with writers and performers in the erotic audio space. With her permission, I have shared our chat here on my podcast. To learn more about Wkdfaerie…
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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Like most of you, Adam and PJ strongly oppose the rampant deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. Having said that, if we were forced to come up with ways for destroying the jungle, don't you think giant caterpillars would be last on that list? Well, not for Miles Mayhem, whose latest scientific achieveme…
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Episode 323 - LIVE FROM ALA - Who's Got the Apple?
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The American Library Association's Annual Conference for 2024 may be over but here at Fuse 8 n' Kate the party NEVER stops! And we can back that statement up by pointing out that this latest episode was actually recorded AT the conference. And not only that, it was recorded WITH a special guest star! Turns out, conferences are a great way to connec…
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Review of A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker
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Review of Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum
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305: Last Seen on CCTV Then He Vanishes, Friends Won't Talk & Wild Theories,: The Brian Shaffer Case
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Shop our new merch! http://milehigher.shop Sponsored By: https://acorns.com/milehigher Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/milehigher. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Brian Shaffer's early life 3:44 We all Miss MySpace 8:22 Did Brian tell us years ago what would happen…
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The Reluctant Politician Promotes Good Government
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Shawn Milnes didn’t start out wanting to be in government and while he served as a county commissioner, he still can be a government critic, just like how he started out. Thinking he could do better, he ran for office, won an election but now serves Northern Utah on a commission that represents government to the business community. He says his back…
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Rumours about Hoover's sexuality threaten to overshadow his work building the FBI into a credible crime fighting force. And although he's obsessed with information, he misses a key piece of intelligence, which could have changed the path of the Second World War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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“It’s all about the men,” Gwyn said. “Did I tell you I tried to join a Vietnam vets talk therapy session in Dallas? It’s always the same thing. ‘You don’t belong. You’re a woman. There were no women in Vietnam.’”By Betty Martin
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We are pleased to announce that with its 2002 publication date we are finally able to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day with a book that Betsy has been sitting on for years. It can be exceedingly hard to find books for this particular holiday. Even better, this consideration of this book marks the very first time the podcast has ever done a J…
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Listen Now: American History Tellers, First Ladies
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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, t…
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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! What could possibly drive Matt Trakker to sacrifice the greatest M.A.S.K. vehicle of all time? To save his son? To prevent the end of the world? What about a trade-in deal at the local car dealership? Nope! Thunderhawk is sacrificed in order to... well, if you can figure it out, please let us know. That, …
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Join Kiley and Sam as they continue to discuss Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series. In this episode your hosts discuss Kiley's impressions so far after completing A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury - the first two books in the series. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This…
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304: NewsNation's Brian Entin Talks Covering the Gabby Petito Case, Lori Vallow Trial & Visiting Area 51
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Shop our new merch! http://milehigher.shop Sponsored By: https://hellofresh.com/milehigherapps https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher https://zocdoc.com/milehigher Brian Entin X: https://x.com/BrianEntin NewsNation YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NewsNation NewsNation IG: https://instagram.com/newsnationnow NewsNation X: https://x.com/NewsNation Times…
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Hoover | The Library Clerk Who Became All Powerful | 1
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As a young boy, J Edgar Hoover strives for perfection and control. After a stint working at the Library of Congress he embarks on a career in law enforcement. But it's not long before his perfect image is threatened, and he needs to find someone to blame when things goes wrong. What happens next will set him on the path to becoming the founding dir…
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“Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. That’s her routine. I stand on a grimy square of sidewalk near the busy intersection of 16th and K Streets, scanning the approaching pedestrians. My new client will arrive in seven minutes. I don’t need to meet her today. ”By Betty Martin
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Of Love and Legend: Full Novella Audiobook
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! In a realm where magic intertwines with destiny, Of Love and Legend follows a young woman's journey of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery as she becomes entangled in a prophecy that binds her fate to a legendary king. Chivalry isn't dead. The enchanted wood lured Guinevere into its embrace all of her teen years. It held…
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You are the empress of Rome, and I am the city's chief physician. It has become clear that your young husband, the emperor, is infertile - and yet it remains your duty to produce an heir. I will do what I must to help you. For to love you, even for a moment, is a gift of the gods. The track featured in this episode's introduction, Piano Moment, was…
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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Writing evil villains is simple. Give them a goal, and a crazy ultimatum if they don't achieve that goal. "Give me all the gold in the world or I'll blow up the moon." That's pretty good, right? In "The Magma Mole", Miles threatens to cause Mt. Fuji to erupt unless... NOTHING. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. HE NEVER…
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Betsy's logic behind this week's choice is that it is hot outside right now, so why not do a picture book featuring nudity? Now we currently live in a country where so much as a bare butted goblin picture book can get banned by Moms for Liberty at the drop of a hat. May as well go all in and do a book that unapologetically doesn't care about such p…
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Review of 10 Things I Hate About Prom by Elle Gonzalez Rose
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Review of Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! Hear the eerie past of one of Savannah's oldest and most haunted hotels, The Marshall House—a hotel filled with ghosts and history. Located on historic Broughton Street, this hotel boasts a rich history dating back to its construction in 1851 by Mary Marshall. Unlike other historic hotels in Savannah, The Marshall House …
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303: Deep Diving the 7M Dance Cult & the Sketchy Church Behind It
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Shop our new merch! http://milehigher.shop Support our Sponsors! https://stitchfix.com/milehigher https://simplisafe.com/milehigher https://acorns.com/milehigher Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Robert Shinn's Mysterious Origins 11:48 Robert starts Shekinah Church 15:56 Drinking Robert's 'Kool-Aid' 24:22 Controlling Melanie and Pryscilla 32:47 Breaking into …
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Housing, Hockey, & Leadership with Mary Jo McGuire
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Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…
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Margaret Thatcher | We’re All Thatcherites Now | 4
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Stabbed in the back by her Tory allies, Thatcher is forced to wave goodbye to Number 10. She remains active in public life until declining health forces her to withdraw. Today, more than a decade after her death, her legacy continues to divide: for some, she is an icon of conservatism who revived the British economy; for others, the harbinger of in…
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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women'
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“A thousand years in the past, a thousand years in the future - no matter where you live or how rich or poor you are - the four phases of a woman’s life are the same,” Respectful Lady says. “You are a little girl, so you are still in milk days. When you turn fifteen, you will enter hair- pinning days. The way we style your hair will announce to the…
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Text Vanessa Your Thoughts! The science of bad vibes is interesting. Have you ever visited a place that felt unusually peaceful or, conversely, oppressively heavy? Throughout my travels to various haunted locations, I’ve encountered places steeped in history and tragedy, where visitors often sense lingering negativity. Sensitive individuals are esp…
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Episode 23: The Best Books of 2024 - So Far
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Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 23, “The Best Books of 2024 - SO FAR.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian discuss their favorite books of the year so far. Since it is mid-June and mid-year, it’s the perfect time to catch up and see what books have been the standouts up until now. In This Episode: It’s time to celebrate! M…
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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! In this week's episode, it's all over for one lucky city if Miles pulls off his dastardly plan. Of course, his plan involves crashing a comet into Earth, which means it's probably over for all life on Earth if he succeeds. Is preventing an extinction level event worth 25 million dollars in gold bars? YES!…
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Kate's crie de coeur for more blood and guts in children's picture books once again finds its mark. Usually you might associate a book of this sort with titles of a more European bent, but Asch and son are 100% 'merican, baby. With enough weirdness to choke a cat, this one's just so very strange. Not to give anything away but we are exceedingly ple…
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The City Dionysia Festival, and an Unexpected Visit From Charon
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Welcome back to the best formerly lost but now found Library of Elysium, located in the only spot in the world that is half in the Underworld, and half in the Living World. My name is Asteria Blackwell, and I am the High Priestess of the Library of Elysium. Join me as I journey into the forgotten depths and into a world of tales hidden within these…
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