Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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The History of Ancient Greece Podcast is a deep-dive into one of the most influential and fundamental civilization in world history. Hosted by philhellene Ryan Stitt, THOAG spans over two millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period, from Classical Greece to the Hellenistic kingdoms, and finally to the Roman conquest, this podcast will tell the history of a fundamental civilization by bringing to life the fascinating stories of all the ancient sources and scholarly interpretations of ...
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Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
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Half Blood Heroics & Hijinks is a City of Mist actual play podcast set in the PJO world. Our story centers around three demigods (2 Greek and 1 Roman), as they handle their very own prophecy and the challenges of growing up in a world of warring gods, terrifying monsters, and inconvenient prophecies. Content Warnings: Some strong language
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Many barriers exist that can prevent us from seeing the cross clearly. We want to attempt to remove those barriers and share the gospel. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15). For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) Sup ...
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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare ...
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Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras... maybe even Cicero and Julius Caesar...being a soldier marching with Alexander's the Great army in the vast Persian empire discovering new foods... or try and picture the richness of fruits and vegetables in the lush Hanging Gardens of Babylon...what foods did our ancestors ate? How did all begin? Why am I so hooked on ancient recipes and ingredients? Is the food delicious? Wholesome? Do you need to know? I think so! Recipes, ingr ...
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The Ancient World Podcast is about the deep Treasures of the Past, the Greek Tradition, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance. Enjoy!
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Welcome to Christories where comedian Chris Distefano tells you about a time in history. We uncover the REAL TRUTHS in World History that you may have not known about! ** Disclaimer **The facts in these podcasts are sometimes not 100% accurate and these are jokes expressed by an entertainer. As we have done extensive independent research from credited publishers, you never know and encourage you to do your own research!
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A series of podcasts from students at the College of the Holy Cross that offer a modern take on the ancient environment.
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Welcome! This is for morning shows, bonus-materials and outdoor musings from the Ancient World Podcast! Ancient World is a podcast about the deep Treasures of the Past, from the Greek Philosophy and Myth, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance!
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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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In this podcast, I, Scott Lepisto, interview classicists from all walks of life to discover how they became interested in the Greco-Roman world, who influenced them, and how their careers evolved.
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Tom Cox from grammaticus.co explores Plutarch’s Parallel Lives to introduce you to antiquity, encourage you in your education, or refresh your perspective on people and politics by stepping outside the news cycle. Biography invigorates the study of history by bringing it to life. Plutarch was the first master of this form, examining in a person the relationship between fortune, virtue, and excellence. Whether you just want to study antiquity from your armchair, sit at the feet of the greates ...
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Civilisations across the world are full of fascinating myths and legends. Join me, your host and storyteller, Shinjan, to listen to these ancient and wonderous tales from all over the world. If you want to explore myths and legends from the Greek, Roman, Norse and other ancient civilisations, then you are at the right place. To support the podcast and show your appreciation, buy mea coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shinjanb)
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This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...
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Podcast – Ethnic Relations and Migration in the Ancient World: The Websites of Philip A. Harland
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Portal to my podcast, websites, blog, and publications, providing an entryway into social and cultural life anong Greeks, Romans, Judeans, Christians, and others in ancient Mediterranean. Ethnicity, Diaspora, and relations among ethnic and minority groups is a focus.
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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi - for iPad/Mac/PC
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How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album explores some of the fragments of objects found at the site of Diana's temple, such as a street entertainer's clay lamp, an ex-slave's votive statue and a miniature model of the Temple itself. Containing significant clues about social mobility, these cult objects reveal how lower social classes use ...
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Find Your Gods is a celebration of the ancient myths and an exploration of their resonance in our modern world. In each episode, we take a look at a story from mythology and explore the underlying themes and ideas. The gods are still among us. You just have to look for them.
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This show is dedicated to examining the ideas, events, and people that have molded modern American politics. We'll look at history and philosophy going back to the Ancient Romans and Greeks all the way up until present day and talk about how and why it matters today. If you have ever wondered what events and ideas shape the world you live in today, we'll cover it on this podcast.
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The Mirror of Antiquity features portraits of classical scholars that blend storytelling and academic research. Guests explore how their work on ancient Greece and Rome helps them understand the contemporary world and their own lives. Produced by Curtis Dozier with support from the Vassar College Department of Greek and Roman Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rome: a majestic city with a rich past, spanning over two and a half thousand years. What remains to be seen of ancient Rome? As the heart of the Roman Empire, ancient Rome’s archaeological remains have been studied and admired for centuries, many being well-preserved due to their incorporation into newer structures. This album explores the sites of some of the republican temples in Rome’s Campus Martius, and relates them to the men who built them. The Roman Forum, centre of political and so ...
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The splendidly evocative ruins of ancient Rome have long been a challenge to historians and archaeologists in reconstructing how it looked and functioned. It became the largest city in the western world during the imperial period, so how was the city constructed, and what were the materials used? How was it defended, supplied with food and water, and how were the people housed and entertained, and above all, how did it function? These video tracks use various famous sites such as the Baths o ...
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Ancient Worlds is the audio series of the Ancient Art Podcast where we choose a single work of art as a launchpad for inspiration. Here we unpack the stories, history, myths, and culture from antiquity through a modern lens and with tongue firmly planted in cheek. The Ancient Art Podcast explores the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World with host Lucas Livingston. Uncover the truths and unravel the mysteries of the civilizations that shaped our modern world. Each episode featur ...
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This is the audio-only version of the Ancient Art Podcast. Subscribe to the HD-video Ancient Art Podcast at ancientartpodcast.org. Explore the art and culture of the Ancient Mediterranean World in the Ancient Art Podcast with your host Lucas Livingston. Uncover the truths and unravel the mysteries of the civilizations that shaped our modern world. Each episode features detailed examinations of exemplary works from the Art Institute of Chicago and other notable collections in addition to broa ...
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Welcome to the Deus Ex Podcast! Here you can hear the top daily headlines on innovations and startups from the largest and most recognizable publishers and magazines. As in Roman and Greek tragedy theatres where the image of a god was used to solve a complex situation, also Deus Ex Podcast is here to keep you updated at all times even in your busiest day.
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The Coptic Magical Papyri: Vernacular Religion in Late Roman and Early Islamic Egypt is a five-year research project (2018-2023) based at the Chair of Egyptology of the Julius Maximilian University Würzburg. The team consists of Korshi Dosoo (research group leader), Markéta Preininger, and Julia Schwarzer (formerly also Edward O.D. Love). We bring you what we know about Coptic magic in the form of academic publications, blogs and podcast episodes! http://www.coptic-magic.phil.uni-wuerzburg.de/
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The modern world today is no different from the Ancient Babylonian, Classic Greek/Roman, or Industrial English Eras. Tyranny exists today in various measures around the world - with no exception to America. The United States of America was founded on the most basic of all human rights given to each person upon birth: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. Historically, America is the only country originating from a set of philosophical tenets - among them that sovereignty resides with ...
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Knead To Know - A History of Baking
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Have you ever wondered how common or rare the ovens once were? What was the original mince pie? And what was the first EVER bread humankind invented? Hello! Welcome back to another archaeogastronomical adventure! Today I have as a guest an old friend of the podcast; Dr Neil Buttery and we have a good long chat about his new book, all about baking! …
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Food Neighbourhoods #400: Stoneybatter, Dublin
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This week we head to the Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, north of the River Liffey, to sample culinary delights ranging from freshly baked sourdough to authentic Italian fare.By Monocle Radio
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Hide Me From The Face Of GOD - The Sin That Changed the World - Paradise Lost (Books 9 & 10)
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Send us a text Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This video covers books 9 and 10 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we witness the divide between Adam and Eve and hear the seductive persuasion that Satan uses to seduce Eve…
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RBP 176: Lessons in Marriage with Evangelist Scott and Tammy Pauley
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Episode 176 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Dr. Scott and Tammy Pauley to uncover the invaluable lessons they've learned from their 27 years of marriage. They met in Bible college and jumped into ministry early on. They had to balance their relationship, their ministries, their work, and the rearing of their child…
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David Carter, Kanaan and our Wine of the Month
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We speak to restauranter David Carter about the inspiration behind his globally minded venues in London. Also on the programme: we learn more about the ethos of Berlin restaurant Kanaan, which was founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian. Plus: our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.…
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Elite Networks, Mafia Families, and the Rise of Rome: Interview with Professor Nicola Terrenato
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When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals …
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What is with vinegar? Why it is so popular as an ingredient in our cooking? Why do we love the sour taste so much when mixed in our dishes? In the ancient Mediterranean vinegar was practically always made from wine, hence the epic epithet oininon oxos 'winy vinegar' employed by Archestratus. Vinegar is most often used as a culinary ingredient and a…
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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies
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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine.By Monocle Radio
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Chapter 5: Claim Me a Little Darker
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Welcome to our most ADHD episode yet! Our players may have had next to no attention span, but our characters are focused. The trio packs their gear and goes into the Myrmeke Hill Bug-busters style. Will they find a golem or Gollum? Do you think the Myrmekes are friendly? Listen to find out! Content Warning: Strong language Hosted and Produced by Ec…
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RBP 175: On the Mission Field with Missionary Sawat Dasantad
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Episode 175 Series: On the Mission Field - 18 Sawat Dasantad is a Missionary to Thailand with a heart to see the Thai people come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. In today's episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we continue our On The Mission Field series and sit down with Sawat to find out more about his upbringing, his conversion, and…
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Rambutan, Helsinki culinary walking tour and Bonhams department of Wine and Spirits
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This week, we meet Cynthia Shanmugalingam, the founder of Sri Lankan Tamil restaurant Rambutan in London’s Borough Market to find out how she brings her memories and voice to the kitchen. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes to the streets of Helsinki to sample some of the city’s best culinary offerings and we sit down with Amayès …
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Philip the One-Eye and the Macedonian Conquest of Greece
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We all know the name of Alexander the Great, but his father Philip the One-Eye was no less important a historical figure. In just 20 years, he turned Macedonia into the preeminent power in the Greek world, laying the foundation for the much better-known exploits of his son and heir. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renai…
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Food Neighbourhoods #398: Vilnius, Lithuania
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Lithuania might not be the first place that you think of when it comes to gastronomic prowess but its ranking as number one on the World Happiness Index for under-thirties shows the country’s strength as a soft-power player. Here, Monocle’s Lily Austin heads to its capital, Vilnius, to get a taste of its burgeoning culinary scene.…
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How To Study a Book - My 10 Step Process To Read and Absorb A Book
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Send us a text Pour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday. Today we are discussing how to read a book to understand it better. In this episode, I cover the 10 steps I use to read better and hopefully, you find these steps useful as well. Reading for understanding can be much different than reading for e…
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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal c…
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Philip the One-Eye and the Rise of Macedonia
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For most of the history of ancient Greece, Macedonia was a backwater: a semi-barbarian kingdom on the fringes of the Greek world, only tangentially involved in the dealings of the sophisticated city-states to the south. But with the rise of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, all of that began to change very quickly. Patrick's book is no…
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A Short History of Pickles, Vinegar and Fermentation
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Hello! Pickled food through the ages and continents! We will go to the ancient lands of China, India, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, and through them to Persia, the Arab world, Spain and Latin America! I think a history of civilization is a history of pickles, and fermentation! Without fermentation we wouldn't have beer, wine, cheese, miso, kimchi.…
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If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.By Monocle Radio
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One Year Down - Many More To Go! Thank You and Updates...
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Send us a Text Message. Pour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday. This week marks my one-year anniversary on YouTube. This year has been a blast and I have learned so much. I am truly looking forward to continuing this project and am excited to see what the next year has in store. I hope you enjoy it!…
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Episode 174 The He Gets Us campaign took the evangelical internet by storm in the last year. It has garnered a wide range of responses, from praise to harsh criticism and mockery. What is this campaign, who is behind it, what are they trying to accomplish, and why are the reactions to it so strong? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, …
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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us abou…
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Italy Before Rome: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Lomas
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What was Italy like during the period of Rome's rise to power? Dr. Kathryn Lomas, author of The Rise of Rome: From the Iron Age to the Punic Wars, joins me to discuss the fascinating history of Italy outside and inside the city of Rome. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in…
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Pablo Escobar is a household name, known for his reign of terror in Colombia’s cocaine wars. But it wasn’t always that way. The leader of one of the world’s most infamous drug cartels fought his way to the top throughout the 1970s and 80s. Escobar’s Medellin cartel was determined to extinguish its main rival — the Cali cartel, but with billions of …
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Hello! With the arrival of the Olympic Games in Paris, we have a reached a peak of reminders of the ancient Greek Olympic games and with them, a tonne of misinformation and misconceptions about the ancient Olympians! Well, the most important thing, was left out however from most of these articles; The food and the drink and the partying in Ancient …
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Food Neighbourhoods #396: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.By Monocle Radio
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4 Ways To Find Quality Books - How To Start A Home Library On A Budget and ... a "smalll" Book Haul
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Send us a text Pour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on Tuesdays. Today we are discussing the how to purchase books on a budget for your home library. Personal libraries are more important than ever in today's world. Beyond the educational benefits of owning a home library, there are other more impactful reasons to create o…
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How Education Became a Tool For The Elite | Weapons Of Mass Instruction by John Gatto
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Send us a Text Message. This book changed the way I view the world. Everything I thought I knew about our public school system and compulsory education was a lie. Weapons Of Mass Instruction will illuminate things you always felt but never quite understood. This book will leave you pondering its contents for weeks and months after reading it. It is…
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With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us a…
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Summer Mailbag! Patrick Answers Your Questions
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It's time for another mailbag! Patrick answers questions about the Axial Age, the best places to see Iron Age archaeology, and how to be a discerning consumer of history. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit…
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China in Seven Banquets Part2 -An Interview with Thomas DuBois
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Hello! Part two of our archaeogastronomical adventure is out! How the myth of Marco Polo bringing "pasta" back to Italy started? What's the truth behind it? What are the origins of tea and tea drinking ceremonies? How important are dairy products, milk and cheese in Chinese culinary history and what's the impact today? All this and a lot more on ou…
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Robert Prendergast heads to Helsinki to learn about the city’s culinary traditions.By Monocle Radio
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Talking Books and Sipping Coffee! ... My Process Of Reading Through The Harvard Classics Explained
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Send us a text Pour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, mark your email as "in a meeting" and take a break with me on Tuesdays. A short and fun video will be released on Tuesdays where we cover everything from books being read and lessons learned to history and business. We may even dabble in a current event or two. I am going to try a…
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Why You Should Own A HOME LIBRARY | Personal Growth And The Safeguarding Of Knowledge
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Send us a Text Message. Pour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on Tuesdays. Today we are discussing the importance of building out a home library. Personal libraries are more important than ever in today's world. Beyond the educational benefits of owning a home library, there are other more impactful reasons …
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RBP 173: On the Mission Field with Missionary Wilman Martinez
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Episode 173 Series: On the Mission Field - 17 It is often said that no one cares about what you have to say until they know how much you care. When it comes to sharing the gospel with lost souls across the globe, we are called to be salt and light, a blessing and not a curse to all those we encounter. In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcas…
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We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to bringing authentic Tunisian spices to the Nordics. Plus: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert Chloé Lake picks her Wine of the Month.…
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Chapter 4: Hello, My Name is "I Sometimes Bend the Rules" Chiron
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Join the Kronos Kids (Thanks, Alex) as they get some direction on a demigod dream and meet THE Rachel Elizabeth Dare. Arella has several questions…er, criticisms on how things work around here. All three are very confused by Rachel’s painting that is about to send them off on their very first quest…I mean, mission. Listen on to find out how to get …
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The TRUTH about The Olympics - Ancient Greek Olympics - Christories | History Lessons - ep 35
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This week on Christories, we're talking about the THE OLYMPICS! The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece nearly 3,000 years ago and were first recorded in 776 BCE in Olympia. They were held every 4 years, a period known as an Olympiad, in honor of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Only freeborn Greek men were allowed to compete in the ancient…
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The Aftermath of the Peloponnesian War and the March of the 10,000 Greeks
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The famous Greco-Persian Wars didn't mark the end of the relationship between Persia and Greece, but its beginning. For the next 150 years, the seemingly internal politics of the Greek world became increasingly tied to what was happening under the rule of Persia's Greek king, culminating in the Peloponnesian War and its aftermath. Patrick's book is…
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China in Seven Banquets Part1 -An Interview with Thomas DuBois
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Hello! Excited to have as a guest Professor Thomas DuBois introducing us to his new book, an adventure through China's culinary history "China in Seven Banquets, A Flavourful History" , published by Reaktion Books: https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/china-in-seven-banquets You can purchase Professor Thomas DuBois book from many online shops like here…
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