With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's curren ...
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19th Century Literature Podcasts
The C19 Podcast is a production by scholars from across the world exploring the past, present, and future through an examination of the United States in the long nineteenth century. The official podcast of C19: The Society of Nineteenth-Century Americanists.
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Hello, and welcome to Tom's Terror Trove, a podcast currently disgorging The Crawling World, an original dark fantasy/sci fi, full cast audiodrama. I also narrate classics and little-known gems of horror fiction: Mid 19th - early 20th century a speciality. New episodes every Friday, 9am NZ Time. I’m Thomas, a voice-actor (+ an occasional writer and musician), and I’m delighted to have you join me for tonight's episode. If you'd like to buy me a ko-fi, I have a page for that! ko-fi.com/tuomasva
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Dostoyevsky, Russian Literature, Existentialism
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The basic facts of Holmes are well-known to nearly every literate person on the globe. He was the creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and made appearances in fifty-six short stories and four novels. He solved cases from 221B Baker Street in London with the assistance of his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. Holmes became so popular that Doyle couldn’t get away with killing him. Holmes is one of the few true timeless characters in literature. His canonical adventures may have been set in the lat ...
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Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all b ...
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Welcome to 'Sleepy Time Tales,' your go-to podcast for soothing bedtime stories! 🌙✨ Each week, we bring you calming readings of classic books, both fiction and non-fiction, designed to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful sleep. Whether you prefer timeless novels or insightful non-fiction, our gentle narrations will guide you into a restful night. Subscribe now and let the magic of literature lull you to sleep every week. Sweet dreams! 😴📚 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes! #SleepyTimeTale ...
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Dive into the heart of Australia's hidden literary past with 'To Be Continued,' a groundbreaking podcast that unearths literature gems from the 19th to early 20th-century newspapers. This series presents a curated collection tales in a lively 'read and react' format - Talented actors breathe life into these lost tales, followed by insightful discussions helmed by host Dr Rod Lamberts. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the historical and contemporary relevance of these long-forgotten ...
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Dead Writers – a show about great American writers and where they lived
Tess Chakkalakal, Brock Clarke, Lisa Bartfai
Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors’ homes. Riffing on literature, home décor, and ghosts, critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.
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Colporteurs were traveling door-to-door book salesmen and evangelists, bringing God’s word and sound literature to the people of God. Likewise, The Colporteur: Log College Audio brings you readings of 18th-19th century American Presbyterians, and other audio resources. Visit www.logcollegepress.com for more from Log College Press.
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Welcome to Two Bits, the American Numismatic Association’s podcast about the wonderful world of coins and currency. Enjoy wide-ranging discussions about numismatics, in a fun and engaging way. Host Doug Mudd has collected coins since the age of 10 and is currently interested in ancient coins, modern paper money, WWI and pre-19th century medals and coins. He was Collection Manager for the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection from 1991 to 2004 and has been the curator of th ...
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Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace chronicles the lives of five Russian aristocratic families during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Many considered this book to be the best Russian work of literature of all time and it is massive in scale. The book is divided in four volumes and the chapters don't just contain the narrative of the plot to the novel but philosophical discussions as well. This may be intimidating to average book readers but they shouldn't be discouraged to try reading War and Peace. ...
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Set in 19th century Russia, The Brothers Karamazov (Russian: Братья Карамазовы) is the last novel written by the illustrious author Fyodor Dostoyevsky who died a few months before the book's publication. The deeply philosophical and passionate novel tells the story of Fyodor Karamazov, an immoral debauch whose sole aim in life is the acquisition of wealth. Twice married, he has three sons whose welfare and upbringing, he cares nothing about. At the beginning of the story, Dimitri Karamazov, ...
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Two young children arrive in a small frontier settlement on the wild and desolate plains of Nebraska, on the same day and by the same train. Jim Burden is a ten year old orphan from Virginia who has come to live with his grandparents, while Antonia Shimerda who's the same age as Jim, arrives with her large, immigrant family from Eastern Europe to try and eke out a living in the New World. The children find themselves thrown together as they live in adjoining farms. Jim tutors Antonia in Engl ...
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For the Irish historian John Bagnell Bury, history should be treated as a science and not a mere branch of literature. Many contemporary histories written in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century were poetic and heroic in tone, blending fact and fiction, myths and legends. They sometimes relied on sources from Shakespeare and classical poets. For Bury, the facts of history may be legendary or romantic in nature, but they should be recounted in a scholarly and non-judgmental manner, ...
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Uneasy Chair (EP0289)
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34:22Original Release Date: December 2, 2010 Scotland Yard has a suspect in the murder of a wealthy man, but no murder weapon, and the case begins to look think when another murder done in the same way takes place while the alleged murder is in jail. Original Air Date: May 13, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support …
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"The Lovely House" by Shirley Jackson | Existential Dread | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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1:03:27Renowned author of mystery and gothic horror Shirley Jackson weaves a dreamlike tale of doublings, echoes, and (in the words of ST Joshi) "exemplifies the 'quiet weird tale' at its pinnacle". Published in 1950, the story follows Margaret who visits her friend Carla's country estate for the holidays. Will she ever leave? Has she always been there? N…
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Forgotten Melodies #5: Harvest Songs
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1:24:01Grab your scythe, your nut-brown bowl, and keep an eye on the Farmer's Daughter, as on this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Harvest Songs - in particular, We Gets Up In The Morn, John Barleycorn, and The Barley and the Rye! As ever, the episode contains new takes on all three of these songs from Eleanor and Ben, who…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Man With the Twisted Lip (EP0284)
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34:10Original Release Date: November 25, 2010 Sherlock Holmes is hired to find a missing husband who appears to either have met with foul play–or disappeared into thin air. Original Air Date: May 6, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a dona…
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S09 E03 | Chesser & Holly: A Collision of Love, Race, and Law in Nineteenth-Century Arkansas
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37:11In 1888, James Chesser and Georgianna Holly married in the growing city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. A few months later during James's arrest, courts argued that Georgianna was legally a man. Legal and social structures at the time struggled for language to define this mixed-race couple in a time before rampant anti-sodomy and anti-miscegenation laws. …
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The long-heralded first County Episode of Three Ravens Series 7 is finally here and is a bumper-length installment all about the historic county of Cardiganshire on the west coast of Wales! Unable to resist discussing a local saint, Eleanor begins by introducing us to Carantoc, a dragon-slaying local hero who lost a special altar, apparently. Thoug…
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The Book of the Ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills
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40:42Drift off to the gentle rhythm of oars on the Aegean Sea. This quiet reading details the rise of Athens and its powerful navy, slowly recounting the historic defeat of Xerxes not as a clash of battle, but as a distant, soothing story. Let the measured history of ancient triremes and strategic triumphs lull you into a deep and peaceful sleep. Find T…
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Dog Days: Questions and Answers Episode!
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1:41:56The dust has now had some time to settle, and with Dog Days finished we thought it was high time to have a chat about the project. Using questions supplied by listeners from across social media and the Three Ravens Patreon, this episode sees us talking completely off the cuff about our inspirations, the practical challenges of releasing the series,…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Waltz of Death (EP0279)
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32:10Original Release Date: November 18, 2010 Every time a certain waltz played in Austria, a beautiful woman is killed. Original Air Date: April 29, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho …
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"The Human Chair" by Edogawa Ranpo | Monogatari Macabre
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53:37We return to the Land of the Rising Sun this week, for a tale in which no overt harm is ever done, nor threatened. Yet this might (by certain metrics) be one of the grossest stories I've had the distinct pleasure to record. An eminent writer receives an unsolicited manuscript, in which is contained a perverse narrative confession written by a distu…
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Three Ravens Bestiary #18: Djinns and Genies
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1:15:05After a bit of a blip, we're now back with an episode all about the mythology of Djinns and Genies from prehistory through to today! Part of our Three Ravens Bestiary Bonus Series, we begin with our Western conception of 'the genie' - a pantomime creature, memorably played by Robin Williams in the 90's Disney movie, filtered through a century of fa…
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The Crawling World. Episode 9: The Swamp and the Storm
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15:32As secrets and lies threaten to break apart the pilgrimage during their trek through the treacherous mire of The Grey Grease, a danger they thought they had escaped emerges from the clouds. Can Huw deploy what little magic he possesses to protect the group? Part 9 of a multi-part series. Andrew Winson as Fork-in-the-Road https://andrewwinson.com/ T…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Tankerville Club Scandal (EP0274)
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36:10Original Release Date: November 11, 2010 A young man is accused of cheating at cards. Holmes believes the man is innocent and one of Moriarity’s associates is behind the frame with the goal of murder in mind. Original Air Date: April 22, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at htt…
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Episode 116: The Life of Muhammad, Part 3: Conquest
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2:04:10During the final years of the Prophet Muhammad's life and the immediate aftermath of his death, the Muslims conquered Mecca, the first caliph Abu Bakr came to power, and the stage was set for the great Islamic conquests of the seventh century. Episode 116 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-116/ Episode 116 Transcription: https://literature…
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Proof of life, everyone: Eleanor is home from the hospital, and here, talking on this episode! As you may have gathered, the last week has been a bit of a whirlwind, but now Eleanor has been discharged we are working hard on making her fully fit and well. To fill the gap, we duly present another Patreon Exclusive episode from the back catalogue - o…
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Find your most comfortable position, and let the world above the waves gently fade away. Tonight, we are granted a rare and quiet invitation to step aboard the most marvelous vessel ever to sail the deep. We descend into the pages of Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," where Captain Nemo himself is our soft-spoken guide. He will …
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Sherlock Holmes: The Headless Monk (EP0269)
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32:08Original Release Date: November 5, 2010 Holmes is off with a supernatural investigator to find out what’s going on with the re-appearance of the legendary headless monk. Original Air Date: April 15, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Disappearing Scientists (EP0264)
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33:29Original Release Date: October 29, 2010 Holmes wants to retire, but is in demand to solve one last case before taking up bee farming. Original Air Date: April 8, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 159…
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Hullo everybody - Martin here! Just a quick message to say, this is obviously not the episode we were hoping to release today. This was meant to be Series 7 Episode 1, the opening salvo of our journey through the 13 historic counties of Wales! Unfortunately, Eleanor has had to be hospitalised, so we're a bit on the back foot. They're not quite sure…
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The Silent Sentinels: Walls of Ancient Egypt - History Reading to Help You Sleep
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41:07As you settle into bed tonight, let your mind drift away from the present and journey back through the sands of time. We travel to the banks of the Nile, to a land of sun-baked brick and imposing stone. This episode gently reads from the meticulous pages of the "Manual of Egyptian Archaeology," guiding you through the formidable defensive architect…
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In an act of gross hubris, we proudly present our first episode of Three Ravens Series 7: A Brief History of Wales! Based on a silly amount of research, this episode tracks through the story of how the country of Wales became 'Wales' - from the nation's very first settlers who wandered west through England through to the Stone Age tradition of crom…
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Sherlock Holmes: The April Fools Adventure (EP0259)
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32:01Original Release Date: October 22, 2010 Watson joins in an April Fools prank on Sherlock Holmes. Original Air Date: April 1, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call…
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"The Unspeakable Betrothal" by Robert Bloch | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos
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42:50What if the otherworldly entities of the Cthulhu Mythos aren’t truly evil or malevolent, what if they are simply alien in the most profound sense of the word? This story from 1949 about a dreamy young woman named Avis Long, maintains an almost romantic, sensuous quality (at least - I think so!), right up until its horrifying conclusion. Listen out …
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Magic and Medicines #18: Enochian and Angelic Magic
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1:15:16Our first new Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode in ages is out today, and all about Enochian and Angelic Magic! If you happened to listen to our series "Dog Days" then you will have encountered several allusions to this topic, but, so that we can all start on a level pegging, we begin this episode at the beginning of this particular magical traditi…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Girl with the Gazelle (EP0254)
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33:02Original Release Date: October 15, 2010 An art expert disappears and Sherlock Holmes of being involved. Original Air Date: March 25, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give u…
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Ahead of the launch of Three Ravens Series 7, today's episode is a bit of an update from us about Three Ravens goings-on, containing sections of last month's Patreon Exclusive episodes! First comes the initial 25 minutes or so of Eleanor's new Spenser & Associates story 'The Shadow of the Hell Bitch' which is followed by the opening section of our …
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The Dreamy Tulip: A Story of Blooms and Mania
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40:52Settle in, get comfortable, and let your mind drift back to a time of quiet canals and whispered fortunes. Tonight’s tale is a gentle recounting of a most peculiar chapter in history, drawn from the pages of Charles Mackay's "Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions." We'll wander through the lush gardens of the 17th century Netherlands, where a …
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Dog Days: Chapter 30 - The Fates Bound Fast In Iron Chains
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41:03The sweltering, heady Dog Days of summer are over and the rain comes down for days. With new scars and his eyes open to a world of magic, Kit is safe and well. Until Tom Watson asks him for just the tiniest favour... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mond…
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Dog Days: Chapter 29 - The Sweet Fruition of an Earthly Crown
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43:20In the penultimate chapter of Dog Days, Kit stumbles through London as the rain falls, letting his feet lead the way. Where they take him is of some surprise. And what he is to do there is something for which he is not prepared. Though he has always wished for riches. Forever after, he shall be careful what he wishes for... Three Ravens is an Engli…
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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blarney Stone (EP0249)
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38:14Original Release Date: October 8, 2010 A hated businessman tries to win 10 pounds by kissing the Blarney Stone, but instead falls to his death and Holmes must found out who caused it. Original Air Date: March 18, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetecti…
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Dog Days: Chapter 28 - The Tempest of the Gods
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38:57As Dog Days enters its final days, Chapter 28 reveals to us a crystal world of mysteries: that of The Kasal. Who is he? Why is he? What does he want? Moreover, what does Kit want? For the villain before him presents an offer very few would ever refuse... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vau…
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"The Vanderlark" by Margaret St. Clair | In Space, No One Can...
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27:17Deep space. Two jumpy chancers. And the aching, endless hunger of the void. The Vanderlark was published in 1952, and written by prolific speculative fiction author Margaret St. Clair. It's the first 'pure' sci fi story for TTT. Rejoice! The name may stem from the Vrykolakas, a vampire of sorts from Greek folklore. You'll see why. Narrated by Thoma…
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Dog Days: Chapter 27 - Fill All The Air With Fiery Meteors
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25:52Chapter 27 of Dog Days sees Tamburlaine Part 2 end in triumph. The two magi, Hues and Herriot, scour the playhouse for any sign of the Kasal. But even their sorcery meets its match when Kit comes face to face with the Kasal himself. Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. …
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Dog Days: Chapter 26 - The Sky Shall Wax As Red As Blood
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43:01In Chapter 26 of Dog Days, Tamburlaine Part 2 has opened at last! Outside the Theatre, Kit is too nervous to watch. But even then he isn't left alone, because some old foes crawl from the shadows with scores to settle... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on …
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Dog Days: Chapter 25 - Brighter than the Lamps of Heaven
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31:48Only five more chapters of Dog Days to go, and in this one Doll and Kit race back to the Theatre to see the debut performance of Kit's play. Backstage they encounter many old friends. Mr Lyly. Ned and Joan Alleyne. Thomas Kyd. But outside of the playhouse, beyond the bubble of fantasy, are darker things, such as Poley, Skeres, and Tom Walsingham, t…
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Magic in Nature in the Secret Garden – A Bedtime Story to Help you Sleep
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38:29Prepare for sleep with this week’s reading, where we return to The Secret Garden. Ben Weatherstaff has discovered the children in the garden, and we learn about his time working for Colin’s mother. Colin decides to secretly get his strength back using the Magic he feels in the garden. Story (01:27) Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett …
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Dog Days: Chapter 24 - With My Hand Turn Fortune’s Wheel About
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35:48Today's episode of Dog Days, Chapter 24, sees Kit finally attending to the thing he ought to be focused on: Tamburlaine The Great Part 2 - his play, which will be performed to the public in but a few short hours. Then again, there is the other matter. That of the diamond, The Rainbow, which he is honour-bound to recover. Luckily, Kit's sister Doll …
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Dog Days: Chapter 23 - From Mine Ashes Let a Conqueror Rise
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37:40In Dog Days Chapter 23, Kit proceeds to his new rooms, for tonight his play, Tamburlaine The Great Part 2, will enjoy its first performance. The journey is not straightforward, his journey to the Theatre waylaid. But once he has arrived, this is just the person waiting for him he really needs to speak to... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folkl…
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Dog Days: Chapter 22 - The Black and Fatal Ravens
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43:01In Chapter 22, Kit, Doctor Dee and Edmund Spenser rush back to Mortlake. They find the Rainbow stolen, and Katherine and the ravens in the middle of a furious battle. And the mystery is ever closer to being solved... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mond…
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Let's wag our shaggy tails and howl at the Barley moon everyone, as today we have something very special - not just one but two Three Ravens Live Shows, as recorded at Black Shuck Festival in Bungay at the start of August! As we explain in the episode, first comes our Forgotten Melodies Live show, performed on Saturday 2nd August in St Mary's Churc…
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Dog Days: Chapter 21 - Black is the Beauty of the Brightest Day
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44:41Our third week of Dog Days concludes with Chapter 21, in which Kit finds himself beside the corpse of the Queen of the Roses. Deep in their temple, most have run, formed a mob to chase down the suspected murderer. The rest stay with Kit, and, more importantly, the icy remains of Bel Imperia. Yet, Kit has a meeting across London, at the Bethlehem Ho…
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