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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.
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Hidden History of Rock & Roll takes you on a journey through the world of rock music. This is your "All Access Backstage Pass" into the untold stories of Rock Legends. I interview the experts who helped make these legends household names and mix in artists who have played along side these legends to round out the bigger picture of the podcast.
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Explaining History

Nick Shepley

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How do we make sense of the modern world? We find the answers in the history of the 20th Century. For over a decade, The Explaining History Podcast has been the guide for curious minds. Host Nick Shepley and expert guests break down the world wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of ideologies into concise, 25-minute episodes. This isn't a dry lecture. It's a critical, narrative-driven conversation that connects the past to your present. Perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone wh ...
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Slate History

Slate Podcasts

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A feed with the best history coverage from Slate’s wide range of podcasts. From narrative shows like Slow Burn, One Year, and Decoder Ring, to timely analysis from ICYMI and What Next, you’ll get the fascinating stories and vital context you need to understand where we came from and where we're going.
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Lost and Hidden History

The Forbidden Knowledge Network

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The Lost and Hidden History Podcast reveals the erased chapters of humanity’s past — forbidden discoveries, buried documents, and powerful secrets kept from the public for centuries. Join host Ben Carter as he investigates ancient civilizations, lost knowledge, suppressed archaeology, and the real stories behind what we’re not supposed to know. If you’ve ever felt like history was written by the victors... this podcast is for you. 🔒 Subscribe now for full access to all our podcasts Unlock ex ...
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Poetic Wax is a short weekly podcast where host Andy Fenstermaker digs deep into his vast record collection to uncover and share the history of bands, albums, songs, and more. Poetic Wax explores music history in all its forms, from new angles on things widely covered to the little known moments that create monumental change.
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Ancient Forbidden Knowledge

The Forbidden Knowledge Network

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Ancient Forbidden Knowledge explores the secrets buried beneath history—mysteries whispered through ancient texts, forbidden artifacts, and suppressed discoveries that challenge everything we think we know about the past. Hosted by Ben Carter, each episode dives deep into lost civilizations, hidden technologies, ancient cataclysms, and the knowledge humanity was never meant to uncover. Were we visited by gods... or something else? What truths lie hidden beneath myth and stone? Follow now and ...
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Paratruther

Tony Arterburn

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A deep dive into the realm of conspiracy, para-political, and the unexplained. Hosted by radio host, Combat Veteran & Precious metals analysist Tony Arterburn, along with Top researchers Chris Graves & Mr. Anderson.
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Hometown History

Shane L. Waters

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Discover the untold stories hidden in your own backyard with Hometown History. We bring to life the forgotten events and local legends that never made it into the textbooks. Each episode uncovers the mysteries and pivotal moments that shaped small towns across the nation. Join us as we delve deep into the past to reveal the history you didn't know existed. Let's explore the hidden chapters of history, one hometown at a time.
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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
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Night-Light Radio

Barbara DeLong

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Night-Light Radio is a forum for spiritual enlightenment, cosmic understanding and insight into those etheric realms that ever surround us. Host, Barbara DeLong and a wide variety of fascinating guests will be sharing with you spiritual information and philosophies that you can use to enlighten your lives and open you to the creative sources you carry within. This venue allows Barbara to reach out to greater numbers of listeners and to provide them with new insight and understanding of the t ...
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The Antietam and Beyond Podcast

Tom McMillan and John Banks

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Authors John Banks and Tom McMillan dive deep into the Battle of Antietam — September 17, 1862, the bloodiest day in American history — as well as into the 1862 Maryland Campaign and other Civil War topics. Join these longtime journalists, who, along with their guests, share stories, knowledge and much more about the battle and the most compelling period in American history. The podcast is sponsored by Civil War Trails, which since 1994 has connected visitors with small towns and big stories ...
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Hidden Histories

Tim Hoshi

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A podcast exploring the hidden and often forgotten histories that make up the places we live and our traditions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hidden-histories/support
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Every place has a shadow, every shadow a story. Join us, dark tourists, as we uncover the hidden true crimes, scandals, and hauntings lurking in hotspots and forgotten stops. We dive deep into the research and spill the historical tea with dark humor. No tourist fluff, no sanitized versions. Just the real and sometimes terrifying truths that will surprise even the locals. Season 2: Phoenix is now streaming, with occasional detours to cities and towns with stories too good to wait. Hit follow ...
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Are you fascinated by history's hidden mysteries and the allure of buried treasures waiting to be discovered? Join us on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the world of "Lost Treasures," a thrilling podcast that ventures into the depths of time, uncovering forgotten and buried historical artifacts and lost treasures from all over the world. We discuss the fascination of how these objects got there but also how they were found! Subscribe to 'Lost Treasures' now and join us as we redisco ...
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The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
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Gardens are more than collections of plants. Gardens and Gardeners are intersectional spaces and agents for positive change in our world. Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden is a weekly public radio program & podcast exploring what we mean when we garden. Through thoughtful conversations with growers, gardeners, naturalists, scientists, artists and thinkers, Cultivating Place illustrates the many ways in which gardens are integral to our natura ...
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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History is often told through the lens of winners, victors, and conventional narratives. "Hîstory Unfiltéred" digs deeper to reveal the untold stories, controversial figures, and forgotten events that shaped the course of humanity. In each episode, we'll challenge the traditional understanding of historical events and explore the fascinating complexity of the past. Get ready for History like you've never heard it before!
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The Forbidden Knowledge Podcast

The Forbidden Knowledge Network

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Uncover the secrets they don’t want you to know. From hidden history and lost civilizations to ancient tech, occult science, and suppressed truths, The Forbidden Knowledge Podcast explores the fringe, the mysterious, and the deliberately forgotten. If it's banned, buried, or too dangerous for mainstream discussion—you’ll find it here.
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Cultivating Place

Jennifer Jewell / Cultivating Place

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Gardens are more than collections of plants. Gardens and Gardeners are intersectional spaces and agents for positive change in our world. Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden is a weekly public radio program & podcast exploring what we mean when we garden. Through thoughtful conversations with growers, gardeners, naturalists, scientists, artists and thinkers, Cultivating Place illustrates the many ways in which gardens are integral to our natura ...
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History Declassified goes beyond the headlines and into the overlooked chapters of the past. From forgotten operations to untold decisions that shaped the modern world, we uncover the stories left out of the textbooks — thoughtfully, factually, and in full context. A podcast from Option 3 Media.
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Dark History

Audioboom Studios

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Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse i ...
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Trapped History

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Trapped History tells the stories of the forgotten – of people who have been ignored by the history we’ve been taught in school. We take our name from something the writer James Baldwin said: “People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” We want to break people free from those stories. And so we give you history for the curious, with inspiring and often heart-breaking tales of people who broke the mould with their bravery and defiance. Co-hosts Oswin and Carla are joined by ...
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
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The Sporkful

Dan Pashman

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3x James Beard Award winner. Named one of TIME's 100 Best Podcasts Of All Time. We obsess about food to learn more about people. It's not for foodies, it's for eaters. Hosted by Dan Pashman, inventor of the viral pasta shape cascatelli.
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Album Reviews & You, the internet’s least professional professional music review channel. If you came here expecting velvet blazers, monocles, and 20-dollar words about the “interplay between sonic textures and ephemeral moodscapes,” you’re in the wrong place. If you came here for someone who loves music, makes fun of music, overthinks music, and occasionally wonders why they’re still listening to that one terrible bonus track, congratulations — you’ve found home.
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A documentary-style sci-fi podcast set in a fractured future. When the United States discovers Eternal Energy—an unlimited, renewable power source—it chooses secrecy over salvation. The result: a divided world, a spiraling global conflict, and the darkest century in human history. Told through the eyes of forgotten citizens, soldiers, scientists, artists, and outcasts, each 5-minute episode explores one life caught in the storm. Narrated like a lost historical record, this speculative anthol ...
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Hidden

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Are you a lover of mysteries, a seeker of the unknown? If so, welcome to Hidden: a podcast that takes a closer look at the shadowed fringes of our society. Join us every other Wednesday as we pull back the curtain to discuss all things cults, cryptids, and conspiracies.
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These podcast episodes are a collection of historical characters that history has either forgotten or recorded very little of their incredible lives. Some of these people I had a connection with through my family; others have simply made an impression on me. All of these people led fascinating lives and if you are a "history buff" like me, you will enjoy their stories.
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Welcome to Hidden Histories, hosted by Helen Lewis. In each series we explore a subject that the textbooks hid, held-back or hijacked, starting with “The Great Forgetting: women writers before Austen”. For more, head to newstatesman.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A limited podcast series that will explore popular films and TV for their representations of Japanese history! Join public historian Jon Combey as he puts popular podcasters through their paces, breaking down popular media alongside academics from around the world. You can find all our background information and more on www.japanhiddenhistorypodcast.com Or follow us on social media, various of which you can find on our linktree :https://linktr.ee/japanhiddenhistory
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The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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Hidden in Plain Sight

Rosie Hill & Mel Thomas

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Hidden in Plain Sight aims to hear and share stories of the Rainbow Community in the Hepburn Shire. We talk to prominent members of the Rainbow Community, as well as those less recognised - those going about their day-to-day lives as part of the greater Hepburn community - those ’Hidden in Plain Sight’.
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Where do the rigid rules of science and the fluid beauty of language converge? Welcome to The Òrga Spiral Podcasts, a journey into the hidden patterns that connect our universe with radical history, poetry and geopolitics We liken ourselves to the poetry in a double helix and the narrative arc of a scientific discovery. Each episode, we follow the graceful curve of the golden spiral—a shape found in galaxies, hurricanes, and sunflowers, collapsing empires—to uncover the profound links betwee ...
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Today I welcome an American singer, songwriter, organist and guitarist for a band originally called "13th Floor", soon after they became the well known band, "The Grass Roots". The band had three top 10 singles on the Billboard charts, "Sooner or Later", "Midnight Confessions" and "Let's Live for Today". He also attended the film school at UCLA alo…
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This week on Cultivating Place, in honor of this first week of Autumn, and the idea of passing time, looking back, and the importance of memory and history, host Abra Lee welcomes someone whose work reminds us that gardens are not only grown in the soil but also in the stories we keep and share.Abra is in conversation with Rose Vincent, Resource Sh…
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Who really built the global economy? Traditional history books tell a story dominated by men—inventors, industrialists, and financiers. But what if this narrative is missing half the picture? In this eye-opening episode, host Nick is joined by Dr. Victoria Bateman of Gresham College to discuss her hugely ambitious new book, Economica: A Global Hist…
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For centuries, the mystical writings of Hermes Trismegistus — known as the Hermetica — have been said to contain hidden truths about the cosmos, the soul, and the divine. Once studied by philosophers, alchemists, and secret societies, these texts were later suppressed, dismissed, or forgotten by mainstream history. But why were the teachings of Her…
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While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can …
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Beneath Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens lies the remains of a colossal ash dump that once blighted New York. From the late 19th to early 20th century, the city dumped millions of tons of coal ash and waste here, creating a toxic, rat-infested wasteland dubbed the 'Valley of Ashes.' Ultimately, the site was transformed for the 1939 World's Fa…
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Brandon Kroll, The Daily Manna Podcast on YouTube and Krollogy 101 on Instagram and more brings his cool insights to the show. Enoch, End Times, Donald Trump, Ingersoll Lockwood, Pagan Christianity, Nephilim people, Annunaki and much more. The conversation explored various esoteric and prophetic topics, including numerology, astrology, and ancient …
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Titles The Shadow Government's Playbook From 9/11 Predictions to Modern Crises: Unraveling America's Hidden Narratives Truth is harder to find than Osama bin Laden. Gold, Guns, and Governmental Gaslighting What They Don't Want You Remembering About September 11th DescriptionDescription 1Description 2CopyThe shocking assassination attempt on Charlie…
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In Episode 46, Darin Weeks and Mare Fincher, co-hosts of the excellent "Civil War Breakfast Club" podcast, join co-hosts John Banks (fresh from a trip to Ireland) and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion of generals (O.O. Howard!) as well as lesser-known soldiers from the Battle of Antietam. Plus, they dish on their long-running podcast, favo…
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Ancient civilizations left behind myths, monuments, and mysteries that seem to point skyward. Could the true story of humanity’s origins be written not on Earth, but among the stars? From the alignments of the pyramids to the legends of celestial beings, this episode explores the cosmic connections that challenge mainstream history and suggest a fa…
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To Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch, "The Killing Moon" from Ocean Rain is a work of fate, born from dreams, chance discoveries, and cosmic obsession. From his claim that the lyrics were “already written in the stars” to the band’s surreal trip to Russia and the chaotic recording sessions that nearly tore them apart, this story behind one of the…
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Is there more to Antarctica than ice and snow? Satellite images reveal geometric structures, mysterious heat signatures, and pyramid-like formations buried deep beneath the ice. From Operation Highjump to forbidden zones and global elites visiting in secret—what is really going on at the bottom of the world? This episode exposes the ancient ruins, …
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On October 26, 1825, the fate of New York City – and the entire United States – changed with the opening of the Erie Canal, a manmade waterway that connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It was the most significant engineering project of its time, linking the ocean to the nation’s interior -- a 363-mile route from Albany to Lake Erie. Without eve…
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My guest today is Dr. Colleen Darnell, who will speak to us about New Kingdom literature (featuring rulers like Ramesses, Thutmose III, Seqenenra, and more). It’s a fun discussion, ranging from the calamitous death of Seqenenra Tao, to the triumphs of Thutmose III and Ramesses II, to the divine glamour of chariots, and how pharaohs became literary …
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The global financial system is undergoing a historic transformation hiding in plain sight. Gold's extraordinary 45% surge this year isn't merely a market anomaly—it represents a deliberate recalibration of the monetary order driven by central banks and sovereign nations systematically diversifying away from the U.S. dollar. What makes this gold ral…
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This week on Cultivating Place, in honor of this first week of Autumn, and the idea of passing time, looking back, and the importance of memory and history, host Abra Lee welcomes someone whose work reminds us that gardens are not only grown in the soil but also in the stories we keep and share.Abra is in conversation with Rose Vincent, Resource Sh…
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Unveiling Uzbekistan: A Nation at the Crossroads of History and Future Join host Nick as he welcomes back acclaimed journalist and author Joanna Lillis to the Explaining History podcast. Seven years after her last appearance to discuss her book on Kazakhstan, "Dark Shadows," Joanna returns to shed light on the enigmatic nation of Uzbekistan, the su…
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The American-born folklorist and musician Margaret Fay Shaw’s passion for the Hebrides led her to the island of South Uist in 1929 and then to Canna in 1935 as the wife of the eminent folklorist John Lorne Campbell. Her extraordinary work in documenting and preserving traditional Gaelic songs and customs remains a vital resource for understanding H…
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In 1831, the India Gazette wrote about a group of radical young thinkers that it credited for an upheaval in social and religious politics in Calcutta. These were the Young Bengal, the proteges of Henry Derozio of Hindu College. These thinkers, according to Rosinka Chaudhuri, were India’s first radicals, trying to reshape Indian politics as it came…
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The provided text consists of excerpts and descriptive information about the book, "The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government," authored by Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer. This political science work, published in 2011, calls for citizens to actively participate in revitalizing American democr…
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The provided texts offer an extensive overview of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB), focusing particularly on their unique blend of hard rock, glam rock, prog-rock, and theatrical performance. The sources extensively discuss the band's repertoire, analyzing key songs like "The Faith Healer," "Next," and the hit single "Delilah," noting their …
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The Tower of Babel is one of the most mysterious stories in the Bible — a structure said to reach the heavens before being destroyed by God. But was it truly a symbol of human pride, or something far more advanced? Some researchers suggest it could have been a massive communication tower, perhaps even connected to ancient extraterrestrial contact. …
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Early modern London has long been recognised as a centre of religious diversity, yet the role of the home as the setting of religious practice for all faiths has been largely overlooked. In contrast, Birth, Death, and Domestic Religion in Early Modern London (Cambridge UP, 2025), Dr. Emily Vine offers the first examination of domestic religion in L…
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This episode is part of a wider series on the 1798 Rebellion, but you can enjoy it as a stand-alone story. When the American Revolution broke out in the 1770s, it sent shock waves across the Atlantic, transforming Irish politics and society. To explore this enthralling story the episode begins with the arrival of Benjamin Franklin in Dublin - a vis…
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Listen to another Mystical Musings message that is sure to enlighten! Symbols and Signs... they are all around us, being delivered by Spirit every day. Barbara explains in this short and insightful video! To learn more about Barbara, visit her websites: https://barbaradelong.com https://www.cosmicdeckofinitiation.com To book a private reading with …
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Listen to this powerful message! We are Magnets... we attract what we want and what we don't want. Learn how it works from Barbara in this short, but very powerful video! To learn more about Barbara visit her websites: https://barbaradelong.com https://www.cosmicdeckofinitiation.com To book a private reading with Barbara: https://www.cosmicdeckofin…
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The Parthenon Sculptures have been hugely controversial objects from the moment that they arrived in England. The British public has long been split over the morality of keeping these famous works of art in London. In the early 1800's the famous poet Lord Byron went so far as to write angry poems castigating Lord Elgin for defiling Athena's temple.…
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In this groundbreaking work, the authors reexamine humanity's most enduring account of bondage, emancipation, and freedom. The Great Exodus is the story of how one man, empowered by divine epiphany, brought the mighty ancient kingdom of Egypt to its knees. For thousands of years, this story has bolstered the faithful of three major religions, thoug…
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Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a weight room or you’ve been lifting for years without seeing significant results, figuring out how to get big, strong, and jacked can feel overwhelming. There are endless programs, conflicting opinions, and a lot of noise about what actually works. Today on the show, Paul Horn offers a grounded, field-tested ta…
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The Black Death that arrived in the spring of 1348 eventually killed nearly half of England's population. In its long aftermath, wages in London rose in response to labor shortages, many survivors moved into larger quarters in the depopulated city, and people in general spent more money on food, clothing, and household furnishings than they had bef…
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Card of the Week: Physical Bodies - Inner Vision Card. Listen and enjoy and apply the information where it is appropriate. Sharing cards from the Cosmic Deck of Initiation - Taken from the Deck, Book, and new App. This is not your normal tarot or Oracle deck, but one of Personal, individual guidance for your own Spiritual journeys. To learn more ab…
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Send us a text In this episode of Album Reviews and You, I dive into Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black — the late-night diary entry turned Motown funeral march that redefined heartbreak records. From the swaggering horns of “Rehab” to the mascara-stained tragedy of “Back to Black,” every track is drenched in humor, pain, and just the right amount of ch…
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The idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the priesthood. Today, millions of people in secular professions yearn to be similarly galvanized by their work. This week, researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the immense power — and the downsides — of finding a…
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The case of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists executed in 1927 for a 1920 murder and robbery in Massachusetts, remains a landmark example of judicial prejudice. Arrested during the height of the Red Scare, their trial was less about evidence and more about their political beliefs and ethnicity. Judge Webster Tha…
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In this episode, The Explaining History Podcast explores the dark and complex evolution of genocide during the Second World War. Drawing on the foundational research of Nikolaus Wachsmann in his seminal work, "KL: A History of the Nazi Concentration Camps," and the broader "functionalist" school of historical thought, this episode traces the path t…
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Welcome to the deep dive today. We're getting into something most of us well try pretty hard to avoid, yeah, failure, but we're looking at it differently, not just as you know, something that happens by accident, but maybe as a source of insight, even creativity, exactly. And we've got some really fascinating, almost polar opposite sources to explo…
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Josh Foer and Rabbi Charlie Schwartz set out to create a new kind of Jewish space, one that would be welcoming, thought-provoking, delicious, and even cool. The result is Lehrhaus — a Jewish tavern and house of learning. This week Dan visits Lehrhaus in Somerville, Massachusetts, where he takes a tour of their “magical Jewish objects,” checks out t…
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In Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight (Luath Press, 2025), Stuart McHardy delves into the rich tapestry of pre-Christian Scottish beliefs, uncovering the enduring presence of ancient mythologies in today’s landscape. Long before the arrival of Christian monks, the Scots revered a pantheon of deities, with the Cailleach Goddess at its …
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Conspiracy, mutiny and liberation on America’s waterfront by the award-winning author of The Slave Ship. Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea (Penguin Group, 2025) is a gripping history of stowaway slaves and the vessels that carried them to liberty. Up to 100,000 fugitives successfully fled the horrors of bondage in the A…
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Emily Bazelon talks with author and Yale professor Judith Resnik about her new book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy. They discuss the history of the prison system’s use of punishments like whipping, how the practice came to an end, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]
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