Best Thomas Joyce Podcasts (2025)

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The Sound of Elizabethan England: In Conversation with Jane Moulder of PIVA – The Renaissance Collective 1:32:11

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Step back into the sound world of Elizabethan England. In this exclusive interview, I talk to Jane Moulder, musician, researcher, instrument maker, and founding member of PIVA: The Renaissance Collective, about their stunning new album, The Faerie Round: Music from the Time of Elizabeth I. Together, we explore how Renaissance music was performed, w…

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Jane Seymour’s Death - A Deep Dive into the causes 13:30

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When Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry VIII’s long-awaited son, England rejoiced. Bells rang, bonfires blazed, and Henry finally had his male heir. But just twelve days later, the joy turned to sorrow, Queen Jane Seymour was dead. For centuries, her death has been shrouded in confusion and myth. Some say she died after a Caesarean section. Others, c…

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The Phaedo by Plato 8:04

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Send us a text The Phaedo is one of Plato's Socratic dialogues, written around 360 BCE, which recounts the final hours of the philosopher Socrates before his execution by hemlock poisoning in Athens in 399 BCE. Set in Socrates' prison cell, the dialogue is narrated by Phaedo, a disciple of Socrates, to Echecrates, and it explores profound philosoph…

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Ep 89 with Joyce Koo Dalrymple: You Are Not Disqualified – You Are Called 47:41

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You are not disqualified. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with author, journalist and advocate Joyce Koo Dalrymple for a powerful conversation about redemption, calling, and discovering purpose on the other side of pain. Joyce shares her journey from feeling unqualified to becoming an adoptive mom, ministry leader, and voice of hope…

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The Human Cost of the Dissolution 6:28

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On this day in Tudor history, 23 October 1538, a frightened monk put pen to paper as the world he knew collapsed. Thomas Goldwell, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, wrote a desperate letter to Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief adviser and the man overseeing the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Goldwell begged to keep his “poor lodging” for life,…

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Galaxy XR vs. Vision Pro: Samsung & Google’s Mixed Reality Play 7:21

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. In this episode: • 🥽 Samsung’s Galaxy XR debuts at $1,799, undercutting Apple’s Vision Pro while partnering with Google (Android XR) and Qualcomm (XR2+ Gen 2). • ⚙️ Hardware highlights: lighter 545g build, improved balance, mic…

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Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani honors Bach on latest recording 23:40

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani brings the first book of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’ to life on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The Tudor Fixer Who Changed Ireland Forever 6:18

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On this day in Tudor history, 22 October 1521, Sir Edward Poynings, soldier, administrator, and diplomat,died at his manor of Westenhanger in Kent. He’s not a household name, but if you’ve ever heard of “Poynings’ Law,” you already know his legacy. I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today’s episode we meet the Kentish gentleman who hel…

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Deep Dive: Monster Mash, Lugosi’s Legacy, and the 7-Pitch Baseball - October 20, 2025 8:44

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the cultural afterlife of a novelty hit, the lasting images of a Hollywood icon, and a startling sports fact. • 📜 On this day in 1962 the novelty song "Monster Mash" hit No. 1 — Charlotte and Laura consider how a playful, image-rich tagline like “graveyard smash” and a single chart moment can embed a tun…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 20, 2025 14:18

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 Deadly flare-up tests Gaza ceasefire as aid deliveries slow and tensions rise. 🇧🇴 Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, ending two decades of MAS rule. ☁️ Major Amazon Web Services outage knocks hundreds of…

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The Tragic Fall of John Dudley 3:29

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On this day in Tudor history, 21 October 1554, John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick, died at Penshurst in Kent, just days after being released from the Tower of London. The son of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, and brother of Robert Dudley and Guildford Dudley, Warwick was born to power and promise. Knight of the Bath, Master of the Horse, and on…

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Deep Dive: Black Monday, Chandrasekhar’s Legacy, and the Strange Risk of Vending Machines - October 19, 2025 7:01

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the lasting shock of a market crisis, the scientific legacy of a Nobel laureate, and an unsettling everyday hazard. 📜 On this day in 1987: a massive, sudden crash on Black Monday that sent shockwaves through global stock markets, upended trading and investor confidence, and reshaped how regulators and tr…

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Anne Boleyn’s Forgotten Secretary: John Uvedale, the Man Who Ran Tudor England 6:31

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Most people know Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Thomas Cromwell, but not the man who kept their orders moving, their money counted, and their papers straight. John Uvedale (or Woodall) royal service took him from Henry VII to Edward VI, and he even held the title of secretary to Queen Anne Boleyn. He worked the border wars, the Council of the North, …

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 19, 2025 14:41

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 Israel and Gaza: Israeli strikes threaten a fragile ceasefire after clashes near Rafah, risking hostage talks and aid deliveries. 🇺🇸✈️ U.S.-Colombia tensions: The U.S. conducts a strike on an ELN-linked vessel and cuts aid af…

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The Real Face of Elizabeth I 5:42

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When you picture Elizabeth I, you probably imagine the Armada or Ditchley portraits - alabaster skin, red wig, pearls, and poise. But how close were those famous images to the real Elizabeth? In this episode, I trace the evolution of her image, from the poised princess of the 1540s to the ageless Virgin Queen of legend, using eyewitness accounts, s…

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Tudor Tips for Modern Burnout — Laura Loney on Calm, Craft, and Christmas 47:34

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Feeling rushed and over-screened? Author Laura Loney joins me to share Tudor-inspired ways to slow down—from cosy crafts and communal rituals to simple “micro-swaps” you can try this week. We talk about her festive collaboration with illustrator Kathryn Holeman on ’Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas, and her witty, useful new book In Praise of T…

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The Woman Behind the Cobham Family Portrait 3:17

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On this day in Tudor history, 17 October 1592, Frances Brooke, Lady Cobham died and was buried at Cobham in Kent. You may already know her face: she appears in the famous Cobham Family Portrait of 1567, that beautiful Elizabethan painting capturing an entire household, from Frances and her husband to six of their children. I’m historian and author …

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The Book of Revelation 12:36

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Send us a text The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, was written by the apostle John, traditionally identified as John the Evangelist, around 95-96 AD while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. Addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor, it is an apocalyptic work, rich in symbolic imagery, that unveils divine visions of God’…

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Ep 88 with Lisa Bevere: Building a Legacy of Faith When the Pressure is High 53:03

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Leadership will stretch you—but it doesn’t have to break you. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with powerhouse author and leader Lisa Bevere for a raw and hope-filled conversation about resilience, identity, and longevity in leadership. Lisa opens up about decades of ministry – the highs, heartbreaks, and hard-won wisdom – that shape…

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The English Cardinal Who Backed Spain’s Invasion of England 4:53

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On this day in Tudor history, 16 October 1594, Cardinal William Allen died in exile in Rome. To Catholics, he was the shepherd who kept the old faith alive. To Elizabeth I’s government, he was a traitor who conspired with England’s enemies. I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today we’re exploring the life of the man who founded the Englis…

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Arthur Tudor: The King We Lost 55:46

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Before Henry VIII, there was another heir. Prince Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, married to Katharine of Aragon, and dead at fifteen. In this interview, Gareth Streeter (author of Arthur, Prince of Wales: Henry VIII’s Lost Brother and founder of Royal History Geeks) explores the prince’s real life beyond the footnotes. We discuss: - Why Arthur, not…

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Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra celebrate Arvo Part 30:36

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Paavo Järvi leads the Estonian Festival Orchestra in music by Arvo Pärt in honor of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Henry VIII’s Boyhood Companion Who Became His Enforcer 5:39

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On this day in Tudor history, 15 October 1542, William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, died on campaign at Newcastle, serving Henry VIII one last time. He’d been by the king’s side since childhood; a boyhood companion who became a soldier, sailor, ambassador, and royal enforcer. From the naval battles of 1512, to the splendour of the Field of Clo…

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Arthur Grey: The Elizabethan Soldier Who Went Too Far? 4:50

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On this day in Tudor history, 14th October 1593, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey of Wilton, died at his Buckinghamshire home. He’d served Elizabeth I as a soldier, statesman, and staunch Protestant, but his career left a stain that history has never quite erased. In this episode,I explore the life of the man behind one of the most brutal episodes of E…

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"I'll do it my way!" 8:00

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On 13 October 1549, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, the man who had ruled England as Lord Protector for young Edward VI, lost it all. By the next day, he was in the Tower. How did the most powerful man in Tudor England fall so fast? In this episode, I uncover the character flaws, bad decisions, and political missteps that doomed Somerset’s rule. …

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Did Edward VI Really Kill His Falcon 8:03

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Did England’s boy-king really tear his pet falcon to pieces? In 1551, a foreign ambassador claimed that thirteen-year-old Edward VI, Henry VIII’s only son, plucked and ripped apart his own falcon, saying he was that bird “whom everyone plucked.” Some at court swore it happened. Others called it lies. Was this a violent outburst, a misunderstood sym…

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The Power, Peril, and Legacy of Lady Jane Grey’s Grandfather 6:41

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On this day in Tudor history, 10 October 1530, Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, died. Soldier, jouster, courtier, and grandfather of Lady Jane Grey, he lived a life that perfectly captured the dangers and rewards of Tudor ambition. Born into royalty - grandson of Elizabeth Woodville and Katherine Neville, sister of the Kingmaker - Thomas grew u…

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Ep 87 with Kim Thomas: Everyday Evangelism: Living Like Jesus at Work 29:39

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Your workplace isn’t separate from your calling—it’s part of it. In this episode, host Christine Caine talks with corporate leader and author Kim Thomas about what it looks like to live on mission in the marketplace. From her powerful “backyard with God” moment to leading a team of 50 people with purpose and integrity and writing her debut book, Th…

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Henry VIII’s Bloody Response to Rebellion: The Pilgrimage of Grace Begins 4:51

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On this day in Tudor history, 9 October 1536, anger in Lincolnshire burst into open revolt. At Horncastle, a crowd raised their hands in agreement: “We like them very well!”, and sent a blunt list of grievances to King Henry VIII. That petition marked the birth of the Pilgrimage of Grace, the largest uprising of his reign. But how did it start? In …

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Angela Hewitt concludes her complete Mozart Piano Sonatas project 38:10

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Angela Hewitt releases the third volume of her complete recording of Mozart’s piano sonatas. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The Fall of the Lord Protector 4:28

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The Quiet Power Behind England’s Rise at Sea 4:30

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John Capon: Tudor Bishop and Political Weathervane 4:20

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On 6 October 1557, John Capon, also known as John Salcot, died, probably of influenza. His career charts the shifting winds of Tudor religion: Benedictine monk, abbot, court preacher, reformer under Henry VIII and Edward VI, and Catholic persecutor under Mary I. Was he a survivor, an opportunist, or both? In today’s “On This Day” we explore how one…

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The Brutal Murder of George Saunders: Tudor True Crime 6:57

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A spring morning in 1573. A respected London merchant leaves a friend’s house near Woolwich… and ends up dead by Shooter’s Hill. The killer, Captain George Brown, is caught within days. But the real shock wasn’t the killer's identity, it was the letter that told him exactly where to strike… and who wanted George Saunders gone. I’m Claire Ridgway, h…

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Deep Dive: 1927 Turning Point, Rutherford B. Hayes’ Legacy, and Pulp Fiction’s 4:20 Motif - October 4, 2025 7:41

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the broader consequences of a notable 1927 event, the legacy of Rutherford B. Hayes, and a recurring cinematic motif in Pulp Fiction. 📜 The hosts analyze a 1927 historical moment as an anchor for the era — how contemporaneous reactions exposed political climates, revealed technical and logistical system …

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 4, 2025 14:12

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ U.K. government signals it may leave the European Convention on Human Rights if Conservatives win, stirring debate over sovereignty and protections. 👩‍⚖️ Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, p…

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Deep Dive: Lincoln’s 1863 Momentum, Thomas Wolfe’s Reach, and the Donkey’s View - October 3, 2025 5:48

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss Lincoln’s influential 1863 leadership and the Union campaigns that shifted the Civil War’s course, literary and musical birthdays, and an intriguing animal fact. • 📜 Lincoln’s steady executive role in 1863 and the Union campaigns reshaping the conflict’s course — how presidential leadership and battlefie…

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Queens, “Female Kings,” and Power: Elizabeth Norton Explains 54:27

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Historian Elizabeth Norton joins me to talk about her new book Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy—from ancient queens to early modern powerhouses. We cover how she chose her rulers, the thorny language of “queen” vs “female king,” why so many societies accepted women only in crises, and the single pattern she kept seeing acros…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 3, 2025 10:52

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 Government: The U.S. government shutdown enters its third day as the White House warns of widespread furloughs and lawmakers haggle over stopgap funding. 🚢 World: Israel intercepts an aid flotilla bound for Gaza and diverts s…

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Deep Dive: 1985's Turning Point, Gandhi’s Tactics, and the First US CD: A Deep Dive - October 2, 2025 7:15

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss how a compactly described 1985 event reshaped culture and literature, celebrate influential birthdays with a focus on Gandhi, and consider a music-format milestone that ties technology to cultural memory. 📜 The hosts examine a “major historical event” from 1985 and how that single labeled moment became a…

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What did Mary Boleyn Really Look Like? 8:42

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Was Mary Boleyn really “the pretty one”, or is that just fiction? I’m Claire Ridgway, historian and author, and today I’m pulling apart the myths to ask what we can actually say about Mary’s appearance. In this podcast you’ll learn: Where our assumptions on Mary come from. How a 17th-century portrait type has been re-identified as Mary Boleyn using…

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Trusted Across Three Reigns: Sir William Fitzwilliam’s Tudor Career 4:07

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On this day in Tudor history, 3 October 1559, Sir William Fitzwilliam, gentleman of Prince Edward’s privy chamber, MP, court insider, and later deputy chancellor in Ireland under Mary I, died and was honoured with burial in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. He was one of those capable, steady figures who moved quietly through the Henrician, Edwar…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 2, 2025 12:14

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚔 Three people are dead after a car-and-knife attack at a Manchester synagogue; police investigate and increase patrols. ✈️ Israel orders the evacuation of Gaza City as it widens a ground operation, raising urgent humanitarian …

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Special Episode from Christine Caine: What the Olive Tree Taught Me About Faith and Flourishing 17:32

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Flourishing isn’t about perfect conditions—it’s about deep roots. In this episode, host Christine Caine takes you behind the heart of her Bible Study, Flourishing, born out of her travels to olive farms around the world and years of studying every mention of olive trees in Scripture. You’ll discover what it means to be grafted into God’s family, to…

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From Fotheringhay to Bosworth: Richard III Is Born 4:44

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On this day in 1452, a boy was born at Fotheringhay Castle who would become England’s last Plantagenet king: Richard III. I’m Claire Ridgway, and in today’s episode we trace Richard’s short, stormy road from noble son to fallen king, and the remarkable afterlife of his story, from Bosworth Field to a Leicester car park and DNA confirmation centurie…

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Deep Dive: From NASA’s Quiet Build to Matthau’s Craft — Left-Handed Typing Curiosities - October 1, 2025 8:36

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the behind-the-scenes development that led to NASA’s formal establishment, a spotlight on Walter Matthau among today’s birthdays, and an ergonomic typing fact that reveals design implications. 📜 On this day in 1958: discussion of how NASA precursor agencies’ continued testing and development represented …

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - October 1, 2025 12:42

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 A partial U.S. government shutdown begins after Congress misses the funding deadline — what it means for services and negotiations. ⚖️ The Supreme Court temporarily blocks moves to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a…

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The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann 8:42

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Send us a text The Magic Mountain (Der Zauberberg), published in 1924 by German author Thomas Mann, is a landmark novel of modernist literature, set in a Swiss tuberculosis sanatorium in the years before World War I. Drawing on Mann’s own experience visiting his wife at a similar facility, the novel follows Hans Castorp, a young engineer who arrive…

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Cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief 30:09

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Deep Dive: Appleton’s Electric Dawn, Truman Capote’s Cultural Current, and Vowel Tricks - September 30, 2025 7:16

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the 1882 launch of the first centrally located electric lighting plant using the Edison system — which was also the United States' first hydroelectric central station on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, and how that technological shift reshaped public life and local power use. • 📜 The hosts trace th…