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WDF examines how wars broke out, how they were concluded, and their consequences. Expect juicy diplomacy, sneaky intrigue, fascinating characters, and incredible drama. By Dr Zack Twamley, qualified history nerd. Current Series: The July Crisis Patreon Series: The Age of Bismarck Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 19th-century mythical Sweden, a young woman inherits a mysterious castle she intends to sell, only to be drawn into its dark past and hidden secrets. Meanwhile, as industrialization threatens the old ways, an ancient spirit awakens, ready to rise against the looming destruction "Man of River" is a brand new story from the team behind The Lost Mountain Saga. A horror-comedy podcast that takes place in the mythical 19th Century Sweden. The game being played is Vaesen and outside a couple of ...
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The Foxes of Hydesville

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Inspired by the true story of the Fox Sisters. This 9-episode swirling family epic (starring Carey Mulligan) follows the infamous mediums as they rise to fame in the 19th century when they begin conjuring up the dead... and inadvertently spawn a new religion: Spiritualism. ~~~ All 9 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by Criminal Content and distributed by QCO ...
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Poisoned sweets. Criminal misdeeds. And a sex scandal involving… the prime minister. In the first series of History’s Greatest Scandals we’re delving into the murky underworld of the Victorians. Join journalist Ellie Cawthorne and historian Professor Rosalind Crone, as they take a journey through the backstreets of 19th-century Britain. They’ll be sneaking into private parlours, descending into candlelit mines, frequenting grim workhouses and paying a visit to an unscrupulous confectioner, t ...
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The Wild Wild Death

2222 Media, Jack James Busa, Susan Busa Leshner & Leslie Cidale

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Discover the untold stories of the Wild West with The Wild Wild Death podcast. Dive into gripping tales of unusual deaths, historical tragedies, and the life-threatening dangers faced by pioneers in the 19th century. From bizarre medical mishaps to true crime, we talk about the dark side of frontier life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime fans seeking the wildest stories of the past.
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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
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How The West Was Fucked

Bronson Swagger Industries

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'How the West Was Fucked' is a historical examination of the fucked up fuckery of the 19th century American West. If you like your history soaked in profanity, grab a seat 'round the campfire. We got merch!!!!!!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/how-the-west-was-fucked-podcast https://www.patreon.com/HowTheWestWasFucked
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The Lost Mountain Saga started as a narrative horror-comedy podcast that took place in the Mythic North of Sweden during the 19th century. It takes the game Vaesen by Free League Publishing and spins a improvisational story around it, led by game master Ellinor DiLorenzo and starring players Sydney Amanuel and Anne Richmond. A nordic tale of unspeakable horrors and really dumb jokes.
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Stratford Mail

Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey, Director of Research

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Finally, a history podcast for folks on the go! Who can spare an hour these days? Give us about 20 minutes, and we'll inform and entertain you! From Stratford Hall Historic Preserve in Westmoreland County, Virginia, join Vice President of Research and Collections Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey as he reads over the shoulder of letter-writers of yesteryear. What to expect? Once a month we feature an historical letter from a onetime resident, associate, ally, or friend of Stratford Hall. Whether the ...
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Let It Roll

Pantheon Media

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"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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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, and the birth of Christianity. The show's current season is on Late Ant ...
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A Life More Wild

Canopy & Stars

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Come on outside! A Life More Wild is a series of wild walks with fascinating people, transporting you to the great outdoors and helping you connect with nature as you hear how they've woven the natural world into lives. In Series 4 join adventurer Alastair Humphreys as he teaches you how to build adventure into your life wherever you are, learn what ‘London dolphins’ are with urban birdwatcher Lira Valencia, and discover what it takes to climb Mont Blanc wearing 19th Century clothing with Li ...
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Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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The Order of the Holy Cross is an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men founded in 1884 by James Otis Sargent Huntington to provide a specifically North American expression of monasticism. Our commitment to worship and prayer has sustained our work since the 19th century. Our primary ministry is welcoming guests on individual and group retreats. Continue Community: https://www.facebook.com/holy.cross.west.park/See What We're Doing: https://www.instagram.com/holycross.westpark/Guest ...
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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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Dead Presbyterians Society

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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This podcast is built on a very simple conviction: in order to be faithful in the present, we must be rooted in the past. The old paths of Presbyterianism in the 18th and 19th century have much to teach us about the path we walk today. In weekly 30 minute episodes, we will reflect on the lives and works of figures such as Archibald Alexander, B.M. Palmer, and Charles Hodge. We will consider enduring themes–prayer, Christian experience, and the church–matters of eternal significance for the p ...
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound ...
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Morning and Evening TODAY

C. H. Spurgeon / W. C. Neff

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This Podcast features C. H. (Charles Haddon) Spurgeon's classic Morning & Evening devotional readings-- slightly revised, edited, and voiced by W. C. (William Carey) Neff. Morning And Evening TODAY updates the 19th century Olde English expressions into modern-day (American English) language, while keeping the essence of Spurgeon's content and the beauty of his word pictures and illustrations. W. C. (Bill) Neff is a former radio announcer and Station Manager at WJTL-FM Radio in Lancaster, PA. ...
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Babbage is our weekly podcast on science and technology, named after Charles Babbage—a 19th-century polymath and grandfather of computing. Host Alok Jha talks to our correspondents about the innovations, discoveries and gadgetry shaping the world. Published every Wednesday. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs pa ...
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C19: America in the 19th Century

Society of Nineteenth-Century Americanists

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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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Distillations is the Science History Institute’s critically acclaimed flagship podcast. We take deep dives into stories that range from the serious to the eccentric, all to help listeners better understand the surprising science that is all around us. Hear about everything from the crisis in Alzheimer’s research to New England’s 19th-century vampire panic in compelling, sometimes-funny, documentary-style audio stories.
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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo, the daily podcast where we break down one of literature’s greatest adventures, bite by bite. For the next four years—yes, you heard that right—host Landen Celano will be reading a passage from Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo every single day. Each episode offers a short escape into this timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, paired with Landen’s reflections, insights, and occasional forays into 19th-century oddities. Never rea ...
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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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This is a historical show examining the momentous events and interesting people of the second decade of the 19th century, the 1810s. From Jefferson to Napoleon, from Iceland to Antarctica, historian Sean Munger will give you a tour of the decade's most fascinating highlights.
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Welcome to “Living History with the Countess of Derby,” where I, the Countess of Derby, take you on a journey through some of the most captivating moments in British and American history. This podcast delves into the stories behind some of the most influential figures, events, and places that have shaped our world. From the Victorian era’s most significant politicians and their ties to my family, the Derbys, to Knowsley Hall’s unique association with William Shakespeare and the origins of th ...
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Two brothers telling the story of the Italian Unification, 1790-1870. Our story will start with a quick recap of Italian history from Roman times to 1790, then we'll slow down and examine the complex social, political, and economic themes as we cover the events of the Italian Unification.
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Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with Bygone Brown. Extensively researched and entertainingly told, with sound effects, music, and the voice talents of The Lyric Players, this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th Century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas. Follow the exploits of the pioneers who ventured onto its frontier, the revolutionaries who won it independence, the secessionists who took it to war, the rebels who resisted its reconstruction, th ...
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"Emma" by Jane Austen is a timeless tale of matchmaking and self-discovery in 19th-century England, where Emma Woodhouse learns valuable lessons about love and social dynamics. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.
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Grover Oliphant

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Flamboyant yankee merchant Harry Gordon Selfridge introduced Londoners to an entire new searching expertise, one honed within the shops of late-19th century America.
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New research by PhD student Colby Townsend reveals striking connections between The Book of Mormon and Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary, a widely used biblical resource in Joseph Smith’s time. In this episode, we explore how Smith engaged with Clarke’s insights, made textual modifications, and reframed biblical passages to fit his theological vision.…
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This podcast is built on a very simple conviction: in order to be faithful in the present, we must be rooted in the past. The old paths of Presbyterianism in the 18th and 19th century have much to teach us about the path we walk today. In weekly 30 minute episodes, we will reflect on the lives and works of figures such as Archibald Alexander, B.M. …
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In this second part of my conversation with Thom, we discuss the unlawful way in which the Trump administration behaves at home, including its treatment of citizens who hold views which the President does not like. It is free speech for me, but not for thee, and we look at the historical context for these actions. Can anything stop Trump? Or are th…
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In this first of two episodes with Thom Daly, we focus on the United States and its position in the world following the Trump administration's many blunders and betrayals in foreign policy, trade policy, and many more things besides. If you believe what Trump has done is antithetical to America and what it is supposed to represent, then you'll be i…
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April 10– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “Jesus was taken to be crucified to the place which is called Calvary (or, in Aramaic, ‘Golgotha’).” —Luke 23:33 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podca…
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Send us a text The Oregon Trail was a test of endurance for everyone, but especially for women pioneers. What happens when one woman has had enough? If you'd like to know more of the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, please check out these links: https://www.theresahuppauthor.com/blog/2017/03/22/elizabeth-markham-one-womans-perspe…
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📚 Summary: Villefort, overwhelmed by King Louis XVIII’s praise, eagerly declares his devotion to the monarchy, fully embracing his role as a staunch royalist. His future mother-in-law, the Marquise de Saint-Méran, encourages him to prove his loyalty by prosecuting political conspirators, while Renée, his fiancée, expresses discomfort with his growi…
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In the aftermath of the Second World War, France was in a state of creative ferment that affected politics, culture - and philosophy. A new mode of philosophical writing emerged in the form of the review, and it was being done in an idiom that we've since come to recognise as typical of modern French theory: dense, experimental, multivocal, open-en…
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Kari & Kyle Hanks share their journey of leaving the secretive 2x2 church, a religious group with no official name, written doctrine, or corporate structure. They discuss their upbringings, struggles with faith, the exclusivity of the religion, and the trauma they endured. From discovering the church’s hidden history to creating a support group for…
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In 1976, as America struggled to recover from the twin traumas of the Watergate scandal and the war in Vietnam, an unlikely figure emerged from the Georgia countryside promising to bring integrity back to the White House. Jimmy Carter was a drawling peanut farmer and former Navy man, whose plain-spoken message resonated with American voters. His el…
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April 9– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “A great company of people followed Jesus, including a number of women who wailed and cried for him.” —Luke 23:27 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podca…
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📚 Summary: As Villefort continues his careful political maneuvering, Renée expresses her unease with his profession, lamenting that she would have preferred he be a physician rather than a magistrate. The marquis, however, frames Villefort’s role as that of a “moral and political physician,” tasked with purging Marseilles of disloyal elements. Vill…
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April 8– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “If you cry out when the wood is green, what will you do when it’s dry?” —Luke 23:31 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!…
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Original Release Date: January 21, 2010 Sherlocks Holmes investigates with political overtunes in a Turkish bath. Original Air Date: May 15, 1944 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 8371…
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Introducing Stick to Your Vision: Nerdwax from The Unshakeables. Follow the show: The Unshakeables When Don Hejny toured with big country artists, he had a sweaty problem: his glasses would not stay put on his nose. Annoyed at constantly having to adjust them, he took matters into his own hands. He found inspiration from a childhood tool - surf wax…
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📚 Summary: Villefort basks in the praise of his peers as they celebrate his ruthless prosecution of criminals—both civil and political. His colleagues admire his ability to condemn with words alone, noting how he destroyed a man on trial for parricide before the executioner could even act. Meanwhile, Renée, his fiancée, tentatively advocates for le…
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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Dave Thompson continue their mini-series discussing Dave's book An Evolving Tradition: The Child Ballads in Modern Folk and Rock Music -- buy the book to support the show. This episode covers the emergence of UK folk-rock out of the hippie, psychedelic ballroom scene in the late 1960s. Dave and Nate discuss the formation of Pe…
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April 7, 1739. In York, England, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin is hanged for stealing horses. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…
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April 7– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “O, you sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame?” —Psalm 4:2 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!…
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The traditional picture of British intervention in the First World War normally comes down to one issue - Belgium. On 4 August, Britain did declare war on Germany. However, before this monumental step took place, Britain had already made its choice - or, rather, the British Cabinet had. The Liberal government was against intervention in a majority,…
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📚 Summary: As Villefort casually discusses the dangers of his position, Renée reacts in horror, realizing the full weight of his role as a royalist prosecutor. Villefort, however, treats political trials as both a duel and a performance—he prides himself on breaking his opponents with the force of his rhetoric, caring more about their fear than the…
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April 6– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “Go to him outside the camp and bear the suffering he endured.” —Hebrews 13:13 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!…
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📚 Summary: As the conversation at the aristocratic gathering turns to law and order, the Marquise de Saint-Méran expresses her faith in Villefort’s ability to rid Marseilles of Bonapartist threats, believing that a king must rule with an iron hand. Villefort, however, acknowledges the limits of the law—it cannot prevent crime, only avenge it. The d…
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April 5– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “They laid the cross on Simon the Cyrene so that he might bear it after Jesus.” —Luke 23:26 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!…
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📚 Summary: At the Saint-Méran gathering, royalists discuss the lingering threat of Napoleon’s exile in Elba, worried that his proximity fuels Bonapartist hopes. Villefort acknowledges the rising violence between royalists and Napoleonic officers in Marseilles, while Comte de Salvieux confirms that the Holy Alliance plans to relocate Napoleon to Sai…
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The siege didn’t just test the walls of Paris, it revealed its worth to all of France. In holding the city, the defenders exposed the spine of the realm. And when Charles the Fat chose appeasement over action, he sealed his fate. The dynasty of Charlemagne ended not with a charge, but with a negotiation. The Carolingians fell... because Paris refus…
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After five years of reflection, Kate opens up about her journey growing up in a strict Mormon household, serving a mission in Argentina, and working for the LDS Church. She shares pivotal moments of doubt, her experiences in church administration, and the troubling realities she uncovered in the Confidential Records department. From questioning chu…
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April 4– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “[God] made [Jesus], who knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” —2 Corinthians 5:21 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening …
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Original Release Date: January 14, 2010 Sherlock Holmes investigates a mysterious lodger. Original Air Date: December 7, 1941 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 at …
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📚 Summary: As the royalist Saint-Méran family welcomes Villefort into their fold, they offer him a conditional “forgiveness” for his father’s revolutionary past—on the condition that he prove his loyalty to the monarchy through relentless prosecution of political dissenters. The Marquise, despite claiming to forget the past, makes it clear that Vil…
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Plataea represented the first large-scale deployment of siege technology and engineered tactics in Greek warfare: an evolution that redefined how cities were attacked and defended. But its legacy reached further. It signaled the beginning of a deeper collapse: the unraveling of the social fabric and psychological cohesion that had once bound the He…
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Send us a text In this episode of Wild Wild Death, we delve into the harrowing saga of the Sutton-Taylor Feud, a violent clash that tore through Southeast Texas during the Reconstruction era. Starting with a string of deadly encounters between the Taylor family and local lawmen, this feud spiraled into a bloody conflict involving ambushes, assassin…
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April 3– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “They took Jesus and led him away.” —John 19:16 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!By C. H. Spurgeon / W. C. Neff
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📚 Summary: As tensions simmer at the aristocratic wedding feast, Villefort finds himself confronted with the unavoidable weight of his family history. The Marquise de Saint-Méran reminds him that while both their families suffered during the Reign of Terror, they did so for opposing reasons—hers for loyalty to the Bourbons, his for revolution. Vill…
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Episode Description: In this final episode of Tribute, we explore two defining aspects of the 14th Earl of Derby’s life: his contributions to literature and his role in the abolition of slavery in the British colonies. A scholar, poet, and writer, Stanley’s extensive travels shaped both his worldview and his literary output. His encounters with dif…
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One thing that comes up time and again on A Life More Wild is access to nature. Something that many of us take for granted was, to a lot of our guests, a complex social and cultural issue that had shaped their lives and work. On this Quick Stroll, we hear from Mya Rose-Craig, Lira Valencia and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together, on the challenges t…
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As America entered World War I, the suffrage movement split into a two-pronged attack. Alice Paul and her National Woman’s Party took their protests to the White House gates. Meanwhile, Carrie Chapman Catt and her group, the National American Woman Suffrage Association, lobbied to prove the loyalty and patriotism of American women, hoping they woul…
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April 2– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff “He did not answer, not even a word.” —Matt 27:14 Send us a text Support the show Get a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings) Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!By C. H. Spurgeon / W. C. Neff
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