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What if the secret to modern influence was 2,000 years old? In this episode of Social Intelligence Brief, AJ and Johnny uncover Cicero's three-step formula for magnetic persuasion—a framework so powerful it once stopped riots and still drives billion-dollar pitches today. Drawing on ancient rhetoric, neuroscience, and modern leadership psychology, they reveal how to frame problems, layer reasoning, and close with intensity—the timeless skills behind every great communicator. From Roman courts to boardrooms, you'll learn how to turn logic into emotion, guide attention like a conductor, and leave any audience moved to act. Whether you're leading a meeting, pitching investors, or navigating conflict, this episode shows you how Cicero's forgotten formula can help you speak with conviction—and influence with integrity. What to Listen For [00:00:00] How Cicero turned chaos into persuasion—his 3-step model [00:01:12] Why structure—not charisma—is the key to attention [00:02:10] Step 1: Frame the problem to define reality [00:03:22] The modern VP example—how framing shifts energy and focus [00:04:00] Step 2: Layer your reasons (fact → value → emotion) [00:05:12] The neuroscience of stories and why emotion seals logic [00:06:10] Step 3: Close with intensity, not volume [00:07:05] The psychology of endings—why the close is all people remember [00:08:10] The 3-question test for persuasive clarity [00:08:40] Final recap: Frame it. Layer it. Close it. A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM TODAY to get started Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What was the ancient economy? Can we even speak of such a singular thing? Today, I introduce the next block of episodes on Tides, an in-depth examination of the cutting edge of knowledge on the ancient economy in the first millennium BC.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AirSpace will be back with Season 11 very soon. In the meantime we thought y'all would enjoy this episode from the Smithsonian Magazine's podcast, There's More to That: Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once.For millennia, auroras have both enchanted and haunted human beings. Ancient lore is filled with myths attempting to explain what caused the celestial phenomenon. More recent historic documentation of auroras may even help us predict damaging solar storms in the future.As we head into a year expected to bring the best northern lights in two decades, we consider the science behind auroras and why they are suddenly so plentiful—even in places that hardly qualify as northern.In this episode, Jo Marchant, author of The Human Cosmos, and Smithsonian science editor Carlyn Kranking revel in auroras through the ages and explain how to view these dazzling displays yourself.
Joseph storms in like a prophet reborn, unraveling tree portals, the fallout of Eden, and the forbidden DNA of Adam and Eve. He dives into cryptids, biblical mysteries, and revelations that twist the mind. A sermon of chaos and truth—raw, unholy, and Paranoi-certified.VISIT THE ANCIENT ENIGMA FILES FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Watch ON YOUTUBE // Paranoi Radio is on YouTube ALERT OPERATIONS: CRYPTID WARFARE GET CLEAN: DETOX AND MAKE KIDS HEALTHY AGAIN// // GET 15% OFF AT CHECK OUT USING "PARANOI" at FLAVORS OF THE FORESTPARANOIRADIO.COM
Today's story: Archaeologists are excavating a never-before-studied part of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption. They've uncovered luxury homes, decorated bathhouses, and evidence of how residents tried to survive the disaster. These new finds offer a vivid window into Roman life—and death—in the first century A.D.Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/809Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/809 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com
Please be sure to check out part one before you enjoy part two! Jimmy Nguyen sits down with Dr. Glauber Assis, a respected sociologist, author, and leader in Brazil's sacred plant community. Together, they explore the role of gratitude, groundedness, and connection in uncertain times. Dr. Assis shares his journey from a conservative upbringing to founding a vibrant community rooted in ayahuasca tradition, all while bridging indigenous wisdom and modern science.The conversation explores the balance between honoring tradition and fostering inclusivity, examining how both artificial and ancestral intelligence influence personal growth. Listeners will discover why true healing originates from within, why culture and community play a crucial role in psychedelic work, and how meaningful questions, rather than quick answers, pave the way to transformation.Tune in for reflections on freedom, authenticity, and co-creating a more compassionate world.More from Dr. Glauber Assis:Psychedelic ParenthoodJornadas de KuraNo mushroom source? No problem. Download our Free Psilocybin Sourcing Guide.Join our Online Learning CommunityMore Psychedelic Passage:Official WebsiteBook Your Free ConsultationYoutubeReddit: u/psychedelicpassageHave a burning topic in mind? Share your thoughts: Feedback & Topic Suggestions BoxAbout Us:Psychedelic Passage is the first psychedelic concierge service in the U.S., connecting clients with a vetted network of local, independent facilitators. As an independent body, we ensure no conflict of interest, advocating solely for you. Our rigorous vetting guarantees facilitators who uphold integrity, inspiring trust, confidence, and lasting change. With hundreds of transformational journeys facilitated nationwide, book a Pathfinding Call to get personalized guidance and have all your questions answered.Like, share, and follow to stay connected with our growing community of psychedelic-curious folks! Psychedelic Passage Online Care CommunityAre you psychedelic curious? Our Online Care Community is a great place to connect, learn, and grow.Each month we host facilitator-led live events, educational courses, and online discussions. Share your stories, share your progress, and find your community.Membership is just $39/month. Learn more and join us: psychedelicpassage.com/support-communitySupport the show
Who doesn't love buying a souvenir on holiday? Fridge magnets, tea towels — every day they remind you of the lovely places you've been! Unfortunately for William Phibbs, the kind of souvenir he liked often came at a high price. As he journeyed the world he would buy treasures from ancient cultures to collect and display them in his home, Seafield House. But before long paranormal events began taking place that would end in the house's ruin, leading many to believe those objects from the ancient world were actually cursed… 2025 TOUR TICKETS www.thisparanormallife.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Join our Secret Society Facebook Community Support us on Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife to get access to weekly bonus episodes! Buy Official TPL Merch! - thisparanormallife.com/store Intro music by www.purple-planet.com Edited by Philip Shacklady Research by Ewen Friers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BEST OF TST: The Antarctica Effect is a series of stories from lost ecosystems and strange radio signals to pyramids that have been published as just happening, when a quick online search will prove that these same stories have appeared over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. In some instances going back over a decade in the case of the Antarctica pyramid. Due to its remoteness and extreme environment, few ever venture there with few exceptions for science or military projects. Several countries have territorial claims in the ice; others have research stations. It is the perfect location to set a science fiction story, a tale of desolation and horror, or a theory of UFOs and lost civilization. In 1936 H.P. Lovecraft published “At he Mountains of Madness”; two years later in 1938 a book called “Who Goes There?” was published; that same year Neuschwabenland was explored by Germany; in 1951 “The Thing from Another World” was released, based on the 1938 book, which lead to the 1982 movie “The Thing”; In 1998 The X Files movie released; and in 2008 a mocking documentary was published online with images that became source material for Antarctica conspiracy theories. Those theories expanded after Lake Vostok produced evidence of 3,500 different species, resulting in leading authorities visiting the icy world; this story was later substituted with authorities traveling to see the UFO in ice, the same one from that mocking documentary. Then whistleblowers surfaced talking about weapons and technology that were already public knowledge, leading to a thought that perhaps there is something there and people, for the wrong reasons, were getting close, thus requiring the presence of disinformation and misinformation agents, just as the pentagon used UFOs to cover up development of the F-117.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Vote Box of Oddities For People's Choice Award Here! Live Show Info And Tickets Here! What do ancient Egyptians, Romanian grandmas, and angry Pac-Man ghosts have in common? They all want a bite to eat—from beyond the grave. This episode of The Box of Oddities serves up a global smorgasbord of traditions where feeding the dead isn't just a metaphor—it's a full-course afterlife buffet. From wine funnels into Roman tombs to a perfectly seasoned rotisserie chicken in New Orleans, we explore the bizarre and touching ways humanity has kept its ghostly loved ones well-fed. Then things get... heated. We dive deep into the strange world of arousal non-concordance—when your body throws a party your brain didn't RSVP to. You'll meet people who climax during ab workouts, from brushing their teeth, or from reading a particularly spicy footnote. It's not consent. It's just neurology being weird again. Two tales. One episode. Ancient snacks, ghost etiquette, and involuntary fireworks. You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe never look at funeral biscuits or fitness routines the same way again.
Seriah finally does the Invisible Gorilla show, talking in depth about the book, written by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, what they discovered, and how it affects not only what reality is, but also what it means when we perceive the Paranormal and Numinous experiences in general.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is Urakka with Flutes of the Void Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, we're examining a premier paper by a Haute Grade Academy graduate on the 29th degree and its exploration of the Masonic tenet of tolerance. What implications does this have in today's world? Additionally, we'll examine a fantastic piece that addresses the problem many of us have faced — what to do with all this Masonic merchandise? Thank you for listening, and have a great week! Links: Common Ground https://issuu.com/tnladmin/docs/the_northern_light_summer_2025 Meet Act Part https://meetactandpart.com/the-question-concerning-what-to-do-with-masonic-artifacts/ MasonicConferences.Com Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r
Ayurveda is more vast and encompassing than most in the West realize. Learn what the ancient texts say about animal protein. Learn more about: Cultivating a loving relationship with food, regardless of what type of protein you consume The difference between a Yogic diet and an Ayurvedic diet Ancient animal protein recommendations based on the seasons How to cook anything Ayurvedically Simple tips for shopping and cooking without lists or recipes Easy go-to meals that don't require following a recipe Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort February 2026. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter
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There is a lot of violence in politics right now. Israel's war on Gaza has resulted in thousands of children and innocent civilians being killed, Russia is continuing to pound Ukraine with impunity, while the United States has experienced the return of political assassinations. The far right is no stranger to actual political violence, but Jacob Abolafia argued in a recent essay in The Point magazine that the left has been guilty of intellectualising violence in ways divorced from real politics. From seeing Hamas' October 7 th attacks as an inevitable and even justified result of Israel's colonial oppression, to celebrating the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione, and the gleeful reaction of some to the recent assassination of far right activist Charlie Kirk, the left can be seen to tolerate or even endorse political violence by appeals to philosophers like Franz Fanon, without fully appreciating the political consequences of such violence. So, when is political violence justified, if ever? What alternatives are there when democratic politics and non-violent resistance fail? And is the appeal to violence restricting the left's political vision?Jacob Abolafia is a political theorist who writes on the history of political thought and critical theory, and an anti-occupation activist in Israel. He teaches philosophy at Ben-Guirion University of the Negev. He is the author of the book The Prison Before the Panopticon: Incarceration in Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy. His essay Violence and the Left was recently published in The Point magazine.If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.This podcast is created in partnership with The Philosopher, the UK's longest running public philosophy journalm founded in 1923. Check out the latest issue of The Philosopher and its online events series: https://www.thephilosopher1923.org Artwork by Nick HallidayMusic by Rowan Mcilvride
Let your mind drift to the quiet edges of a sacred lake, where soft waves lap against the shore and ancient tones rise and fall like a breath. This soundscape blends gentle lake water with soothing instrumental textures including sitar, tabla, and melodic ambient layers—designed to support deep sleep, emotional restoration, and inner balance. Inspired by the traditions of sound healing and the calming presence of nature, this immersive track provides a space of stillness and renewal. The rhythm of the waves pairs with timeless musical tones to quiet the mind and ease the nervous system—whether you're winding down at the end of the day or seeking peaceful rest. This podcast is entirely independent, and your support helps keep it going. When you like, share, or leave a comment, it tells podcast platforms that people value this show, which enables it to reach a wider audience. These small actions make a big difference in helping the podcast grow. Other ways you can support the show: Shop Your Sleep Guru Podcast exclusive "Licensed to Chill" T-shirts and baseball caps HERE: https://your-sleep-guru-podcast.printify.me/ created especially for you!
We are living in a world of identity confusion. Our culture is wrestling with questions about sexuality, biology, and definitions of “male” and “female.” Would you be surprised to learn that this is nothing new? Ancient cultures wrestled with the same issues, particularly in the city of Ephesus. When Paul stepped into Ephesus to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he encountered the same chaos that our culture is experiencing today. In response, he wrote Ephesians 1 to remind us Christians of our identity in Christ, so that we can know who we are and whose we are! Only then will we be able to deliver the Gospel to this identity-confused world.
Use Beehive Broadcast for all your marketing and social media needs. Email us at TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.com to learn about how they can help you.In this episode Kerry talks about how a revelation to Joseph Smith changes the way we understand a crucial Isaiah prophecy. In the next part of the episode Kerry and Stephen Smoot look at the facsimiles and start going through Joseph Smith's explanations and compare it to an Egyptological point of view. They show an amazing amount of congruity. We are grateful for our executive producers, J. Parke, D. Watson, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Jane Austen's words and books are well known. But what do we know of Jane herself - what she was like, and what she believed? What did she think of society and class, ethics, literature, romance, and faith?(00:00) - - Jane behind the text (05:51) - - Jane's world (10:35) - - Jane the novelist (19:31) - - The author and the characters (34:24) - - Romance, satire, or something else? (41:35) - - Jane's 'undeceptions' (44:27) - - Jane and the church (53:43) - - Ethics and virtues (58:40) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:03:24) - - Silence on slavery (01:09:19) - - Jane's legacy CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
What did worship in ancient Israel actually sound like? Were the Psalms quiet devotionals, or loud, communal songs that echoed through the temple courts? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Foth, Academic Dean at Prairie College and author of Semantics and Poetics of the Righteous and the Wicked in the Psalms, joins Johnny Ova to bring the Psalms to life.Together they explore how the Psalms were sung, the instruments and voices that may have filled the temple, and how these songs carried Israel through exile, injustice, and joy. We also dive into why lament was central to worship, how Israel wrestled with God's silence, and why these ancient songs still challenge and comfort us today.
HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival 1932 BABYLON
HEADLINE: Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna's Chamber: An Early Mesopotamian Museum GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-Rashid SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, high priestess to moon god Sin in Ur, who maintained ancient artifact collections in her palace. Items 1,500 years older than her time, alongside cylindrical clay labels, suggest the chamber functioned as the world's earliest known museum, establishing links to ancient history.
HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival 1700 BABYLON
HEADLINE: Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna's Chamber: An Early Mesopotamian Museum GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-Rashid SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, high priestess to moon god Sin in Ur, who maintained ancient artifact collections in her palace. Items 1,500 years older than her time, alongside cylindrical clay labels, suggest the chamber functioned as the world's earliest known museum, establishing links to ancient history. 1932 BABYLON
In this live episode, Russ delivers his presentation on flood myths from around the world. It is amazing how many common elements are found in this common story that comes from the ancestors of so many different peoples! Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros
Ancient rituals aren't God's method for ensuring productivity. To receive, you have to give. Listen as the guys discuss the connection between goats and giving. #KingdomSpeak #Podcast #Blessing
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As Whitley puts it in the show, “if we’re trapped here forever then this is a prison. If not, then it’s a school.” But which is it?? Listen to this intense and provocative discussion that begins with a long-ago secret meeting arranged by Laurance Rockefeller between Whitley and Anne Strieber, John Mack, Edgar Mitchell and Joe Lewels. Amazing, powerful and provocative from beginning to end!
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/David Kipping studies exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth, but he's grounded about what we actually know versus what we hope for. He's spent his career looking for moons around distant planets, while most astronomers thought it was a waste of time.In this conversation, we unpack why finding microbial life on Mars would actually create more questions than answers, how the "doomsday argument" suggests humanity has less time than we think, and why competition might be both the driver of technological progress and the cause of our extinction.00:00 Introduction03:14 How rogue planets drift through darkness06:09 Earth's billion-year countdown to doom09:46 Why bigger stars blow our minds12:21 What came before the Big Bang?16:43 The haunting question: why does anything exist?21:06 Life appeared fast but we can't recreate it26:13 Could aliens hide under Jupiter's moons?29:14 How we actually detect distant planets34:20 The challenge of confirming alien life39:46 The Fermi Paradox gets worse with Mars life44:18 Accelerating toward our own extinction50:45 Our obsession with the present over survival56:26 What a trillion-dollar NASA could achieve1:00:12 Ancient civilisations on Earth before us?1:04:38 Why space hoaxes thrive1:13:26 Debating alien spacecraft theories1:22:38 Could we nuke a comet to survive?1:27:28 Mars versus Moon colonisation1:30:07 Sci-fi that gets the science right1:38:06 How talking science improves research1:42:21 What David wants to be remembered for1:44:21 What finding aliens would really look like» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join @WHOOP and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow David«YouTube: @CoolWorldsLabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool.worlds/?hl=enX: https://x.com/david_kipping?lang=en
Hello and welcome back! On this episode, Steelcan909 and the host of the Ancient Americas YouTube Channel discuss the challenges of doing history on poorly recorded times in history, the influence of modern media on perceptions of the time period, and the challenges of doing broad Pre-Columbian History. 57min.
Does Tylenol, or acetaminophen, cause autism? Those who disagree are taking pills for fun and those who agree are defending the link as absolute proof. What happened to vaccines caused autism? Furthermore, even on the issue of vaccines, most serious arguments never said they caused autism, but instead were a large contributor to autism. The same is true for the federal link of acetaminophen to autism. It is a link to a potential risk. That's different than a direct agent of cause, and certainly the only cause. Acetaminophen was introduced in the 1890s, and autism was first coined in 1911, not being fully diagnosed until the 1940s. However, upon its introduction, it was never widely available to the public, something that only became true in the 1950s. For context, we need to address what autism actually is: some key characteristics are a struggle to maintain eye contact, scripted speech, issues with nonverbal gestures, having very focused interest in specific subject, arranging things obsessively, a dislike for a loud noises. These are fascinating symptoms, considering that they are the definition of a cultural behavior found famously in the Japanese. In other words, these behaviors in the United States would be classified as autism, but in Japan, normal functional and civil behaviors. As with ADD, which disappeared and was changed to ADHD, and as with polio, which was likely caused by DDT and other chemicals, autism itself might be a misclassified condition. As with the MAHA movement's focus on beef, dairy, and sugar, it appears the linkage of autism to Tylenol takes the responsibility off of more likely culprits that contribute, not directly cause, a complex neurological condition. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
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This episode digs into Blue Dragons and the details you need to know before running your next campaign! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 0:38 Themes & Lore 1:23 Wyrmling & Young 5:00 Adult & Ancient 12:38 Further Details 27:11 Inspirations 41:06 Outro and Closing Theme 48:10 Post Credits (incl. Thunderstone Alarum) 57:53 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1: Pepperina Sparklegem Dungeon Master 2: Kasi Just Kasi Dungeon Master 3: Ehlwyn (Ellie for Short) Narrator: Kyle McQuaid Script By: Ehlwyn (Ellie for Short, Kasi Just Kasi, and Pepperina Sparklegem Produced By: Kasi Just Kasi Director: Pepperina Sparklegem Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Main Theme: Cory Wiebe Musical Scores: Tyler Gibson Logo by: Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general. It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.
Get ready to learn five ancient verses that will end your fear. In this episode of the Binmin Popscast, Dr. Bob Martin (“Pops”) walks you through five Old Testament verses that will teach you how Christians can overcome fear according to the bible. There is Christian help for fear and anxiety whether you're worried about what others think, overwhelmed by life's threats, or struggling to find rest. God has given you the truth you need to walk in peace.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - INTRO 1:07 - FEAR IS A SPIRITUAL BATTLEFear doesnt have to be the final word1:39 - PROVERBS 29:252:19 - PSALM 23:4You won't walk alone3:15 - PSALM 27:14:03 - PSALM 46:1God is our refuge and strengthGod is near us in times of trouble 4:49 - PROVERBS 3:24 5:30 - CALL TO ACTIONBefore you go to sleep tonight, read Proverbs 3:24 JOIN the NEWSLETTER. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERECONNECT WITH BINMIN: TikTok Instagram Facebook Linkedin Binmin.orgQuestions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe on YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW on Apple podcasts
Your womb is a portal. It does so much more than connect you with your innermost needs, feelings, and desires. It is the seat of your life force (kundalini) energy. It taps into the womb of the earth.Ancient oracles used to channel Gaia through their wombs.(By the way, men and women have energetic wombs.)In this week's episode of the Soul Sovereignty & Sexuality Podcast, I talk about The Power of your Womb.Tune in to learn more about: (1) What your energetic womb is (how to locate it)(2) The power available in your womb(3) How to create space to connect with the power of your wombIf you resist going into your womb space, you feel like it's dead, or inactive, then this episode is especially for you.I'm in the middle of leading a Sacred Feminine Power Retreat in Greece with an amazing group of women, and we are diving deep into the womb space to connect with the ancient mysteries within and without. (Maybe you can join us in 2027 when we return for another retreat in Greece! If you're interested, leave your name here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/activate-your-sacred-feminine-power-retreat-in-greece/The online Sacred Body Wisdom Series will help you not only connect with your womb, but also to reunite your heart and womb, plus bring the voice of your womb up to your throat so you can speak your inner truths into the world.Begin the powerful womb journey here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/sacred-body-wisdom-foundational-series/You can also receive a FREE Womb Meditation to Activate your Sexual Energy when you sign up here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/sign-up-to-receive-your-free-giftAbout your Host Jessica Falcon:A former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica Falcon is an International Soul Embodiment Guide & Relationship Coach. She guides you to embody your power, reclaim your sovereignty, and experience true freedom.After leaving the legal profession in 2013 to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage, Jessica experienced an 8-year initiation into divine feminine power. During this time, she spent years researching religious history, ancient civilizations, and mythology. She has identified the core beliefs – deeply embedded in the individual and collective psyche – that keep us from owning our power, speaking our truth, and liberating our sexuality. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulsovereigntyandsexuality.substack.com/subscribe
Episode 1805 - brought to you by our incredible sponsors: True Classic- TrueClassic.com/HARDFACTOR to try them out for yourself. Hydrow- Go to Hydrow.com and use code HARDFACTOR to save up to $450 off your Hydrow Pro Rower! DaftKings- Download the DraftKings Casino app, sign up with code HARDFACTOR, and spin your favorite slots! The Crown is Yours - Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER Lucy- Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/HARDFACTOR and use promo code (HARDFACTOR) to get 20% off your first order. Must be of age-verified. Better Help - Our listeners get 10% off their first month of online therapy at BetterHelp dot com slash HARDFACTOR Timestamps: 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:01:00 It's Halloween season, and Wes has his eye out for tacky/distasteful decorations 00:03:30 Waymo car evades a DUI stop, makes an illegal U-turn, gets pulled over, and receives no ticket 00:12:45 AI actress Tilly Norwood is attracting LA talent agencies' attention 00:17:20 NHS suggests the benefits of first-cousin marriages 00:28:20 Ancient skull discovery changes human evolution timeline by at least half a million years 00:32:20 San Francisco startup called Marathon claims they can turn Mercury into gold 00:33:20 At least forty new species discovered way down on the ocean floor, including the big assed starfish 00:36:05 Woman strips down to a bikini at school board meeting to protest locker room gender rules 00:39:30 Ted Cruz makes a flub about pdf files “let's stop attacking pdf files” Thank you for listening!! If you're still reading, join our community at patreon.com/hardfactor to get access to bonus podcasts, discord chat, and much more... but Most importantly: HAGFD!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:50 How ancient viruses drive modern human developmentResearch suggests that ancient viral-DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA — the remnants of ancient infections, but knowledge of their activity is limited. Now, a team show that these sequences are required for the correct development of lab-derived embryo analogues, and for the switching on of human-specific genes.Research Article: Fueyo et al.News and Views: Ancient viral DNA in the human genome shapes early development10:39 Research HighlightsLonger whale mothers are more likely to give birth to daughters — plus, how the stink of the corpse flower waxes and wanes to attract pollinators.Research Highlight: Big mother whales have more daughters than sonsResearch Highlight: Corpse flowers waft out stinky compounds as fast as landfills do13:05 How heat can fuel DNA computersResearchers have developed a way to use heat to recharge DNA-based computer circuits, which could help overcome one of the stumbling blocks preventing this technology from being scaled up. Although DNA strands have been used to perform computational tasks for some time, current methods can run out of energy or build up waste products, preventing their continued use. Now, using just heat a team have demonstrated a reuseable neural network based on DNA. They hope that ultimately this could be a step in the development of bigger and more powerful DNA computers that could be used to power targeted clinical therapies.Research Article: Song & Qian22:20 Briefing ChatA one-time gene therapy for Huntington's disease show promise at slowing the brain disorder's progression — plus, how mitochondria throw out ‘tainted' DNA.Nature: Huntington's disease treated for first time using gene therapyNature: Mitochondria expel tainted DNA — spurring age-related inflammationSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ancient Autumn Forest is a guided sleep meditation designed to bring you peace and balance. Journey through a healing forest at peak autumn splendor, connecting with your roots to learn what you may gracefully surrender. With a renewed sense of calm, settle into a cozy cabin by a stream and fall into deep slumber, serenaded by the gentle sounds of the woods. So snuggle up and enjoy the whispers of the trees as you fall asleep. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Narration, Sound Production, and Music by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2025 All Rights ReservedMentions: Nature, Stream SoundsYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/Email Michelle: michellessanctuary@gmail.comIf you would like to support this channel:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuaryhttps://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuaryhttps://www.venmo.com/michellehotalingCheck out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too!Having firsthand experience with anxiety, insomnia, and a strong desire to connect with my higher self and live my best life, I have tailored these recordings in ways that I have personally found helpful. This channel is not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional but can help you find more balance and a healing night's sleep. I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.
Welcome back to The Perspectivalist. I'm your host, Uri Brito, joined again by my good friend Austin Brown. Our goal is simple: to think more clearly as Christians with Scripture as our starting point.In today's episode, we continue our series on the psychology of conversion, turning our focus to Eastern Orthodoxy. We'll discuss the challenges of tradition, liturgy, and continuity, and interact with Pastor Josh Shooping's book Disillusioned. Along the way, we'll raise some key questions: What does it really mean for a church to claim apostolic tradition? How do we discern between authentic continuity and the “mirage of the ancient”? And what can the early church fathers teach us about these debates?Let's dive in.Resources:Book: Disillusioned by Josh SchoopingPart 1: In this episode, Pastor Uri Brito welcomes Austin Brown for a thoughtful conversation on the psychology of conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy in the age of social media. They explore the rise of “Twitter conversions,” where personality-driven online voices attract seekers who are weary of shallow evangelicalism and searching for depth, antiquity, or beauty.Together, they wrestle with the despair and uncertainty that often accompany these journeys, the overwhelming complexity of historical debates, and the temptation to trade truth for aesthetics or novelty. They reflect on the clarity and sufficiency of Scripture, the importance of local church community, and the need for patience and discernment in exploring different traditions.The discussion offers both pastoral counsel and personal testimony, reminding listeners that truth, not taste, must remain central; that beauty and antiquity are valuable but secondary; and that faith should be nurtured in community, prayer, and Scripture before making life-shaping decisions.Whether you've felt the pull of Rome or the East, or you're walking alongside friends who are, this episode provides clarity, caution, and encouragement to walk slowly, faithfully, and wisely.
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Did our ancient ancestors use some sort of advanced technology such as lasers or even nanotech? Visit https://rise.tv/video for free exclusive content! Visit https://metaphysicalcoffee.com for coffee that's out of this world! Looking at relics, ancient sites, and even places like the pyramids, the Temple of Ellora in India, and Roman artifacts just to name a few, the craftsmanship is so sophisticated and precise that we couldn't even replicate it using 3D printing or computers. Not only that, but we're being told that it was achieved only through primitive tools such as hammers and chisels. What if there is proof that advanced technology was used in the past? Join us—Ben Chasteen and Rob Counts—on this Edge of Wonder Live as we expand your consciousness and look back into our forgotten past. At the end of the show, don't miss the live Q&A followed by a meditation/prayer, only on Rise.TV. See you out on the edge! Telegram – https://t.me/risetvofficial Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/risetvofficial Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/risetvofficial X – https://twitter.com/risetvofficial #nanotech #ancienthistory #india
Anthropologist Dr. Bill Schindler went from dangerous wrestling weight cuts to unlocking the secrets of human survival through food processing. In this conversation, he explains why every plant on Earth contains toxins, how our ancestors developed technologies to make food safe and nutritious, and why modern food processing has gone dangerously wrong.Learn the truth about potatoes (hint: peel them), why fermentation was humanity's greatest innovation, and how a traditional restaurant is proving that ancestral food wisdom can work in the modern world. Schindler shares jaw-dropping stories from his travels with indigenous communities, from toxic manioc processing in Brazil to ancient cheese-making techniques that will change how you think about dairy.This isn't about going paleo or living like a caveman. It's about understanding that we have 300,000-year-old bodies trying to survive in a modern food system that prioritizes profit over nutrition. The solution isn't going backward, but applying ancient wisdom to contemporary life.Whether you're struggling with health issues, curious about human evolution, or simply want to understand why your relationship with food feels broken, this conversation provides answers that textbooks miss and doctors don't teach.BIG IDEA"We have literally over millions of years out eaten our digestive tract, and we require many of those technologies in our food system in order to transform raw materials into something that can actually nourish these bodies that we have today."Contact InfoBook: Eat Like a HumanInstagram: @drbillschindlerFacebook: @drbillschindlerWebsite: www.modernstoneage.comSend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.
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Seriah finally does the Invisible Gorilla show, talking in depth about the book, written by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, what they discovered, and how it affects not only what reality is, but also what it means when we perceive the Paranormal and Numinous experiences in general.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is by Aversed with Burn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, we're looking at Truth. Truth is often thought of as simple, and yet it is multifaceted! What is it? How do we know it when we encounter it? Additionally, we'll learn about our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, and their ingenious innovations. All this and more. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Neanderthals https://www.sciencenews.org/article/neandertals-bone-tipped-spears Issue on Truth - The Lyceum https://illinoislodgeofresearch.org/grand-lodge-il-edu-1 MasonicConferences.Com https://masonicconsouth.com Masonic Con South Y'all! https://masoniccon.com/#schedule SPML Masonic Con Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r
Is there an uptick of people claiming to be actual witches? When in history were witches NOT seen as evil? Is this commercialism packaged as a spiritual practice? Julie Walsh, PhD, is the Whitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought & Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Her primary research focus is on metaphysics & the ethics of human freedom in the early modern period. In this episode, we talk about the historical origin of witches & word choice, the connection between female sexual satisfaction & witches, the 1400's witch hunting manual & how time legitimizes magical practices If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 195: ROUNDING UP SUSPICIOUS WOMEN? THE AMERICAN PLAN Host: https://www.meredithforreal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/ 00:00 — Generations of witches in pop culture01:20 — First encounters with “I'm a witch”02:10 — The word wicce and its earliest meaning04:00 — Magic before evil: shifting definitions05:00 — Witch as a living, changing word06:10 — Salem isn't the beginning07:00 — The 1487 bestseller that fueled hunts09:00 — Sex, power, and the devil's contract10:30 — Why ridiculous ideas still matter11:30 — How witch manuals went viral13:00 — From Europe to Salem: ideology travels14:00 — What counted as a witch in 1690s Salem15:00 — Tituba's confession and survival strategy17:00 — Executions, prisons, and spectral evidence19:00 — How do you defend against a ghost?20:00 — LSD bread or land grabs? Debunking theories22:30 — Property disputes and colonial lawsuits24:30 — From persecution to empowerment today25:30 — Why modern women claim “witch”27:00 — Moon cycles, ancestors, and ritual29:00 — Ancient solstice parties and survival31:00 — The risks of claiming witchhood32:00 — Are modern witches linked to the executed?34:00 — Saints, voodoo dolls, and cultural taboos36:00 — Whose magic gets mainstreamed?37:00 — Why old beliefs feel more “legit”38:30 — Tarot cards, tradition, and authority39:30 — Crystals, consumerism, and moon circles40:30 — Salem today: trinkets and tourism41:30 — Can spirituality resist commercialization?42:00 — Beyond WitchTok: finding your roots43:30 — Elders, ancestry, and empowerment through knowledge44:30 — Where history, nature, and identity converge45:00 — Closing thoughts + future book teaseRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/
A sleepy tale about a young girl who hears an ancient song and discovers what it means to carry both sorrow and joy, and to return home with a heart made new. It's a gentle story of wings and wind, of silence and song, and of how even the stillness of winter holds a promise. Try my new course, The Gentle Trail to Sleep. It's unlike any other sleep course you've tried. To join, visit https://academy.awakenyourmyth.com/the-gentle-trail-to-sleep/ Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. Ready for an even more serene, uninterrupted listening experience? To subscribe, visit https://listentosleep.com/support To join my email group and get a bunch of goodies, go to https://listentosleep.com Sleep well, friends.
Christianity is sometimes branded as anti-intellectual, and its followers labelled unteachable. But in an increasingly divided age, the church - with its rich history of learning - might be able to help the world recover what it means to have a teachable spirit … and to know who to learn from.(00:00) - - How we learn (04:17) - - Teachability (10:44) - - Humility in learning (16:00) - - Is faith a block to thinking critically? (20:58) - - Combating fear with knowledge (28:36) - - Learning from strangers (33:10) - - Learning from the dead (46:26) - - Learning from our enemies (56:33) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:03:56) - - Why learn from Christians? CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actor for this episode was Suzanne Ellis.Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
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 "heroes." Dr. Colleen Darnell's website: https://www.colleendarnell.com/ Online classes about ancient Egyptian history and culture: https://www.colleendarnell.com/classes Dr. Colleen Darnell at Academia.edu: https://yale.academia.edu/ColleenManassaDarnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices