Podcasts about artifacts

Maela takes her quest for answers to dizzying, dangerous new heights. Literally. After a magical rise through the wizard's tower, she discovers not an escape, but an obsidian dome ceiling and enigmatic figures in heavy red cloaks guarding something sinister within the tower's upper reaches. Every shadow holds a threat, and every discovery pulls her deeper into a web of forgotten magic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Some choices leave scars deeper than any blade. After a harrowing night on Dragon Road, Ralan, Rebecca, and Philos are reeling from a desperate act of survival. A horrifying encounter has left them with a chilling understanding of true evil, and the weight of a life taken—however necessary—now presses heavy on Rebecca's soul. Philos grapples with the terrifying memory of losing control of his own body, while Ralan's comfortable notions of magic are shattered by a reality far more visceral and terrifying than any ancient legend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Some artifacts don't belong. Buried in sand. Hidden in shipwrecks. Locked in museum cases. Objects that shouldn't exist — at least not according to the official timeline. In this episode, we dive into the world of Out-of-Place Artifacts — the Baghdad Battery, the Antikythera Mechanism, the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Sabu Disc, the Nimrud Lens, the Wedge of Aiud — relics that feel like glitches in history itself. Ancient batteries. Mechanical computers 2,000 years ahead of their time. Rust-proof iron. Precision stonework that modern tools struggle to replicate. Are these just misunderstood relics… Or evidence that something has been forgotten — or erased? Was there lost technology? A vanished civilization? Cycles of collapse we refuse to acknowledge? The deeper you look, the stranger it gets. History tells a story. But sometimes the artifacts tell a different one. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Question everything. Support the show & join The Skult: Patreon.com/SofaKingPodcast Merch & SK Gear: SofaKingPodcast.com More Episodes: / @sofakingpodcast Sofakingpodcast.com Produced by Brad Taylor Music by Brad Taylor Full songs available on Patreon Intro "Enter the Sofa King Chamber" End Song "Out Of Place" Artwork by Brent Vantassel #AncientMysteries#LostCivilizations#AncientTechnology#HiddenHistory#OOPART#OutOfPlaceArtifacts#AntikytheraMechanism#BaghdadBattery#Unexplained#HistoryDocumentary#ForbiddenHistory#TimelineGlitch

Guest Paul Knowles has not followed a conventional path. Originally from Texas, he worked in Downtown Dallas as a financial advisor for the world's largest private wealth manager. He then served as marketing director for a highly successful Colorado regional bank and later for one of the nation's top real estate offices. However, it was after stepping away for a year and a half that Paul stumbled onto his true calling, and for the past ten years, he has been the Assistant Director of the Museum of Northwest Colorado, located in Craig, Colorado Summary In this episode, I visit with Paul to explore Western history through various artifacts. From a massive dinosaur footprint recovered from a coal mine to a 1,700-year-old "burden basket" woven by the Indigenous people living in the area at the time, to the Winchester rifle, the first reliable repeating rifle, the museum reveals a layered history stretching from prehistoric swamps to the era of outlaw drama. Paul challenges Hollywood's myth of the violent, gun-slinging West, reframing firearms as tools of survival rather than symbols of chaos. Through objects like annotated copies of Charles Kelly's The Outlaw Trail, prison-made spurs crafted by inmate John Cox, early Colorado brand books, and a letter referencing Butch Cassidy, we'll encounter a West both harsher and more nuanced than legend suggests. At center stage in the museum stands "Western Reflections," the world's largest watercolor, symbolizing remoteness, resilience, and the central importance of water. Ultimately, our conversation highlights the grit, interdependence, and adaptability required to survive in the historic West. A key takeaway Artifacts tell truer stories than myths; when we examine physical evidence, Hollywood's caricature of the West gives way to a more human, complex reality. A Video Tour of the Museum is available in the show notes for this episode on my website: https://www.queticocoaching.com/blog

During its ten-year run, Absence of Facts has been dedicated to a say more with less approach to Nordic flavoured techno. Releasing tracks inspired by the aesthetics of mid and late 90s techno, yet with modern production standards, the Helsinki-based label has had a steady run of over 50 timeless vinyl and digital releases. The 2026 compilation, celebrating the decade of Absence of Facts, is curated by its followers. The tracks on Artifacts are the most sold and played tunes in the labels history, setting the pace for the next ten years of the label.

It's the 7th season of ARTifacts, and Marisa interviews artist and illustrator Ian Nagy. Encouraged by his artist mother, Ian grew up drawing and constantly adding to his “picture pile.” His career took off when he joined Zingerman's, a specialty food company known for its focus on local ingredients located in Ann Arbor, MI. Through his illustrations for their deli, bakery, and creamery, Ian has helped shape Zingerman's unique visual style. He shares insight into his creative process from drawing menu items and logos to designing bags, catalogues, and gift boxes. With more than 30 years as a staff illustrator, Ian continues to create art that is fun, approachable, and delicious.Follow Ian Nagy on instagram @iannagyartCheck out his website at https://www.iannagy.com/Follow Zingerman's @zingermansdeli and @zingermansbakehouse

In this New Year episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Lisa Vino and Russell Nolte are joined by David Viergutz, founder of Scare Mail and CEO of Epistolary.com, to talk about a business metric Lisa now can't unsee: AOV (Average Order Value). What begins as a direct-sales strategy conversation quickly turns into a masterclass on premium experiences, fandom-building, and escaping the tired publishing “rat race.” David shares how he went from running ads in the 20 Books / SPS model to building a thriving story-letter empire, why epistolary fiction is story-first or die, and how authors can experiment with higher-priced offers without losing the magic. The through-line: in a world flooded with AI and noise, the advantage is human creativity, bold formats, and products that feel like experiences.Topics Covered:* What AOV (Average Order Value) is and why it matters for direct sales* Thinking like a business owner without losing your author soul* David's origin story: list-building, ads, and long-term strategy* Why niche audiences can still generate massive success* “Taylor Swift pricing” as a mindset shift for premium offers* Why experiences sell: readers remember how something made them feel* The birth of Scare Mail: the mailbox as a storytelling medium* Epistolary fiction basics: letters, artifacts, rabbit holes, and immersion* Why some stories should never be “novelized”* Building a blue ocean: creating a category people can't comparison-shop* Why the most online generation craves print and human touch* How fandom deepens through participation and interactivity* “Move closer to the customer” as a modern business principle* Building a cult-level fanbase one person at a time* The “thousand true fans” concept applied to premium fiction* Author archetypes and why “aquatic” creators win by reinventing formats* Premium experiences that scale like books: create once, sell forever* The customer journey is the same for gum, books, and Teslas (attention is the difference)* Why Amazon's rules aren't the only axis you can play on* Why KU is not the whole market (and why authors mistake it for the whole audience)* Pricing power: increasing prices without dips when the experience is unique* The economics problem: $20 customer acquisition vs. $3.99 products* Direct sales advantages: owning the customer relationship and reducing noise* Indie presses and “algorithm rain” strategies that don't actually market* The Fire & Ice offer: two versions, premium pricing, and upsells to raise AOV* Why customers should pay shipping (and why authors often sabotage margins)* Risk reversal: refunding + buying a competitor's book as a bold trust play* Testing product ideas cheaply: MOQ realities and starting with paper-based artifacts* Story-letter fundamentals: hook the story first, then explain the delivery* The epistolary rule: if you can't explain “why letters?” start over* Artifacts defined: what counts, what works, and what's lazy filler* Examples of artifacts: polaroids, recipes, journal entries, QR codes, audio links, word searches, ribbons, puzzles* Designing artifacts to enhance story, not add envelope weight* The “scavenger hunt” model: clues, interaction, and layered payoff* Creativity as competitive advantage in an AI-saturated world* “Get weird” as strategy: uniqueness creates true blue-ocean differentiation* Where to find David and how to pitch an epistolary project This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sixfigureauthorexperiment.com

The quiet can be a comfort, but for Rebecca, a cabin's unsettling silence on the plains signals something far more sinister. After a day of travel, a simple night's rest with a seemingly welcoming family quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

I'm Dom Jackman. I founded Escape the City in 2010 to help people leave corporate jobs and find work that matters. 16 years later, 500k+ professionals have used the platform - mostly people 5-15 years into careers at places like McKinsey, Deloitte, Google, the big banks - who feel a growing gap between what they do all day and what they actually care about. I'm not from the EA community. I'm writing this because I think there's a real overlap between the people I work with and what the EA talent ecosystem actually needs. I want to test that before investing serious time in it. What I've noticed Reading through talent discussions on this forum, there's a consistent theme: the pipeline is strongest for early-career people. 80,000 Hours does great work for students and recent grads. Probably Good provides broad guidance. BlueDot, MATS, Talos build skills for specific cause areas. But mid-career professionals with real commercial experience keep coming up as underserved. The "Gaps and opportunities in the EA talent & recruiting landscape" post nails it: these people "don't have 'EA capital,' may be poorly networked and might feel alienated by current messaging." The post calls for "custom entry [...] ---Outline:(00:51) What Ive noticed(01:40) What I see every day(02:28) What Im thinking about building(03:24) Honest questions(04:39) Not looking for funding(04:58) Artifacts --- First published: February 11th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/H9pb6DEasgzjCff9a/500k-mid-career-professionals-want-to-do-more-good-with --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

During its ten-year run, Absence of Facts has been dedicated to a say more with less approach to Nordic flavoured techno. Releasing tracks inspired by the aesthetics of mid and late 90s techno, yet with modern production standards, the Helsinki-based label has had a steady run of over 50 timeless vinyl and digital releases. The 2026 compilation, celebrating the decade of Absence of Facts, is curated by its followers. The tracks on Artifacts are the most sold and played tunes in the labels history, setting the pace for the next ten years of the label.

This compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. Foreign Shadows (February 16, 2026)2. The Empty Basket (February 17, 2026)3. The Punch (February 19, 2026)4. A Dog That Bites (February 19, 2026)5. The Secret of the Dragons (February 20, 2026)---Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Dragons. Long thought mythical beasts or ancient history, their presence looms over Ness in geographic names and forgotten lore. But what if their legend hides a truth far more shocking? Tasked with digging through the maddeningly dense journals of the old wizard Pietro, a frustrated Raef stumbles upon a revelation that could shatter the very foundations of his world, and the mission of the Thieves Guild.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

During its ten-year run, Absence of Facts has been dedicated to a say more with less approach to Nordic flavoured techno. Releasing tracks inspired by the aesthetics of mid and late 90s techno, yet with modern production standards, the Helsinki-based label has had a steady run of over 50 timeless vinyl and digital releases. The 2026 compilation, celebrating the decade of Absence of Facts, is curated by its followers. The tracks on Artifacts are the most sold and played tunes in the labels history, setting the pace for the next ten years of the label.

What kind of man takes a beating just to prove a point? Jasper, fresh from a deliberate confrontation that left his face bruised and throbbing, steps before the formidable Merchant Guildmaster, Karch. But this isn't a plea for sympathy; it's a stark demonstration of power through pain. Jasper believes some men need to be broken, bent to a new will, and he's just given a lesson in the brutal art of endurance and willpower.Karch, a man of ledgers and calculated risks, quickly grasps the chilling logic behind Jasper's actions. The old prudence is failing, and the guild needs more than cautious wisdom. It needs a tool, a weapon, a "dog that bites."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

In the cutthroat world of Ness, control isn't just taken – it's meticulously engineered. Jasper corners Essel, the pathetic Gatekeeper of the Merchant Guild, pushing him to the very edge of his composure with a volley of icy insults and calculated provocations. What unfolds isn't a simple reprimand, but a masterclass in psychological warfare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Brian Cory Dobbs, filmmaker behind Blue Planet Red, joinsthe Matt Beall Podcast to explore the most compelling anomalies ever observed on Mars. From pyramids and geometric structures to strange artifacts, unexplained surface objects, and UFO sightings captured in NASA imagery, this episode examines the evidence, the controversies, and the growing Mars research community. The conversation also dives into the Face on Mars, the possibilityof past life, Mars' ancient oceans, and the connections between space exploration, ancient civilizations, and disclosure. Follow Matt Beall Limitless: https://x.com/MattBeallPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mattbeallpodhttps://www.instagram.com/mattbeallpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556879741320 Check out our Shorts & ClipsShorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShortsClip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallPodcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6727221 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MattBeallPodcast Check out Brian Cory Dobbs:https://x.com/BrianCoryDobbshttps://www.youtube.com/@briancorydobbshttps://blueplanetred.net/https://www.facebook.com/blueplanetred/https://www.instagram.com/briancorydobbs/Timeline:00:00:00              Introductions00:01:24              What was Mars?00:13:55              Artifacts00:38:47              UFO's00:52:16              Face on Mars01:18:59              Pyramids & Structures01:50:59              Destruction of Mars?02:45:57              Closing#MarsAnomalies #MarsMysteries #UFOs #AncientCivilizations#NASA #SpaceDiscovery #BrianCoryDobbs #BluePlanetRed #MattBeallPodcast #MarsEvidence #SpaceExploration #FaceOnMarsThe views and opinions expressed on this podcast are notnecessarily the views of the host or of any business related to the host.

During its ten-year run, Absence of Facts has been dedicated to a say more with less approach to Nordic flavoured techno. Releasing tracks inspired by the aesthetics of mid and late 90s techno, yet with modern production standards, the Helsinki-based label has had a steady run of over 50 timeless vinyl and digital releases. The 2026 compilation, celebrating the decade of Absence of Facts, is curated by its followers. The tracks on Artifacts are the most sold and played tunes in the labels history, setting the pace for the next ten years of the label.

Some journeys are delightful, others are delightfully dangerous. Elle, disguised as a humble field worker, rides into 'The Empty Basket,' a bustling tavern overflowing with Harvest Guild muscle. All she wants is a large ale, but when boorish behavior turns truly ugly, Elle reveals she carries more than just thirst – she carries twin daggers and a chilling talent for turning a quiet drink into a bloody riot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jiho's Snow-Covered Redemption: Artifacts Amidst Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 설원의 산속 깊은 곳, 숨겨진 사원이 있었다.En: Deep in the mountains of the snowy plains, there was a hidden temple.Ko: 겨울의 차가운 바람이 불어오면 고요한 산사에 눈이 내려앉았고, 고대의 석상과 정교한 조각들이 수북한 눈 속에서 옛날의 이야기를 들려주었다.En: When the cold winter wind blew in, snow settled upon the serene mountain temple, and the ancient statues and intricate carvings told the tales of old times from within their heaps of snow.Ko: 이곳은 지호가 가장 사랑하는 장소였다.En: This was Jiho's most beloved place.Ko: 지호는 사원에서 유물 복원 작업을 맡고 있었다.En: Jiho was in charge of restoring artifacts at the temple.Ko: 그는 역사에 대한 깊은 애정과 책임감을 지니고 있었다.En: He had a deep affection and responsibility toward history.Ko: 하지만 과거에 저지른 실수로 귀중한 유물을 손상시킨 경험이 있어 그의 마음은 늘 무거웠다.En: However, he carried a heavy heart due to a past mistake that damaged a valuable artifact.Ko: 이번 설날 맞이 준비에선 그런 실수를 되풀이하지 않기로 굳게 결심했다.En: With preparations for the upcoming Seollal, he firmly resolved not to repeat such mistakes.Ko: 하지만 상황은 점점 불리하게 돌아가고 있었다.En: But the situation was increasingly turning against him.Ko: 도착해야 할 복원 재료들이 혹독한 겨울 폭풍 때문에 늦어지고 있었다.En: The restoration materials that needed to arrive were delayed by a harsh winter storm.Ko: 긴장감이 감도는 가운데, 지호의 마음속에 회의감이 차올랐다.En: As tension filled the air, doubts began to creep into Jiho's mind.Ko: 그 동안의 경험이 무겁게 다가왔다.En: The weight of his past experiences loomed heavily.Ko: "지호, 쉬면서 해," 민서는 지친 지호에게 말을 건넸다.En: "Jiho, take it easy," Minseo said to the weary Jiho.Ko: 수진도 그의 곁에 다가와 미소 지었다.En: Sujin also approached and smiled at him.Ko: "우리 함께 해보자. 우리가 있잖아."En: "Let's do it together. We've got you."Ko: 지호는 동료들의 격려에 힘을 얻었다.En: Jiho drew strength from his colleagues' encouragement.Ko: 그는 민서와 수진의 도움을 받아 재료가 없으면 없는데로 대체할 방법을 고민했다.En: With the help of Minseo and Sujin, he brainstormed ways to substitute if materials were unavailable.Ko: 혁신적인 복원 기법을 적용하며 그들은 가슴 벅차게 작업해 나갔다.En: By applying innovative restoration techniques, they worked with hearts full of excitement.Ko: 마지막 복원의 단계에 다다랐을 때, 더욱 강한 폭풍이 다시 불어닥쳤다.En: When they reached the final stage of restoration, an even stronger storm struck once more.Ko: 지호는 정신을 가다듬고 차분히 심호흡을 했다.En: Jiho composed himself and took a deep breath.Ko: 수진이 조용히 그의 손을 잡았다.En: Sujin quietly held his hand.Ko: "지호, 우리가 할 수 있어," 민서가 힘을 줬다.En: "Jiho, we can do this," Minseo reassured him.Ko: 그는 다시 작업에 집중했다.En: He focused back on the work.Ko: 시간이 촉박했지만 그들은 포기하지 않았다.En: Time was running out, but they did not give up.Ko: 노력 끝에 드디어 마지막 조각이 제자리를 찾았고, 눈 속에서 유물들이 다시 빛을 발했다.En: After much effort, the final piece found its place, and the artifacts shone once again from within the snow.Ko: 설날 전날 아침, 사원은 설렘으로 가득했다.En: On the morning of the day before Seollal, the temple was filled with excitement.Ko: 복원된 유물은 마치 처음의 모습처럼 반짝였다.En: The restored artifacts glittered as if in their original condition.Ko: 지호는 미소 지으며 자신의 능력과 동료의 도움을 다시금 신뢰하게 되었다.En: Jiho smiled, regaining trust in his abilities and his colleagues' support.Ko: 사원의 설날 행사 동안, 지호는 자신이 한 일을 되돌아보았다.En: During the temple's Seollal event, Jiho reflected on the work he had done.Ko: 그는 자신의 과거와 화해하며, 함께하는 일의 중요성을 깨달았다.En: He reconciled with his past and realized the importance of working together.Ko: 지호는 이제 더 큰 자신감과 평화를 얻었다.En: Jiho now gained greater confidence and peace.Ko: 그토록 소중한 시고어를 보호하겠다는 그의 다짐은 더욱더 단단해졌다.En: His resolve to protect such precious artifacts strengthened even more. Vocabulary Words:plains: 설원serene: 고요한ancient: 고대의intricate: 정교한artifacts: 유물mistake: 실수upcoming: 다가오는resolved: 결심했다harsh: 혹독한tension: 긴장감doubts: 회의감loomed: 다가왔다weary: 지친brainstormed: 고민했다substitute: 대체innovative: 혁신적인composed: 가다듬고reassured: 힘을 줬다glittered: 반짝였다reflected: 되돌아보았다reconciled: 화해했다resolve: 다짐protection: 보호confidence: 자신감responsibility: 책임감absence: 없으면encouragement: 격려strength: 힘collaborate: 함께success: 성공

World War II artifacts, rare historical relics, and untold stories of history come alive in this unforgettable podcast episode with Craig Gottlieb, The History Hunter. In this surprise artifact reveal, Craig brings a World War II artifact that changed the course of the war, a historic item that symbolized the fall of one of the most tyrannical regimes in history, and a powerful relic proving there is truly nothing new under the sun.Kelly Cardenas had no idea what Craig was bringing into the studio.No prep.No script.Just history… sitting on the table between them.In this once-in-a-lifetime conversation, Craig Gottlieb shares three extraordinary artifacts — each carrying the weight of global conflict, leadership, power, collapse, and consequence. One artifact represents innovation that altered World War II forever. Another marks the symbolic end of a regime that reshaped the 20th century. And the third? A reminder that human nature hasn't changed nearly as much as we think.This isn't just about collectibles.This is about the lessons hidden inside history.Because if we don't study history… we are destined to repeat it.Craig and Kelly dive deep into:The true power behind historical artifactsThe psychology of tyrannical regimesWorld War II turning pointsWhy history still shapes modern leadershipWhat these relics reveal about human behavior todayWhether you're a history buff, World War II enthusiast, collector of rare artifacts, or someone curious about the lessons of the past, this episode will challenge the way you see history — and yourself.History doesn't whisper.It leaves evidence.And today… that evidence is on the table.

Some secrets demand silence, and Maela is a master of it. But as she steps into the 'new Ness,' the very shadows feel different, brittle, pushing back against her as she begins the impossible task of infiltrating the wizard's impenetrable Tower. With a meticulous eye for patterns and a keen sense for arrogance, Maela exploits the smallest cracks in the enemy's defenses, slipping through a closing door with the grace of a ghost. The city may have changed, but her resolve to uncover its deepest mysteries burns brighter than ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

During its ten-year run, Absence of Facts has been dedicated to a say more with less approach to Nordic flavoured techno. Releasing tracks inspired by the aesthetics of mid and late 90s techno, yet with modern production standards, the Helsinki-based label has had a steady run of over 50 timeless vinyl and digital releases. The 2026 compilation, celebrating the decade of Absence of Facts, is curated by its followers. The tracks on Artifacts are the most sold and played tunes in the labels history, setting the pace for the next ten years of the label.

Former FBI investigator Tim Carpenter recounted the true-life detective story spearheaded by the Bureau's Art Crime Team, which found itself on the trail of a thief who stole thousands of cultural artifacts -- and human remains -- from around the world. The Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee hosted this event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former FBI investigator Tim Carpenter recounted the true-life detective story spearheaded by the Bureau's Art Crime Team, which found itself on the trail of a thief who stole thousands of cultural artifacts -- and human remains -- from around the world. The Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee hosted this event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ThoughtCrime team dives into the hotly anticipated topics of the week, including:-Does super-advanced AI mean that Hollywood is entirely obsolete?-Why does a new video game have players stealing museum artifacts?-Why is the left being more open than ever about everyone teaming up on white Christians?Support the show

This compilation contains 5 chapters.Episodes included:1. Unimaginable Power (February 09, 2026)2. The Journals (February 10, 2026)3. The Western Plains (February 11, 2026)4. The Cabin On Dragon Road (February 12, 2026)5. Maela's New Mission (February 13, 2026)---Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Maela, Darla, and the enigmatic Prosper are rooted in the heart of a new mystery. A strange city hums with activity, goods arriving daily, yet disappearing without a trace. All roads—and suspicions—lead to the dominating Tower, a place of Maela's and Darla's past imprisonment and home to the powerful wizards in red. But uncovering what's truly happening within its stone walls means stepping directly into their line of sight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Ralan, Philos, and Rebecca face their seventh day crossing the deceptive plains of Dragon Road, where the golden grass hides nothing but insects and fleeing prey. Their supplies dwindle faster than anticipated, and the comfortable ignorance of city-dwellers meets the harsh reality of an ungenerous wilderness. As streams grow sparse and the endless horizon mocks their progress, the trio must confront a dangerous truth: they've been eating like the journey would be easy, and now the road is quietly punishing them for it. When the flat plains finally rise into the first hill they've seen in days, the landscape begins to change—but whether for better or worse remains to be seen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

A gruff stable master demolishes Ralan's travel plans with harsh desert truths, forcing the trio to trade their three horses for a single wagon and a stoic draft mare. As they depart Gaotteland's western gate and the cobblestone road stretches endlessly toward Kallisto, Ralan, Rebecca, and Philos begin their slow march across the golden plains—but the stable master's warnings echo ominously as the vast western sky opens before them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Raef abandons chronological order in Pietro's journals, skipping past childhood memories to uncover the truth about Ness before its fall. What he discovers isn't a city on the brink of war, but a golden age—a thriving merchant hub connecting great cities along the newly built Dragon Road. Pietro's entries reveal a trading stop on the road, settling into prosperity with unexpected grace. Why would Pietro choose to erase these memories of triumph along with everything else?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Robert Kurland, Ph.D.Can AI Have a Soul? What Science Fiction SaysDr. Robert Kurland, a convert to Catholicism in 1995, is a retired physicist who has applied magnetic resonance to problems of biological interest in his research (web search: “Kurland-McGarvey Equation”). Dr. Kurland is a graduate of Caltech (BS, 1951, “with honor”) and Harvard (PhD, 1956). His scientific career at Carnegie-Mellon, SUNY/AB, Cleveland Clinic, Geisinger Medical Center, has focused on biological applications of magnetic resonance, including MRI. Since his conversion to Catholicism, he has tried to spread the message that there's no war between Catholic teaching and science.AbstractMuch before AI tools became available, science fiction stories had shown how it might be manifested in computers, robots, and humanoid androids. As with other Speculative Fiction (Tolkien, C.S. Lewis) one takes the contrapositive beings and situations in such tales not as possible reality, but as parables illustrating the human condition. Three stories will be discussed: “Deus X” in which human consciousness can be transplanted to computers as life after death“The Measure of a Man—Star Trek, Next Generation,” a trial to determine whether the android Data is more than a machine “Our Lady of the Artifacts,” a novel in which an android with superhuman capabilities is possessed by a devilFr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.Why AI Can't Have a Soul: The Transphysical ParadoxFor more on Magis AI, see https://wcatradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MagisAI.pdfFr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. is President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith (magiscenter.com), one of the largest science, faith, and reason apologetics institutes in the world. He was President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, where he increased the student body by 75%, oversaw the construction of 20 new facilities, and raised $200+ million for scholarships and buildings. He is the author of nineteen books, including the award-winning books New Proofs for the Existence of God and Science, Reason, and Faith: Discovering the Bible. He has also authored many scholarly articles on faith and science, metaphysics, and happiness and ethics. Father Spitzer has his own weekly EWTN television show called Fr. Spitzer's Universe. He has appeared on the Larry King Show (in discussion with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra), the History Channel, the Today Show, and a PBS series. He started seven institutes dedicated to faith and reason and happiness/purpose in life. He was a professor at Georgetown University, Seattle University, and Gonzaga University and was awarded the teaching medal at both Georgetown University and Seattle University. He has held two major academic chairs—the Frank Shrontz Endowed Chair in Professional Ethics (Seattle University) and the John L. Aram Chair of Business Ethics (Gonzaga University), and has won multiple academic and professional awards including the DeSmet Medal (Gonzaga University's highest award), the Aquinas Medal (for Catholic philosophical scholarship), honorary doctorates, Phi Beta Kappa (honorary), and professional society awards.AbstractThe human soul performs five functions that cannot be reduced to physical processes and structures: (1) Self-consciousness, (2) Abstract intellection through conceptual ideas, (3) Conscience and moral awareness, (4) Transcendental awareness, and (5) Spiritual-numinous awareness. Since AI is reducible, and will always be reducible to physical processes and structures, AI will not replace a human soul – or be like a human soul.

Vesper's new efficiency as Guildmaster is interrupted when his deputy Odo completes an investigation into Karch's letter and what it could mean. What begins as a routine accounting review explodes into a shocking revelation: the Craft Guild isn't poor at all. Guildmaster Orion kept them impoverished through deception, hoarding wealth through paper transactions while claiming poverty. As Odo trembles with excitement over ledgers within ledgers, Vesper realizes the true scope of his predecessor's secret empire. An empire now under his control.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

This compilation contains 5 chapters.Episodes included:1. Jasper And The River District (February 02, 2026)2. Rogers Returns (February 03, 2026)3. The New Guildmaster (February 04, 2026)4. A Summons (February 05, 2026)5. A Magnificent Seal (February 06, 2026)---Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Incogni advertisementUse code “https://nordvpn.com/earthancients at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an anual Incogni plan.Your URL is: https://incogni.com/earthancientsThe Discovery of a Chinese Imperial Seal in Northern Australia:Preliminary Report and AnalysisBy Dr Luk Yu-ping (British Museum), Ed Liu (Chinese Scholar) & Geological Analyst (AA+Industry)AbstractIn May 2022, a copper-alloy seal bearing early Chinese inscriptions was discovered nearTortilla Flats, Northern Territory, Australia. Preliminary metallurgical and epigraphicanalyses suggest the object predates any known modern or colonial Chinese presence in theregion. The artefact, associated with Daoist deity worship, may indicate ancient maritimeconnections between Asia and northern Australia. This paper summarises the discovery,expert opinions, initial analyses, and recommendations for future study and preservation.What Has Been FoundA square-shaped cast metal seal (90mm2, 20g) with eight Chinese characters and two sidemarkings, believed to represent the “Tiger-tamer Marshal Zhao of the Dark Altar” (玄壇伏虎趙公元帥)—a Daoist deity linked to wealth, protection, and navigation. The artefact bearsthe hallmarks of imperial-level craftsmanship, including a nine-fold casting method andcomplex copper-zinc alloy composition consistent with early high-temperature metallurgy.2. Who Found ItThe seal was discovered by John Miltenburg in collaboration with local researchers. Theinitial academic interpretation and contextual analysis were later undertaken by Ed Liu(Chinese scholar) and Ian Hudson and team, with external review and correspondence withDr Luk Yu-ping, Curator of Chinese Paintings and Prints at the British Museum.3. When It Was FoundThe discovery occurred in early May 2022 during surface exploration of the wetlands areasurrounding Tortilla Flats, Northern Territory, approximately 110 km south of Darwin.4. Where It Was Found and in What CircumstancesThe seal was recovered from wetlands heavily embedded in clay, located between twocreek systems near Tortilla Flats. The location's hydrological conditions likely preserved theartefact by limiting exposure to air and corrosive elements. There is no evidence of modernhabitation, trade, or military activity in the immediate vicinity that would explain the seal'spresence through known historical channels.https://forgottenorigin.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Vesper receives his new Guildmaster's seal from Fran, a master artist whose work reveals the philosophy he wants for the entire guild. What appears as plain gold transforms into an impossibly detailed mark of authority—the Craft Tower rendered in microscopic perfection, surrounded by the symbols of every trade. But as Vesper admires the forgery-proof craftsmanship, he begins to question the structure Orion left behind. How many captains serve the guild? And more importantly, how many should there be under his new leadership?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Andy Strasberg, a baseball historian and author, discusses his latest book, Strasberg's Baseball Klediment Tales.  Strasberg shares stories about his favorite baseball memorabilia, that includes the bat that New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris used to hit his 61st home run in 1961, breaking the longstanding record of 60 by Babe Ruth. He recounts his first baseball game experience at the Polo Grounds and his involvement in Billy Crystal's movie "61*" as a technical consultant. Strasberg chats about his long-standing relationship with the Maris family and his dedication to preserving baseball history. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

As the nation prepares to mark America's 250th birthday, the National Archives is taking some of its most treasured records on the road. It's also unveiled a newly renovated flagship exhibition, giving visitors an immersive, high-tech look at 250 years of U.S. history. To learn about these endeavors and other activities slated for the occasion, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Grace McCaffrey, Acting Executive of External Affairs and Communications at NARA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We meet Elle, who had just eliminated three Northern Rangers without hesitation, and then returns to her isolated cottage to await orders. When a terrified messenger delivers a cryptic three-word message from Guildmaster Polo, Elle's anticipation suggests something far more dangerous than routine violence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Captain Rogers confronts Deputy Alard with a devastating accusation: Ralan is unfit to lead the Thieves Guild. With Captain Coode as his presumed ally, Rogers demands a vote to remove the young guildmaster from power, cataloging every impulsive decision and chaotic choice that has defined Ralan's leadership. Alard remains unnervingly silent, his impassive face revealing nothing. And when he speaks, Rogers' life is turned upside down.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rogers rides through the Old Quarter in triumph, no longer a man of shadows but a hero celebrated by the people. The Captain of the Lower Quarter has a plan: confront Alard, demand a council vote, and claim his rightful place as Guildmaster. As he selects a fresh mount from the ancient stables and rides toward the looming Black Tower, Rogers revels in the knowledge that this is his moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Jasper commandeers the guildmaster's prized horse and rides to a forgotten guard outpost on the edge of the Flats. What he finds there—demoralized soldiers, abandoned posts, and the word 'traitors' scrawled in red paint—reveals just how far the merchant guild's authority has crumbled. As Jasper confronts the guards left behind when their captain fled during the riots, he forges them into something useful, for both the guild and his own consolidation of power.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

This compilation contains 5 chapters.Episodes included:1. The Cost (January 26, 2026)2. Around the Mountain (January 27, 2026)3. The Meeting With Wilhelm (January 28, 2026)4. Next Steps (January 29, 2026)5. Jasper In The Tower (January 30, 2026)---Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Jasper consolidates his grip on the Merchant Guild, methodically seizing control of cooks, servants, and guards while Guildmaster Karch remains distracted by Vesper's ominous silence. Under the guise of restoring order after Larsen's failed assault, Jasper positions himself for a deputy-ship—but his calculated revelations may expose how far his ambitions truly reach.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rebecca and Ralan return to Pietro's library to discuss next teps. As the team grapples with this calculated exile disguised as assistance, Raef reveals a stunning discovery from Pietro's journals: the old master lived for five hundred years, his life extended by magic far beyond natural limits. With Rebecca confronting her complicated relationship with her 'father' Wilhelm, and the reality of ancient magical secrets emerging from the decoded texts, the crew faces an impossible choice between abandoning their quest or risking everything in the deadly sands and on Dragon Road.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Ralan and Rebecca meet with the Crown of Gaotteland, the warlord who just invaded Ness. While Ralan fears revealing Pietro's magical secrets, Rebecca insists her adoptive father only cares about resources, not power. Their tense approach through Wilhelm's guards and his Second, Joseph, leads to an unexpected reunion—one where Wilhelm recognizes both his wandering daughter and the Guildmaster who simply walked out of captivity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Main Source - How My Man Went Down In The Game [P-Vine] Cannibal Ox feat. Artifacts & U-God - Blade: The Art of Ox [iHipHop Distribution] Droogie Otis feat. Killer Mike - The Edge [Beat Konducta] Frollen Music Library - Gas Bmin [Frollen Music Library] Re-ni & BiggaBush - Bass Is The Space [Ilian Tape] Atjazz feat. Erin Buku - Give Love [Atjazz Record Company] Sandboy feat. Randolph Matthews - Call Out [Hinterland Records] Dina Ogon - Orden Brann [Playground Music] Modha feat. Allysha Joy – Good News [Sonar Kollektiv] Alcides Neto - Canforá [Music In Exile] Joyce - Banana [EMI] WAAN - Moto No Oto [Sonar Kollektiv] Anthony Joseph - James [Heavenly Sweetness] Diogo Strausz - Com Magia [Favorite Recordings] Abelardo Carbono - Si Si Si (Drama On The Corner Remix) [Palenque Records] Another Taste feat. Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers - Peace Call [Space Grapes] FUTVRST - Sun Phase [Star Creature] Sirius Topic - Parsec [Umanuto Records] Atjazz & At One - Trynna Make It [Atjazz Record Company] Pepe Link & Kiko Navarro feat. Afeerika - Kókó Ngbélé [Afroterraneo Music] Niwin - Khaya Nights [Atjazz Record Company] Atjazz feat. Kaidi Tatham - Change The Rules [Atjazz Record Company] Nat Wendell feat. Robert Owens - Easy (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Eclipser Chaser] Slimy Ape - Tread Carefully mSdoS - Still Running [Soul Trader Records] Mag - Run For Grooves [Soul Trader Records]

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Artifacts from Phrygian tomb suggest possible link to King Midas (details) Medieval Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered in Suffolk, England (details) Medieval burials at Menga dolmen suggest symbolic significance of monument over 1000 years after construction (details)(details) New underwater remains add to record of El Huarco Archaeological Complex (details)

This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Lorwyn Eclipsed! Magic makes a return to a wild plane where creature types matter and speed has ruled the day, traditionally at least. The guys give their early takes on all the cards and the format in general to help you prepare for your upcoming prerelease, release, and subsequent events! Enjoy!  You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brought to you buy Ultimate Guard! Check out the best gear here: https://ultimateguard.com/en/ Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Luis Scott-Vargas Marshall's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Luis's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsv LR Community Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/lrcast Start: 00:00:00 Gold: 00:17:14 White: 00:57:08 Blue: 01:32:08 Black: 02:04:06 Red: 02:35:00 Green: 03:02:21 Artifacts and Lands: 03:34:33

Cultural Artifacts is our version of a Top Ten list for the year. G. Tyler Burns and Jemar Tisby are back for part two. This time we've got a few albums, some books, and a variety of movies and television shows you'll want to check out right away! As always, the rules remain the same: these artifacts don't have to be new. They just have to be consumed this year. The things that steadied us. Challenged us. Made us feel more human in a year that demanded a lot. Don't forget to listen to Part 1: https://youtu.be/pFaTdC9-fUQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices