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Part 1? Starting around 1300 BCE, the (surviving) corpus of written documents from Egypt begins to increase dramatically. It's not clear why, but papyrus and ostraca are far more abundant for this era than anything before. Thanks to these records, we get many glimpses of daily life and personal concerns, from the society of the time; and we can enjoy some Small Stories of life in Ramessid Egypt. Logo image: Dancers and musicians from the 18th Dynasty tomb of Neb-Amun, now in the British Museum (via Wikimedia Commons public domain). The dancers wear "string" garments that may be the ruwedj referenced by Ise in her letter to her sister. The History of Egypt Podcast: Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU. We have merch! Browse our designs at Dashery by TeePublic https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The veil is thinning, the air is scented with myrrh and our magic turns towards the ancient and unseen. This weeks episode is steeped in old-world witchcraft and necromantic lore. In this episode we will be looking at - Myrrh - tracing its sacred lineage through Egypt, Greece and Kabbalistic rites, and how to weave it into your craft for purification, spirit work and its many other magickal associations. The Bat as a Spirit Animal - exploring its shadow medicine and deep ties to witches Creating a Money Bowl - A prosperity ritual for ongoing wealth and stead flow including herbs, crystals and spellwork A Necromantic Evocation - drawn directly from an ancient British Museum manuscript - Sloane mss 3884 read from the book The Necromancers - The Best of Black Magic and Witchcraft edited by Peter Haining. As mentioned in this episode - Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire Madonna Interview on Kabbalah/Spiritual Path - https://youtu.be/zUvRv5JrItk?si=Kfy_j7mLAlVd_HcJ Bat articles referenced - https://andersnichtartig.com/2020/10/30/bat-night-heute-nacht-kommen-die-fledermause-2/ Money Chant Coins and bills, hear my call  Money flows and does not stall  Wealth and Fortune grow and stay  Blessings come in every way  By the stars and by the sea  Luck and fortune come to me  With each breath and step I take  Golden chances I shall make  OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we'll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October's journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch's New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches' gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier

The Royal Albert Hall was the unlikely venue for the biggest Sumo wrestling tournament ever staged outside of Japan on 9th October, 1991. Around forty wrestlers, described in the press as “bouncing like fat Buddhas,” thundered across a ring on clay sourced from a field near Heathrow.  Part of the grand Japan Festival - a four-month cultural takeover marking 100 years of the Japan Society, including kabuki at the National Theatre and Buddhist sculptures at the British Museum - demand for tickets was sky-high, thanks to Channel 4's cult Friday night sumo broadcasts. A Shinto-style canopy was shipped over, and reinforced hotels were arranged for the athletes, complete with detachable showers, reinforced beds, and double-sized meals to help them hit their 7,000-calorie daily target. The lineup featured stars with nicknames like “The Killer Whale,” “The Plum,” and the 37-stone “Dump Truck,” Konishiki Yasokichi. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider the impact the festival had on introducing Londoners to Japanese culture; reveal why the wrestlers had a pit-stop in Anchorage on their way to England; and explain why some fans didn't tell their colleagues they were attending… Further Reading: • ‘Albert Hall hosts first sumo tournament held outside Japan' (The Guardian, 1991): https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/oct/10/sumo-wrestling-royal-albert-hall • ‘Sumo Wrestling's Solid Foundation in the UK and Europe' (SportsLook, 2023): https://featured.japan-forward.com/sportslook/sumo-wrestlings-solid-foundation-in-the-uk-and-europe/ • ‘Sumo: Terao v Kotogaume 1991 (London)': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa0TrLXi-uk #Japan #Sport #London #90s Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Giles and Esther had a lovely night out at the theatre, but they're suffering for it now. As the hang overs clear and King Charles requests Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson not to take part in Royal Christmas engagements they wonder which of your relatives would you like to disinvite to Christmas lunch? Perhaps the King should utter “Riddikulus!” a spell cast in Harry Potter when faced with a lurking pest. JK Rowling may be doing likewise as her public spat with Emma Watson has resurfaced. Do either deserve our sympathy? Stop the press! The British Museum is hosting its own version of The Met Ball…sort of. But who on earth would want to be first name on the guest list? And last but by no means least Esther tests Giles' fitness…but while he has a hangover. And as always please do get in touch especially if you wish to divulge which of your relatives, you'd like to not attend Christmas: noidea@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on Septemebr 29, 2025 at Lyncroft Centre, Toronto.John 1, 49-51: Jesus replied, ‘You believe that just because I said: I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.' And then he added ‘I tell you most solemnly, you will see heaven laid open and, above the Son of Man, the angels of God ascending and descending.'The three archangels, Raphael, Michael, Gabriel, all have their role in the history of salvation. They are also present in the history and apostolates of Opus Dei. Here's how.Music: Michael Lee of Toronto.Thumbnail: Ivory panel at the British Museum of St. Michael, dating to the 6th Century.

I'm back again this week with four more "lost cities" for you. First we'll explore the  Egyptian city of Thonis-Heracleion that literally sank beneath the Mediterranean Sea and was rediscovered some 1,200 years later. Next, we'll hop over to Jordan to discover the ancient Nabataean city of Petra with it's grand facades etched into the red rock landscape. After that it's off to Cambodia to learn about the not actually lost at all Khmer city of Angkor. And finally the mountains of Peru where majestic and little understood Machu Picchu looms among the picturesque peaks. But, while it's fun to think about "lost cities," the obvious lesson of this week's episode is: be careful what you call "lost" and be careful how easily you throw out the term "discovered." These words carry weight and they've already caused a lot of damage. Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: The Guardian "Lost Cities #6: how Thonis-Heracleion resurfaced after 1,000 years under water"The British Museum "Timeline of Ancient Egypt"Franckgoddio.org "Sunken Civilizations"National Geographic "Who built the 'lost city' of Petra and why did they leave?"Natural History Museum of Utah "Angkor: The 'Lost City' That Never Needed to be Discovered"Wikipedia "Angkor"Wikipedia "Machu Picchu"Shoot me a message!

Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks. Charting Charlotte's eventful life, Dr. Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks. Charting Charlotte's eventful life, Dr. Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks. Charting Charlotte's eventful life, Dr. Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks. Charting Charlotte's eventful life, Dr. Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks. Charting Charlotte's eventful life, Dr. Caroline McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

L'incursion russe n'a duré que 12 minutes, mais elle a mis sous pression les pays de l'Otan. « Avions de chasse interceptés en Estonie : Moscou teste les nerfs de l'Otan », titre le Parisien. Partout dans la presse européenne, des photos des trois MIG-31 russes en plein ciel. « Ils ont violé l'espace aérien de ce petit pays balte, hier, forçant l'Alliance à intervenir », explique le Parisien. « Cet acte inédit fait monter d'un cran la pression militaire aux confins de l'Union Européenne », ajoute le quotidien français. L'incursion russe est aussi à la Une de la Republica, en Italie, car ce sont des F 35 italiens qui ont intercepté les MIG russes. La Republica n'hésite pas à employer des mots forts et parle « d'instants terribles, sans précédent en Europe ». Il s'agit d'une « violation formelle de l'espace aérien de Tallin, et donc de celui de l'Otan, qui s'est transformée en provocation explicite, lorsque l'escadron moscovite s'est dirigé directement vers la capitale Tallin ». « La Russie teste une fois de plus les limites de l'Otan en Europe de l'est » remarque, de son côté, le quotidien espagnol El Païs. Bref, la presse européenne est plutôt inquiète, contrairement à la presse américaine, qui ne dit rien, ou presque, de l'incursion russe dans le ciel de l'Estonie. Visas à 100 000 dollars La presse américaine qui, en revanche, revient sur les dernières annonces de Donald Trump concernant les visas. C'est à la Une du Washington Post : « Trump ajoute des frais de 100 000 dollars pour les visas des travailleurs qualifiés, et lance aussi des visas Gold Card d'une valeur d'un million de dollars », précise le quotidien américain, selon lequel « ces mesures risquent d'être contestées en justice ». « Mais si elles étaient maintenues, remarque le Washington Post, elles restreindraient considérablement l'immigration légale, tout en ouvrant la porte aux étrangers fortunés ». Ce qui mérite quelques explications que nous donne le quotidien américain. « Les frais annuels de 100 000 dollars seraient imposés aux candidats à un visa de travail hautement qualifié, largement utilisé dans la Silicon Valley, limitant ainsi un accès primordial vers l'immigration légale ». Ce qui inquiète d'ores et déjà certains pays. Ainsi le Times Of India, remarque « que les entreprises qui recrutent des travailleurs étrangers devront désormais faire face à des dépenses plus élevées, ce qui pourrait les inciter à se tourner à nouveau vers les travailleurs américains du secteur technologique ». Notez enfin que la Gold Card, la carte en or, serait, elle, destinée aux étrangers fortunés qui pairaient 1 million de dollars pour un visa de résidence aux États-Unis. « L'essentiel, a dit Donald Trump, c'est que des gens formidables arrivent et qu'ils paient ». Une oeuvre fragile Enfin, la célèbre tapisserie de Bayeux, en Normandie, entreprend un long voyage… Et cela fait grincer des dents… C'est le journal le Monde qui s'est penché sur la question, et nous indique que « pour la première fois depuis quarante ans, la célèbre broderie du XI siècle a quitté son musée, fermé pour travaux, pour rejoindre un lieu de conservation provisoire, avant d'être prêtée au British Museum en 2026 ». Mais un si long voyage est-il bien raisonnable, pour une si longue tapisserie de 70 mètres ? Certainement pas, disent plusieurs experts, « qui ont lancé des avertissements sur la grande fragilité de l'œuvre ». Des experts qui ont                    « minutieusement radiographié les dégradations qui fragilisent la tapisserie (24 204 tâches, 9 646 trous, 30 déchirures) ». En 2021, les autorités culturelles régionales avaient d'ailleurs estimé que « l'œuvre n'était pas transportable, avant d'être restaurée ». Mais le calendrier a été bouleversé, sur décision du président français, Emmanuel Macron qui (en prêtant la tapisserie de Bayeux) a souhaité « revivifier » les liens entre la France et le Royaume-Uni.

Les œuvres d'art sont de véritables pièces maitresses de la diplomatie. Cette fois, c'est à destination de la Grande-Bretagne que s'adresse le geste de la France, comme un gage donné de rapprochement entre Paris et Londres après le Brexit. La tapisserie de Bayeux, monument historique classé par l'UNESCO, une œuvre millénaire sera prêtée au British Museum en 2026. Côté français, on s'interroge sur son état de conservation qui semble ne pas lui permettre un tel voyage. Didier Rykner, historien de l'art, fondateur et rédacteur de la rédaction de la Tribune de l'Art, et Axel Haddad, directeur général de la société de transport Grospiron, étaient les invités de Nathalie Amar.    ► Chronique Saison 1, Épisode 1 Jessica Taieb nous fait découvrir la série sénégalaise «Marie et Momo». C'est l'une des nouveautés les plus attendues de la rentrée et c'est signé Marodi TV.    ► Reportage Lisa Giroldini est allée voir «Portrait de Rita» au théâtre, un seul en scène dont elle nous donne les coulisses.   ► Playlist du jour - The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - Queen Rima - Bad Man.

Les œuvres d'art sont de véritables pièces maitresses de la diplomatie. Cette fois, c'est à destination de la Grande-Bretagne que s'adresse le geste de la France, comme un gage donné de rapprochement entre Paris et Londres après le Brexit. La tapisserie de Bayeux, monument historique classé par l'UNESCO, une œuvre millénaire sera prêtée au British Museum en 2026. Côté français, on s'interroge sur son état de conservation qui semble ne pas lui permettre un tel voyage. Didier Rykner, historien de l'art, fondateur et rédacteur de la rédaction de la Tribune de l'Art, et Axel Haddad, directeur général de la société de transport Grospiron, étaient les invités de Nathalie Amar.    ► Chronique Saison 1, Épisode 1 Jessica Taieb nous fait découvrir la série sénégalaise «Marie et Momo». C'est l'une des nouveautés les plus attendues de la rentrée et c'est signé Marodi TV.    ► Reportage Lisa Giroldini est allée voir «Portrait de Rita» au théâtre, un seul en scène dont elle nous donne les coulisses.   ► Playlist du jour - The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - Queen Rima - Bad Man.

What if pro-level video creation didn't require a film crew, expensive equipment, or weeks of production time? Imagine literally describing what you want and having it appear on screen. We're living through a moment where AI video generation has gone from science fiction to "just about usable" reality. The technology is still rough around the edges (and yes, you might find yourself shouting at your computer.) But we're witnessing the evolution of something new. Joining us in this episode is Ellis Pratt, Director at Cherryleaf, a UK-based technical writing and training services company, and host of the Cherryleaf Podcast. He's been actively testing Google's VEO 3 and figuring out how to make AI-generated video actually work for real-world business applications. He talks us through his creative process of combining VEO 3 with tools like Camtasia and Audiate and gives us an honest look at what it's really like to work with this technology. Learning points from the episode include: 00:00 - 02:27 Introduction to  Ellis Pratt 02:27 - 03:09 Ellis' favorite exhibit at the British Museum 03:09 - 04:13 Ellis' biggest tip for using images and videos in their work04:13 - 05:49 How technical writing is changing with video content 05:49 - 08:48 Why Ellis started exploring AI-generated videos 08:48 - 12:24 Why VEO 3 beats other AI video tools 12:24 - 16:18 The process from prompts to final video 16:18 - 18:02 How Camtasia solves VEO 3's limitations 18:02 - 23:02 The French New Wave Video example 23:02 - 25:09 Ellis' advice for starting out with AI video 25:09 - 29:34 The e-learning video example 29:34 - 31:08 Final advice for working with VEO 3 31:08 - 35:42 Speed round questions 35:42 - 36:54 Ellis' final take on AI video 36:54 - 37:57 Outro Important links and mentions: Connect with Ellis Pratt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellispratt Find out more about Cherryleaf on the website: https://www.cherryleaf.com Watch the Cherryleaf Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cherryleafltd

Kate Bryan is a British art historian She is Chief Art Director for Soho House and Co. globally where she curates and builds a collection of over 10,000 contemporary artworks on permanent display across 17 countries. She is an arts broadcaster and recently made a one hour special with the Guerilla Girls. She has been a judge on the popular TV show, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year since its inception in 2013. She started her career at the British Museum and has run commercial galleries in both London and Hong Kong.  Her third book and first for a mainstream audience will be released in September. How to Art aims to demystify the artworld and help us all have a more joyful relationship with art.She and Zuckerman discuss art anxiety, our shared belief that “Art is for everybody,,” being helpful, cultivating taste, stress relieving impact of making art, why art is the ultimate art form, good and bad art, prioritizing the visitor, already knowing everything that you need to know, when things click, busting art out of where it is usually seen, making television about art, emphasizing the human connection, what makes artists interesting people, how there is no really conventional art career, having a great time, purposeful inclusivity, allowing art to be good for us, being honest, and being really excited to talk about art!

In 2 Kings 19 Hezekiah clothes himself with the sign of abject humility and sends his senior servants to the prophet Isaiah beseeching Yahweh's support. Judah is assured of Yahweh's help for the Assyrian general had taunted "the LIVING GOD". The prophet assures Judah that the LORD was with them - this is Immanuel's land and God is with His people. In his taunt Rabshakeh catalogues the Assyrian victories. The Assyrian general spoke these, and they are recorded on the Taylor cylinder in the Assyrian room at the British Museum of Ancient History. Upon receiving Rabshakeh's letter Hezekiah makes it a matter of prayer by opening the letter in the temple and committing the matter to Yahweh. The key to the success of this prayer was Hezekiah's trust in His Sovereign - compare 2 Kings 18 verses 5 and 19 verses 16. The prophet Isaiah Top of the Document conveys to his monarch Yahweh's derisive response to the boastful and contemptuous letter. Though the siege would continue for a number of years, the Almighty would provide for His people. The words of Psalm 124 verses 7 are found on the Taylor cylinder in the Assyrian room of the British Museum and are taken from the Songs of Degrees composed by Hezekiah at that time. No siege machines were to be used, nor any arrow fired. Verses 35-37 record the demise of 185,000 soldiers and the ignominious slaying of Sennacherib in his home city of Nineveh. Sennacherib's shameful slaying by his sons happened a few years after his ignominious defeat by the Almighty. Ezekiel 9 tells of the vision of the man with the writer's ink horn, who was to seal upon the forehead of those who truly lamented the nation's degraded condition. Psalm 45 tells that our Lord Jesus Christ not only loved righteousness, but he also hated wickedness - verse 7. We too must not be indifferent to evil if we are to be citizens of the Kingdom. We must like our Master be sealed in our thinking- John 6 verses 27-40; Revelation 14 verses 1-5. Following the sealing of the righteous was the destruction of the evil and uncommitted by the man carrying the slaughter weapon verses  read 1 Peter 4 verses 17-19. Ponder the message for the way we must live in order to be saved when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. He comes for those "who love his appearing" as we are told in 2 Timothy 4 verses 1-8. Luke records in his 5th chapter the call of fishermen to become Jesus' Apostles. Peter, Andrew, James and John were mending their nets, but they were miraculously given an incredible catch when they obey our Lord. Their job from now on was to catch men for the Gospel. We too are charged to catch men and women for the kingdom verses  Mark 16 verses 15-16. The chapter records the next miracle as the curing of a leper, who totally believes In Jesus' power. The leper's only question was would the Lord be willing. The cleansed leper is sent to the priests as a testimony that our Lord Jesus Christ is sent from God. Crowds gather to Jesus and are healed. The power of God was ever present to heal those of responsive hearts. Luke speaks of the faith of a paralytic man and his four friends, who against all odds find a way for faith to save their paralysed friend. This healing provokes indignation from the religious authorities. Jesus had intended this as it demonstrates the link between Christ's miracles and him being the Son of God (called in Luke's record "the Son of Man"). Then we read of the call of Levi, or Matthew, who is a hated collector of excise. We read of a dispute arising among the Apostles about fasting. Jesus tells his Apostles that the reason his disciples did not fast was because the bridegroom was with them. Christ says that when the Bridegroom is taken away then they would fast. Lastly the Lord gives two parables (new and old cloth and wineskins and wine) which explain why Jesus' teaching was not palatable to the inflexible Jewish religious leaders. The enemies of our Lord were set in tradition and were incapable of receiving Jesus' saving message. Let us make sure that we have hearing ears.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

In the record of 2 Kings 18 we are told of Judah's greatest king, Hezekiah - second to none, read and ponder verse 5. His wonderful legacy is described in verses 1-4, and his mother's name given indicating her as having a significant impact on his life - given that his father was wicked Ahaz; we can thank the LORD for his mother. Hezekiah destroys the serpent of bronze from Moses' era, as it had become an idol. King Hezekiah saw how it became an idolatrous snare to Judah, and he calls it "a piece of bronze". God helps Hezekiah in every way and whatever he does prospers. The king of Assyria came upon the land like a flood - sweeping away Israel. Whilst the Assyrian king was engaged in the siege of Lachish (one of the most significant battles of that age - the massacre and depiction can be viewed in the Assyrian room at the British Museum); a large army, under Rab-shakeh, was deployed to attack Jerusalem. Hezekiah had secured the city's water supply by cutting a conduit from a secret source outside the city to the Pool of Siloam. The Assyrian general outlines an impressive list of Assyrian conquests and speaks in Hebrew in order to intimidate those defending the city. Shebna and Eliakim, two of Hezekiah's top officers remain mute for so had king Hezekiah commanded them. In the 8th chapter of Ezekiel, the typical Son of Man, the prophet is taken by way of vision, or literally, to the temple to see the great abominations being practiced. On the north side of the house i.e. the Temple stood a great idol. Worse yet follows when Ezekiel sees women in the temple worshiping Tammuz. In Babylonian mythology the mother god begets the trinity (read Alexander Hyslop's "The Two Babylons"). Worse yet follows when the prophet next is confronted by the High Priest and the 24 orders of the priesthood outside the eastern side of the house worshiping the sun. The vision portrayed in this chapter highlights the depths to which Judah had progressively sunk in its idolatry - originally introduced by Solomon to please his foreign wives. This is an example of what the Apostle Paul speaks of when he says in 1 Corinthians 5 verses  "a little leaven leavens the whole lump". In Luke 4 we have the account of Jesus in his hometown of Nazareth. Before this we read of our Lord Jesus Christ returning triumphant from his three-fold temptation in the Judean wilderness. Jesus was, as Hebrews 4 verses 15 tells us, tempted in all points as we are BUT without sin. These three points of temptation are verses  1) the lust of the flesh; 2) the lust of the eyes; and 3) the pride of life (see 1 John 2 verses 15-17). But our Lord overcame by the Word of God (Revelation 19 verses 11-16). All of Jesus' rebuttals of his temptation come from the book of Deuteronomy chapters 6 and 8. Verse 14 tells us that Christ's ministry begins in the power of the spirit of God. This verse and verse 15 cover a period of 4-6 months from has baptism and his first visit during his ministry to Jerusalem described at the end of John 2. To Galilee Jesus goes to fulfil the prophecy of Isaiah 9 verses 1-7. On the Sabbath day in Nazareth Christ begins to preach starting with Isaiah 61 and reading the first one and a half verses, finishing with the words "to preach the acceptable year of the LORD". Then our Lord closed the scroll and sat with his announcement that those words were fulfilled that day. On being invited to speak he tells them that they will not accept Jesus. When our Lord Jesus finds opposition to his teaching and says that since no prophet has ever been accepted among his own people. For that reason, our Lord declares, Elijah's and Elisha's missions were with those Gentiles to whom those prophets were sent by God. The citizens of Nazareth then attempt to kill Jesus intending to cast him from the Precipice. But Jesus uses the power of the spirit to pass safely through their midst. It was just as he reveals in John 7 verses 34, "where I am you cannot come". In the synagogue Jesus cures a man with a sick mind. Next, whilst our Lord, is in Capernaum he cures Simon Peter's mother-in-law. Many other cures follow, and our Lord's preaching continues throughout Galilee. If we follow Luke's account other than the few events recorded at the beginning, and the time of his crucifixion, we would think that Jesus didn't go to Judea. The reason for this was, largely, Christ's acceptance in Galilee and his rejection in Judea.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are some of the most controversial museum objects in the world. In the early 19th century the Scottish aristocrat Thomas Bruce, the seventh Earl of Elgin, used his position as Ambassador Extraordinary to the Ottoman Empire to gain access to Athens' historic acropolis and remove priceless works of ancient art from the Parthenon. Since that time both the legality and the morality of the acquisition has been the source of controversy. Unfortunately, the debate around the Parthenon sculptures has been clouded by many historical myths and misconceptions. Should the marbles remain in the British Museum, or should they be returned to Athens? Tune-in and find out how a gift of ammunition, an "Old Turk", and lies to Parliament all play a role in the story.Join Sebastian in Greece in 2026! Click HERE for a full itinerary and booking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catherine talks about death, life and life-changing moments, in the London sunshine. ---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks' surprising. Catherine's been travelling and recording since 2014. Be transported to places around the world and into the lives of others: You just never know what story is coming next…Join our Where Are You Going? Club for bonus audio, exclusive behind the scenes content and a chance to interact with Catherine, the production team and other club members.Find out more at www.whereareyougoing.co.uk/clubWe're actively seeking brand partners and sponsors and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk---Presented by Catherine CarrProduced by the team at Loftus MediaMusic by Edwin PearsonFollow whereareyougoing on InstagramCheck out our site: whereareyougoing.co.ukSend us an email: whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Bon, Macron met encore le feu aux poudres. Alors vous allez me dire sur quoi ? Question légitime parce qu'il y a du nouveau tout le temps, mais ici on parle d'Histoire. Bon, ça change rien, il y a aussi des shitstorms toutes les semaines avec lui et son gouvernement sur ce genre de thématique… Bref, vous l'avez sûrement vu passer, Macron veut prêter la tapisserie de Bayeux aux Anglais et ça fait du bruit, beaucoup de bruit, et je vous explique pourquoi ! Bonne écoute !

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Episode 7 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo, Kang Tae Oh as Lee Jun Ho, Ha Yoon Kyung as Choi Soo Yeon, Ju Hyun Young as Dong Geu Ra Mi, Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok, and Joo Jong Hyuk as Kwon Min Woo. We discuss:The songs featured during the recap: the instrumental version of “Inevitable” by Suzy and “We Are the Hanbada Crew” by Daniel Ri.Our special guest, attorney and longtime listener Malcolm, joins us to provide legal insight and commentary. We call it Extraordinary Attorney Malcolm!The legal case involving the town of Sodeok-dong, a new road project, and the government's use of eminent domain in both Korea and the U.S.The town's head, Choi Han Su, and his struggle with anomic aphasia—a real neurological condition—and how his assistant helps him communicate.The significance of Sodeok-dong being a greenbelt area, which impacts compensation and development.The attorneys' field visit to Sodeok-dong and how the town, the residents, and their culture deeply move them, especially Attorney Jung.The Hackberry tree as a central, emotional symbol for the town's identity and unity.The dramatic court scenes, especially the entrance and argument strategy of Tae Su Mi, and the use of video game-style graphics in court.The escalating romance between Woo Young Woo and Lee Jun Ho, including the touching moment when she asks for permission to touch him.The evolving relationship between Choi Soo Yeon and Woo Young Woo, from rivalry to heartfelt support and guidance.Kwon Min Woo's bitterness and his anonymous post on the Hanbada bulletin board accusing Woo Young Woo of nepotism.Woo Young Woo's realization that she may have gotten her job due to personal connections—and her confrontation with her father about it.The tense exchange between Woo Gwang Ho and CEO Han, and the possibility that Woo Young Woo is being used in a power play involving her biological mother, Tae Su Mi.Cultural and linguistic elements, including sikhye, jjimjilbangs, hwamunseok mats, and the use of formal Korean speech and honorifics.What we're watching now!ReferencesAnomic AphasiaAddresses in South KoreaKim Jang HoonSon Heung-MinLee Kun HeeJang Dong-gun - WikipediaTraumerei SchumannAdministrative divisions of South Korea - WikipediaHwamunseok mat (화문석 花紋席) | British Museum

Travel the museums of the world from America to London to Paris to Berlin to Israel as we search for evidence for the Bible in secular museums! Highlights include the British Museum, the Louvre, the University of Chicago, and even the Cleveland Public Library!

Travel the museums of the world from America to London to Paris to Berlin to Israel as we search for evidence for the Bible in secular museums! Highlights include the British Museum, the Louvre, the University of Chicago, and even the Cleveland Public Library!

In this captivating episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and content director for the History Extra podcast, Dave Musgrove, to delve into the rich tapestry of history represented by the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. As part of the Gloucester History Festival, Dave shares his passion for this nearly 1,000-year-old artefact, revealing its significance beyond the famous Battle of Hastings.The Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled:Dave passionately argues against the common misconception that the tapestry solely depicts the Battle of Hastings, urging listeners to appreciate its broader narrative that chronicles the life of Earl Harold and the events leading to 1066.Harold's Journey:Exploring the early sections of the tapestry, Dave highlights the portrayal of Harold Godwinson, showcasing his duality as a nobleman and a worthy adversary to William the Conqueror, thus providing a deeper understanding of the political context of the time.Artistry and Interpretation:Listeners will learn about the artistry behind the tapestry, including its unique embroidery techniques and the intriguing details that embellish its borders, from mythical creatures to Aesop's fables, all of which enrich the narrative.Controversies and Misconceptions:Dave tackles the ongoing debates surrounding the tapestry, including the infamous arrow in the eye scene and the implications of its display at the British Museum. He encourages a more nuanced view of the tapestry's historical context and its journey through time.This episode is a passionate call to action for history enthusiasts to look beyond the surface and appreciate the intricate stories woven into this remarkable artefact. Join Paul and Dave as they unravel the layers of history, inviting listeners to engage with the past in a meaningful way.Guest Information:Catch Dave Musgrove on the History Extra podcast available on all major platforms.The Gloucester History Festival Blackfriars Talks run from 13th September through to 21st September and Tickets are available at https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/Dave will be speaking on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 4:00pm and tickets are available here: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/the-bayeux-tapestry/Support History Rage on Patreon at patreon.com/historyrage for exclusive content and the iconic History Rage mug. Follow History Rage on Social Media:Twitter: @historyrageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrageBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyrage.bsky.social Stay informed, stay passionate, and let the rage for historical truth burn on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is the writer and cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins. She has previously written books on museums and the moral questions raised by exhibiting or retaining certain artefacts, in that spirit she is also a trustee of the British Museum, and a radio presenter, including of the BBC Radio 4 series 'The History of Secrecy.' Her latest book is '…

Beloved English classics scholar Dame Mary Beard offers wisdom on how to tackle the vast collection of the British Museum, and ponders the ethics and responsibility of retaining the cultural antiquities of other lands. Then a cartoonist shares his love of museums and how they transform us by illustrating memorable moments at his favorites across North America. And a Korean American travel writer explains why Seoul is an ideal introduction to traveling in Asia, and recommends a relaxing island counterpoint to the bustling, 24-hour capital. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

You better bee-lieve it, we're talking about honeybee headaches. Former beekeeper Adam Novicki explains the causes of this year's historic honeybee die-off Sawdust covered floors, free peanuts, and stiff martinis are hallmarks of Chez Jay, which celebrates 66 years along Route 66 Jenny Linford explores cooking, eating, and drinking through objects in the British Museum's collection Chef Katie Reicher of legendary San Francisco restaurant Greens shares vegetarian recipes from her repertoire Baker Nicole Rucker adopts a fruit tree and sets her sights on a glazed peach pie Sign up for Good Food's weekly newsletter!

Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. This week, from March: beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain's No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation? By Charlotte Higgins. Read by Diveen Henry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

In this episode, host Ellie Woodacre interviews Emma Cahill Marrón about her pop up exhibition at the British Museum 'Faces of Eternity'. We discuss the items features, the iconography of Renaissance royal women, the use of medals and coins as propaganda and Mary I Tudor as both a English and Spanish queen. This mini exhibition will be running until mid-October 2025 in the Money Gallery at the British Museum, room 68, case 10. Here is a link to a short video of Ellie and Emma visiting the exhibition in London.Guest Bio: Dr Emma Cahill Marrón is an art historian who specialises in queenly iconography and patronage, with a particular focus on Katherine of Aragon. She completed her PhD at the University of Murcia (Spain) and is part of the research group there, 'Arte, Poder y Genéro' and the 'Mefer' project led by Noelia Garcia Perez. For more on her upcoming publications and events, see below:o   To learn all about the women mentioned in the interview this summer tune in every Thursday to the series series ‘Parallel Lives' in Dr. Emma & Me in the Tudors Dynasty Podcast.o   This fall Emma will be collaborating with Rebecca Larson from Tudors Dynasty & Beyond to bring you a six-week course titled Katherine of Aragon: Forging a Queen. Send an email to dremmaandme@gmail.com to get all the details about this new course!For more follow Emma on social media (X, Bluesky, Insta)o   Dr. Emma Luisa Cahill MarrónX: @EmmaLCahillInstagram: @emmacahillmarrono   Arte, Poder, GéneroX: @artepodergeneroInstagram: @artepodergenero

In this episode, Claire visits Oxford to cook with Alexandra Green, curator for Southeast Asia at the British Museum. Alexandra shares her passion for Southeast Asian food, shaped by her childhood in Malaysia and her love of rice and vibrant flavours. Together, they prepare Alexandra's favourite quick and easy Thai chickpea curry – a comforting dish that blends classic Thai ingredients with a twist, reflecting Alexandra's own culinary influences.As they cook, Alexandra talks about her fascinating role at the British Museum, looking after a vast collection of over 33,000 objects from across Southeast Asia. She discusses the importance of spices, their journeys across the world, and how food and objects connect cultures through time. Alexandra explains how she became the first dedicated curator for Southeast Asia at the museum, her work on exhibitions, and the ongoing efforts to share and document the region's rich history.The conversation weaves together stories of family, travel, and the everyday joy of cooking. Alexandra reflects on the objects she cares for, from fish traps and mortars to contemporary art and ceremonial daggers, and what they reveal about the lives and histories of Southeast Asian communities. She also touches on the complexities of museum collections, the significance of transparency and access, and the role of curators in shaping the stories we tell about the past.With a warming bowl of Thai chickpea curry and plenty of good conversation, this episode is a celebration of food, heritage, and the connections we make through what we cook and collect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jonny speaks with Dr Sushma Jansari, lead curator of Ancient India: living traditions at the British Museum, about the featured ancient Indian devotional imagery across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Exploring the exhibition in depth, they discuss how sacred figures evolved from symbolic footprints to human forms, and how the exhibition connects these shared origins to contemporary practices, particularly in the South Asian diaspora. It is the British Museum's first major multi-faith exhibition on ancient South Asian devotional art, spotlighting its global relevance and deep ties to living communities. Ancient India: living traditions runs at the British Museum from 22 May to 19 October 2025, featuring over 180 objects: sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and more. You can claim your 2 for 1 tickets by using code INDIA2FOR1**Offer valid on pre-booked tickets from the British Museum website for visits until 12 October 2025 (subject to availability). Please enter code online before selecting your ticket date, then select 2 Adult tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Ceri sits down with the brilliant Shezad Dawood, whose expansive practice spans painting, textile, sculpture, film and digital media. He weaves stories, realities and symbolism to create richly layered worlds, and exhibits at leading institutions worldwide, from MoMA and the ICA to the Venice Biennale, Guangzhou Triennial and Manifesta. His works are held in major collections including the Guggenheim, Tate, LACMA, the National Gallery of Canada, and the British Museum. Shezad unpacks the inspiration behind his work. He shares why he always proposes the most ambitious, even bonkers ideas, how he maximises every project and why he stays clear of social media. Whether you're early in your career or looking to push your work further, this conversation is packed with insight from playing the long game as an artist. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your artistic voice emerges from a willingness to play, to fail, and to continuously reimagine your practice. It's less about perfection, and more about persistent, passionate inquiry. The intersection of artistic vision and community engagement is where the real magic happens. Shezad's approach to public art is revolutionary: it's not about imposing a vision, but creating a generous, collaborative dialogue. Your intuition is what will lead you to the right place. BEST MOMENTS "He was a really tough critic and teacher who would question every brush mark. It just gave me this real sort of critical kind of eye and voice on my own work.” “Stay with your practice. Keep developing, keep working at it. Don't be easily dissuaded, deterred, distracted or pushed into an avenue you don't want to go down." “Engage with people. You might have a coffee with somebody, they say something, and you think “Oh, that´s the missing thing that I was sort of looking for.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://shezaddawood.com PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities. Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step. Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Cathédrale de Cantorbéry, en Angleterre, 29 décembre 1170. L'archevêque Thomas Becket, plus haut prélat du royaume, est frappé à mort par quatre hommes d'armes qui l'ont poursuivi. Pour le second volet de la série d'été « Un meurtre, une société », Fanny Madeline, maîtresse de conférences en histoire médiévale à l'université Panthéon-Sorbonne, décrypte les enjeux de cette mort violente à relier aux affrontements entre Église et pouvoirs séculiers initiés par la « réforme grégorienne ». Pour aller plus loin : Lloyd de Beer, Naomi Speakman, Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint, British Museum, 2021 Une série de Paroles d'histoire, podcast créé et produit par André Loez, distribué par Binge audio. Contact pub : project@binge.audioMusique de générique : Neil Young, Cortez the Killer.Titre de la série en référence au livre de Bernard Guénée sur 1407.Un podcast créé, animé et produit par André Loez et distribué par Binge Audio. Contact pub : project@binge.audioDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:38:54 - France Culture va plus loin (l'Invité(e) des Matins d'été) - par : Astrid de Villaines, Stéphanie Villeneuve, Sarah Masson - La tapisserie de Bayeux sera expédiée en Angleterre en 2026 pour être exposée dans le prestigieux British Museum. L'institution présente toutes les garanties de sérieux, mais l'opération soulève toutefois bien des questions et des inquiétudes des experts au regard de la grande fragilité de l'œuvre. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Thalia Bajon-Bouzid Restauratrice textile; Hugo Fresnel Docteur en histoire médiévale, ATER à l'Université de Caen Normandie; Pauline Schnapper Professeure de civilisation britannique à l'université Sorbonne Nouvelle; Vincent Négri Juriste, chercheur au CNRS, au sein de l'Institut des sciences sociales du politique (Ecole normale supérieure de Paris-Saclay)

Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams are back for another edition of the podcast. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube. Time Team's Giselle Király is in the Italian Dolomites discovering human remains left frozen in the ice for 5,000 years. She comes face to face with Ötzi the Iceman, whose body is on display at South Tyrol Archaeology Museum. The Festival of Archaeology is in full swing at venues across the UK. Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw have been at the festival's launch. You'll meet Louise Bedford, the archaeology student who's created her own video game which gives you the opportunity to explore a real dig. Helen answers more questions from Patreon supporters and Dani Wootton has this month's edition of Time Team News. Here's the link to the Wilton Cross, the British Museum artefact Helen describes: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1859-0512-1

In this episode, we dive into the radical theories of parapsychologist D. Scott Rogo, who suggested that many hauntings, abductions, and even poltergeist phenomena might not come from outside forces, but from within ourselves. Could we be unknowingly manifesting our own paranormal experiences? And what if some forms of mental illness or multiple personality disorder are actually cases of spirit obsession or full-blown possession? We also journey through the hidden chambers and forbidden tunnels of a world-famous institution, where ancient relics and human remains seem to stir with unrest. Staff and psychics alike report ghostly voices, locked doors opening on their own, and encounters with entities that cling to artifacts like shadows. Are these echoes of colonial violence, or the spirits of the dead refusing to be forgotten? The Haunted Universe Minds and Motion: The Riddle of Psychokinesis Phone Calls from the Dead The Infinite Boundary: Spirit Possession, Madness and Multiple Personality Exploring Psychic Phenomena Our Haunted Planet Life After Death: Problems of the Future Life and Its Nature James H. Hyslop Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects The British Museum The 20th anniversary of the Great Court Kunstkammer Wien: der Schiffsautomat The Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo The Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo British Museum Kozo, the double-headed dog British Museum finds 268 more missing artefacts The Queen of the Night LinksPlus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Macron made his state visit to the UK this week – the first EU leader to do so since Brexit. It heralded a reset between France and Britain, dubbed the ‘entente amicale' by King Charles. Macron and Starmer announced a joint crackdown on migration with a ‘one-in one-out policy' for asylum seekers and closer cooperation on defence. But it wasn't all hard talk, with much of the limelight focused on a soft-power push: the announcement that the Bayeux Tapestry will be returning to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years. Host George Parker is joined by Stephen Bush, Anna Gross and the FT's Europe editor Ben Hall to discuss what this ‘entente amicable' might mean for the UK.Follow George on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Stephen @stephenkb.bsky.social‬, @stephenkb; Anna @annasophiegross.bsky.social What did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: Britain, France and the necessary relationship Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron announce migrant returns dealHow the British Museum secured chance to host Bayeux Tapestry after 900 years Small boat crossings to UK soar in first half of year Inside Politics: Jake Berry's defection signals Tory party is in deep trouble Sign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. Presented by George Parker, and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa.Read a transcript of this podcast on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La tapisserie de Bayeux va être prêtée au British Museum de septembre 2026 à juin 2027, a annoncé Emmanuel Macron lors de sa visite d'État au Royaume-Uni, mardi 8 juillet.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Bestselling novelist Kate Mosse - much of whose historical fiction is set in medieval France - reacts to the news that the Bayeux Tapestry is to go on display at the British Museum in London next year. Comedian and actor Kat Sadler on her BAFTA-winning sitcom Such Brave Girls, which is set in a dysfunctional single parent family.Sitar virtuoso Nishat Khan tells us about his debut opera Taj Mahal which is being performed at Grange Park Opera this week. And artist Lindsey Mendick whose work often focuses on powerful historic women, tells us about Wicked Game, her installation at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, which commemorates a historic visit by Elizabeth I 450 years ago and which takes the form of a fragmented chess board. Presenter: Nihal Arthanayake Producer: Mark Crossan

198. Objetos Malditos: Cuando el Deseo Tiene Precio. La Pata de Mono. (W. W. Jacobs) (LLDLL) VIII ¿Qué precio estás dispuesto a pagar por un deseo? ¿Qué estarías dispuesto a sacrificar por tener lo que más anhelas? Esta noche desvelamos uno de los secretos más inquietantes de la historia del misterio y lo oculto: los objetos malditos. En este episodio especial, exploramos reliquias reales marcadas por la tragedia, la muerte y el miedo. Objetos que no solo han sido acusados de arrastrar desgracia, sino que han dejado tras de sí una estela de muertes, ruinas y fenómenos inexplicables. Desde vitrinas selladas hasta museos silenciosos, estas piezas parecen contener un eco de dolor… o algo peor. Los objetos malditos que conocerás esta noche incluyen: El retrato “The Anguished Man”, pintado con sangre humana, cuyos lamentos aún se escuchan por las noches. El Jarrón de Bassano, que ha cobrado la vida de quienes osaron poseerlo. El Espejo de Myrtle’s Plantation, donde se reflejan almas atrapadas tras una muerte trágica. Mandy, la muñeca del museo de Quesnel, famosa por provocar llantos y caos inexplicables. La Caja Dybbuk, una reliquia judía que desató maldiciones, derrames cerebrales y visiones oscuras. Annabelle, la muñeca poseída más temida del Museo de lo Oculto. El Sillón del Diablo, en Valladolid, que prometía sabiduría a cambio de vidas humanas. La tapa de sarcófago egipcio del British Museum, ligada al hundimiento del Titanic. La pintura “The Hands Resist Him”, la obra maldita de internet, que supuestamente cobra vida. El vestido de novia de Anna Baker, que aún se agita con pena por un amor imposible. Los cuadros de “The Crying Boy”, asociados a incendios que consumieron hogares… menos al niño lloroso. La momia del Museo Británico, relacionada con una cadena de muertes y tragedias. Robert the Doll, el muñeco que aún hoy recibe cartas de disculpas por sus efectos sobrenaturales. El Diamante Hope, una joya azul robada de un templo hindú, que arrastró desgracias a todos sus dueños. La silla de Thomas Busby, maldita por un asesino que juró que traería la muerte a quien se sentara en ella. Las reliquias robadas de Pompeya, cuyos ladrones envían de vuelta con cartas desesperadas los objetos que desataron infortunios. Las Bolas Malditas del Golán, proyectiles romanos que, al ser sustraídos, generaron ruina y muerte. Todos ellos tienen algo en común: el ser espejos de nuestros más oscuros deseos y advertencias para quienes cruzan límites que jamás debieron tocar. Y al final de nuestro recorrido, te invito a cerrar los ojos y escuchar La Pata de Mono, el clásico inmortal de W. W. Jacobs, un cuento que parece simple, pero que esconde una de las moralejas más potentes del género fantástico: cuidado con lo que deseas. Porque los deseos se cumplen… pero a un precio terrible. Una familia común recibe de un veterano del ejército británico una reliquia misteriosa: la momificada pata de un mono, encantada por un faquir. Esta concede tres deseos. Lo que sigue es una lenta y agónica caída en el horror cotidiano. Lo que pidieron... lo obtuvieron. Pero nunca como lo esperaban. Una historia que inspiró a Stephen King para escribir Cementerio de animales, y que ha sido contada una y otra vez en voz baja, como advertencia. ¿Son estos objetos simples supersticiones o puertas a algo más profundo y peligroso? ¿Y si el verdadero terror no reside en ellos… sino en lo que nosotros proyectamos sobre ellos? Esta noche, escucha con atención. Porque en La Llamada de la Luna, l los objetos tienen memoria. HAZTE MECENAS, no dejes que La Biblioteca, cierre Nunca sus Puertas… Sigamos sumando en LLDLL, SUSCRIBETE en IVOOX y comparte. GRATITUD ESPECIAL: Siempre a los MECENAS. Sin ustedes… esto no sería posible. SUSCRIBETE AL CANAL DE TELEGRAM: https://t.me/LaLamadaDeLaLuna PUEDES VER ALGUNOS VIDEOS DE LLDLL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOtdbbriLqUfBtjs_wtEHw Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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Our host, Hilary Knight speaks with Freya Salway, Head of the Lab at Google Arts and Culture Lab which engages artists, institutions and audiences through experimentation with new digital technology. They discuss the lab's mission, collaborations, and approach to R&D and partnerships.External referencesGoogle Arts and CultureThe LabExperiments with GoogleGoogle Arts & Culture and British choreographer, Wayne McGregor developed an AI capable of predicting dance moves in his particular styleJonathan Yeo's large-scale bronze sculptural self-portrait entitled Homage to Paolozzi (Self Portrait)Future Relics, A collaboration between Google Arts & Culture, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai and the British Museum in LondonDr. Elizabeth Harmon on mining the Smithsonian Institution collections for stories of women in scienceOne Minute Guides, with Cleveland Museum of ArtTalking toursNotebookLMEs Devlin's Please Feed The Lions interactive sculpture in Trafalgar SquareGuest bioFreya Salway is head of the lab at Google Arts & Culture, collaborating with artists, technologists, curators, scientists and cultural institutions globally to explore the application of advanced technologies for arts and culture. Since 2018, she has supported artistic experimentation with A.I. through residency programs and bespoke collaborations, partnering with renowned artists, innovators and cultural organizations. She has also worked as an independent consultant, enabling artists, brands and broadcasters to deliver creative projects, and previously led arts partnerships for Sky Arts, the U.K.'s only TV channel dedicated to the arts.

Episode: We're back now with Tablet VIII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and our grief knows no bounds. Tune in and hear Amy and Chris discuss the depths of Gilgamesh's pain, grief, and loss. They also discuss how Gilgamesh memorializes his friend, and what might have happened in the missing part of the tablet. Click to listen back to PART 1,  PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5, PART 6, PART 7, and PART 8. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Image Attribution: Cylinder Seal from the British Museum. See https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/W_1899-0418-9

In this episode, we're taking your questions on the subject of sound. We talk about tinnitus, “the mind's ear,” and the celebrity voices we have strong feelings about, from Bob Ross, to The New York Times' Michael Barbaro, to President Barack Obama.So strap your earbuds in, we're going for a ride!What are tintinnabula, and the first wind chimes in the world?What exactly is ASMR, and what makes it feel good?Why does my cat make twitter sounds when she sees birds?Why do frogs sing together around the same tiny pond?If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?Does the environment influence the evolution of a language?If we have a “mind's eye” do we have a “mind's ear?”What's tinnitus?Featuring Ilija Dankovic, Craig Richard, Alejandro Vélez, Seán Roberts, Sarah Theodoroff, and Tara Zaugg.For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org.SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In.Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook.LINKSCheck out these 3D models of a tintinnabulum held by the British Museum.The ASMR clips used in this episode are from @CelainesASMR, Coromo Sara. ASMR, @ASMRCrinkle, and @marlenaasmr481. If you want to listen to Craig Richard's ASMR podcasts, they are Sleep Whispers, and Calm History.Learn more about the effect drier climates might have on language, especially tonal ones, and about the overlap between biodiversity and language diversity.For more information about tinnitus from the VA, check out the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research.

While we did want to discuss some Blizzard news this week -- including the frankly hilarious Dastardly Duos shirt bug -- the biggest news of the week was the reams of announcements and trailers that came out of Summer Game Fest. From The Outer Worlds 2 to Failbetter's next offering, the farm sim Mandrake, to Relooted, a hate letter to the British Museum, there were games on display for tons of different playstyles and genres and vibes. We ran through some of our favorite games and showcases, because man were there a lot of them to get through.Plus, paradoxically, Diablo 4 is adding the cutest baby goats we've ever seen in our lives to the game. Just roll with it and hope nothing bad happens to them. Also, there won't be an LFR in Mists of Pandaria Classic. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help!If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicholas Cullinan, the new director of the British Museum, seems to think so. “I'm not afraid of the past,” he says — which means talking about looted objects, the basement storerooms, and the leaking roof. We take the guided tour. SOURCES:Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum. RESOURCES:"Inside the British Museum: stolen treasures and a £1bn revamp," by Alice Thomson (The Times, 2025)."British Museum gems for sale on eBay - how a theft was exposed," by Katie Razzall, Larissa Kennelly, and Darin Graham (BBC, 2024)."British Museum chief Nicholas Cullinan: ‘I start with the idea that everything is possible,'" by Jan Dalley (Financial Times, 2024)."Who Benefits When Western Museums Return Looted Art?" by David Frum (The Atlantic, 2022).The Will of Sir Hans Sloane, by Sir Hans Sloane (1753).The Portland Vase (The British Museum). EXTRAS:"Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard." by Freakonomics Radio (2023).

Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/GrandmasGotABodyCountThey look like grandmothers, wives, and neighbors — but behind the smiles and teacups, some of history's deadliest serial killers wore skirts instead of masks.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Female serial killers… they are a lot more common than you think. 
(We're Surrounded by Female Serial Killers) *** The founder of the website Chicago Hauntings, Ursula Bielski, shares how the paranormal first invaded her life. (My Paranormal Life) *** The death of Thomas Becket shook the middle-ages. It's believed his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, 1170 changed the course of history. (The Assassination of Thomas Becket) *** We'll take a humorous look at the insane life of Boston Corbett – the man who was a hero because he killed John Wilkes Booth, but was also an idiot, cutting off his own manhood. (Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:53.536 = Show Open00:03:24.735 = We're Surrounded By Female Serial Killers00:14:34.403 = The Assassination of Thomas Becket00:24:28.443 = My Paranormal Life00:53:11.889 = Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger01:01:38.599 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“We're Surrounded by Female Serial Killers” from the book, “Lady Killers” by Tori Telfer: https://tinyurl.com/vpvqwvu“The Assassination of Thomas Becket” from British Museum: https://tinyurl.com/rhap89e“My Paranormal Life” by Ursula Bielski: https://tinyurl.com/uqx8gl9“Abraham Lincoln's Insane Avenger” by Mark Hill for Cracked: https://tinyurl.com/ql8ubex=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GrandmasGotABodyCount

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history and reputation of the Persian ruler Cyrus the Great. Cyrus the Second of Persia as he was known then was born in the sixth century BCE in Persis which is now in Iran. He was the founder of the first Persian Empire, the largest empire at that point in history, spanning more than two million square miles. His story was told by the Greek historians Herodotus and Xenophon, and in the Hebrew bible he is praised for freeing the Jewish captives in Babylon. But the historical facts are intertwined with fiction.Cyrus proclaimed himself ‘king of the four corners of the world' in the famous Cyrus Cylinder, one of the most admired objects in the British Museum. It's been called by some the first bill of human rights, but that's a label which has been disputed by most scholars today.WithMateen Arghandehpour, a researcher for the Invisible East Project at Oxford University,Lindsay Allen, Senior Lecturer in Ancient Greek and Near Eastern History at King's College London,AndLynette Mitchell, Professor Emerita in Classics and Ancient History at Exeter University.Producer: Eliane GlaserReading list:Pierre Briant (trans. Peter T. Daniels), From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire (Eisenbrauns, 2002)John Curtis and Nigel Tallis (eds.), Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia (The British Museum Press, 2005)Irving Finkel (ed.), The Cyrus Cylinder: The King of Persia's Proclamation from Ancient Babylon (I.B.Tauris, 2013)Lisbeth Fried, ‘Cyrus the Messiah? The Historical Background to Isaiah 45:1' (Harvard Theological Review 95, 2002) M. Kozuh, W.F. Henkelman, C.E. Jones and C. Woods (eds.), Extraction and Control: Studies in Honour of Matthew W. Stolper (Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, 2014), especially the chapter ‘Cyrus the Great, exiles and foreign gods: A comparison of Assyrian and Persian policies in subject nations' by R. J. van der SpekLynette Mitchell, Cyrus the Great: A Biography of Kingship (Routledge, 2023)Michael Roaf, Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East (Facts On File, 1990)Vesta Sarkosh Curtis and Sarah Stewart (eds.), Birth of the Persian Empire (I.B.Tauris, 2005), especially the chapter ‘Cyrus the Great and the kingdom of Anshan' by D.T. PottsMatt Waters, King of the World: The Life of Cyrus the Great (Oxford University Press, 2022)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio production