Podcasts about Crete

Welcome to this edition of Greek News Global for 12 June 2026 with Tom Skolarikis. In this bulletin: Greek Australian fugitive arrested in Greece amid calls for extradition. Migrants rescued off the coast of Crete, Terrorism probe reveals suspected Hamas member living in Athens. And Nick Kyrgios completes an emotional return to singles action.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

The battle for Crete shifts toward evacuation as the Royal Navy absorbs severe losses while trying to prevent German reinforcements from reaching the island by sea. This episode follows the aftermath of the disastrous naval fighting around May 22, Cunningham's determination to keep supporting the army, the final British naval operations around Crete, and the beginning of the withdrawal toward Sphakia and Heraklion under relentless Luftwaffe pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Witness Weekly | WW001 | Kickoff Episode!0:00 Intro0:15 Mario Andrew – News6:26 Discussion of the Week21:05 James St Simon – Book & Film Recommendations / Review26:28 Michael – Redlines (Philosophy & Politics)30:25 Jeremy Jeremiah – Viewer Comments & Questions“Smells and bells” vs “bare walls” misses the point. We debate beauty, Scripture, continuity, and why people say they met God at the Divine Liturgy.A bishop detained under murky circumstances. A fresh call for Orthodox unity a decade after the Council of Crete. A study that claims part of a papal encyclical reads like it was AI assisted. We kick off the first Witness Weekly by moving fast through the headlines, then slowing down where it matters: what these moments reveal about religious freedom, public pressure on clergy, and the real stakes for Christians trying to live faithfully in a tense political climate.We launch Witness Weekly with Orthodox news, a deep dive on why evangelicals convert to Orthodoxy, and a candid look at how rhetoric and assumptions can flatten real theological differences. We close with Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, a challenge to political fixes for evil, and listener questions on worship music, conversion, and parish life.• Metropolitan Hilarion's detention in Lithuania and why prayer for clergy matters• Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's renewed call for Orthodox unity and what changed since Crete• A study suggesting AI assisted writing in a papal encyclical and where the line might be• Archbishop Elpidophoros' hospitalization and continued prayers for his recovery• Common conversion motives and why “aesthetics only” is an unfair summary• Purgatory as a Roman Catholic doctrine and why Orthodoxy gets mislabeled• Institutional continuity versus doctrinal continuity and how Reformers argued their case• The catechumen process as evidence that conversion is usually slow and deliberate• Book of the week The Brothers Karamazov and why it speaks to believers and skeptics• The problem of evil, the Grand Inquisitor, and the limits of political solutions• Listener comment on worship music, tradition, standards, and Christian art• Advice for Protestants navigating hard conversations when exploring OrthodoxyPlease let us know your thoughts in the commentsFrom there, we take on a question we keep seeing everywhere: why are evangelicals converting to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy? We challenge the lazy take that people switch churches because they got dazzled by “smells and bells” or seduced by a vague sense of history. We talk about the long, prayerful process most converts go through, the catechumen journey, and the way outsiders often lump Orthodoxy and Catholicism together, especially around doctrines like purgatory. We also dissect the rhetoric behind “continuity” claims, including how Reformers like John Calvin argued they were the true heirs of the ancient Church.We pivot into culture and formation with our book of the week, The Brothers Karamazov, and why Dostoevsky still feels uncomfortably current. We connect the problem of evil, the Grand Inquisitor's political temptation, and the hard truth that there is no ideology that can substitute for personal responsibility and repentance. Finally, we respond to listener comments on worship music, tradition, and standards, and we offer practical advice for Protestants navigating difficult conversations while exploring Orthodoxy. Can worship music be “frozen in time” and still alive? We respond to a tough listener critique, talk standards, lyrics, and the difference between church worship and Christian art. Mario Andrew  ⁨@AndrewStMercy⁩ James St Simon  ⁨@jamessaintsimon⁩ Michael  ⁨@redlineshq⁩  Jeremy Jeremiah Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

Send us Fan MailThis podcast introduces Titus who is head of the church in Crete. Paul is warning him to avoid false teaching invasion by Judaizers who would play on the barbaric ways of Cretans to destroy the Christian church. Listen to hear the solutions Paul presents. Support the show

fWotD Episode 3323: Amalthea (mythology) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 10 June 2026, is Amalthea (mythology).In Greek mythology, Amalthea or Amaltheia (Ancient Greek: Ἀμάλθεια) is the figure most commonly identified as the nurse of Zeus during his infancy. She is described either as a nymph who raises the child on the milk of a goat or, in some accounts from the Hellenistic period (c. 323–30 BC) onwards, as the goat itself.From as early as the 6th century BC, there survive references to the "horn of Amalthea" (known in Latin as the cornucopia), a magical horn said to be capable of producing endless amounts of any food or drink desired. In a narrative attributed to the mythical poet Musaeus and dating to around the 4th century BC, Amalthea, a nymph, nurses the infant Zeus and owns a goat which is terrifying in appearance. After Zeus reaches adulthood, he uses the goat's skin as a weapon in his battle against the Titans (the earlier generation of gods). The first known author to describe Amalthea as a goat is the 3rd-century BC poet Callimachus, who presents a rationalised version of the myth in which Zeus is fed on Amalthea's milk. Aratus, also writing in the 3rd century BC, identifies Amalthea with the star Capella, and describes her as "Olenian" (the meaning of which is unclear).Scholars disagree as to when the tale of Zeus's upbringing was first merged with that of the magical horn. They are explicitly combined by the Roman poet Ovid (1st century BC/AD), whose story of Zeus's nursing weaves together elements from multiple accounts. A passage from a marginal note in a manuscript of Aratus's version has been taken as evidence that the two myths may have been connected prior to Ovid. In the Fabulae, a 2nd-century AD mythological handbook, Amalthea hides the infant in a tree and gathers the Kouretes to dance noisily, so that the child's crying cannot be heard. Other accounts of Zeus's upbringing describe Amalthea as related to Melisseus, the mythical king of Crete, including an Orphic version of the story.Among the few surviving representations of Amalthea in ancient art is a 2nd-century AD marble relief which represents her as a goat suckling Zeus, behind two dancing Kouretes. She is also depicted on multiple coins and medallions from the Roman Empire. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, she was the subject of works by painters such as Giorgio Vasari and Jacob Jordaens, and sculptors such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Pierre Julien.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Amalthea (mythology) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

RESOURCES- Join the 21 Day Attract Your Soulmate Challenge at danette21.com- Listen to Greece Series on my podcast, day 1 linked here- Akashic Record episode with Rita part 1 linked hereCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWelcome to Part 1 of The Europe Diaries with Danette May. In this Rome, Italy travel diary, I'm sharing the beginning of our Italy and Greece adventure, from why this trip came at the perfect time to the soulful pull that led us to Rome, Venice, and Crete. This episode is part spiritual travel journal, part practical Rome travel guide, with reflections on marriage, family milestones, ancient history, and what it means to follow the places your soul feels called to explore.In this episode, I share honest travel tips for Rome, including our flight experience, where we stayed, favorite restaurants, hidden gems, and the ancient energy I felt throughout the city. You'll hear about Egyptian obelisks in Rome, the Palace of Colonna, mystical memories, past-life reflections, and a powerful chance meeting with Danilo, an Italian world champion triathlete whose healing story reminded me of the incredible power of the mind. If you love Italy travel, Rome recommendations, spiritual reflections, ancient history, and soulful conversations, this episode is for you.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Welcome to The Europe Diaries(3:02) Why this trip happened now(4:26) Italy, Greece, and soul-led travel(5:14) Rome, Venice, and Crete itinerary(7:45) Flight chaos and travel lessons(10:34) Where we stayed in Rome(11:29) Obelisks, energy, and ancient history(16:19) Rome sights, food, and hidden gems(19:18) A champion's healing story(23:07) Mystical Rome dreams and memories(24:31) Practical tips for Rome days(25:53) Train to Venice preview(26:46) Upcoming guests and final reflections

Today, we are discussing a cultural observation from my recent trip to Europe and what it revealed about entitlement, helplessness, and personal responsibility. We'll explore the difference between advocating for yourself and expecting the world to meet your expectations, why victim mentality may be a bigger threat than politics or technology, and how taking ownership of your happiness is the first step toward building the life you want. If you've ever found yourself frustrated by what other people won't do, this episode is a reminder that your future is still yours to shape. Featured Event - Last Chance on the Combat Midwife Training this Saturday: CombatMidwife.com Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://wealthsteading.com/ Tales From The Prepper Pantry Freezer and fridge setup has truly helped with processing sheep this week Borrowed Meat Grinder Broccoli and Cauliflower score - seeking more Herb Drying Push Weekend Menu Frugality Tip From Charles Remember that almost everything now is digital. If it doesn't work reboot it. Unplug it (circuit breaker) and let it sit, then plug it back in. Sometimes that is all that is needed. 3-year old GE Monogram Dishwasher errored and wouldn't drain. Manual said clean the filters and the air vent. Did the process, no luck. Removed the bottom panel looking for clues. Nothing In my mind it was time to call the repair guys, but instead I went to the circuit breaker panel and powered it down. When I powered it back up, error had cleared and we ran the DW. Still working!!!! Operation Independence This weekend's class - and the airbnb for the summer. Main topic: The Rise of Helplessness Cultural observations from Crete and Germany People solving problems and building lives Entitlement vs. personal responsibility Complaining versus adapting Advocacy versus expecting special treatment Helplessness is the real threat More dangerous than politics, AI, or economic uncertainty If someone else controls your happiness, you have no power Culture shapes perspective Values matter Who you spend time with matters Hard question Are you demanding what you're owed? Or building the life you want? Nobody owes you happiness The good news: you don't need anyone's permission either Give others more grace Take more responsibility for yourself Make It a Great Week!

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

The Awake Space is 100% Listener Supported! Join the community at theawakespacepodcast.comThis week on The Awake Space Podcast, Laurie explores one of the most hopeful astrological alignments of 2026: the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer.As Laurie prepares to record the audiobook for Healing the Money Wound: The Framework for Rebuilding Confidence, Value and Wealth, she reflects on confidence, self-worth, and the importance of recognizing your own value rather than waiting for the world to assign it to you.Laurie shares why hope matters, why fear-based media profits from your attention, and how this week's astrology invites you to focus on comfort, security, and appreciation rather than scarcity and anxiety.Then Laurie is joined by Amy Philbin, astrologer, business mentor, and former TikTok creator who traded hustle culture for a purpose-built life in Crete, Greece. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, reinvention, intuition, scaling a business, living abroad, and what it means to truly bet on yourself.If you've been waiting for permission to start building the life you want, this episode is your reminder that nobody is coming to pick you. You have to choose yourself.Show Links:VOTE FOR ERROL RIVERS - Laurie's' brother is an outstanding artist in Portland OregonAmy Filbin - Sign Up For Her Email ListAwake Space Magazine June IssueAstrology Consultations wokeastrology.com2027 Preparation and Prediction Event SIGN UP NOW00:00 Introduction and opening thoughts01:10 Golden Tempo, hope, and why inspiration matters02:00 Venus-Jupiter conjunction and recording Healing the Money Wound03:00 Why fear-based content dominates social media04:30 Protecting your own dopamine and perspective06:00 Enjoying moments of inspiration without attachment07:30 Recovery update and audiobook recording plans09:00 Political astrology, Saturn retrograde, and summer forecasts11:00 2027 Preparation & Predictions Event preview12:00 Venus-Jupiter in Cancer: security, self-worth, and appreciation14:00 How appreciation creates value16:00 Building comfort instead of chasing endless wealth16:45 Health update and lessons from slowing down17:30 Current events and observations28:25 Community updates and announcements29:30 New members welcomed to The Awake Space31:45 Interview begins: Amy Philbin joins the podcast32:00 Meeting through TikTok and discovering shared roots in Portland41:00 Books, philosophy, and growing up in the Pacific Northwest49:00 Amy's journey from Tarot creator to business mentor58:00 Moving to Crete and building a life abroad1:03:00 Why people need examples of what's possible1:05:00 Amy's daily life in Greece1:10:00 Betting on yourself and embracing uncertainty1:14:00 Building scalable businesses for spiritual entrepreneurs1:20:00 Money as a resource, not a destination1:24:00 Using astrology in business strategy1:26:00 Amy's upcoming retreats and future plans1:27:30 Interview concludes1:28:00 Final reflections on women building lives on their own terms1:30:00 Laurie's early astrology career and lessons learned1:34:00 Why nobody starts at the finish line1:35:00 Closing message: choose yourself and begin now

In this episode of In Divine Flow, Jasmin welcomes conscious mother, shadow work facilitator, and entrepreneur Pia Hoffmann for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about motherhood, intuition, boundaries, and the systems that shape our lives. Together, they explore the invisible pressures many mothers carry every day, the challenge of staying connected to your intuition in a world full of external expectations, and why so many women feel disconnected from their own inner knowing. Recorded from Crete, Greece, this episode is both grounding and empowering for conscious mothers navigating the realities of parenting, work, nervous system regulation, and the ongoing journey of reclaiming their voice. Through personal stories, vulnerable reflections, and practical examples from everyday motherhood, Jasmin and Pia explore what happens when mothers begin questioning societal norms, trusting themselves more deeply, and honoring what feels true for them and their children. Through this conversation, they explore: trusting your intuition as a mother nervous system regulation and emotional safety motherhood and societal expectations boundaries, self-trust, and personal responsibility why so many women feel disconnected from their inner knowing conscious parenting and emotional attunement reclaiming your voice as a woman and mother questioning systems that no longer feel aligned the pressure placed on modern families creating flexibility and support within motherhood learning to listen to yourself before outside opinions overcoming the fear of setting boundaries finding like-minded women and safe spaces for growth the power of small steps when reconnecting with intuition This episode is a reminder that you are not crazy for questioning things that do not feel right. You are not wrong for wanting more connection. You are not wrong for trusting your instincts. And you are not wrong for wanting a different way. Jasmin and Pia invite you to reconnect with your own inner wisdom, question inherited beliefs, and remember that intuition is not something you need to earn. It is something that has always been within you. This episode is for conscious mothers and women who are ready to trust themselves more deeply, create healthier boundaries, and reclaim their own truth. Ready to reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom? Join the Divine Superpower Initiation here: https://pranaup.mykajabi.com/offers/DXqAiSHY

The Royal Navy's success in turning back the German invasion convoys in the waters north of Crete on the night of May 21st removed the threat of a seaborne landing, but it could not undo the damage done by Commander Freyberg's obsession with that very threat. This episode examines how Freyberg's misreading of Ultra intelligence about the 5th Mountain Division led him to hoard troops along the coast and withhold artillery from targets plainly visible in front of them, all while the Germans steadily expanded their grip on Maleme airfield. The doomed Allied counter-attack of May 22nd — delayed until daylight, shattered by German fighters before it could reach the runway — marks the decisive turning point of the battle. With General Julius Ringel arriving to assume command and concentrate all German effort on driving east from Maleme, the British began their retreat toward Galatas, conceding any chance of recovering the airfield. Meanwhile, at Rethymno and Heraklion, Allied forces were holding on and even turning German supply drops to their own advantage — a stark contrast to the unraveling situation in the west that sets the stage for the final collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fair Work Commission yani Adil Çalışma Komisyonu'nun yıllık ücret gözden değerlendirme kararını açıklamasının ardından, milyonlarca Avustralyalı çalışan Temmuz ayında yüzde 4,75'lik bir ücret artışı alacak. Sendikalar, bu oranın işçilerin yeniden ayağa kalkmalarını sağlayacağını belirterek kararı memnuniyetle karşıladı. Öte yandan iş dünyası grupları, bu kararın enflasyonu artıracağını ve işletmeler üzerinde aşırı baskı yaratacağını belirtiyor.Hafta içi Salı hariç her gün Avustralya doğu kıyıları saati ile 14:00 ile 15:00 arasında yayınlanan SBS Türkçe radyo programını artık dilediğiniz podcast yayıncısından dinleyebilirsiniz.ÖNE ÇIKANLARAdil Çalışma Komisyonu yıllık asgari ücret ve ücret skalası incelemesini açıkladıktan sonra, Avustralya genelinde milyonlarca işçi yüzde 4,75'lik bir ücret artışı alacak. Adil Çalışma Komisyonu Başkanı Yargıç Adam Hatcher, artışın 1 Temmuz'dan itibaren geçerli olacağını duyurdu.Geçen yılki yüzde 3,5'lik ücret artışı ve Nisan ayında gerçekleşen yüzde 4,2'lik manset enflasyon seviyesinin ardından, reel ücret farkı giderek artıyordu. Yargıç Hatcher, en düşük ücretli modern ücret sınıflandırmalarını kademeli olarak kaldırarak, en az kazananların aslında yüzde 6'lık bir ücret artışı alacağını söyledi.Avustralya Sendikalar Konseyi, yüzde 6'lık bir zam talep ediyordu. Gerçekleşseydi, kayıtlara geçen en büyük artış olacaktı. Avustralya Sendikalar Konseyi (ACTU) Başkanı Sally McManus, yine de kararı memnuniyetle karşıladı.Avustralya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası, Nisan ayında yüzde 3,4 olan çekirdek enflasyonun daha iyi bir referans noktası olduğunu savunarak yüzde 3,5'lik bir artış öneriyordu. Avustralya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası Politika Şefi David Alexander, işletmelerin zorlanacağını söylüyor.Podcastlarımızı dinlemek ve bizi takip etmek için: https://podfollow.com/sbs-turkishBizi Facebook'ta da takip edebilirsiniz.

Planning a trip to Greece in 2026? In this episode of Ouzo Talk, Tom and Nick share their travel plans and practical advice for Australians heading to Greece. From choosing the best flight routes and avoiding Middle East transit hubs to exploring Athens, the islands and hidden mainland gems, they cover everything you need to know before booking your European vacation. Whether you're visiting Greece for the first time or returning to discover more, this episode is packed with travel tips, destination ideas and insights to help you plan the perfect Greek holiday.Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors who helped make this episode possible!Pryor Tzannes & Wallis: https://ptwlaw.com.au/The Greek Providore: https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send us Fan Mail Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

Welcome back to Dial Emma and to the fourth and last episode of our mini-series on reframes. Thank you so much for joining me, and please do let me know what you thought of the series!This week, our listener is in her fifties, wondering who she is now that her grown-up children no longer need her in the same way they once did.In this episode, I dive deeper into what happens when the conditions that we place on our self-worth shift and change, the process of returning to the self after decades of existing for others, and how we can learn to see ourselves again in the midst of an emergence.Dial Emma is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Lauren Brook.---Book my 2027 women's retreat at Bliss House in Crete: https://bliss-house-experience.replit.appSocial media:Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellDial Emma @dialemmapodcastEmail: contact@dial-emma.uk

What happens when family stories become a powerful testament to courage, sacrifice, and survival during one of history's darkest moments? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lola Katherine Giusti on her new book Time Pencils. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLola Katherine Giusti is a writer and educator whose debut work, Time Pencils, emerged from a profound connection to her family's history and the untold stories of wartime Crete. Drawing inspiration from the vivid narratives shared by her grandmother, Katina Kostakis Giannakakis, Lola brings to life the tales of courage and resilience from the village of Thrapsano Pediados during the tumultuous years of World War II. Her writing is deeply rooted in preserving historical memory and honoring the extraordinary sacrifices of ordinary people. Through meticulous research that included extensive interviews with family members, aunts, and cousins, as well as consultation with historians and experts on the Battle of Crete, Lola has crafted a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the Cretan Resistance. Her work illuminates the bravery and humanity that flourished even in the darkest of times. https://www.timepencils.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00iUV9fC To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

A pair of tour guides from Greece tell us how the island of Crete offers a natural experience unlike any other. Then travel writer Mark Adams describes his 3,000-mile voyage along the coasts of Alaska to follow what the Harriman Expedition saw in 1899. And a Dutch biologist explains how urban evolution is happening faster than we used to think all over the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

In this episode of In Divine Flow, Jasmin shares an honest and vulnerable conversation about the tension between motherhood, purpose, and building a soul-led business. She speaks openly about the moments of self-doubt that arise while trying to hold both: being a deeply present conscious mother while also feeling the strong inner calling to create, lead, and share her vision with the world. Recorded from Crete, Greece, this episode is both grounding and empowering for conscious mothers and mompreneurs navigating the emotional stretch between caregiving, intuition, purpose, and personal expansion. Jasmin reflects on the reality of motherhood, the importance of trusting your own timing, and how easy it can be to question yourself when the demands of life, business, and parenting collide. Through intuitive reflections and honest sharing, she explores: * trusting your vision as a conscious mother * balancing motherhood and a soul-led business * navigating self-doubt and overwhelm * making decisions from love instead of fear * conscious parenting and intuition * female cycles and emotional energy * nervous system awareness for mothers * reconnecting to your higher vision * giving yourself grace in different seasons of life * creating support as a conscious mompreneur * acting from alignment instead of fear-based pressure This episode is a reminder that you do not need to abandon your vision in order to be a present mother. And you do not need to abandon yourself in order to care deeply for your child. There is space for both. Jasmin also shares practical reflections on outsourcing support, honoring your energy, and reconnecting to your intuition when doubt starts taking over. This episode is for the conscious mothers who feel the deep calling to create, lead, heal, and live their purpose, while still honoring the values and presence they desire within motherhood. You are not behind. You are not failing. And you are not alone in the stretch. Ready to reconnect with your intuition and higher vision? Join the Divine Superpower Initiation here: https://pranaup.mykajabi.com/offers/DXqAiSHY

As the first day of the German invasion of Crete drew to a close on May 20th, 1941, neither side held the clear advantage they had hoped for — the Germans had failed to secure their primary objectives, while the British commander General Freyberg struggled with poor communications and an overriding fear of a seaborne invasion that would shape his decisions in the days ahead. This episode examines the Royal Navy's critical role in the battle for Crete, exploring both the strengths and significant weaknesses of Admiral Cunningham's fleet — including the limitations of their anti-aircraft systems against the Luftwaffe — and the aggressive positioning of British naval forces north of the island to intercept German supply convoys. The episode then covers two pivotal naval engagements: the night interception of the 1st Motor Sailing Flotilla by British cruisers and destroyers, which turned back the first German reinforcement convoy with the loss of at least eight vessels and 327 men, and the pursuit of the Sagittario convoy on May 22nd, which drew British ships northward into withering Luftwaffe attack and resulted in the loss of the cruisers Gloucester and Fiji, the Warspite damaged, and over a thousand sailors killed — a day that demonstrated both the courage and the cost of the Royal Navy's commitment to holding Crete. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back after our Southern Europe adventures in Crete! We review our time there, take a deep dive in Ultimate Team Of The Season and inform you about our biggest set of podcast changes ever!Chapters00:00 Welcome Back from Crete02:51 Reflections on the Crete Event09:03 Ultimate Team of the Season Discussion11:52 The Impact of SBCs and Player Cards23:22 Legacy SBCs and Player Ratings32:22 Top Five Teams of the Season36:08 Passion for Football and Team Rivalries38:04 Podcast Production Changes and New Features46:15 World Cup Coverage PlansSupport us and get the show early and an extra bonus show!https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠Check out our socials:Instagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futinreviewpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Freedom never survives by accident. Whether on battlefields or in the church, what is precious must be protected. In this message from Titus, discover why Paul left Titus in Crete, why faithful leadership matters, and how God uses courageous truth-tellers to strengthen His people in a vulnerable world.

rWotD Episode 3306: Idomeneo Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 23 May 2026, is Idomeneo.Idomeneo, re di Creta ossia Ilia e Idamante (Italian for Idomeneus, King of Crete, or, Ilia and Idamante; usually referred to simply as Idomeneo, K. 366) is an Italian-language opera seria by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The libretto was adapted by Giambattista Varesco from a French text by Antoine Danchet, based on a 1705 play by Crébillion père, which had been set to music by André Campra as Idoménée in 1712. Mozart and Varesco were commissioned in 1780 by Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria for a court carnival. He probably chose the subject, though it may have been Mozart. The work premiered on 29 January 1781 at the Cuvilliés Theatre in Munich, Germany.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:59 UTC on Saturday, 23 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Idomeneo on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Alec chats with OFI Crete fan Manos Chachlioutis looking back at their Greek Cup final triumph over PAOK and looking ahead to what the future holds for the Cretans in Europe and beyond.You can follow Manos on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackwhitesundaysX: https://x.com/elguerrero_4Give us a follow on:X: ⁠https://twitter.com/Hellasfooty⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFooty⁠Read our blogs on: ⁠https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/⁠Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

In this episode of In Divine Flow, Jasmin shares a deeply intuitive channeled message about the emotional intensity of the world we are living in and the importance of staying connected to yourself through the noise, fear, and overwhelm. Recorded spontaneously from her new home in Crete, Greece, this episode invites you into a grounded yet powerful moment of reflection, reminding mothers and conscious women that even in chaotic seasons, connection is still possible. Jasmin speaks about the collective pressure many people are feeling right now, the constant stimulation of fear-based systems, and how easy it is to become emotionally consumed by the “fire” of the world around us. Through this transmission, she explores the importance of nervous system awareness, inner regulation, intuitive trust, and learning how to reconnect with yourself - even in the middle of everyday chaos. This episode is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to remember that your energy matters. Jasmin also speaks about: - emotional overwhelm and collective fear - stepping out of survival mode - nervous system regulation for mothers - reconnecting to your intuition - finding moments of stillness in chaos - releasing external pressure and noise - creating inner safety and balance - staying connected during difficult seasons - trust, surrender, and conscious living - how your inner state impacts your children and environment This episode is both grounding and activating. A reminder that you do not need to control the entire world to create change. That your presence matters. Your energy matters. And the way you care for yourself creates ripples far beyond what you can see. Through intuitive reflections and honest guidance, this episode invites you to step out of fear-based living and return to your center again and again. Because healing doesn't always happen through doing more. Sometimes it begins by slowing down, breathing deeply, and reconnecting with yourself. Ready to reconnect with your intuition and inner safety? Join the Divine Superpower Initiation here: https://pranaup.mykajabi.com/offers/DXqAiSHY

The first day of the German airborne invasion of Crete, May 20th, 1941, saw paratroopers drop not only around the critical airfield at Maleme but across three other sectors of the island. Near Chania, German forces landing in Prison Valley were held in check by New Zealand and Greek troops under Colonel Kippenberger, while the poorly armed 8th Greek Regiment stopped their attackers and then re-equipped itself with captured German weapons. The people of Crete themselves joined the resistance from the opening hours, with priests and civilians taking up arms in a fierce defense that shattered German assumptions that the islanders would welcome their arrival. In the afternoon a second wave of drops struck Rethymno and Heraklion, where the delays caused by aircraft damage and dust on the airfields spread the descending paratroopers out over a long window, making them easy targets for Allied gunners and leaving the survivors scattered and disorganized. At Rethymno, Australian commander Lieutenant Colonel Ian Campbell responded with quick, decisive counterattacks that became a model of how to meet an airborne assault, capturing the commander of the German 2nd Parachute Rifle Regiment along with his full operational orders. At Heraklion the Germans fared no better, achieving none of their objectives. As night fell on May 20th, General Student faced the unsettling reality that across every landing zone his forces had been checked, and he was forced to make a fateful decision about whether to double down or abandon the entire operation. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lustre is a new temporary exhibition that explores the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941 through the works of contemporary artists who walked in their footsteps in 2025.Lustre Force was the code name for the combined Australian, New Zealand and British army units deployed to protect Greece from Nazi attack in 1941. The Allied defence of Greece was overwhelmed in three and a half weeks in April 1941 and in May, Crete fell to a Nazi airborne invasion in just ten days.To record those heroic but doomed campaigns, Australia and New Zealand sent war artists and a photographer. Eighty-five years later, artists from Australia and New Zealand retraced their footsteps, walking the battlefields and visiting the cemeteries where the men and women of Lustre Force and their German foe lie.Lustre showcases the impressions they made of the impact of that journey. Some of the images show that the land and its people have recovered over time; others reveal that some scars take longer to fade.The exhibition opens on 15 May 2026 and is in the Memorial's Auditorium on the Lower Floor. The Memorial is open every day, 9am to 5pm. Please note that access to the exhibition is dependent on the Auditorium's use for education and other programs, so we encourage you to call the Memorial in advance on (02) 8262 2900.Entry is freeArtists: Amanda Penrose Hart, Euan Mcleoud, Joanna Logue, Alan Daniel Jones, Deirdre Bean, Riste Andrievski, Angelika Androutsopolous, Michael Bradfield, Michelle Hiscock, Steve Lopes, Natalie OConnor and Rodney PopleHistorian: Brad Manera, the Senior Historian and Curator of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may not know Malvasia wine, but it's time to introduce you to this “kaleidoscope” white wine! Malvasia is a really interesting varietal because, depending on who you believe, there are somewhere between 80 and 290 different versions of the grape and wine, some of which are genetically distinct. Woah. The reason it is called a kaleidoscope wine is because it can be made into so many different versions depending on the region and winemaker, everything from a sweet wine to a dry wine to a sparkling wine to an Orange wine. In this episode, we tasted and reviewed two Malvasia wines, one from Crete in Greece where Malvasia is said to have originated, and one from Slovenia which is considered a completely genetically unique version. The wines were both really good, but really different from each other, which was really fun. If you are looking for a great new white wine to add to your list of great white wines, Malvasia is a perfect wine to add. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 Douloufakis Malvasia Femina, 2024 Rodica MalvasiaSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

In this thought-provoking episode, we uncover “hidden” passages of Scripture—verses often overlooked or rarely discussed from the pulpit, yet rich with meaning and instruction. Like archaeological discoveries, these truths challenge us to dig deeper into God's Word and recover what has been neglected.We explore the apostle Paul's admonition to the people of Crete, especially his guidance through Titus to instruct women who had recently turned away from lives of idolatry. What did this teaching mean in its original context—and what does it mean today?Looking back to the Garden of Eden, we reflect on God's design for order, purpose, and responsibility: Adam was called to tend and keep the garden, and likewise, Scripture teaches that women play a vital role as keepers of the home. Far from restriction, this design offers security of heart, freedom, and spiritual stability.In a world that often overlooks or challenges biblical roles, we discuss how embracing God's design protects against spiritual vulnerability and equips believers to stand firm against the enemy. Each of us has a specific purpose, and when we understand and live out our God-given roles, we strengthen both our homes and our faith communities.Join us as we rediscover these foundational teachings and consider how they still shape our lives today.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Nisi Shawl discusses the genesis of "The Curve of the World," a newly published novel about an ancient odyssey from Crete to the Pacific Northwest that science-fiction pioneer Vonda N. McIntyre finished writing just before her death in 2019.

What happened after the crucifixion of Yeshua?Where did Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, Lazarus, and all the Holy Women go — and why did France become one of the most powerful landscapes encoded with feminine mystery traditions in the world?In this episode, Julia explores the sacred geography, pilgrimage routes, Black Madonna traditions, and initiatory sites connected to the Magdalene stream after leaving the Holy Land.

In a world that's growing darker and more corrupt, the call for believers is simple: stay steady and remain faithful. Just as Paul sent Titus to lead the church in Crete—a place marked by immorality and disorder—this episode highlights what it means to “adorn the doctrine” through everyday obedience. Faithfulness isn't always dramatic; it's often found in ordinary, consistent choices: caring for your home, loving others well, and holding firmly to God's truth. Rather than trying to fix everything around us, we're called to focus on what God has placed in front of us today. From order in the church, to the home, to the world, God is a God of order—and He faithfully directs the steps of those who follow Him.   Resources Referenced: Journey Homeschool Academy https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/ Enjoying the Journey Podcast with Evangelist Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org/daily-bible-studies-etj-broadcast/    Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org 

Welcome to Greek News Global for 15 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Chinese President invokes Thucydides to Trump. Turkish media claiming half of Crete. Greece to repay debts earlier than expected… and Metallica goes Greek, with a metal version of Zorba.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

The Phaistos Disc is an archaeological anomaly that sits in a glass case in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, quietly mocking the greatest minds in linguistics and cryptography. Discovered in 1908 in the ruins of a Minoan palace on the island of Crete, this 15-centimeter clay circle is more than just a relic; it is a "black swan" of human history. It represents a technology—movable type—that shouldn't have existed for another 3,000 years, used to record a language that has no known relatives on EarthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

This week, I sat down with Spiro Collias of Collias Estates in Crete, Greece to learn everything I could about olive oil. You always hear tons of rumors about the quality of oil and how it's made, where it comes from, and how maybe the cheap stuff you get at chain stores might not even really be pure olive oil. Well, Spiro helps us put so many of those rumors to bed, teaching us how to pick a great olive oil and so much more. I can't say enough great things about Agia Marina from Collias Estates.

For one 2025 national champion LSU baseball team, last weekend’s games ended any remote chances that they will qualify for the upcoming playoffs with a chance to repeat. For the other 2025 national champion LSU baseball team located in the northwest corner of Louisiana, their chance for a title repeat is very much alive and well today. This weekend also featured the quiet return of one of the PGA Tour’s most popular golfers as he won for the first time in eight years.  Plus, the NBA’s Indiana Pacers attempt to tank and receive a top draft pick backfired in a big way on Sunday. The LSU Tigers baseball team went 0-3 at Georgia – won’t defend title Omaha will not be the final destination for this year’s 2026 LSU baseball team in June.  The 2025 national champions just dropped three straight games in Athens, Georgia over the weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs downed the Tigers 11-8, 13-8, and (yikes) 12-1 after the infamous 10-run rule was invoked in Sunday’s finale.  That weekend sweep also gave the Dawgs the 2026 SEC regular season title. UGA is now 41-11 overall and a very impressive 21-6 in the SEC. LSU’s depleted pitching staff (giving up 5 ½ runs every nine innings) served up an assortment of tasty treats to Georgia’s eager batters all weekend.  The Tigers fell to 29-24 overall and a woeful 9-18 in the SEC. Those 18 SEC losses are the most ever for an LSU baseball team.  It’s hard to believe Coach Jay Johnson’s baseball team has fallen this far after winning the national championship in 2025. LSU’s regular season mercifully ends at home this weekend in Baton Rouge as the Florida Gators (34-18 and 15-12 in the SEC) visit Alex Box Stadium.  LSU remains in 14th place in the 16-team SEC.  Only South Carolina (7-20 in the league) and Missouri (6-21) have worse records. In Shreveport, the defending NAIA baseball champion LSU-S Pilots are peaking at the right time Last year’s LSU-Shreveport baseball team set an all-time college baseball record by becoming the first team to win every single game they played.  The 59-0 Perfect Pilots of 2025 have lost 12 times during 2026.  However, they also have 41 wins, too. LSU-S will host four other top regional teams in the NAIA opening round playoff series beginning today (Monday, May 11) at Pilot Field in Shreveport.  LSU-S is a nifty 31-4 at home this year.  The odds favor the Pilots advancing into the second round of the NAIA playoffs next week. Unlike their big brothers down in Baton Rouge, LSU-Shreveport’s pitching has been exceptional again in 2026.  The Pilots’ team earned run average is just 3.35.  Pitching ace Brock Lucas has posted a 10-2 record and allowed just 1.83 runs per nine innings. Best of luck to the LSU-S Pilots as they try to bring home a second consecutive national baseball title to Shreveport!  *Update – LSU-Shreveport won two games but also lost twice to Mid-America Christian University (Oklahoma City).  Mid-America Christian (42-13) won the Shreveport Regional and advanced to play in the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho on Friday, May 22.  They will face 47-9 Doane University of Crete, Nebraska.  Louisiana Softball – ULM women robbed of an NCAA playoff spot while LSU received the #16 overall seed Fans of the ULM Warhawks sports teams haven’t had a lot to crow about in recent years.  The women’s softball team, though, has been a recent exception. The Warhawks won their first-ever Sun Belt regular season softball title recently after posting a 19-5 league record. Last weekend’s Sun Belt Conference tournament #1 seed ULM won its opening game against UL-Lafayette.  The Warhawks then dropped a 3-1 decision in the semifinal round to #5 seed and eventual tournament winner South Alabama.  UL-Monroe finished their season with a 38-20 record. Sunday night’s NCAA 64-team women’s softball selection show placed Sun Belt tournament champion South Alabama into the field as expected.  However, the Sun Belt also received two additional spots in the NCAA tournament as well. Both Marshall University (regular season #2 in the conference) and Texas State (regular season #3) received an NCAA invitation.  Marshall finished with a 37-17 record.  Texas State went 38-20. Why didn’t the Sun Belt’s regular season champion ULM receive one of those two NCAA tournament spots? The Warhawks were the hottest team in the conference over the last two months having won 19 of their final 22 games. Yes, all three at-large Sun Belt teams (ULM, Marshall, and Texas State) had very similar records.  Shame on the NCAA for leaving ULM’s regular season champions out of this year’s post-season tournament. In Baton Rouge, the LSU Tigers somehow wrangled the #16 overall seed and will host a four-team regional event this weekend at Tiger Park.  Coach Beth Torino’s team is 37-17 overall and has won nine of its last 12 games.  LSU just qualified for the softball postseason tournament for an incredible 20 years in a row. The Women’s College World Series will be held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City from May 28 through June 4. Golf – 45-year old Brandt Snedeker won for the first time in nearly eight years! The sport of golf can be played well into your senior years.  However, it is rare to see very many winners on the men’s or women’s professional golf tours after they reach their mid-40’s. Hall-of-Famer Sam Snead still holds the men’s professional record after winning the Greater Greensboro Open in 1965 at the age of 52. Two-time Ryder Cup golfer Brandt Snedeker had already been selected to become the captain of this fall’s President Cup team.  The honor generally goes to a popular PGA professional golfer whose playing career has already peaked.  Being the team captain usually means spending a lot of time handling team selections, tournament details, the media, and such.   Most team captains don’t have a lot of time for their own golf game. The 45-year old Brandt Snedeker had lost his PGA Tour playing card a few years ago after several seasons filled with injuries and poor results on the golf course.  Snedeker was having to rely on sponsor exemptions in order to be added into several events over the past few seasons. The likable Brandt Snedeker from Tennessee wanted to prove to himself and his family that his golf game was still good enough to win on tour again. His 18-under par total at Sunday’s Myrtle Beach Classic PGA Tour stop was good enough to secure a one-stroke victory over a 36-year old winless golfer.  Mark “Hard Luck” Hubbard bogeyed the 18th hole to finish in second place. With his win, Brandt Snedeker earned a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and a place in this weekend’s PGA Championship outside of Philadelphia. Nicely done and welcome back, Sneds! Indiana Pacers flunked the NBA Draft ping-pong ball lottery on Sunday Do you remember which team the Oklahoma City Thunder beat in the NBA Finals less than a year ago? Me, either. Last year’s #4 East seed Indiana Pacers surprised many with a late-season charge to win the NBA’s Eastern Conference title in 2025.  Indiana then fought gamely in the NBA Finals against #1 overall seed Oklahoma City before losing in Game #7 at OKC. This year’s Indiana Pacers suffered a series of injuries during the first half of the NBA season.  The team went on to establish franchise records for the longest losing streaks in Pacers’ history during the second half of the season. You could say that the Indiana Pacers were “tanking” on purpose in hopes to receive one of the top NBA draft picks in June.  The league “rewards” bad teams by giving them the highest odds of receiving a top draft pick. Indiana lost with vigor.  This team lost and lost and lost. The Pacers dropped 13 games in a row from mid-December into January. They topped their own futility mark with a 16-game losing streak from February into March. In what would turn out to be a colossal mistake, the Pacers also made a multi-player trade with the Los Angeles Clippers in February during a losing streak. As a part of the deal, Indiana’s #1 draft pick for next season would be sent to the Clippers only if Indiana should be assigned a draft selection worse than #4 overall. Not to worry, right? Indiana finished with a franchise worst 19-63 record.  It firmly placed the Indiana Pacers as one of the top three worst teams in the NBA this year. The NBA’s draft lottery rules assign an equal 14% chance of getting the top draft pick to the three biggest losers.  This season, those teams were the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets. The next best odds (11 ½ %) were assigned to the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings. Memphis (at 9%) was sixth. The other eight non-playoff teams received a descending percentage chance with #14 Charlotte having a minuscule ½% chance of receiving the #1 draft pick in June. What could possibly go wrong for Indiana? Plenty. After the Washington Wizards’ ping-pong ball drawing gave them the #1 overall draft pick in June, Indiana was hoping to grab that #2 spot. Alas, the second-worst team in the NBA this year watched in horror as their ping-pong ball drawing fortunes went horribly wrong.  The Pacers didn’t hear their name called until the #5 draft position. As a result, Sunday’s ping-pong ball fiasco also handed Indiana’s 2026 first round pick over to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of this February’s trade. Indiana won’t receive a first round selection in this June’s NBA draft.  Instead, the Pacers will receive Los Angeles’ first round pick in the year 2031. Indiana Pacers’ President of Team Operations Kevin Pritchard later apologized to the team’s basketball fans.  He said, “I’m really sorry to all our fans. I own taking this risk.” He sure does! This also spotlights the NBA’s convoluted system of incentivizing lousy basketball teams to “out-lose” each other during the second half of the season. The worst teams (generally) receive one of the top three or four draft picks. In this case, the Indiana Pacers (historically a very competitive franchise) got burned trying to tank during the second half of the NBA season. The team intentionally (but would never admit) dropped a record number of games this season convinced that they would be a statistical shoo-in to receive a top three draft choice in June. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently commented that the league’s draft lottery system is slated to receive an overhaul in 2027 to prevent teams from “tanking”. He said, “You should assume for next season that your only incentive is to win games.” Right, Commish! I’m not from Missouri, but you’ll need to show me before I believe that the NBA has an effective plan to end the league’s tanking issues! The post Your Weekend Sports Update appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

May 10, 2026: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. Happy Mother's Day, and many good wishes to those celebrating. It is a joyous occasion for most – offering a time to appreciate the love of their moms with maybe flowers, a visit or a call, or some other way to thank them. For others, this is also a difficult day, or one that brings about mixed feelings at least. For they are those whose mother's have died, or those whose mothers are absent – in whatever way that may mean – or those mothers who have lost a child, or those women who could not have one. For these people Mother's Day can be troubling, awkward, or even painful. And if that is you, know that we, your parish family, are holding you in prayer. And so, as I say each year, that is that is why I like to think of today as less about Mothers specifically, and more about women – mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, nieces, aunts, and friends. Women who have been a part of our lives – nurturing, mentoring, loving, caring. That is what we really celebrate today – the journey of women – us, if we are women, and those women who have been a part of our lives. And there was a woman listening to St. Paul in the passage we heard today from the Acts of the Apostles, but you wouldn't know it based on the reading for this morning. As the story we heard goes, St. Paul was speaking before the Areopagus. What we didn't hear was why. See, while he was waiting for his preaching buds Silas and Tim to arrive in Athens (why is a whole other story), Paul had been walking around town seeing among the bustling city lots of monuments to various Gods, even an altar that, as he would later note, was inscribed with this: “to an unknown God.” As Paul does, he taught people in the synagogues and the streets about Jesus. Now, this is where the previous verses get funny, and why I think they should be included. It goes like this: “…some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers debated with him. Some said, “What does this pretentious babbler want to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign divinities.” … So they took him and brought him to the Areopagus and asked him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? It sounds rather strange to us, so we would like to know what it means.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners living there would spend their time in nothing but telling or hearing something new.” That is part of what is missing from the story. The part we did hear was this… St. Paul then speaks before the council, mentions the bit about the “unknown God,” and in classic Paul style, uses their own poetry to counter the notion of such a thing. He quotes Aratus (a Cilician poet) in the phrase “For we also are his offspring,” and likely refers to Epimenides of Crete with the phrase “For in him we live and move and have our being” to counter the idea that any God would be unknown to their own creation. Socrates would have been proud of his use of their own words, and given that Paul was university educated, with excellence in rhetoric and debate which we see in his writings, it also isn't surprising. Then Paul told them about Jesus – about his life, death, and resurrection. For reasons that confound me, that is where the lectionary stops this reading. But on this day, when we celebrate the women in our lives, we need to hear, as the late Paul Harvey would say, “the rest of the story.” The text continues with this: “When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some scoffed, but others said, “We will hear you again about this.” At that point Paul left them. But some of them joined him and became believers, including Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.” Now, there are are a few things to note about Damaris, especially on a day when we celebrate women. First, that she is mentioned at all by the author. In his book Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony, New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham argues that named individuals in the Gospels and Acts are not random, but rather were known to the early Christian communities as key witnesses, leaders, or teachers. This would be especially true of any women named. Second, some try to link Damaris by marriage to Dionysius, the other convert mentioned in this story. Nowhere does it say that, and the author of Luke-Acts, being a stickler as he was, would have done so if it had been the case. And third, is that she is standing there listening to St. Paul speak before the Areopagus in the first place. The Areopagus was a place for centuries where the learned, the most respected in that region, the most powerful, would listen to and debate ideas, pronounce judgements over serious criminal matters, and wrestle with larger questions of science, philosophy, & religion. Damaris would have had to have been wealthy, intellectually gifted, powerful, or all of the above. So, there is a lot for us in this larger story about St. Paul, a bunch of Greek philosophers and judges, and Dionysius and Damaris. And we need to hear it too, especially amidst all that is happening in the world today. For starters, there the inscription on the altar that Paul saw and spoke about. One wonders who constructed it, and why? As I was thinking about that, I was struck by this one part of the Psalm we heard today. The Psalmist speaks of God as one, “Who holds our souls in life.” Think of that for a moment. What does it mean that God is one that “holds your soul in life?” There is such a sense of care, of nurturing, of love in that imagery – and most of all – of knowing. That God knows us. The thing is, we hear this not only in that Psalm, but throughout the scriptures of our faith. We hear that same message, or something like it – over and over and over again in many different ways. From Genesis 1 to the final chapter of the Revelation to John, our scriptures remind us that, as those Greek poets Paul quoted made clear – God created us, and in God we have our very being – God holds our soul in life with great love. This is why at the Easter Vigil and in Lessons & Carols we get texts that span the entire bible – to tell the story of God's relationship with us through time as a reminder that our God didn't begin loving us when Jesus was born, but he was born to us because God has loved us from the beginning of time. That God does indeed hold our souls in life…or really, in love. And that type of relationship, the one God has with all of creation, rooted in unconditional love – means that God knows us – knows us deeply – even if God is unknown to us. All of which brings me back to whoever built that altar. The thing is – it wasn't built because they thought God doesn't exist. Why bother? No, it was built because they could sense God's presence – could sense that there was something larger than themselves – they just didn't know how to name what they were feeling. This was a seeker – something we all have been, and hopefully still are, or we wouldn't be here right now. We don't stop seeking just because we walk in the doors of a church and sit in the pew. Or I sure hope not. It is practically in the DNA of the Episcopal Church to seek, to question, to wrestle with what we think we know. And seeking is as much about what is sought as it is about the one who is searching. The spiritual seeker wants to understand the Creative force they can sense in the world, but learns as much about themselves when they do. Understanding is about knowing – about seeing and being seen. And the truth is that we not only seek God that we may know God, but also that we may feel seen and known ourselves. So many people in the world today yearn to be seen – not looked past, ignored, or pushed aside. They want to be listened to, not because they think they have all the answers, but because in listening, we see them a bit more. That is why it is so important to lift up Damaris in this story. So many women in scripture get ignored or go unnamed – and even our lectionary cuts them out. But the patriarchy rooted in sexism isn't just a part of faith traditions like ours. Women all across time have been left out of our history books – their inventions, courageous acts, writings, or leadership unacknowledged – their names unknown. If we are to ever know God the way God yearns to be known, we cannot ignore or abuse what God creates, especially those made in God's image – the women as well as the men. For when we do, when we ignore and abuse the very soul God holds in life – we willingly do the same to God. Which brings me back to Damaris. She was noted by the author of Luke-Acts, and we should not make the mistake so many do and take no notice of her. We will remember Damaris today. We will say her name and tell her story. But there is something else going on in this story – something missing from our world today (not to mention the lectionary). Paul was doing as evangelists are meant to do – all of us really – he was talking about his faith. That's a good thing! Yet, the lesson we most need now though does not come from Paul. It comes from the Athenians, and begins in the part left out from the passage, which I mentioned earlier. Sure, some thought he was a “pretentious babbler,” which, if you read a lot of Paul's writings you might agree with them. And yet, they didn't throw stuff at him, push him aside, or arrest him for saying things they didn't like or understand (as we know happened to Paul in other places). What did they do? Well, this is why this earlier part is so important, and why I cannot figure out why it was left out – I mean, how can you understand the full scripture of you don't hear it? Just a reminder, this is how they responded: They said to Paul “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? It sounds rather strange to us, so we would like to know what it means.” The text goes on to describe all of the people in that region, saying “Now all the Athenians and the foreigners living there would spend their time in nothing but telling or hearing something new.” And when they listened more to Paul in his speech before the Areopagus, they didn't throw him over a cliff for speaking about something they hadn't heard before – nor did most of them immediately accept what he said. In the final part of this story, again left out of the lectionary for today, they said instead “We will hear you again about this.” We should not be surprised by their response. Anyone who had to read Plato in school knows Socratic dialog, which originated in Ancient Greece long before Paul or Jesus were born. For that matter, anyone who reads some of the epistles of St. Paul see in them this method of question and answer to get to truth. Some scholars have pointed to striking similarities between Socrates in Athens and Paul in Athens – something the learned author of Luke-Acts may have been trying to bring to mind. But while interesting, especially if you enjoy trips down the philosophical rabbit hole, the most important part is in the invitation to dialog in the first place offered by the Athenians in the face of something they either did not know, or did not believe to be true. If only we today would do as these Athenians and the others in Athens at the time of Paul's travels are doing in this story. Instead, most people would just change the channel, walk away, yell and scream, or Gerry-mander them into silence. If you are in our government, you would arrest and indict them, or push to have them taken off the air. What would the world, or really – let's narrow that down…what might our country be like if we were to listen more to what we don't understand, invite those who offer different opinions to speak to us, or at the end of a contentious town hall say “We will hear you again about this.” If we think about it – listening is one of the ways we see others, one of the ways we say to them that they are known to us. One of the ways we become known to them too. And seeing someone, getting to know them a bit, is the first step toward loving them as we are called to do. It is also the first step toward knowing God. So as we leave here and head out into our own public squares – divided as they are – let us question as the Athenians what we hear from others, not to shut down, but so that we can better understand, see, and know – them, the truth, and the God who created it all. And let us hear of the resurrection of Christ and have our hearts moved in such a way as we become like Damaris – leaving this place to proclaim the good news in such a way that we cannot be pushed aside and be forgotten or ignored. For there are far too many yet for whom God is still unknown, who yearn to be known themselves, who dream of being seen and loved by One who would hold their soul in life. Amen. For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sermon-May-10-2026-1.m4a The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge May 10, 2026 The Sixth Sunday of Easter 1st Reading – Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 2nd Reading – 1 Peter 3:13-22 Gospel – John 14:15-21

Bernie Taylor is back. Our guide around the Meditterean took me up on talking about Crete, We still haven't deciphered it's writings, but it's influence outsizes the island's size. From the legend of Atlantis to the Minoans and myths such as the Minotaur, on to any Phoenician connections, Crete looms large.Listen in and let's see if we can't separate some facts from fiction, and maybe leave some things in the gray.

At dawn on May 20, 1941, the German airborne assault on Crete began — the largest parachute operation in history to that point. This episode covers the opening day of the battle at Maleme, where a combination of German intelligence failures and disastrous British command decisions would set the course of the entire campaign. Despite heavy losses among the German paratroopers — many cut down in mid-air or the moment they landed — those who came down near the Tavronitis river were able to organize and push against the Maleme airfield and the critical Hill 107. The New Zealand defenders fought well, but Colonel Andrew, the commander charged with defending the airfield, was crippled by radio failures and an information vacuum that left him fearing the worst. A tank counterattack dissolved into farce, and as night fell Andrew made the fateful decision to abandon both Hill 107 and the airfield — a move that many historians consider the turning point of the battle. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RESOURCES- Manifestival™ 2026 is happening in Sedona. A powerful experience to help you release, reset, and step into your next level. Join me: https://danettemay.com/manifestivalAZ2026 - Go to earthechofoods.com and use the code PODCAST at checkout to receive a 15% discount on your first Cacao Bliss or any products order!- Join me in my 30-Day Booty Camp to feel strong, sexy, and radiant in just 15 minutes a day - no gym needed at danettebootycamp.comCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode of The Danette May Show, I sit down with Jessica Zweig for a powerful conversation about building and selling a multi-million dollar business, and how manifestation, intuition, and integrity guided every step. We dive into what it really takes to create a purpose-driven brand, the balance between strategy and spirituality, and how to trust yourself when making high-level decisions in business and life.We also explore spiritual awakening, the concept of a soul blueprint, and how aligning with your truth can unlock greater abundance and success. Whether you are an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone ready to step into your next level, this episode will shift how you think about wealth, purpose, and what it means to truly create in alignment.IN THIS EPISODE:(4:05) Selling the business(5:41) Earth Echo origin story(8:54) Manifesting the exit(12:02) Codes and business mysticism(14:12) Million dollar integrity decision(17:50) Land rituals and abundance(20:35) Roots and spiritual awakening(23:20) Soul blueprint and soul print(28:00) Egypt remembrance story(31:45) Greece and Crete cave calling(34:37) Fear of being seen(36:24) Showing up authentically(38:22) Yoked with creator(40:12) Wisdom keepers media dream(42:58) Rituals stars and earth connection(45:19) White eagle visitation(47:03) Offerings and integrity(48:45) Launch spiral and reset(52:22) Advice for entrepreneurs(56:14) Quickfire books and rituals(58:51) Alien visitation story(1:05:06) Co creating the new earth

I'm in Los Angeles for LA WebFest so this is a re-broadcast of Episode 347. I'm posting this now so I don't say any of this out loud this week!Well – I paid $175 to be considered for an Ambie award for The Dragoning (in the DIY category for low budget productions). The Ambies are the podcast awards that the entertainment business seem to take seriously. They're discussed in publications like Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. Was it a smart investment to spend $175 to try and get nominated? If we'd gotten selected for the finals, it definitely would have been. But for a return of absolutely bupkiss, it feels like it's not. It feels like a lot of money to lose just to lose.But then ⁠there's the Oscars⁠. This is why I decided to apply and spend the $175, because of how the Oscars work. The average person imagines that the Oscars are chosen by groups of people getting together, evaluating all the movies and then nominating the best ones. I used to imagine that they watched all the movies that came out that year and awarded the ones the group liked best.It doesn't work like that, come to find out. To read more of ⁠Awards Cost Money⁠ visit the Songs for the Struggling Artist blog. This is Episode 347Song: Participation AwardImage: ⁠AxxLC ⁠via PixabayTo support this podcast:Give it 5 stars in Apple Podcasts. Write a nice review!Rate it wherever you listen or via: ⁠https://ratethispodcast.com/strugglingartist⁠Join my mailing list: ⁠www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/⁠Like the blog/show on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/SongsfortheStrugglingArtist/⁠Support me on Patreon: ⁠www.patreon.com/emilyrdavis⁠Or help me get to Crete on Kofi: ⁠http://ko-fi.com/emilyrainbowdavis⁠or PayPal me: ⁠https://www.paypal.me/strugglingartist⁠Follow me on Twitter ⁠@erainbowd⁠Me on Mastodon - @erainbowd@podvibes.coMe on Hive - @erainbowd⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠Tell a friend!Listen to The Dragoning ⁠here⁠ (it's my audio drama) and support via Ko-fi here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany⁠As ever, I am yours,Emily Rainbow Davis

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. #1 – From WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING - Mountainthology episode showcases Appalachian stories A new episode of the Mountainthology series is now available. Episode 4 features a collaboration with the Inside Appalachia team, bringing four stories from Folkways reporters. The series highlights lesser-known stories, traditions, and voices that reflect the depth and diversity of life in West Virginia and beyond. Viewers can stream the episode through West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Passport platform. Read more: https://wvpublic.org/story/tv/watch-mountainthology-episode-4-now/amp #2 – From WV GAZETTE - WV restaurant earns national 'cheap eats' recognition A West Virginia favorite is gaining national attention for delivering quality meals at an affordable price. Best of Crete, known for its casual Mediterranean cuisine, has been recognized among top "good, cheap eats" destinations in the country. The recognition highlights West Virginia's growing food scene and its reputation for hearty, accessible meals that draw both locals and visitors. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/life/the_food_guy/food-guy-best-of-crete-honored-for-good-cheap-eats-wv-buffets-on-national-list/article_c82226a3-4ad1-45ed-b5e8-d8be19068e89.html #3 – From WV NEWS - Outdoor adventures continue to define WV tourism West Virginia's outdoor recreation industry continues to grow, driven by its diverse landscapes and year-round experiences. From hiking and rock climbing in the New River Gorge to ATV riding on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, the state offers a wide range of adventures for visitors. Tourism leaders say these experiences are helping position West Virginia as a national destination for outdoor recreation while supporting local economies. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/exploring-almost-heaven-a-guide-to-west-virginia-s-outdoor-adventures/article_6f9d3509-a21e-4bf7-b2ff-4ed3e3bad1fa.html Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Kalamata Freedivers is a freediving school and training facility located in Kalamata Greece, run by Nejc Likar and Nikos Gkagkanis.In this episode we discuss:Today we are talking with Nejc Likar from Slovenia and Nikos Gkagkanis from Greece.Nejc was previously in Panglao, The Philippines before Greece.Nikos is from the northern part of Greece and his father was a spearfisher so he started very young with freediving. He spent time on Crete before moving to Kalamata.Nejc was Nikos' instructor.How is freediving in Crete?Was it easy to get set up in Kalamata?Donny visited the centre in Summer of 2025.The logistics of running such a freediving centre.How long is the freediving season in Kalamata?They have four boats at Kalamata Freedivers!The challenge of getting things done in Greece.What goes in to choosing the team at Kalamata Freedivers?Do Nejc and Nikos also like to dive deep and have competition aspirations?Plans to organise competitions?Plans for the future of the centre, special dive experiences and trips abroad.Desert Island Questions SectionHow to find Kalamata Freedivers.For all episodes of The Freedive Cafe Podcast, information about freediving courses, coaching, workshops and retreats in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.truedepthfreediving.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Today's monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, sharing about the book called "Litanies of the Heart," by Gerry Ken Crete. In this book Dr. Crete offers you his knowledge, insights, and experience in the hopes that you will experience not only relief from anxiety but inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper more intimate relationship with God. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

In this episode, Neil, Graeme and John dive into FUT tactics and Champs experiences, team of the season highlights, and upcoming content from Crete. They share insights on formations, player picks, and the evolving ''meta''.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Team of the Season Overview03:09 Weekend League Experiences and Red Picks06:07 Tactical Discussions and Gameplay Strategies12:13 Meta Tactics and Player Formations18:06 Halftime Entertainment and Team Rankings31:55 Exploring FIFA Team Dynamics39:11 Bundesliga Team of the Season Highlights45:02 Saudi Pro League Standouts48:58 Spotlight on SBCs and Player Recommendations53:03 Frauen Bundesliga and Unique Player Cards55:15 Looking Ahead: Content and Community EngagementCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futinreviewpodcastQuestions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

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Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into further doubt. LIV was formed as a breakaway from the longstanding PGA tour, offering large sums to lure away some of golf's top players. The move was always seen as controversial - human rights groups accused Saudi Arabia of using sports sponsorship to distract from its poor human rights record. LIV says it hopes to attract new sponsors, though it's not clear who might be able to match the billions which Saudi Arabia's oil wealth had made available. Also: Relations between the US and Germany are tested over the war in Iran as President Trump and Chancellor Merz criticise one another; pro-Palestinian activists say at least 22 boats from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete; China introduces new restrictions on the use of drones, which include a near- total ban on flying them in Beijing; and a DNA study offers new clues on the fall of Ancient Rome. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. It's no more Mr. Nice Guy for US President Donald Trump on Iran. At the same time, Trump said on Wednesday that talks with Iran have been taking place over the phone in recent days, after he canceled a trip over the weekend for US negotiators to travel to Pakistan to speak with Iranian officials. Berman brings us up to date on where things -- including the US military assets -- stand as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iran continue. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said during a visit to troops posted in southern Lebanon on Wednesday that there “is no ceasefire,” as Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire despite a truce that’s been in place for almost two weeks. We hear how Israel is even more restrained today than it was prior to the Iran war in terms of its freedom of movement against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli Navy late Wednesday began intercepting an activist flotilla sailing to the Gaza Strip in a bid to breach Israel’s naval blockade on the Hamas-ruled enclave, according to the activists and Israeli officials. As of Thursday morning, a third of the vessels were intercepted near Crete. How is Israel handling the PR stunt this year? Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar appointed veteran diplomat George Deek to a newly created role as special envoy to the Christian world last week. Berman is cautiously optimistic, but has major reservations. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: After rejecting Iran’s proposal to open Hormuz, Trump says talks ongoing over the phone IDF chief says there’s ‘no ceasefire’ in south Lebanon amid continued fighting with Hezbollah Navy begins intercepting Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip Israel appoints first special envoy to Christian world after scandals strain ties Suspect arrested in attack on nun yesterday in Jerusalem Old City Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Yitzhak Ledee filmed and edited this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah drone hits in northern Israel, wounding 12 IDF soldiers, two moderately. IAF hits Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon. Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound protest flotilla in waters near Crete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Allied defeat on the Greek mainland, thousands of British, Australian, and New Zealand troops were evacuated to the island of Crete in late April 1941, many arriving without their heavy weapons and with morale badly shaken. This episode examines the Allied defense of Crete under General Bernard Freyberg, who despite possessing Ultra intelligence pointing clearly to a German airborne assault, fatally misread the threat and positioned his forces to repel a seaborne invasion instead. We explore how a rapid succession of British commanders, chronic shortages of aircraft and artillery, and Freyberg's misplaced confidence in the Royal Navy shaped a defense that left the island's critical airfields dangerously exposed. On the German side, General Kurt Student convinced Hitler to authorize Operation Mercury rather than a similar assault on Malta, and the episode traces the planning disputes between Student and Luftwaffe commander Richthofen that produced a two-wave airborne attack using the elite 7th Flieger Division and the 5th Mountain Division — with both sides operating on badly flawed intelligence about the other's strength and intentions. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gaming Hut advises players assigned the role of ringer or traitor. The Archaeology Hut tours the Papoura Hill Circular Structure in Crete, recently added to the list of possible inspirations for the labyrinth myth. Ripped from the Headlines looks at Nepal's fake mountain rescue scam. Finally Ken's Time Machine reveals what 11th century England […]

Just ten days after Germany launched Operation Marita, the decision was made to evacuate all British forces from Greece — and this episode covers the chaotic final weeks of the campaign as that decision unfolded. Greek military commander Papagos had largely given up hope by mid-April, the Greek government and royal family fled to Crete, and the 200,000-strong Greek force in Albania surrendered to the Germans on April 20th in a quiet deal that deliberately excluded the Italians. The RAF fought its last battles over Athens before withdrawing, and the Royal Navy scrambled to organize a night-only evacuation using destroyers and converted liners under constant Luftwaffe pressure that would ultimately destroy 26 ships and kill 2,000 men. Communication failures plagued the effort — at Kalamata alone, twice the expected number of troops arrived at the beaches, and half were left behind when the ships pulled away before dawn. In total roughly 50,000 men were brought out of Greece, but around 14,000 were left to be captured, all without their heavy equipment, and the entire expedition would be recorded as yet another British disaster — setting the stage for the fight to hold the island of Crete that would follow almost immediately. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices