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Hi, my name is Kate, and I am from Odessa region. 嗨，我叫凯特，我来自敖德萨地区。 Imagine you are standing on the slope of the mountain, and a breathtaking view opens to you. The sun shines brightly and clear. The breeze is barely noticeable and warm. You see a large bay underneath. The water flows quietly and calmly. The leaves on the trees rustle gently. You feel peace. You feel happiness. No thoughts. No feelings. No worries. Only harmony of the inner and outer world. You are in Bakota, one of the most beautiful and amazing places in Ukraine. 想象一下，您正站在山的斜坡上，并为您带来令人叹为观止的景色。 阳光明亮而晴朗。 微风几乎没有明显和温暖。 您会在下面看到一个大海湾。 水安静而平静地流动。 树上的叶子轻轻沙沙作响。 你感到和平。 你感到幸福。 没有想法。 没有感觉。 不用担心。 只有内在和外部世界的和谐。 您在乌克兰最美丽，最神奇的地方巴科塔。 Bakota was a village in the Khmelnytskyi region in the west of Ukraine. The name Bakota was first mentioned in writings in 1024. In the 12th century, it was a large trading port on the Dniester River with a population of about 2,500 people. 巴科塔是乌克兰西部Khmelnytskyi地区的一个村庄。 巴科塔这个名字首先在1024年的著作中提到。在12世纪，它是Dniester河上的一个大型贸易港口，人口约为2500人。 The region was ruled in succession by the Mongol-Tatars, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite pressure from the invaders, Bakota managed to fight for freedom and preserve its cultural identity. 该地区由蒙古塔塔尔，立陶宛大公爵和波兰王国连续统治。 尽管有侵略者的压力，巴科塔还是为自由而战，并保留了其文化认同。 In 1972, the government started construction of the Dniester hydroelectric station in this region. And Soviet authorities decided to flood the settlement. All the buildings were to be destroyed. Trees were cut down and burned. And cemeteries were moved to new places. 1972年，政府开始在该地区建造DNiester水力发电站。 苏联当局决定淹没解决方案。 所有建筑物都将被摧毁。 树木被砍伐并烧毁。 墓地被移至新地方。 The locals had to destroy their own houses - their history - and stop farming and gardening. The planned resettlement took eight years. In 1981, the village of Bakota ceased to exist. Officials spent the next six years to fill the area with water. 当地人不得不摧毁自己的房屋 - 他们的历史 - 停止耕种和园艺。 计划的安置花费了八年。 1981年，巴科塔村不再存在。 官员们在接下来的六年中用水填充该地区。The only thing left of the old village is a cave monastery. 旧村庄唯一剩下的就是一个洞穴修道院。 The cave is located inside White Mountain, about 70 meters above the Dniester River. The oldest archaeological finds in the area date back to the second millennium BC. 该洞穴位于白山内，在Dniester河上方约70米处。 该地区最古老的考古发现可以追溯到公元前第二千年。 The website Blog about tours to Ukraine says the monks first came to the cave in the 11th century. There were also reports that St. Anthony, the founder of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra cave monastery, once visited the area. During the Mongol invasion in the middle of the 13th century, both monks and peasants from nearby villages used the cave as a hiding place. By the 15th century, the monks left the area as several landslides destroyed many of the caves inside the soft sandstone of White Mountain. 关于乌克兰旅行的网站博客说，僧侣在11世纪首次来到洞穴。 还有报道说，曾访问过该地区的基夫 - 佩奇克·拉夫拉（Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra）洞穴修道院的创始人圣安东尼（St. Anthony）。 在13世纪中叶的蒙古入侵期间，来自附近村庄的僧侣和农民都将洞穴作为藏身之处。 到15世纪，僧侣离开了该地区，几只滑坡摧毁了白山软砂岩内的许多洞穴。There are several springs on the mountain, just below the cave. The cool spring water is tasty. Locals believe that the spring water can heal and treat different diseases. 山上有几个泉水，就在山洞下方。 凉爽的春水很美味。 当地人认为，泉水可以治愈和治疗不同的疾病。 Today, Bakota Bay, the cave and the springs often draw visitors to the area, about 300 kilometers from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. And many leave behind ribbons and personal items along the path to the healing springs. 如今，巴科塔湾，洞穴和泉水经常吸引距离乌克兰西部利沃夫市约300公里的该地区的游客。 许多人沿着通往治愈弹簧的道路留下了丝带和个人物品。

As a young man, Stanislaw Poniatowski arrived at the court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, a Polish noble in the service of an English diplomat. An affair commenced with the future Catherine the Great, whose affection (and malign influence in the politics of Russia's neighbor) resulted in Stanislaw being elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in in 1764. It was a good news/bad news reign for Stanislaw, who saw his country partitioned not once, not twice, but three times, by the greater powers on his borders. His efforts to modernize and liberalize Poland - including the creation of an American-style constitution in 1791 - were all for naught, as his former lover finally annexed what remained of Poland in 1795. It would be more than a century before Poland re-emerged as a nation, and one which views Stanislaw II August in an understandably mixed way. Thanks to listener Ray for contributing this banger of a tale. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 348The Saint of the day is Saint CasimirSaint Casimir's Story Casimir, born of kings and in line to be a king himself, was filled with exceptional values and learning by a great teacher, John Dlugosz. Even his critics could not say that his conscientious objection indicated softness. As a teenager, Casimir lived a highly disciplined, even severe life, sleeping on the ground, spending a great part of the night in prayer and dedicating himself to lifelong celibacy. When nobles in Hungary became dissatisfied with their king, they prevailed upon Casimir's father, the king of Poland, to send his son to take over the country. Casimir obeyed his father, as many young men over the centuries have obeyed their governments. The army he was supposed to lead was clearly outnumbered by the “enemy”; some of his troops were deserting because they were not paid. At the advice of his officers, Casimir decided to return home. His father was irked at the failure of his plans, and confined his 15-year-old son for three months. The lad made up his mind never again to become involved in the wars of his day, and no amount of persuasion could change his mind. He returned to prayer and study, maintaining his decision to remain celibate even under pressure to marry the emperor's daughter. He reigned briefly as king of Poland during his father's absence. He died of lung trouble at 25 while visiting Lithuania, of which he was also Grand Duke. He was buried in Vilnius, Lithuania. Reflection For many years, Poland and Lithuania faded into the gray prison on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Despite repression, the Poles and Lithuanians remained firm in the faith which has become synonymous with their name. Their youthful patron reminds us: Peace is not won by war; sometimes a comfortable peace is not even won by virtue, but Christ's peace can penetrate every government repression of religion. Saint Casimir is the Patron Saint of: LithuaniaPolandRussia The Catholic Saints and Us Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

John and I are back with the first installment of our series on one of Galileo's masterworks in the history of philosophy and science: Dialogue Concerning Two Chief World Systems. We dive into the historical context in which the work was published and then discuss the book's dedication to the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Get full access to Nuclear Barbarians at nuclearbarbarians.substack.com/subscribe

This week Harrison will review "The Finances of The Grand Duke" (1924) starring Harry Liedtke and directed by F. W. Murnau #financesofthegrandduke #harryliedtke #fwmurnau #reelyoldmovies Join my Discord!: https://discord.gg/VWcP6ge2 Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/reelyoldmovies

The reign of Grand Duke Francesco was inflicted with multiple scandals, but none were worse than the fates of the Grand Duke's own sister and sister-in-law.

Who is the Grand Duke? I'll tell you! Every year the Grand Duke and the 5 Yellows change location in your home. This episode will reveal the current location of these energies (until January 29, 2025) and how to avoid misfortune for the rest of the year. You could win! How do you like the Season 5 so far? Click here to leave a review for you chance to win my signature course Set Up for Success (valued at $44).  One Grand Prize Winner will win a Custom Mini Email Consultation (valued at $444)! FREE Mini Course! Click here to get your FREE Manifesting with Feng Shui Mini Course! Join me for Welcome the Wealth 2025! Click here to join me for Welcome the Wealth 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has kicked off the process of handing over power to his heir. We're taking you through the father and son's joint podcast appearance, the best moments from the very low key ceremony, and what the future holds for the royals. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast   Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/   Follow Jessica: https://duchessofostergotlands.tumblr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/howtodresslikeaprincess/

Joining Lisa and Sasha in the Today Radio studios are the planners of Differdange's Fashion Week Luxembourg, sneaker savvy Today Radio presenter Steven Miller, and Laura da Silva – a fashion-forward nurse, tattoo artist and advocate for breast cancer support and awareness. Starting with a review of the week's global news with Sasha Kehoe, we discuss:  US Election Just one month away and Melania Trump has declared her support for a woman's right to control her own body, including abortion. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/02/melania-trump-memoir-defends-abortion-rights JD Vance, Donald Trump's pick for vice-president, has indicated he would support a national abortion ban https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/17/politics/kfile-jd-vance-abortion-comments/index.html Pelicot Trial Rape Case in France The horrific mass rape trial of 71 year old Gisèle Pelicot continues, creating debate about the culture of male domination in France and across borders https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240927-french-rape-trial-sparks-timid-debate-about-masculinity Teleworking no longer Amazon now requires all employees to return to the office, sparking debate amongst many companies to rethink their working from home / office balance for maximum productivity  / employee satisfaction, especially when long commutes are a feature of working in Luxembourg for many. Grand Duke Abdication Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume will officially assume the role of Lieutenant Representative on 8 October, as appointed by his father the Grand Duke.  In September Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa moved to their Fischbach residency allowing their son, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his family to take over Berg Castle in Colmar-Berg. https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/2207770.html Real Art vs Posters Scientists in the Netherlands using eye-tracking and MRI scans found an enormous difference between genuine works and posters. A neurological study revealed that real works of art in a museum stimulate the brain in a way that is 10 times stronger than looking at a poster. Commissioned by the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, home to Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, the independent study used eye-tracking technology and MRI scans to record the brain activity of volunteers looking at genuine artworks and reproductions. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/03/real-art-in-museums-stimulates-brain-much-more-than-reprints-study-finds Fashion Week Luxembourg  Livia Smith, Communication Strategist for Luxembourg Fashion Week talks about its growth from the starting point six years ago,  with Fabiola Puga still at the helm. This year there will be twelve national and international designers. Luxembourg Fashion Week hopes to become part of the cultural fabric of the hospitality and economy of Luxembourg. Livia also talks about her own use of fashion to help create confidence for someone who is naturally shy. Max Felten,  Chief Economist and City Manager of Differdange returns to talks about why Differdange will, once again, host Luxembourg Fashion Week. Natalia Wrona, in charge of the promotion for Differdange City Management, explains the three different locations this year, including one at the International School in Differdange, celebrating all children, with two autistic children taking to the catwalk. AquaSud Differdange is another of the three locations for the Fashion Week, and Céline Moreira, their Communication Manager, explains the difficulty in using an aquatic setting for a fashion show! Céline also talks about the link to Pink October and how emphasising the beauty in diversity. A theme throughout today's discussion is the power of self-acceptance,  and promotion of a positive body image regardless of challenges. Laura da Silva overcame breast cancer ten years ago. Now, she spends her time between nursing at CHL and running her own business as an image consultant and tattoo artist, helping other women who have gone through breast cancer. She travels around with a pink chair, which is a reminder to those who have dealt with cancer that there is a lot of waiting and sitting, for both the patient, but also for their friends and family. https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgfashionweek My colleague, Steven Miller, a presenter at Today Radio is renowned in the office for his sneaker collector. Steven started his collection at the age of 15, peaking at 550 in 2017. He talks about sneaker collecting as an alternative investment, where ‘sneakerheads' of this world are happy to spend thousands on one pair. Steven also loves Japanese streetwear designers, specialising in  minimalist but thoughtful creations. 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Our heroes have taken on their new identities to start their plan! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) regretted suggesting the Grand Duke do a silly walk, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) talked Butthole out of becoming “Captain Puppy” instead of the Forsaken, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) gave into the darkness inside himself once negotiations were over. Now the question is: can Hitman, the Forsaken, Murder Child and Captain Puppy save Baldur's Gate? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) The Combat Wheelchair was created by Mark Thompson (@mustangsart) on twitter and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ysDrH2vqKz6NSGkf3_0WX5tV-Ch_t_N_ Their ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/mustangsart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes have taken on their new identities to start their plan! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) regretted suggesting the Grand Duke do a silly walk, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) talked Butthole out of becoming “Captain Puppy” instead of the Forsaken, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) gave into the darkness inside himself once negotiations were over. Now the question is: can Hitman, the Forsaken, Murder Child and Captain Puppy save Baldur's Gate? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) The Combat Wheelchair was created by Mark Thompson (@mustangsart) on twitter and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ysDrH2vqKz6NSGkf3_0WX5tV-Ch_t_N_Their ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/mustangsart

Our heroes are meeting with shell-shocked Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) explained the idea of the greater good, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) described his own battles through hell, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced the Duke that victory was possible if he just got weird enough. But can our heroes help the Grand Duke save Baldur's Gate, or will he die alongside them in the attempt? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Check out Adam & Eve and use my code DUMBDUMBS for a great deal: www.adameve.com Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/DUMBDUMBS. Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) The Combat Wheelchair was created by Mark Thompson (@mustangsart) on twitter and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ysDrH2vqKz6NSGkf3_0WX5tV-Ch_t_N_Their ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/mustangsart

Our heroes are meeting with shell-shocked Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) explained the idea of the greater good, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) described his own battles through hell, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced the Duke that victory was possible if he just got weird enough. But can our heroes help the Grand Duke save Baldur's Gate, or will he die alongside them in the attempt? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Check out Adam & Eve and use my code DUMBDUMBS for a great deal: www.adameve.com Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/DUMBDUMBS. Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) The Combat Wheelchair was created by Mark Thompson (@mustangsart) on twitter and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ysDrH2vqKz6NSGkf3_0WX5tV-Ch_t_N_ Their ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/mustangsart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are on their way to meet the Duke! Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) agreed to become Juniper for a short while to meet the local aristocracy, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) ordered a new butt for their friend Friend, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) spoke with a cleric of sorrow before approaching Baldur's Gate. Can our heroes find and win over the Grand Duke, or is their plan already a failure? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Check out Adam & Eve and use my code DUMBDUMBS for a great deal: www.adameve.com Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/DUMBDUMBS. Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons? - Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice) - Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Can't remember a discount code you wanted to use from one of our ads? Find it at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic) The Combat Wheelchair was created by Mark Thompson (@mustangsart) on twitter and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ysDrH2vqKz6NSGkf3_0WX5tV-Ch_t_N_ Their ko-fi is: https://ko-fi.com/mustangsart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the music episode! Or well, mostly the music episode. We go in depth with a lot of the most important or notable tracks in the Princess Thieves sound track, though more conversation is down the road as tracks come up in the story. We also have more character discussion, specifically with regards to Meg and The Nag, but also a pivotal conversation between Baltus, Duke Coriolanus, and Mortimer Wilson, as we continue to unpack the motivations, feelings, and character of the Grand Duke. Outtakes at the end... and a little something extra. (Content warning for unexpected emotional outbursts)   The New Century Multiverse Website: https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed: https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/ The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:  https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/   Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as "Baker Street - Instrumental" by Gerry Rafferty Outro includes: "The Fanny Pack" from the Everything Everywhere All At Once OST "Moonrise" by Chad Crouch "Outro" by Evgeny Teilor Used under Creative Commons Licence

This week we're breaking down the Grand Duke of Luxembourg's non-abdication abdication announcement and discussing all the excitement from the Japanese State Banquet, from tiaras to Charles's pop culture references. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast   Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/   Follow Jessica: https://duchessofostergotlands.tumblr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/howtodresslikeaprincess/

Giulia is an orphan who has been cloistered since she was a baby. In 1584, the powerful Medici family demands a test of virility from the Grand Duke of Mantua before his marriage to Eleanora de Medici. Giulia, who knows nothing about the world of men, is offered a dowry and husband in exchange for one night with the prince. She doesn't know what that night entails, or that the lecherous minister who arranges it will never set her completely free. The Maiden of Florence (Fairlight Books, 2024) is based on a true story. Katherine Mezzacappa is an Irish author currently living in Carrara, northern Tuscany. She holds a BA in History of Art from UEA, an MLitt in English Literature from Durham and a master's in creative writing from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her debut novel (writing as Katie Hutton), The Gypsy Bride, made the last fifteen in the Historical Novel Society's 2018 new novel competition. Her short fiction has been short- and longlisted in numerous competitions, and she has been awarded residencies at Cill Rialaig Artists village by the Irish Writers Centre in 2019 and at Hald Hovedgaard by the Danish Centre for Writers and Translators in 2022. When she is not writing, Katherine volunteers with a second-hand book charity of which she is a founding member. She also sews dresses and is learning Irish and German. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

With an atrocity between them, Catherine de' Medici's relationship with her son King Charles IX falls apart. She can take pride in her favorite son Henri's election as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, although unfortunately her beloved child decides he hates his new job.

One of the world's great museums of Renaissance art: the Uffizi.  Meaning "the offices," the Uffizi were quite literally built as an office buidling for the growing administration of Cosimo I de' Medici, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, the leader who brought authoritarian rule, if also stablity, to Florence. Bry Rayburn from the Pontifacts podcast, joins me once again to talk about Cosimo, her historic bae, the great museum, and the rest of his legacy. We also talk about our old friend Giorgio Vasari, author, artist and architect, a true Renaissance man. And of course, ribollita, that classic Tuscan white bean stew! 

Milanese Princess Bona Sforza married the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Sigismund the Old, in Krakow Cathedral on 18th April, 1518 - making her the first Italian Queen of Poland, and one of the world's most powerful women. There followed a 29-course wedding feast, a bawdy consummation ritual …and decades of resentment, as the Polish aristocracy came to terms with the influence she would have upon her husband's decision-making. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Sforza's heritage transformed the Polish diet forever; consider if there is an accurate portrait of her in existence; and reveal the betrayal that led to her untimely death… Further Reading:  • ‘Bona Sforza – Ambitious Queen Of Poland Was Betrayed And Murdered' (Ancient Pages, 2019): https://www.ancientpages.com/2019/01/21/bona-sforza-ambitious-queen-of-poland-was-betrayed-and-murdered/ • ‘Pursuit: The Queen who defied the Holy Roman Emperor' (The University of Melbourne, 2020): https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-queen-who-defied-the-holy-roman-emperor • ‘Poland's Italian Queen - The Life of Bona Sforza (1494 - 1557)' (Oliwier Brzeziński, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlZ6JDkQmDI Love the show? Join

Beneath the Vanthampur Villa, the party does battle with Thalamra, one of the Grand Duke's of Baldur's Gate and servant of Tiamat. Once their mission of vengeance here is finished, it will be time to head to the Dragon Queen's home turf. Little do they know, she is ready for them. We have a Discord server! If you like the show and would like to hang out, come visit us here! https://discord.gg/CzHp7bTg Music in this episode was produced by Vindsvept (https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/)

What does it take to create your own micronation?  In the case of Westarctica, just a few letters stating the intent to do so

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Third Week of Lent Lectionary: 237The Saint of the day is Saint CasimirSaint Casimir's Story Casimir, born of kings and in line to be a king himself, was filled with exceptional values and learning by a great teacher, John Dlugosz. Even his critics could not say that his conscientious objection indicated softness. As a teenager, Casimir lived a highly disciplined, even severe life, sleeping on the ground, spending a great part of the night in prayer and dedicating himself to lifelong celibacy. When nobles in Hungary became dissatisfied with their king, they prevailed upon Casimir's father, the king of Poland, to send his son to take over the country. Casimir obeyed his father, as many young men over the centuries have obeyed their governments. The army he was supposed to lead was clearly outnumbered by the “enemy”; some of his troops were deserting because they were not paid. At the advice of his officers, Casimir decided to return home. His father was irked at the failure of his plans, and confined his 15-year-old son for three months. The lad made up his mind never again to become involved in the wars of his day, and no amount of persuasion could change his mind. He returned to prayer and study, maintaining his decision to remain celibate even under pressure to marry the emperor's daughter. He reigned briefly as king of Poland during his father's absence. He died of lung trouble at 25 while visiting Lithuania, of which he was also Grand Duke. He was buried in Vilnius, Lithuania. Reflection For many years, Poland and Lithuania faded into the gray prison on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Despite repression, the Poles and Lithuanians remained firm in the faith which has become synonymous with their name. Their youthful patron reminds us: Peace is not won by war; sometimes a comfortable peace is not even won by virtue, but Christ's peace can penetrate every government repression of religion. Saint Casimir is the Patron Saint of: LithuaniaPolandRussia Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

This episode features an interview with Zee Lilani at Kula Nursery in West Oakland, California in January 2024. Zee grows Doodhi (Lauki/Bottle Gourd) and Kalonji (Black Seed/Nigella) seeds for our Truelove Seeds catalog as well as many varieties for Second Generation Seeds at her farm in Petaluma, California. In this episode, we hear how Zee left her work as a hydrologist, became a farmer, worked in food sovereignty and food security supporting other farmers, and then started her own nursery business focused on South Asian plants during the pandemic. During the partition of India, her family was displaced from the city of Surat, in the state of Gujarat, in India to Pakistan. Her work with plants familiar to her mother and grandmother bring Surat back to life many decades later, far from home.    In her words:  'Kula Nursery is a grassroots urban nursery working within and for BIPOC communities to increase food sovereignty through gardening education and culturally relevant plant starts. The mission at Kula Nursery is to reconnect the diaspora with heritage food, strengthen food sovereignty among these communities, and promote cultural and biological diversity. As a heritage nursery, we believe the act of growing, tending to, and eating heritage foods encourages folks to reclaim their power within the local food system while simultaneously honoring and reconnecting to their ancestors, immediate family and community at large.' Basically, this interview is right up our alley at Seeds and their People, focused on how plants connect us to our people, power, place, ancestors, and community.    SEED STORIES TOLD IN THIS EPISODE: Cuban Oregano, Indian Mint, Patta Ajwain, Coleus amboinicus Curry Tree, Murraya koenigii Night Blooming Jasmine, Raat Ki Rani, Queen of the Night, Cestrum nocturnum Mogra, Arabian Jasmine, Belle of India, Grand Duke of Tuscany, Jasminum sambac Henna, Lawsonia inermis Amla, Indian Gooseberry, Emblica officinalis Sugarcane, Saccharum spp. Taro, Colocasia esculenta Bindhi, Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus Doodhi/Lauki, Bottle Gourd, Lagenaria siceraria Kalonji, Black Seed, Nigella, "Onion Seed", Nigella sativa Krishna Tulsi, Ocicimum tenuiflorum Desi Girl Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum Lal Mirch Indian Pepper, Capsicum annuum Baingan Indian Eggplant, Solanum melongena Surti Papdi and Valor Papdi, Lablab purpureus MORE INFO FROM THIS EPISODE: Kula Nursery webpage Kula Nursery Instagram Kula Nursery at Truelove Seeds Second Generation Seeds (direct links to Kula Nursery varieties above) Diaspora Co. Seeds and their People - EP. 22: Gujarati Seeds and Flavors with Nital Vadalia-Kakadia Seeds and their People - EP. 2: Kristyn Leach and Namu Farm ABOUT: Seeds And Their People is a radio show where we feature seed stories told by the people who truly love them. Hosted by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden. trueloveseeds.com/blogs/satpradio   FIND OWEN HERE: Truelove Seeds Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter   FIND CHRIS HERE: Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden   THANKS TO: Zee Lilani Nital Vadalia-Kakadia Ruth Kaaserer Emilio Sweet-Coll

Elizabeth I of England and Ireland reigned for 45 years over a golden age of peace, prosperity and flourishing art and culture. And she shocked the medieval world by doing it all without a man. But that certainly wasn't for lack of proposals. Elizabeth had at least 16 suitors in her lifetime. In the last episode we met the suitors of her youth, whose ambitions twice landed Elizabeth in the tower. At her coronation Elizabeth declared that she was married to her kingdom and would live and die a virgin. But nobody believed her. Today we'll meet the English lords and foreign royals who fell over themselves in their attempts to win the Queen's hand. Through it all, one man, Robert Dudley remained by her side. We'll take a closer look at their intimate friendship and investigate the claim that they might have had a secret love child... Part 2: Courting an Queen: Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel Sir William Pickering James Hamilton, Earl of Arran Eric XIV, King of Sweden Frederick II, King of Denmark & Norway Henri III, King of France, King of Poland & Grand Duke of Lithuania Charles II, Archduke of Austria François, Duke of Anjou Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Yonder Hill and Dale by Aaron Kenny #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamish from Seacliff Organics @seaclifforganicsjoins us and talks all about the variety of products we can add to improve our soil.We mentioned the book - 'The Intelligent Gardener' by Steve SolomanSeed libraries - all you need to know Garden tasks this week - Sowing and Planting for winter crops.Tea - Bee balm… not one of our favouritesChelsea chop - Jen discovers this is not a dance move!Vegetable of the week - KohlrabiGreen - Early White Vienna, Grand Duke & Green DukePurple - Purple Vienna, Early Purple Vienna & Purple AzureWe highlight a Xeriscaping plant - Curry Plant / Helichrysum italicumPest plants in the Otago region and what to do if you discover any (contact biosecurtiy@orc.govt.nz  orc.govt.nz/pesthub Auckland Seed Saving Society (see Facebook for more details)Happy GardeningSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz We hope you enjoy our podcast, designed for gardeners in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand - but not exclusively. Join us from wherever you happen to be and simply check the title of the podcast. e.g. Spring Ep1. to fit in with the season in your location.

Reading At The Moment Manga Manwha Webtoon PATREON ➡ https://www.patreon.com/Superfina Reading at the moment: The Grand Duke is Mine If you got a second chance at life, what would you do differently? If Ignette's life was a Shakespearean story, the genre would be a tragedy. But when her death triggers a do-over for some of her life's most significant events, she is determined to approach each choice carefully, and with the most informed intentions. But with so many obstacles in the way, will she succeed in creating a different life than her last? Her pursuit of happily-ever-after with the Grand Duke is only about to begin. I Became The Wife Of The Monstrous Crown Prince She transmigrated into the body of Ancia, the current wife of the monstrous crown prince, Blake, in an R-19 romance novel. In the original story, Ancia committed suicide on the day of their marriage, leaving Blake with massive trauma. But this time, Ancia wouldnt do such a thing. Blake was the second male lead in the original novel. He was portrayed as a beast that possessed an exquisite facade. Yet, right now, he was behaving just like an innocent rabbit. The only person who can remove the crown princes curse is the heroine, Diana. My role is to just keep this little boy from getting hurt and then step down in time, but.. This little rabbit keeps chasing me. Duchess's Lo-Fi Coffeehouse Loanna was raised in neglect and isolation as an illegitimate child of the Count Louis family. She gets married off to Duke Bruggen, who orders her to keep quiet and out of the way. Free from all expectations or responsibilities, she roams around the castle and runs into a coffee bush. A passionate barista in her past life, Loanna remembers exactly how to brew a perfect cup of Joe. The trouble is, no one in this realm seems to know what “coffee” is, nor its wonderful benefits. As a matter of fact, coffee fruits are regarded as “evil.” As a coffee aficionado, Loanna is determined to turn this reputation around. Tyrant wants a better life Dorothy has always been discriminated against and ignored by others. In the end, she decided to kill all her brothers and take the throne. She received no response from the son she loved. In the end, she was widely criticized as a tyrant and was executed. But when she opened her eyes, she found herself back in her childhood. “Can't just let it end like this.” She was determined not to let the same fate repeat two lives. Definitely live a good life this time. That was her goal. Finding Camellia Her life was nothing but lies. Camellia was just 12 when she was taken away from her mother in the slums and forced to live as the son of an aristocratic family. But under the layers of secrets and lies, she never forgets. She continues to struggle to be her true self again, to reclaim the life of Camellia. Podcast Across Worlds (PAW) is a show of two individuals Lehua Superfina (host) and Mekel Kasanova (co-host) discussing topics related to anime and manga. LEHUA SUPERFINA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links | Lehua Superfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitch.tv/LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Superfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teespring.com/stores/lehuasuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MEKEL KASANOVA TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitch.tv/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekasanovapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #manga #manhwa #webtoon All clips of audio and video used in this work are used for entertainment or education purposes under the fair use clause found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law (title 17, U. S. Code). If you have any dispute please contact me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-across-worlds/support

Every year the Grand Duke of Jupiter changes on the Lunar New Year. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on 2/10. Listen to this episode to hear how to avoid misfortune in 2024. Don't worry, the solution is simple and awareness is the key. Are you ready to align with the abundant Year of the Dragon? Join me for Welcome the Wealth where I teach you the sacred ritual to be done on Lunar New Year's Eve 2/9 or New Year's Day 2/10.   Click here to join me for Welcome the Wealth!  Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts by 2/27 for your chance to win Apple Airpods!   Thank you for your support of the show. I hope this show helps you take inspired action in the direction of your dreams after each listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In many countries where polygamy is practiced, Kings and emperors have had harems of hundred or even thousands of wives and concubines. It's good to be the King. But in Europe, Christianity has reigned for a millennia and the church is pretty sticked on their one woman at a time policy. But that didn't stop a handful of monarchs from taking multiple trips down the aisle. Royal brides were under a lot of pressure to produce as many heirs as possible, and they died often in childbirth or because their bodies were warn out from constant pregnancy. If a monarch wasn't getting the heirs he wanted from his wife, or if he had grown tired of her and she hadn't done him the courtesy of dying, there was always divorce or even murder to clear the throne for another consort to take her place. Many rulers managed to marry 3 times, but today we'll be counting down 6 serial monogamist monarchs who had 4 or marriages. Philip II, King of Spain, 1527 – 1598, 4 wives William the Silent, Prince of Orange & Ruler of The Netherlands, 1533 – 1584, 4 wives Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, 1784 – 1833, 4 wives Władysław II Jagiełło, King of Poland & Grand Duke of Lithuania 4 wives Henry VIII, King of England, 1491 – 1547, 6 wives Ivan the Terrible, Tsar of Russia, 1530 – 1584, 6-8 wives Honorable Mentions: Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor, 4 wives, 5 Concubines Casimir III the Great, King of Poland, 4 wives Catherine Parr, Queen of England, 4 Husbands Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Butterflies in Love by Sir Cubworth #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vasvilkas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, got assassinated for a reason that Michelle considers the stupidest assassination reason the podcast has seen so far, that being that when Vasvilkas, the Monk Prince, decided to give up the throne so he could go back to being a monk, he gave it to a brother in law, and another brother in law thought that Vasvilkas should have made him a co-ruler, so he murdered Vasvilkas. As MIchelle points out, he still didn't get to be co-ruler. So she went off to read about the changing legend of Vasvilkas, and Anne got to find out about the sacred grass snakes of Lithuania, and they were worth it, let me tell you. 

We have a fun episode this week! We start the show with a new Bit of British segment all about the British tradition of Christmas Crackers. Then, in the Royal Rundown, we discuss the York women and their recent appearances, from Princess Eugenie on the Table Manners podcast and in Abu Dhabi with Ginger Spice, to Fergie co-hosting This Morning with Alison Hammond of The Great British Bake-Off. We also share the news of an upcoming double date with The Prince and Princess of Wales and Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. And, spoiler alert: we share our biggest takeaways from the latest episodes of The Crown. In Royals Around The World, we discuss Queen Maxima of The Netherlands saving hedgehogs struggling to find food, as well as her recent trip to Paris for the exhibition of Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen. We also announce an upcoming 18th birthday luncheon of Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway. Then, we have one more Royal Factoid this week, and it's all about Luxembourg and Lichtenstein! Follow us on Instagram @podcastroyal Email us at hellopodcastroyal@gmail.com Royals in this episode: Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward) Prince of Wales (Prince William) Princess of Wales (Kate Middleton) Princess Diana King Charles Queen Camilla Queen Elizabeth II Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Prince Daniel of Sweden Queen Maxima of The Netherlands Crown Prince Haakon of Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Prince Felix of Luxembourg Princess Claire of Luxembourg Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg Prince Louis of Luxembourg Princess Tessy Antony of Luxembourg Hans-Adam II, Prince of Lichtenstein Marie, Princess of Lichtenstein

Grand Duke Barrington reveals himself to be among the most despicable people of all time and the Knights Templar fear a book that holds the truth of their religion.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drew-creasman/support

Once their grandmother, Queen Victoria, died in 1901, Ernie and Ducky were finally free to do what everyone sorta kinda understood they should: divorce. But sovereigns don't divorce, so the situation became a scandal in the Royal Houses of Europe, and in Russia, Ernie's sister, Empress Alexandra, blamed Ducky for it all. This became a significant issue for Ducky, who had rekindled her romance with Russian Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich (another first cousin), whose station and nationality meant that he required Tsar Nicholas II's permission to marry, and Nicky's wife was having none of it, at least until World War I broke out. Ernie remarried into a happier union with Princess Eleonore of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich, but the decades that followed for Ernie and Ducky were marred by great tragedy, including the death of their daughter Elisabeth at just eight years old. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. Sources Princess Victoria Melita: Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia, 1876-1936, by John Van Der Kiste (Amazon) Alice: Princess Andrew of Greece, by Hugo Vickers (Amazon) Grandmama of Europe: The Crowned Descendants of Queen Victoria, by Theo Aronson (Amazon) Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages that Shaped Europe, by Deborah Cadbury (Amazon) Marie of Romania: The Intimate Life of a Twentieth Century Queen, by Terence Elsberry (Amazon) Queen Victoria's Granddaughters: 1860-1918, by Christina Croft (Amazon) Queen Victoria's Grandsons (1859-1918), by Christina Croft (Amazon) Seven Royal Marriages Almost as Disastrous as Catherine the Great's | Vanity Fair Princess Victoria Melita: the British princess who scandalised the royal family (historyextra.com) Royal divorce: The princess whose divorce scandalised the royal family (express.co.uk) DUCKY AND THE GRAND DUKE - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Queen Victoria's efforts to make suitable matches for her dozens of grandchildren was in no way a flawless endeavor. Take today's subjects, for instance. First cousins Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (nickname: Ernie) and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (nickname: Ducky), became the subject of intense Royal meddling as Victoria pushed Ernie to propose to Ducky, not realizing that Ernie's interests ran more to the young men employed at his court in Hesse. But the wedding did eventually happen in 1894, leading to a union so spectacularly unhappy that Queen Victoria swore off the matchmaking game entirely. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first of a three-part journey into  Chianti Classico. in this episode we look at the past, present and future of the denominazione with our special guest, Giovanni Manetti, Chariman of the Chianti Classico Consorzio and proprietor of the venerated Fontodi estate in Panzano. This is Manetti's second term as the Chairman , where he has been a driving force of innovation and evolution, helping to re-establish Chianti Classico as one of Italy's, and the world's, leading quality wine-producing regions. The creation of the Gran Selezione category at the top of the quality pyramid, as well the introduction of UGAs (Unità Geografiche Aggiuntivi), added geographic mentions within the greater Chianti Classico territory, are just two of the invigorating projects which Manetti has championed and pushed through.The Thieves deliver the latest news regarding Gran Selezione regulations and the new UGAs, but  focus first on the history of the region from Etruscan settlements in the 8th century BC, to the legend of the gallo nero,  the mezzadria sharecropping system that  shaped Chianti Classico as we know it today, Barone Ricasoli's 19th century 'recipe' for Chianti, the 1970s crisis (fiasco?), and the renaissance of quality wine.  There is much to unpack in this multi-faceted region, so important and recognizable to wine lovers around the world.A happy 307th birthday to Chianti Classico, an anniversary for which we give thanks to the Grand Duke of Tuscany and  patron to the arts, Cosimo dei' Medici III, who famously demarcated the wine region of Chianti in 1716 and created the first legal appellation of origin for wine in the world. Tuscan aficionados won't want to miss this episode that reveals how Chianti Classico's past has set the stage for its modern renaissance. This episode has been produced in partnership with the Chianti Classico Consorzio and financed according to EU regulation 1308/2013.

Episode 68 season 12 Circle or Corner #Nightlight #RTTBROS Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither der thon his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he La and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The mors which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet word -Proverbs 23:6-8 Paul Chapell writes about the Medici they were one of the most famous and powerful families of Italy during the Middle Ages. Their involvement in politics, religion, art, and science left a major impact on the entire world. They were known as a ruthless family, willing to do virtually anything to get their way-even in their dealings with each other. In 2007, scientists from the University of Florence unearthed the grave of Francesco de Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Their finding of highly elevated levels of arsenic in his bones and hair fragments gives credence to the rumor that he had been poisoned. It is very likely that the poisoner was his own brother, Cardinal Ferdanando de Medici, who wanted the title for himself and poisoned Francesco at a family meal. Not every banquet that is set before you is safe to eat. The devil knows how powerful an attractive "meal" is in tempting us to sin. This approach worked in the very first temptation in the Garden of Eden: "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat" (Genesis 3:6). Like a sports team running the same play again and again because the opponent hasn't adjusted, Satan continues to make sin look attractive to lure men and women to sin and destruction. Today's Word to the Wise: Before you take the first bite, consider carefully who has prepared the food that is put before you. Our Podcast, Blog and YouTube Links https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Not every Romanov Nicholas got to be a Tsar. In the latter part of the 19th and early 20th century, the grandson of Nicholas I, Grand Duke Nicholas Konstantinovich, drove his royal family absolutely batty. The first in his family to go to college (as we would put it today), the dapper military hero scandalized St. Petersburg with his affair with an American woman and his theft - for money - of a valuable religious icon from his mother. He was banished repeatedly; first to Tashkent, in Uzbekistan; later to Crimea, and eventually found his way back to Tashkent, where he was instrumental in developing canals, art museums, and irrigation projects. His death in Tashkent in January 1918 was certainly set against the backdrop of the revolution in Russia that swept his family from the throne; his relatives back in St. Petersburg were murdered by the Bolsheviks six months later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the May/June 2023 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal. Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel! Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below! OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay? Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!

What's your favorite way to wake up in the morning? Is it a rooster singing until the sun rises? Then you're in luck, because this week we're rewatching Rock-A-Doodle (1991). Live action meets cartoon silliness in the adventurous tale of a little boy named Edmund, who's turned into a kitten by the evil Grand Duke of Owls during a terrible storm. After meeting all of the local farm animals, he learns that the only person able to save everyone from the storm (and the owls) is Chanticleer the rooster, who has the magical ability to call the sun. On their way to bring said singing friend home, the group learn about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of believing in oneself. Considering this film was relatively detested (or even forgotten) during its time, do we feel the hate was justified? Or was this a case of box office bias? Let's find out together!

Grand Duchess Marie has often been called the grandest of the grand duchess's and boy did she certainly earn that title. Marie was a breath of sophisticated air to the Russian court and she kept her composure even in hardships like the Russian Revolution. Join me to learn about her fascinating life. Bloks, Moniek. “Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - ‘A Grand Duchess to Her Fingertips.'” History of Royal Women, June 12, 2020. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin-a-grand-duchess-to-her-fingertips/. Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.” Wikipedia, November 18, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchess_Marie_of_Mecklenburg-Schwerin. ———. “Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.” Wikipedia, October 31, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Francis_II,_Grand_Duke_of_Mecklenburg-Schwerin. ———. “Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia.” Wikipedia, October 31, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duchess_Elena_Vladimirovna_of_Russia. ———. “Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia.” Wikipedia, October 3, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duke_Andrei_Vladimirovich_of_Russia. ———. “Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich of Russia.” Wikipedia, October 3, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duke_Boris_Vladimirovich_of_Russia. ———. “Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia.” Wikipedia, December 17, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duke_Kirill_Vladimirovich_of_Russia. ———. “Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia.” Wikipedia, December 7, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duke_Vladimir_Alexandrovich_of_Russia. ———. “Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz.” Wikipedia, October 31, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Augusta_Reuss_of_K%C3%B6stritz. liamfoley63. “Life of Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Later Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia the Elder).” European Royal History, November 27, 2019. https://europeanroyalhistory.wordpress.com/2019/11/27/life-of-duchess-marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin-later-grand-duchess-maria-pavlovna-of-russia-the-elder/. Scott. “Augusta Reuss of Köstritz, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.” Unofficial Royalty, January 29, 2018. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/augusta-reuss-of-kostritz-grand-duchess-of-mecklenburg-schwerin/. Susan. “Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia.” Unofficial Royalty, July 20, 2018. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin-grand-duchess-maria-pavlovna-of-russia/.

This episode Paul and Brendan are joined by animator/illustrator, Levi George, in the co-host swap seat. This episode the Swapcast panel discusses the animated swap adventure Rock-A-Doodle; in which a young boy, transformed into a cat, teams up with a group of barnyard animals to find the rooster who can raise the sun and defeat the Grand Duke of Owls.We love feedback, tell us what you think of the podcast at….Email theswapcastpodcast@gmail.comTwitter twitter.com/The_SwapcastFacebook facebook.com/theswapcastpodcastInstagram instagram.com/theswapcastpodcastWebsite theswapcastpodcast.comAnd be sure to rate, subscribe and review us on Apple or Spotify.Theme song written and performed by Jon Marco of Too Creative - feat. Lucy Thomas and recorded at Brown Town Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck in a demonic ambush, The Torches must save the Grand Duke from a peculiar helmet.Featured Cast:Dungeon Master: Beeb the Robin, @BeebtheRobinIchi: Adler the Eagle, @Adler_the_EagleDris: BetaEtaDelota, @BetaEtaDelotaOi: Caribrew, @CaribrewerySizzlechest: DiffuseMoose, @DiffuseMooseTrips: Kiit Lock, @FoxedItUpDokar: Space Yeen, @Space_YeenCatch the show live every other Sunday at 6:00 PM EST/3:00PM PST at twitch.tv/beebtherobinFollow @RollFur for updates and info about the show!Audio Produced by Finn the Panther: @FinnthePanther

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the First Week of Lent Lectionary: 229The Saint of the day is Saint CasimirSaint Casimir's Story Casimir, born of kings and in line to be a king himself, was filled with exceptional values and learning by a great teacher, John Dlugosz. Even his critics could not say that his conscientious objection indicated softness. As a teenager, Casimir lived a highly disciplined, even severe life, sleeping on the ground, spending a great part of the night in prayer and dedicating himself to lifelong celibacy. When nobles in Hungary became dissatisfied with their king, they prevailed upon Casimir's father, the king of Poland, to send his son to take over the country. Casimir obeyed his father, as many young men over the centuries have obeyed their governments. The army he was supposed to lead was clearly outnumbered by the “enemy”; some of his troops were deserting because they were not paid. At the advice of his officers, Casimir decided to return home. His father was irked at the failure of his plans, and confined his 15-year-old son for three months. The lad made up his mind never again to become involved in the wars of his day, and no amount of persuasion could change his mind. He returned to prayer and study, maintaining his decision to remain celibate even under pressure to marry the emperor's daughter. He reigned briefly as king of Poland during his father's absence. He died of lung trouble at 25 while visiting Lithuania, of which he was also Grand Duke. He was buried in Vilnius, Lithuania. Reflection For many years, Poland and Lithuania faded into the gray prison on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Despite repression, the Poles and Lithuanians remained firm in the faith which has become synonymous with their name. Their youthful patron reminds us: Peace is not won by war; sometimes a comfortable peace is not even won by virtue, but Christ's peace can penetrate every government repression of religion. Saint Casimir is the Patron Saint of: LithuaniaPolandRussia Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The torches are under siege by a powerful devil as their search for the Grand Duke comes to an end.Featured Cast:Dungeon Master: Beeb the Robin, @BeebtheRobinIchi: Adler the Eagle, @Adler_the_EagleDris: BetaEtaDelota, @BetaEtaDelotaOi: Caribrew, @CaribrewerySizzlechest: DiffuseMoose, @DiffuseMooseTrips: Kiit Lock, @FoxedItUpDokar: Space Yeen, @Space_YeenCatch the show live every other Sunday at 6:00 PM EST/3:00PM PST at twitch.tv/beebtherobinFollow @RollFur for updates and info about the show!Audio Produced by Finn the Panther: @FinnthePanther

The crew continue their search for the Grand Duke in Elturel's catacombs!Featured Cast:Dungeon Master: Beeb the Robin, @BeebtheRobinIchi: Adler the Eagle, @Adler_the_EagleDris: BetaEtaDelota, @BetaEtaDelotaOi: Caribrew, @CaribrewerySizzlechest: DiffuseMoose, @DiffuseMooseTrips: Kiit Lock, @FoxedItUpDokar: Space Yeen, @Space_YeenCatch the show live every other Sunday at 6:00 PM EST/3:00PM PST at twitch.tv/beebtherobinFollow @RollFur for updates and info about the show!Audio Produced by Finn the Panther: @FinnthePanther

The Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo) is a 1632 Italian-language book by Galileo Galilei comparing the Copernican system with the traditional Ptolemaic system. It was translated into Latin as Systema cosmicum (English: Cosmic System) in 1635 by Matthias Bernegger. The book was dedicated to Galileo's patron, Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who received the first printed copy on February 22, 1632. Download your copy of Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems in auidiobook form here https://BrianKeating.com/dialogue Background In the Copernican system, the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun, while in the Ptolemaic system, everything in the Universe circles around the Earth. The Dialogue was published in Florence under a formal license from the Inquisition. In 1633, Galileo was found to be "vehemently suspect of heresy" based on the book, which was then placed on the Index of Forbidden Books, from which it was not removed until 1835 (after the theories it discussed had been permitted in print in 1822). In an action that was not announced at the time, the publication of anything else he had written or ever might write was also banned in Catholic countries. Overview While writing the book, Galileo referred to it as his Dialogue on the Tides, and when the manuscript went to the Inquisition for approval, the title was Dialogue on the Ebb and Flow of the Sea. He was ordered to remove all mention of tides from the title and to change the preface because granting approval to such a title would look like approval of his theory of the tides using the motion of the Earth as proof. As a result, the formal title on the title page is Dialogue, which is followed by Galileo's name, academic posts, and followed by a long subtitle. The name by which the work is now known was extracted by the printer from the description on the title page when permission was given to reprint it with an approved preface by a Catholic theologian in 1744. This must be kept in mind when discussing Galileo's motives for writing the book. Although the book is presented formally as a consideration of both systems (as it needed to be in order to be published at all), there is no question that the Copernican side gets the better of the argument. Structure The book is presented as a series of discussions, over a span of four days, among two philosophers and a layman: Salviati argues for the Copernican position and presents some of Galileo's views directly, calling him the "Academician" in honor of Galileo's membership in the Accademia dei Lincei. He is named after Galileo's friend Filippo Salviati (1582–1614). Sagredo is an intelligent layman who is initially neutral. He is named after Galileo's friend Giovanni Francesco Sagredo (1571–1620). Simplicio, a dedicated follower of Ptolemy and Aristotle, presents the traditional views and the arguments against the Copernican position. He is supposedly named after Simplicius of Cilicia, a sixth-century commentator on Aristotle, but it was suspected the name was a double entendre, as the Italian for "simple" (as in "simple minded") is "semplice".Simplicio is modeled on two contemporary conservative philosophers, Lodovico delle Colombe (1565–1616?), Galileo's opponent, and Cesare Cremonini (1550–1631), a Paduan colleague who had refused to look through the telescope. Colombe was the leader of a group of Florentine opponents of Galileo's, which some of the latter's friends referred to as "the pigeon league". Join PragerU: www.prageru.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today -  it's time for our monthly deep dive into Colorado's rich musical tradition with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and longtime music reporter G. Brown, whose Colorado Music Experience website maintains a comprehensive collection of information, videos and recordings of live Colorado shows spanning decades. You can find it all at colomusic.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the top Animal Signs in 2023 is the Dog. Being the sign that combines with the Grand Duke this year as well as having the “Emperor Star”, it's not difficult at all to rise through the ranks if you have this in your destiny chart. Want to know what these stars entail and how you can reap the benefit? The answer can be found in this video so do stick around and watch until the end.If you need to get things done, you'll have the resources to do so in 2023. As long as you know what you want, you can have things go your way this year.To generate your own BaZi Astrology chart, go here: https://www.joeyyap.com/bzchartDownload the Thirver's Guide here: http://www.joeyyap.download/12animals=================================================== CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/datojoeyyapInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/djoeyyapTelegram : http://www.joeyyap.com/telegramPinterest : http://www.pinterest.com/djoeyyap#JoeyYap #12animals#chinesemetaphysics  #BaZi#Thriversguide

In any year, there will be one Animal Sign that will “Clash” against the Grand Duke and in 2023, that sign is the Rooster. While a Clash or Fan Tai Sui is often feared in traditional readings but is it really as bad as they say? Not quite. What you can expect in the year of the Water Rabbit with this animal side is big changes. Want to know how you can guide this change and make it work in your favour? Check out this video.Embrace change and be proactive about it. When you are the one initiating the change, you're playing the game in your own terms.To generate your own BaZi Astrology chart, go here: https://www.joeyyap.com/bzchartDownload the Thirver's Guide here: http://www.joeyyap.download/12animals=================================================== CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/datojoeyyapInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/djoeyyapTelegram : http://www.joeyyap.com/telegramPinterest : http://www.pinterest.com/djoeyyap#JoeyYap #12animals#chinesemetaphysics  #BaZi#Thriversguide

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the republic that emerged from the union of the Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 14th Century. At first this was a personal union, similar to that of James I and VI in Britain, but this was formalised in 1569 into a vast republic, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Kings and princes from across Europe would compete for parliament to elect them King and Grand Duke, and the greatest power lay with the parliaments. When the system worked well, the Commonwealth was a powerhouse, and it was their leader Jan Sobieski who relieved the siege of Vienna in 1683, defeating the Ottomans. Its neighbours exploited its parliament's need for unanimity, though, and this contributed to its downfall. Austria, Russia and Prussia divided its territory between them from 1772, before the new, smaller states only emerged in the 20th Century. The image above is Jan III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, at the Battle of Vienna 1683, by Marcello Bacciarelli (1731-1818) With Robert Frost The Burnett Fletcher Chair of History at the University of Aberdeen Katarzyna Kosior Lecturer in Early Modern History at Northumbria University And Norman Davies Professor Emeritus in History and Honorary Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford Producer: Simon Tillotson