Podcasts about Greece

This episode continues the story of the Italo-Greek War following the disastrous Italian invasion of Greece in late October 1940. After the Italian defeat at Kalpaki, the Greeks launched a counteroffensive that quickly pushed Italian forces back across the border and into Albania, capturing the city of Korce and taking over 10,000 prisoners. The episode examines the Italian leadership shake-ups that followed, with General Soddu replacing Prasca and Marshal Badoglio being publicly scapegoated before his replacement by Cavallero. As winter set in, both armies suffered terribly from frostbite and harsh conditions that made offensive operations nearly impossible. The RAF arrived in limited numbers but disappointed Greek hopes for major air support, while the Royal Hellenic Air Force performed the remarkable Engineers' Epic, moving aircraft 26 kilometers through blizzard conditions to preserve their fighting strength. The episode concludes with the death of Greek leader Metaxas in January 1941 and his replacement by Koryzis, whose willingness to accept British ground forces would set the stage for the war's expansion beyond a regional Greco-Italian conflict. 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

"Paul, writing from Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years... [to] the Christian church at Corinth, which was then the largest town in Greece... It would have been full of a cosmopolitan crowd, and even in those days a byword for immorality." From the introduction. 

Send a textIn this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we retell the true soccer fairytale of Greece winning UEFA Euro 2004—one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. In Portugal, Greece shocked the world by beating the host nation twice, including a famous final decided by Angelos Charisteas' header, and lifting the European Championship trophy against impossible odds under coach Otto Rehhagel.This calming bedtime story follows Greece's unlikely run from the group stage to the knockout rounds, including the opening-night upset featuring a young Cristiano Ronaldo, the disciplined defensive performances that silenced Europe's biggest stars, and the tense 1–0 victories that turned belief into history. Perfect for families, young players, and soccer fans who love international tournaments, soccer history, and true stories of teamwork and resilience, this episode is a gentle reminder that greatness doesn't always belong to the favorites.Where the grass is green and the crowds are loud… before sleep takes over. Support the showSupport the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community. To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at: The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories

Daily Dose of Hope February 25, 2026   Scripture:  2 Corinthians 8   Prayer to the Divine Tutor from St Clement of Alexandria (150–215):   Be kind to Your little children, Lord; that is what we ask of You as their Tutor, You the Father, Israel's guide; Son, yes, but Father as well. Grant that by doing what You told us to do, we may achieve a faithful likeness to the Image and, as far as is possible for us, may find in You a good God and a lenient Judge.   May we all live in the peace that comes from You. May we journey towards Your city, sailing through the waters of sin untouched by the waves, borne tranquilly along by the Holy Spirit, Your Wisdom beyond all telling. Night and day until the last day of all, may our praises give You thanks, our thanksgiving and praise to You: You who alone are both Father and Son, Son and Father, the Son who is our Tutor and our Teacher, together with the Holy Spirit.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently walking through Paul's letters.  We are working our way through our fifth pastoral letter, 2 Corinthians. Today's reading is 2 Corinthians 8.  There is significant need among the believers in Jerusalem and Paul is imploring the churches in Macedonia and Greece to give, not out of obligation but truly out of love for their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Those in Jerusalem were Jewish believers who the Gentile Corinthians had never met. This offering would not have been part of a tithe, but rather over and beyond their normal giving, in order to help those who needed it. While the Macedonian churches were located in a fairly wealthy and prosperous area, that doesn't mean all the churches were affluent. There were some among them who were wealthy but many more were just working class or poor. And yet, Paul is calling them to give anyway. He has called all the Macedonian churches to give; this includes Corinth but also Philippi and Thessalonica. He is asking the Corinthians church to finish up their previous collection, keeping in mind the extreme need in Jerusalem. This is not a command, by any means, but rather encouragement to do what is right. Giving does not come naturally to human beings. We seem to have this need to keep things for ourselves. We tend toward selfishness over sacrifice. Generosity is something that God nurtures in our hearts. Jesus taught often about being generous. Think about Matthew 6:19-21, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The beauty in the Scripture is that it demonstrates that when we invest in the things of God, our heart will be pulled in that direction as well.  We start by giving sacrificially and God changes our heart. What's been your experience with giving? Do you tithe? If you don't, then what keeps you from giving on that level? Have you ever given above and beyond the tithe, as Paul was encouraging the Corinthians to do? What motivated that giving?  How has God blessed your giving? Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Victorinus; Third Century citizen of Corinth, Greece, he was exiled with a group of fellow Christians to Egypt during the persecutions under Emperor Numerian; Victor and the others had been exiled in 249 and lived in Egypt; under Governor Sabinus they were arrested again, brutally tortured, and finally executed at Diospolis in 284 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/25/26 Gospel: Luke 11:29-32

The Ides of April — Son of the Blade The world didn't change slowly. It changed in a theater… during a celebration… with a single blade. In Episode One of The Ides of April, we begin the story of Alexander the Great at the moment everything became possible — and everything became dangerous. When Philip II of Macedon, the most powerful ruler in Greece, is assassinated in front of a crowd, the future of the Greek world hangs in the balance. His heir is just twenty years old. Young. Unproven. Surrounded by rivals. What happens next is not hesitation. It's speed. It's violence. And it's the beginning of one of the most extraordinary rises in history. In this episode, we follow Alexander as he secures his throne, eliminates threats inside his own family, crushes rebellion in Greece, and sends a message that will echo across the ancient world: the son is more dangerous than the father. From the destruction of Thebes to the crossing into Asia, the campaign moves with breathtaking momentum. Along the way, Alexander begins shaping something as important as his army — his legend. Because from the very beginning, this was never just a war. It was a performance of destiny. By his mid-twenties, Alexander will defeat the Persian Empire, march into Egypt, and push his army toward India. His soldiers will begin to call him favored by the gods. And he will begin to believe it. But as the poet Pindar warned: Creatures of a day. What is a man? Glory burns bright. And it never burns forever. In this episode:     •    The assassination that changed the ancient world     •    The brutal consolidation of power inside Macedon     •    The destruction of Thebes — and the warning it sent to Greece     •    Alexander's first victories against Persia     •    The moment a young king begins to step into myth Why this story matters Alexander's rise wasn't inevitable. It was built on speed, ruthlessness, and a dangerous pattern: Risk. Danger. Victory. Every gamble worked. And when the world starts rewarding every risk… The most dangerous thing a leader can believe is that he cannot fail. Coming next Victory begins to change Alexander — his court, his army, and his sense of who he really is. He will adopt the customs of kings treated like gods. He will demand loyalty that feels like worship. And before long, the distance between Alexander and the men who once called him companion will grow so wide… That one of them will die by his hand.

Have you ever felt torn when you see another church leader fall publicly?Part of you wants to defend the Church, but another part of you knows we can't just sweep sin under the rug. We are seeing headlines everywhere about "Cover-Up Culture," and honestly, it's "trendy", in some instances it may be true, and in some, it may be love seeking to cover. But it leaves us with a really hard question: Is it ever okay to judge? And how do we JUDGE RIGHTLY without being JUDGEMENTAL?We've been taught "Judge not," but does that mean we stay silent when leadership turns toxic?In this episode, my friend Leigh Sloan (Pastor & Author) joins me to have a raw, honest conversation about the difference between being judgmental and exercising righteous judgment. We are peeling back the layers on how to spot the difference between a "mistake" and a "pattern," and how to guard your own heart from bitterness when the leaders you looked up to let you down.Grab your coffee, friend. We need to talk about this. ☕️In this episode, we discuss:Cover-Up Culture: what's the difference between love that covers, and unhealthy cover-upsDiscernment vs. Suspicion: How to know if you are sensing the Holy Spirit or just being critical.The "Lumpy Carpet": What happens when we try to ignore the mess in the church.Restoration: Is it possible for fallen leaders to come back? (And what that might actually look like).Resources Mentioned:Connect with Leigh Sloan: bravenation.onlineCheck out Leigh's content: She is a powerful voice for courage in the Kingdom—go give her some love!✨ HEARING GOD'S VOICE CHALLENGE:Do you want to know clearly when God is speaking to you? I've put together a Free 5-Day Email Series to help you break through the noise and hear His precious voice.

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; and John 3:1-17. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey that Jacob is leading.

Inside the 12 Phases of Transition, Angelic Attendants, Past Lives & the Science of IntuitionPodcast Highlights~1) Who's really communicating with you from the unseen world2) The shocking truth about healing and death3) What actually happens in the afterlife—and who meets you there4) What Source says about fear (and why it controls so much)Julie Ryan is here; you'll discover how the invisible world around you—your angels, your past lives, your health, and even the loved ones you've lost—are communicating with you constantly. Stay with us, because what Julie reveals may change the way you understand healing, death, and your own soul's design. To learn more: ⁠https://askjulieryan.com/⁠Experience the adventure of a lifetime - a trip to Greece and Turkey in March 2026. Join Debbi aboard the Celebrity Cruise line for the Mystery School experience to acnient ruins, with presentation aboard the ship with the worl'd best speakers: ⁠https://mysteryschoolatsea.com⁠ (click on Debbi Dachinger under referral)Enter a world of channeling, ET's, metaphysics & multidimensional truth. Dare to Dream reveals what most shows won't touch — and what your soul's been asking for.Free Starseed Report: ⁠https://debbidachinger.com/starseed⁠IG: @⁠daretodreampodcast⁠ @⁠debbidachinger⁠Hosted by Debbi Dachinger, award-winning broadcaster, shamanic healer, & book launch mentor for authors ready to rise. ⁠https://debbidachinger.com⁠#JulieRyan #PsychicMedium #medicalintuitive #AngelicAttendants #afterlife #spiritualhealing #energymedicine #pastlives #soulcontracts #spiritcommunication #intuition #consciousness #healingjourney #daretodreampodcast #debbidachinger #death #dying #angels #animals #healingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dare-to-dream-with-debbi-dachinger--1980925/support.

In this deeply meaningful and soul-stirring episode, I am joined by the extraordinary Dr. Edward Tick, psychotherapist, healer, author, and international pilgrimage guide whose life's work bridges psychology, spirituality, and sacred travel.Dr. Tick has spent decades helping individuals heal emotional and spiritual wounds through therapeutic work, sacred journeys, and immersion in ancient landscapes rich with meaning. His unique approach combines psychotherapy with myth, ritual, and the healing power of place.A pivotal moment in his own journey began in 1984, when he travelled to Greece on his honeymoon. That journey sparked a lifelong connection to the sacred energy of Greece, particularly its ancient temples, mythological sites, and healing traditions. From that moment, Greece became not just a destination, but a spiritual home and foundation for his work.Over the years, Dr. Tick has led transformative healing pilgrimages to Greece and Vietnam, guiding participants through experiences designed to foster deep personal insight, emotional healing, and reconnection with purpose. These journeys are not traditional tours; they are immersive pathways into myth, memory, and meaning.He is the author of several influential books exploring the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and sacred travel, including Passage to Poros and works that examine the profound healing power of immersing oneself in sacred places and ancient wisdom traditions.In this conversation, we explore:How travel can become a path to healing and transformationThe therapeutic power of sacred landscapesWhy Greece continues to be a global centre for spiritual renewalThe role of pilgrimage in modern lifeHealing journeys for veterans and individuals seeking deeper purposeHow myth, ritual, and storytelling help us understand our own life journeysDr. Tick's insights are thoughtful, profound, and deeply inspiring. This episode invites us to reconsider travel not simply as movement across the world, but as a journey into ourselves.If you have ever felt called to visit places with ancient soul and meaning, or if you believe that travel can heal, transform, and awaken, this conversation will resonate deeply.About Dr. Edward TickPsychotherapist, healer, international pilgrimage guide, and author, Dr. Edward Tick has devoted his life to helping people find healing through sacred travel, storytelling, and spiritual exploration. His work continues to guide individuals from around the world on journeys of renewal in Greece, Vietnam, and beyond.Listen, reflect, and journey with usBecause sometimes the most memorable journeys are not only across the world —but into the soul.

This episode is with a new friend a young friend. Her name is Megan. She's from Greece, and she wanted to tell her story on mental health. One day she popped into my life on TikTok and her, and I instantly connected, and she felt like she had a lot to say on the subject of mental health. We discussed her struggles, the ups and downs, and everything in between.

Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has received an approximately $1.5 million purchase order from the United States Coast Guard for the installation and deployment of previously ordered buoy systems. The award completes the acquisition cycle and clears the way for near-term field deployment of the systems in support of Department of Homeland Security maritime security missions. The company expects the order to contribute to near-term revenue as installation and deployment activities begin. Stratmann explained that under the scope of work, OPT will manage deployment, commissioning, and operational activation to ensure the systems are fully integrated and mission-ready. The buoys are expected to enter active service shortly after installation. Designed to provide persistent offshore presence, the systems enhance maritime surveillance, situational awareness, and operational effectiveness in challenging ocean environments. OPT's role spans manufacturing through installation and in-field support, ensuring continuity from delivery to operational performance. In addition, Stratmann shared that the company has shipped a WAM-V® autonomous surface vehicle to Greece to support ongoing customer operations and regional field activities. The deployment expands OPT's international footprint and underscores continued engagement across both defense and commercial maritime markets. The company has also advanced its integrated docking and charging program from prototype to full-scale build, incorporating autonomous docking and redeployment capabilities. Orders have been placed for key components to support system integration and open-water validation as OPT moves toward launching its first early access commercial solution, currently targeted for 2026. #proactiveinvestors #oceanpowertechnologiesinc #nyseamerican #optt #PhillipStratmann, #USGovernmentContract, #USCoastGuard #MaritimeSecurity #DefenseTech #AutonomousSystems #BuoySystems #WAMV #UncrewedSurfaceVehicle #MaritimeSurveillance #DepartmentOfHomelandSecurity #OffshoreTechnology #BlueEconomy #AutonomousDocking #NavalTech #OceanInnovation #DefenseContracts #GlobalExpansion #2026Launch

In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Cyprus, and Greece at Radisson Hotel Group, talks about his journey with the company and how his role has evolved alongside Radisson's transformation over the years. He shares insights into the group's strategic shift toward more agile and diversified growth across his regions, explaining how market priorities differ and where investor sentiment remains strongest today.

Clay joins journalist Jonathan Thompson, publisher of The Land Desk on Substack and author of Sagebrush Empire: How a Remote Utah County Became the Battlefront of American Public Lands. Thompson, who is currently living in Greece, begins by providing a European perspective on what is happening in the United States — the assault on NATO, the flirtation with taking Greenland from Denmark, the overreach of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement service, and European bewilderment about America's intended place in the world community. Most of the conversation is about the crisis of public lands in America — the push to open more of the public domain to resource extraction, the calls for privatizing parcels of BLM land in the West, and the recent revocation of grazing permits for the American Prairie Reserve in eastern Montana. And oh yes, the future of the Colorado River. This episode was recorded on January 28, 2026.

In October 1940, Mussolini launched an invasion of Greece from Albania, determined to secure Italian expansion in the Balkans before any peace could be negotiated. This episode examines the lead-up to the Italo-Greek War, beginning with Greece under the Metaxas dictatorship and its efforts to build up military strength despite limited industrial capacity. We explore Italy's decision to target Greece after delays in North Africa, the flawed assumptions Italian leaders held about Greek willingness to fight, and the fabricated provocations used to justify the invasion. When the Italian ultimatum was delivered at 3AM on October 28th, Metaxas famously rejected it, and Greece mobilized with unexpected unity as political divisions evaporated overnight. The episode follows the opening days of the invasion, hampered by torrential rains and mountainous terrain, culminating in the Battle of Kalpaki on November 2nd where Greek artillery devastated Italian tank attacks. By November 8th, the Italian offensive had completely stalled, forcing a major reorganization and change of command that set the stage for further failures to come. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. 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

Send a textFear is powerful. It can override logic, silence intuition, and convince us to stay small.But what if fear isn't your intuition at all?In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with spiritual psychotherapist, clinical mental health counselor, hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner, and actor Maria Micha for a grounded conversation about subconscious blocks, ancestral patterns, and reclaiming personal power.From growing up in Athens, Greece, to studying in the UK and later expanding her work in Singapore and Los Angeles, Maria shares how her journey led her to blend psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, neuroscience, and spiritual practice to help individuals transform from the inside out.Together, Jennifer and Maria explore how education can disconnect us from our inner voice, how fear often masquerades as intuition, and why life's biggest challenges can become catalysts for growth.This episode isn't about quick fixes.It's about awareness, curiosity, and remembering that there is always more available to you.⭐ What You'll Hear in This Episode✅ Why fear can override intuition — and how to tell the difference✅ How education trains us to doubt our inner voice✅ Training intuition through low-stakes decisions✅ The subconscious mind and how beliefs form neural pathways✅ How challenges catalyze growth✅ Breaking victim mentality and reclaiming personal power✅ The impact of ancestral patterns on money, identity, and behavior✅ The connection between thoughts, somatization, and physical health✅ Maria's three-part definition of success✅ How psychotherapy informs her work as an actor

Ten years after the original Mamma Mia! a sequel appeared... and Here We Go Again! Oh, and luckily for us, we watched them within just about 1 year of each other, give or take. We're back and discussing the jukebox musical sequel to 2008's Mamma Mia! with all its campy delights, hundreds of fires, flashbacks, ABBA, and Meryl Force Ghosts. Plus, the MouthGarf Report, and of course, I See What You Did There!Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Graffiti

Send a textThe mic heats up fast: a friendly roast over “cheap” Jack turns into a full-on culture clinic about taste, pride, and why a bottle can say more about you than your bio. Then a hoodie sparks the great debate—“not finna do” versus “ain't finna do”—and we tumble into how language, region, and rhythm shape identity. It's messy, funny, and sharper than it sounds, especially once we drag the conversation onto Instagram and figure out, mid-recording, how to post stories that actually get replies.Things get real when we talk viral moments and where the line lives. A YouTuber talks reckless about a man's wife, takes a slap, and we ask what attention is worth when respect is on the table. No staged chaos here; we'd rather earn laughs than chase a headline we'd regret in the morning. To prove it, we set ourselves a different challenge: dust off the old combine dreams and clock 40-yard dashes, creaky knees and all. The predictions are bold, the BC powders are ready, and the point is simple—do something fun that still feels right.Between sips and stories, we tell the truth about drinking: Crown Peach vs Jack, Taylor Port's sneaky left hook, and the difference between a good buzz and a blackout you can't explain. Travel wakes up our appetites—Italy's lasagna and pizza that hit clean, Greece's gyros, the Philippines' lumpia—and reminds us that fresh and simple often beat expensive and overdone. We close with action-movie comfort: Blade, Ip Man, Statham doing Statham things, and a stack of recommendations you can actually enjoy tonight.Hit play to argue the phrase, pick your bottle, and choose your 40 time. Then tap follow on Instagram at Nobody's Talking Podcast, share this with a friend who loves a good debate, and drop a review telling us your go-to drink and your pick: not finna do or ain't finna do?Thanks for listening to the Nobody's Talking Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: (nobodystalking1), Instagram : (nobodystalkingpodcast) and email us at (nobodystalkingpodcast@gmail.com) Thank you!

Alec, Nick and Michael return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.00:00: Introduction00:18: How are we doing?02:35: Can Olympiacos turn UCL tie around?07:07: PAOK crumble against Celta13:05: The Tetteh Show at OAKA23:33: AEK dismantle injury-hit Levadiakos32:34: Are APOL slipping at the wrong time?34:20: Panathinaikos pass OFI test41:01: AEL frustrate toothless PAOK51:57: Rotated Olympiacos overwhelm Panetolikos58:48: Are Asteras doomed?1:05:26: Project 'Relegate Volos' gathers pace1:11:12: Aris in crisis mode1:17:54: Which CMs make Greece squad?1:25:10: Tzolis and Pavlidis battling in UCLGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our articles on: https://hellasfooty.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Show Notes: Elijah Siegler recalls the day of graduation on June 5, 1992, and the prominent promotion of the movie Patriot Games, which seemed at the time an ominous omen, as graduates began to navigate their post-grad journey. Elijah shares his advice to his kids and students: "You don't need to have your whole life post-college figured out. You just need one cool thing lined up, and that'll lead to another cool thing." Elijah describes his first post-graduation job as the editor of the Greece and Turkey book for Let's Go travel guides, which he found out about due to a last-minute cancellation. A Ticket to Israel and Traveling Adventures Elijah had previously been a researcher for Let's Go Pacific Northwest in the summer of 1989. After graduation, Elijah moved back to his parents' house in Toronto, Canada, and spent time reading and applying for jobs. Elijah cashed in his graduation gift from his grandparents, a ticket to Israel, and spent six months in the Middle East, including a solo tour of the Mediterranean. Elijah used his own guidebook for the Greece and Turkey parts of his trip and mentions Gary Bass, a classmate who edited Let's Go Israel and Egypt. Exploring the Middle East Elijah enjoyed both Greece and Turkey, finding Turkey to be one of the great travel destinations of the world. He highlights the unique experiences in Istanbul and Cappadocia, including staying in cave hotels and visiting a center for Sufi culture. Elijah reflects on his visit to Syria, noting the cultural richness and the sadness of seeing the country torn apart by civil war. Elijah moved back to Toronto, spent time with family, and eventually found a job in the non-profit sector in New York. Taking a Slow Boat to China Elijah describes his temporary job in New York, living in a basement in Chelsea, and the cultural experience of living in New York City. He recounts his decision to travel to Asia, including a trip to Japan, where he received a telegram about a job in China. Elijah took a slow boat to China from Kobe to Shanghai and then trains to Chengdu, where he taught English for nine months. He shares his experiences in Chengdu, including teaching and traveling around China, and his interest in Taoism. Opening the Door to the World's Parliament of Religions Elijah attended the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago in the fall of 1993, which marked the 100th anniversary of the original event in 1893. He volunteered at the event, met various religious leaders, and was inspired to study religion academically. Elijah decided to pursue a graduate degree in religious studies, applying to various programs and eventually enrolling at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He describes the rigorous Religious Studies Program at UCSB and his initial research on Taoism in America. A Focus on Taoism Elijah explains the concept of Taoism, the indigenous religion of China, and its focus on the Tao, a non-personal divine force. He discusses the transmission of Taoist ideas to America through popular culture, such as the TV show Kung Fu and the book The Tao of Pooh. Elijah interviewed Chinese Taoist masters who came to America and taught Taoist techniques, such as martial arts and meditation. He completed his PhD on Taoism in America and began his academic career, moving from assistant to associate to full professor. The Americanization of Taoism Elijah contrasts Taoism with Buddhism, noting that Taoism does not have a missionary impulse and is spread indirectly through practices like martial arts. He discusses the Americanization of Taoism and the role of popular culture in shaping American Taoism. Elijah shares his research on the authenticity of Taoist masters in America and the concerns within the American Taoist community about who is a genuine master. He mentions the organizational structure of Taoism in China and the challenges of defining authenticity in American Taoism. Religion and Television Elijah discusses his research on religion and television, contrasting it with the study of religion and film. He argues that television's open narrative format allows for the exploration of religious change over time. Elijah highlights the religious themes in popular TV shows and how they reflect and shape American spirituality. He plans to publish a book on his theory of religion and television combining his previous essays on the topic. A Spiritual Journey Elijah shares his personal spiritual journey, growing up in a secular Jewish household and raising his children as Jewish. He expresses a strong affinity for Taoism but does not call himself a Taoist due to the formal initiation required in Taoist traditions. Elijah teaches a class on spirituality, exploring the rise of "spiritual but not religious" individuals and the history of spirituality in America. He emphasizes the importance of interfaith dialogue and understanding different religious traditions, both in his teaching and in his community involvement. Promoting Interfaith Understanding Elijah describes his involvement in the Charleston Interfaith Council, organizing cultural and educational programming to promote interfaith understanding. He organized a  Jewish Muslim Dinner in 2017, bringing together Jewish and Muslim communities for a shared meal and conversation, which has evolved into the Spirited Brunch, a self-guided tour of different sacred spaces in Charleston with snacks, promoting interfaith dialogue and cultural exchange. He encourages others to replicate these initiatives in their own communities, emphasizing the importance of interfaith connections and understanding. Harvard Reflections Elijah  was in the comparative study of religion that was drawn from other departments in the Divinity School, and he mentions professor Diana Eck, who was the chair of that committee on the comparative study of religion. She started something called the pluralism project in 1991 and that summer, Elijah was in the first cohort of student employees for that so I actually got paid to go to Los Angeles and study religious diversity there and inter religious dialog, and in particular, Buddhism.  Timestamps: 01:30 Initial Career Steps and Travel Experiences  04:06: Exploring Greece, Turkey, and Syria  09:03: Moving to New York and Asia  12:10: Attending the World's Parliament of Religions  15:21: Research on Taoism in America  17:31: Taoism in America and Its Cultural Impact  28:59: Religion and Television 31:49: Personal Spiritual Journey and Teaching  39:29: Interfaith Initiatives in Charleston  Links: Faculty Bio: https://charleston.edu/religious-studies/faculty-staff/siegler-elijah.php Spirited Brunch: https://thefoodsection.com/spirited-brunch-101/ The Musical: https://www.happylandmusical.com/ Featured Nonprofit: The featured nonprofit of this week's is brought to you by Tobey Collins who reports:  "Hi. I'm Tobey Collins, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is the Barnstable Land Trust, or BLT. Barnstable Land Trust is a land conservation organization dedicated to preserving green space in the town of Barnstable in Cape Cod, and enhancing access to green space for the broader community. BLT, stewards more than 1250 acres of land in Barnstable, and is always on the lookout for new opportunities. I'm proud to have served as a board member for the Barnstable Land Trust since 2022 as well as having been a regular donor going back more than 15 years. I love helping keep Cape Cod beautiful for generations to come. You can learn more about their work at B, l, t.org, and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode.  To find out more about their work, visit: www.blt.org.  This episode on The 92 Report: https://92report.com/podcast/episode-161-elij…de-the-classroom/   *AI generated show notes and transcript

A conqueror, a god, or just a man lost in myth?Alexander the Great: the name conjures images of conquest, charisma, and an empire that stretched from Greece to India. But how much of what we “know” is actually true?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Dr Stephen Harrison, lecturer in Ancient History at Swansea University and author of Alexander: The Lives and Legacies, to rage against the myths that have defined Alexander for over two thousand years.Stephen dismantles the biggest misconceptions about the Macedonian conqueror — from his supposed divine ambitions and romantic legends to the illusion that historians can truly know what drove him. Together, they explore how unreliable ancient sources, political storytelling, and centuries of retelling have turned Alexander into a mythic figure rather than a historical one.This isn't just another tale of military glory — it's a journey through evidence, propaganda, and how history becomes legend.

Last week, Irish consumers were warned that a range of household devices, including TV "dodgy boxes", could be secretly controlled by cybercriminals. Millions of these devices worldwide — including smart light bulbs, TVs, and other internet-connected gadgets — are susceptible to such attacks. Once inside your home network, attackers can monitor online activity and send fake messages that appear convincingly real. This is just one example of how quickly cyber threats are evolving. Critical infrastructures — such as hospitals, energy grids, and government services — are under constant attack. In response, researchers and policymakers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen digital defences. One of the most ambitious initiatives in this area is the EU-funded SYNAPSE project, a collaboration of 14 partners across eight countries. SYNAPSE aims to deliver an integrated risk and resilience management platform that provides holistic Situational Awareness (SA), cyber-incident response, and training and preparedness capabilities to safeguard critical environments. The platform is designed to detect cyber threats early, predict potential attacks, and guide security teams on how to respond effectively. To achieve this, SYNAPSE uses three powerful AI tools — explained here in simple terms. First, the platform learns what "normal" looks like within an organisation: how users log in, which files they access, and how devices communicate. When something deviates from this baseline, it raises an alert. Second, another component continuously scans global cybersecurity reports, databases, and open sources. It is like having an AI system that reads every cybersecurity article and threat bulletin worldwide and instantly identifies emerging risks relevant to your organisation. Third, the system connects different warning signals to forecast potential attacks before they fully unfold. It not only detects threats — it also recommends response strategies, helping security teams react faster and more effectively. These systems are currently being validated in real-world environments, including a hydrogen energy station in Germany, Cyprus's National Healthcare System, and a cyber-insurance company in Greece. But building powerful AI is only half the story. Whenever AI is deployed, strong ethical governance is essential. Eunomia Ltd, an Irish company, acts as the ethics and legal partner, ensuring that regulatory compliance, fundamental rights considerations, and trustworthy AI principles are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. Europe's new EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), which entered into force last year, classifies AI systems depending on the risk they pose for safety and fundamental rights and tailors the level of the intervention to the level of risk. The most regulated systems are the high-risk AI systems, which are those that may significantly affect individuals' safety or fundamental rights. Typical examples include AI used in employment and HR decisions (e.g., CV screening), access to education (e.g., exam scoring), creditworthiness and access to essential services (e.g., loan approvals), migration and border management (e.g., risk profiling), and certain law-enforcement or critical infrastructure uses. This classification triggers strict requirements, including robust risk management systems, human oversight mechanisms, transparency and documentation, technical robustness and accuracy, continuous monitoring and post-deployment evaluation. In parallel, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to regulate how personal data may be processed, including in the context of automated monitoring. While the AI Act does not apply directly to research-stage systems, responsible projects must anticipate these requirements. For this reason, SYNAPSE is being evaluated based on the EU's Assessment List for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ALTAI) — a voluntary but influential framework developed by the Euro...

Reunimos músicas poliédricas y metamórficas, en las cuales también estilos y artistas de diversos orígenes confluyen. Viajamos entre Madagascar, La Reunión, Grecia, Serbia y también con encuentros entre músicos persas, burkineses, franceses y canadienses. Pero previamente habíamos abierto con el recuerdo a los míticos Pata Negra, aunando flamenco y blues, en homenaje al recientemente desaparecido Rafael Amador. We bring together polyhedral and metamorphic music in which styles and artists of diverse origins converge. We travel between Madagascar, La Réunion, Greece and Serbia, and we also bring encounters between Persian, Burkinabé, French and Canadian musicians. But we had previously opened with a remembrance of the legendary Pata Negra, uniting flamenco and blues, in tribute to the recently passed away Rafael Amador. - Pata Negra - Blues de la frontera - Blues de la frontera - Damily - Zipo tralala - Fanjiry - Abraham Réunion - Carnaval - Jaden an nou - Hami Hamoo - Africa - Siya - Mativetsky Amiri Pagé - Maktrismos - Metamorphose - Iakovos Moysiadis - Burning coal / Karvouno anammeno - Lydian stone - Men in Exile: Panos Skouteris, Thodoris Ziarkas, Manousos Klapakis - Sirto fereis - Exile I - Bogdan Nikolić Donja - Gridlock - Mute traffic - Alum Alu - Neizturami - Ederlezi / Neizturami [single] - (Pata Negra - Calle Betis - Blues de la frontera)  Rafael Amador

Albanian Lea Ypi has a talent for combining the personal and the political in history, exploring how we are all shaped by the societies and ideologies surrounding us. In her memoir Free. A Child and a Country at the End of History, she skillfully portrays her own childhood during the socialist regime of Enver Hoxha in the latter half of the 20th century, followed by the state's collapse and civil war.Ordinary humans in the midst of history is also the focus in her new book, Indignity: A Life Reimagined. An unknown photopgrah of her grandmother honeymooning in Mussolini's Italy pops up on social media, making Ypi question everything she thought she knew about her family. Was her grandmother a Nazi collaborator? Or perhaps a Communist spy?This is the beginning of a thorough examination of her grandmothers life, one that takes Ypi back to the Ottoman empire, to Greece and then Albania through alternating regimes and occupants.Lea Ypi is a professor of political theory and philosophy at the London School of Economics. Her book Free was warmly received by both critics and readers, and is so far translated into 30 languages.Writer and journalist Simen Ekern has published several books about European and Italian politics and history. He joins Ypi for a conversation about ordinary humans in the midst of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King Is Coming with Jeff Kinley Antichrist The Coming Prince Of Darkness Episode 4 This episode examines the biblical prophecies surrounding the Antichrist's future world government, focusing on the transition from historical empires to a final ten-nation confederacy. Host Jeff Kinley explores the character of the "man of sin" and the strategic role of a rebuilt Babylon as the political and economic headquarters of the end times. The Character and Emergence of the Antichrist The Antichrist is described as a "counterfeit messiah" who emerges from the shadows in a post-rapture world. Unlike any other historical figure except Judas Iscariot, he is uniquely energized and inhabited by Satan himself. His rise to power is officially marked by the signing of a seven-year peace treaty with Israel, initiating the period known as the Tribulation. While the world may be blindsided by his appearance, biblical prophecy provides a clear framework for understanding his character and the timing of his arrival. The Vision of the Four Empires and the Ten Toes Drawing from the Book of Daniel, the narrative traces the succession of world empires through King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great statue. This statue represents a chronological progression: the head of gold (Babylon), chest of silver (Medo-Persia), midsection of bronze (Greece), and legs of iron (Rome). The final stage consists of feet made of iron mixed with clay, featuring ten toes that symbolize a future ten-nation alliance or confederacy. This "Rome 2.0" will be a mixture of strong and brittle kingdoms that will eventually be crushed by the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ. The Structure of the Ten-Nation Confederacy The Antichrist's government is predicted to rise from the remnants of the ancient Roman Empire, potentially involving a "conglomeration" of modern nations. Following the chaos of the Rapture, independent sovereign states may merge into ten distinct regions to survive global catastrophe. This system is described in Revelation as a "beast" with ten horns, representing kings who unite under a blasphemous narrative against God. Current globalist trends and organizations—such as the WEF, WHO, and G20—are viewed as precursors to this eventual capitulation of national sovereignty to a single supreme ruler. Babylon: The Rebuilt Global Capital Contrary to theories suggesting Rome or Brussels, the transcript argues that the ancient city of Babylon will be refurbished and modernized as the Antichrist's headquarters. This location is chosen for its strategic oil reserves, its geographical position as the "cradle of civilization," and its history as a "hotbed for demonic activity" near the Euphrates River. The Babylonian system will operate on three prongs: a political global government, a one-world economy, and an apostate world religion centered on the worship of the Antichrist. Literal Fulfillment of Prophecy A core theme of the discussion is the "plain sense" interpretation of Scripture. Just as the prophecies regarding Christ's first coming were fulfilled literally and precisely, the future descriptions of the Antichrist and Babylon are expected to manifest exactly as written. The sudden destruction of this empire, prophesied in Revelation 19, contrasts with the gradual decline of historical Rome, reinforcing the belief that this final kingdom is a specific, future event. The document outlines a future where global instability leads to the rise of a singular, Satanically-empowered leader. By rebuilding Babylon and consolidating power through a ten-nation alliance, the Antichrist will attempt to establish a totalizing global system. However, the study concludes that this empire is destined for a sudden and total collapse upon the return of Jesus Christ.

The puzzle pieces are finally coming together, but not everyone is convinced by the picture they're forming. This week, we're dissecting the latest batch of entries from Estonia, Latvia, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Belgium, and Austria. From bold production choices to questionable staging potential, we're breaking down where these tracks sit on the scoreboard—and where we find ourselves strongly disagreeing on their qualifying chances.The schedule isn't slowing down, either. With the Benidorm Fest results still fresh and the marathon that is Sanremo kicking off this week, the 2026 season is moving from "early days" into high gear. Some of these songs are growing on us, others are falling flat, and the debate is just getting started.Don't miss a beat of the 2026 season! Follow us on our social media channels for live reactions, behind-the-scenes updates, and all the latest Eurovision news. You can find us on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, tune in on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, and join the fun on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠!

What if the alliance that crushed Persia had become a lasting settlement? We revisit the brief window after Plataea and Mycale when Greece looked coordinated, and we test a bold idea: Athens commands the sea, Sparta secures the land, and both accept firm limits. From the outside it sounds elegant. Inside the machinery, doctrine, ideology, and economics pull the partnership apart.We trace why Spartan warfare favored short, decisive campaigns tied to helot stability, while Athenian power thrived on long-haul naval pressure, trade protection, and cumulative influence across the Aegean. Those clashing tempos made joint strategy awkward: one side sought closure, the other needed continuity. Then we tackle freedom itself. Sparta equated liberty with order and control; Athens tied it to participation and autonomy at home and, increasingly, among allies abroad. Each city believed it defended Hellenic freedom, yet each defined it in ways the other found threatening, turning coordination into a contest of values.Material realities widened the gap. The Piraeus, tribute, and fortified long walls made Athenian security inseparable from projection. Spartan strength remained agrarian and territorial, built for defense rather than maritime governance. Pausanias's overreach hastened a shift: Sparta withdrew from Ionia as Athens organized the Delian League, converting emergency leadership into durable influence. Could institutions have rescued a dual hegemony—arbitration councils, command rotations, codified spheres? Perhaps in theory, but the polis world resisted supra-city authority, and neither side could reliably practice the self-restraint required.Across strategy, culture, and political tempo, the same pattern emerges: wartime unity simplified choices; peacetime complexity revived incompatible logics. The result is a clear takeaway for students of ancient history and statecraft alike: alliances can win battles, but only institutions and shared definitions turn victory into order. If you found this exploration useful, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Greek history, and leave a review with the single reform you think might have saved the partnership.Support the show

In this soft-spoken sleep documentary, I tell you about ceramics: what pottery, earthenware, stoneware, terracotta, and porcelain are; how they appeared; and how significant they have been since prehistory around the world—in Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Americas, the Islamic world, Europe, and of course, China.This podcast is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption.   #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed this week's Eurovision Showcase on Forest FM? Catch up now with Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett bringing you brand new Eurovision 2026 entries from Croatia, Greece, Belgium and Austria, plus a 1993 Eurovision throwback, Rob's Random Request (it's a wild one!), and listener picks from the UK and beyond. All the Eurovision magic, whenever it suits you. ✨

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 21, 2026 is: laconic • luh-KAH-nik • adjective Laconic describes someone or something communicating with few words. Laconic can more narrowly mean "concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious." // The stand-up comedian is known for his laconic wit and mastery of the one-liner. See the entry > Examples: "Elijah did not enjoy all my choices. ... But my son listened closely to every selection. He remembered plot points better than I did and assessed historical figures concisely. 'Mean,' he said of Voltaire. 'Creepy,' summed up Alexander Hamilton. ... Most surprising, my laconic teenager shared my love of Austen. Those hours listening to Pride and Prejudice were some of the happiest of my parenting life." — Allegra Goodman, LitHub.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Did you know? We'll keep it brief. Laconia was once an ancient province in southern Greece. Its capital city was Sparta, and the Spartans were famous for their terseness of speech. Laconic comes to us by way of the Latin word laconicus ("Spartan") from the Greek word lakōnikos. In current use, laconic means "terse" or "concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious," and thus recalls the Spartans' tight-lipped taciturnity.

Unlimited Leaguers, this one has it all.  Dueling magicians, Wonder Woman as a pig, and Batman the crooner are all in this entertaining story! Circe has gotten out of her prison in hell and holds a big grudge against Diana's mom. She can't hurt her, but she can attack Diana. Batman & Wonder Woman are on a stakeout and try to catch Circe, but she transforms Diana into a pig. Batman contacts Zatanna, but her magic cannot counter the spell of the gods. While Batman & Zatanna search for Circe to get her to reverse the spell, Wonder Pig leads B'wana Beast and the League on a chase through town. She ends up at the slaughterhouse. She almost makes her escape, but she gets caught and is hogtied, facing certain slaugher. Batman and Zatanna find Circe out singing the sirens in Greece. They disrupt her show and the magic begins to fly on both sides. Batman calls a stop and offers a trade to reverse the spell. He sings "Am I Blue" and leaves the crowd in tears, including Circe and Zatanna. Diana is saved and knows that Bruce has feelings for her.   Contact Information: If you want to join in the discussion, you can submit feedback via email to TomorrowsLegendsPodcast@gmail.com or at at https://www.speakpipe.com/TomorrowsLegends . Please submit all feedback by 7:00 pm eastern on Friday. You can also join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/tomorrowslegends. Answer all the questions and agree to the group rules to be accepted. You can follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @tomorowslegends, on Instagram  and Threads @TomorrowsLegendsPodcast. We are also on Blue Sky at @TomorrowsLegends .  You can support the show on our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/TomorrowsLegends You will get access to bonus content like advanced releases, extra questions answered, hang-out sessions, bonus episodes, and merchandise of course!

This segment is titled "How to Make Spanakopita." A Love Letter to Greece's Flakiest PieClose your eyes and imagine this: you're sitting at a tiny marble table in a narrow Plaka alleyway. The sun is warming the back of your neck, a cat is napping lazily at your feet, and someone across the street is playing a bouzouki. Then, the waiter places a plate in front of you. It's golden. It's shattering into a thousand buttery leaves as you look at it. Steam rises from a blanket of spinach and feta, carrying the scent of fresh dill.That, my friends, is spanakopita. And I am about to show you how to capture that exact moment in your own kitchen.Spanakopita literally translates to "spinach pie," but that's like calling the Mona Lisa a painting of a woman. It is the iconic pie of Greece, a dish that bridges the ancient and the modern.Long before phyllo existed, the Greeks were making "pites"—rustic pies filled with wild greens foraged from the hillsides. They called these greens chorta, and they have been a staple of the Greek diet for thousands of years. It was peasant food, yes, but it was also genius: a way to take the earth's free bounty and turn it into a hearty meal.The game-changer came later, during the years of the Ottoman Empire, when the art of stretching dough until it was as thin as a "leaf" (phyllo in Greek) was perfected. When that tissue-thin dough met the ancient filling of greens and cheese, spanakopita as we know it was born. It became the food of celebration, of fasting during Lent (using olive oil instead of butter), and of every family gathering where Yiayia would roll up her sleeves and work her magic.Every Greek grandmother has a secret. Some add a splash of sparkling water to the filling to keep it light. Others swear by a tiny grating of nutmeg—just a whisper—because nutmeg has a bizarre and wonderful ability to make spinach taste more like itself . And then there is the ultimate debate: butter or olive oil for the phyllo? Butter gives you that rich, diner-diner golden crisp. Olive oil gives you a more rustic, savory, and traditional "Lenten" version.But the one rule everyone agrees on? Squeeze your spinach. If you don't wring every drop of water out of the cooked greens, you will end up with a soggy bottom, and in the world of pie, that is the only unforgivable sin. Here is a tested recipe for you to attempt in the privacy of your kitchen.Alright, enough talk. Let's cook. We are going to make a big, glorious, pan-sized spanakopita that feeds a crowd and makes you look like a hero. Don't be scared of the phyllo. It's easier to tame than you think.Part 1: The Green Gold (The Filling)We start with the heart of the dish. Grab your largest skillet and set it over medium heat. Glug in about ¼ cup of good olive oil. Toss in one large chopped onion and let it sweat until it's soft and see-through.Now, the main event. You need two pounds of fresh spinach. Wash it well—spinach is sandy, and nobody wants a gritty pie. Pile it into the pan. It will look like an impossible mountain. Don't panic. Grab your tongs and start turning it. Within minutes, that mountain will collapse into a vibrant, dark green valley of goodness.Here is where you have to be ruthless. Dump the spinach into a colander and press down with a spoon. Press hard. Let it sit and cool while you prepare the rest. The liquid you discard is the only thing standing between you and crispy phyllo glory.In a big bowl, crumble 8 ounces of feta cheese. Use the good stuff—the briny, creamy blocks from Greece. Crack 2 eggs, chop a big handful of fresh dill and parsley, and add a pinch of nutmeg (if you're feeling like a Yiayia). Now, grab that cooled spinach, squeeze it again (yes, again), roughly chop it, and throw it into the bowl. Mix it all up. Taste it. Add a crack of black pepper, but be careful with salt—feta is salty enough.Read full recipe More PodcastsFK Newsletter SimVal Media, USA

The Winter Olympics showcase strength, unity, and the thrill of victory. But what if the games point to something deeper? From their origins in ancient Greece as a religious festival and sacred truce, the Olympics reveal humanity's longing for worship, peace, and true victory. Yet no competition can defeat the real battle inside the human heart. In this episode, we explore why only Jesus Christ can win that fight and why you will never watch the Olympics the same way again.   To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0    Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com   #TheKirkCameronShow #2026Olympics #WinterOlympics #KirkCameron #WeeklyWrapUp #FaithandCulture

Did you know that almost three thousand years ago, before there were athletic competitions at the first Olympics, there were music competitions at Delphi in Greece, with contestants singing hymns to Apollo? Or that, in the late 19th century in America, John Philip Sousa protégé Bohumir Kryl's Bohemian Band was frequently seen on the Chautauqua circuit, and featured four husky timpanists in leather aprons hammering on anvils shooting sparks across the darkened stage? These early festivals set the stage for music festivals today, which are doing quite well overall, having recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, and surpassing the level of success before the worldwide shutdown on the whole. In this episode, we trace the origins of music festivals like the Pythian Games to modern day festivals like the Monterey International Pop Music Festival, where Jimi Hendrix famously lit his guitar on fire, and small roots music festivals like the Albino Skunk Music Festival. We welcome music artists Shelby Means, Joel Timmons, Liam Purcell, Mac Leaphart and Ian George, as well as Albino Skunk staffers Peter Eisenbrown, Kristen Grissom and Thieme Hall, who give us their insights into festival culture, their best and worst moments on stage and at festivals, as well as the first music festivals they attended. Site of the Pythian Games in Greece (photo: greeka.com) Cover art for The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Monterey Songs heard in this episode:“Wild Thing” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, from Live at Monterey“Calamity Jane” by Shelby Means Trio, performed live at the Albino Skunk Music Festival 10/03/25“Soldier's Heart” by Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, performed live at The Albino Skunk Music Festival 10/03/25, excerptPeter Eisenbrown introduction of Fellow Pynins into Fellow Pynins performance at The Albino Skunk Music Festival, 10/03/25, excerptThank you for listening, and we hope you can spread awareness of this endeavor and help us reach more music fans just like yourself. Please take a moment and give us a top rating on your podcast platform of choice, and where you can, a review. It makes a big impact on the ranking and therefore the visibility of this series to all the other music fans who also follow podcasts. This is Southern Songs and Stories, where our quest is to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. - Joe Kendrick

The defense landed pretrial blows. But the prosecution is walking into the Kouri Richins murder trial with over 100 potential witnesses, more than 1,000 exhibits, and five weeks to lay out what they say is an overwhelming case for premeditated murder. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down the state's strongest evidence — and explains why some of it may be impossible to overcome.Start with Valentine's Day 2022. Prosecutors allege Kouri laced Eric's sandwich with fentanyl months before his death. He reportedly broke out in hives and lost consciousness. Two friends say Eric called them afterward saying his wife tried to poison him. His sister told authorities he believed Kouri had spiked his drink years earlier in Greece and told family if anything happened to him, she was to blame. A new life insurance policy had gone into effect just ten days before that alleged attempt. If the jury hears all of that alongside the murder charge, prosecutors aren't just alleging one poisoning — they're alleging a pattern.Then there's Carmen Lauber — the housekeeper who says Kouri directly asked her to buy fentanyl twice in early 2022, that she delivered pills to the property, and that after the Valentine's Day attempt, Kouri asked for something stronger — specifically "the Michael Jackson stuff," a reference to propofol. Crozier may have recanted, but Lauber's alleged firsthand account of Kouri's direct requests could be the prosecution's most powerful witness.The digital evidence is staggering. Prosecutors reportedly have Kouri's post-death Google searches including queries about lethal fentanyl doses, luxury prisons, life insurance payout timelines, deleting text messages and iCloud accounts, lie detector tests, and FBI involvement. Unsealed search warrants also allegedly revealed she asked a handyman to procure both fentanyl and propofol weeks before Eric's death — meaning the state may show she was allegedly sourcing drugs from multiple people simultaneously.Add the "Walk the Dog" letter found in Kouri's jail cell — described by prosecutors as outlining false testimony for her mother and brother — and five pages from an orange notebook prosecutors call her "firsthand account" of the day Eric died, with details that allegedly contradict other evidence. Handwriting expert Matt Throckmorton is expected to testify that signatures on insurance and financial documents were not Eric's — potentially merging fraud and murder motive into one narrative.Faddis explains how a prosecutor ties five times the lethal dose of fentanyl, a prior attempt, an insurance timeline, and a Moscow Mule into a closing argument that leaves no other reasonable explanation. The defense made noise pretrial. Now the prosecution gets to show what they've been building for four years.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #RichinsTrial #FentanylMurder #CarmenLauber #ProsecutionEvidence #ValentinesDayPoisoning #ForgedDocuments #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Siege lines rose like ribs around Syracuse, and for a moment it looked inevitable: Athens would seal the city by land and sea and claim a victory to match its ambition. Then a Spartan named Gylippus found an open path, a counterwall bit into Athenian plans, and the balance turned in a single campaigning season.We walk through the decisive mechanics of the siege: the capture of Epipolae, the fort at Labdalum, and the careful logic of building north and south walls to throttle supply. You'll hear how targeted Athenian raids shattered early Syracusan counterworks, why the marsh approach to the Great Harbor mattered, and how a split-second battlefield recovery cost the bold general Lamachus his life. Inside Syracuse, morale plunged and talk of surrender spread—until Corinthian ships slipped the net and Gylippus marched overland to reframe the war.From that point, the terrain of decision shifted. Gylippus struck at Lebdalum, forced Athens to defend too many seams, and completed a counterwall that kept Syracuse connected to the hinterland. Cavalry and javelin men exploited open ground, driving the Athenians back behind incomplete lines. Nicias moved supply points to harbor forts for safer seaborne logistics, but the longer haul to the heights invited harassment, fatigue, and a slow bleed of ship crews and morale. The result was a strategic stalemate tilting toward the defenders.At the heart of this chapter is Nicias's stark letter to the Athenian assembly, a rare moment of strategic honesty: withdraw entirely and accept the costs, or reinforce massively with hoplites, cavalry, money, and shared command. No half measures. From the safety of a calm Athens, the choice felt simple—send more. That confidence, nurtured by empire and habit, set the stage for a larger reckoning as Syracuse rallied allies and trained a fleet to contest the last Athenian advantage at sea.Listen for tactical lessons on siegecraft, counterwalls, and the danger of leaving a single approach unguarded, alongside the political lesson that ambition without mass invites reversal. If this deep dive sharpened your view of the Sicilian Expedition, follow the show, share it with a history-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the series. Support the show

Olympic history is filled with bizarre, discontinued, and surreal moments, particularly in the early 20th century. Standout oddities include live pigeon shooting, painting/literature competitions, underwater swimming, and a 200-meter obstacle swim in the Seine. There is a lot of weird history. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠ Fight me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠war of the barons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel to Croatia with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel to Greece with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel to Thailand with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sister podcast the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mystery of Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Submit your relatives on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode No. 746 features artist Brian Rochefort and curator Catherine Craft. Rochefort is among the artists included in "Made in L.A. 2025," the biennial at the Hammer Museum, University of California, Los Angeles. The exhibition was curated by Essence Harden and Paulina Pobocha with Jennifer Buonocore-Nedrelow and is on view through March 1. Rochefort's ceramic sculptures are informed by abstract painting, the earth's geology, and more. Over the last decade he has shown at commercial galleries in the US, Greece, Italy, Belgium, France, and more. His work is in the collection of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Craft is the curator of "Rauschenberg Sculpture" at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. The exhibition presents highlights from Rauschenberg's three-dimensional practice and is on view through April 26. Instagram: Brian Rochefort, Catherine Craft, Tyler Green.

The title of this episode seems even more high-weird than Aeon Byte content, but it will make transcendental sense as James True materializes in the Virtual Alexandria. It will be a rewarding psychospiritual ride, from the pre-egoic consciousness of ancient Greece and Rome to the modern-day integration techniques that tap into the mythology of the werewolf. In between, the sibylline prophecy will accompany us, providing essential tools for self-knowledge and for navigating our collapsing simulation. More on James: https://jtrue.com/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Over the past weeks we've seen some major developments in the region, with Greece stepping into the limelight. These include Greece's announcement that it will send a special battalion to participate in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, its decision to join the Board of Peace as an observer, and a key briefing hosted by the Eastern Mediterranean Knesset Caucus bringing together legislators and experts from Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. At the same time, we've also seen Greece's defense ties with Israel come under the spotlight as Athens looks to grow its own defense industrial base. Tom Ellis, John Psaropoulos, Gregg Roman, and Endy Zemenides join Thanos Davelis this week as we dig into Greece's decision to be part of the Gaza Stabilization Force and the Board of Peace, deepening Greek-Israeli defense ties, and the challenges and opportunities for the 3+1 partnership between Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. Taking us to our “I am HALC” segment, we're taking a look at one of HALC's emerging leaders and Leadership 2030 fellows, Alexis Nash, exploring how advocacy - on Hellenic issues and in her professional life - has become a key part of her story.  A little more info on our guests: Tom Ellis is the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition. John Psaropoulos is an independent journalist and Al Jazeera's correspondent in southeast Europe. He publishes Hellenica, a weekly deep dive into Greek current affairs and history that you can find on Substack.com. Gregg Roman is executive director of the Middle East Forum. Endy Zemenides is executive director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council. You can support The Greek Current by joining HALC as a member here.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.After last week's blockbuster episode, Ange Postecoglou returns to join Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright for a deeper look at his life in and out of football.Ange reflects on his upbringing in Australia after his family moved from Greece, how that shaped him, and where his love for the game truly began.The conversation then turns to his coaching journey, from developing his bold tactical identity at Tottenham to his short spell at Nottingham Forest. Does he regret taking the job at the City Ground, and would he make the same decision again?We also revisit his time at Spurs, including winning the Europa League against Manchester United, managing top players like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, and how he views both the highs and the setbacks.Celtic, VAR and what comes next in his career are all up for discussion, as well as his view that the Manchester United job is “the hardest in football”.What club would you like to see Ange manage next? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.This episode is sponsored by Huel.Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day's full-on, you need fuel that's fast and actually good for you.Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds.

In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic seeks to advance the discussion by separating out three topics essential to the very idea of magic. The three major sections of this volume address (1) indigenous terminologies for ambiguous or illicit ritual in antiquity; (2) the ancient texts, manuals, and artifacts commonly designated “magical” or used to represent ancient magic; and (3) a series of contexts, from the written word to materiality itself, to which the term “magic” might usefully pertain.The individual essays in this volume cover most of Mediterranean and Near Eastern antiquity, with essays by both established and emergent scholars of ancient religions.In a burgeoning field of “magic studies” trying both to preserve and to justify critically the category itself, this volume brings new clarity and provocative insights. This will be an indispensable resource to all interested in magic in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity and Judaism, Egypt through the Christian period, and also comparative and critical theory.Contributors are: Magali Bailliot, Gideon Bohak, Véronique Dasen, Albert de Jong, Jacco Dieleman, Esther Eidinow, David Frankfurter, Fritz Graf, Yuval Harari, Naomi Janowitz, Sarah Iles Johnston, Roy D. Kotansky, Arpad M. Nagy, Daniel Schwemer, Joseph E. Sanzo, Jacques van der Vliet, Andrew Wilburn. David Frankfurter holds the William Goodwin Aurelio Chair of the Appreciation of Scripture at Boston University. He joined the faculty of B.U. in the fall of 2010. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions with specialties in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, magical texts, popular religion, and Egypt in the Roman and late antique periods, Frankfurter's particular interests revolve around theoretical issues like the place of magic in religion, the relationship of religion and violence, the nature of Christianization, and the representation of evil in culture.  Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic seeks to advance the discussion by separating out three topics essential to the very idea of magic. The three major sections of this volume address (1) indigenous terminologies for ambiguous or illicit ritual in antiquity; (2) the ancient texts, manuals, and artifacts commonly designated “magical” or used to represent ancient magic; and (3) a series of contexts, from the written word to materiality itself, to which the term “magic” might usefully pertain.The individual essays in this volume cover most of Mediterranean and Near Eastern antiquity, with essays by both established and emergent scholars of ancient religions.In a burgeoning field of “magic studies” trying both to preserve and to justify critically the category itself, this volume brings new clarity and provocative insights. This will be an indispensable resource to all interested in magic in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity and Judaism, Egypt through the Christian period, and also comparative and critical theory.Contributors are: Magali Bailliot, Gideon Bohak, Véronique Dasen, Albert de Jong, Jacco Dieleman, Esther Eidinow, David Frankfurter, Fritz Graf, Yuval Harari, Naomi Janowitz, Sarah Iles Johnston, Roy D. Kotansky, Arpad M. Nagy, Daniel Schwemer, Joseph E. Sanzo, Jacques van der Vliet, Andrew Wilburn. David Frankfurter holds the William Goodwin Aurelio Chair of the Appreciation of Scripture at Boston University. He joined the faculty of B.U. in the fall of 2010. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions with specialties in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, magical texts, popular religion, and Egypt in the Roman and late antique periods, Frankfurter's particular interests revolve around theoretical issues like the place of magic in religion, the relationship of religion and violence, the nature of Christianization, and the representation of evil in culture.  Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this episode, host Ariel of Wander Lounge  speaks with Colleen Vincent of  Elevate Travel Group, to walk you through the full itinerary for our upcoming Greece group trip. Together, we break down what to expect in Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos, how the trip is designed to balance culture, connection, and ease. We answer the most frequently asked questions; from accommodations, activities, and payment plans. If you've been curious about joining a women's group trip to Greece, this episode gives you all the details you need to decide if it's the right fit.   Sign-Up for the Greece group trip at www.wanderloungepodcast.com Connect With Us: Ariel Travis: @wander_lounge Colleen Vincent: @colleenvincent7

In a big week we go through the results of Greece with Kyriakos, Denmark with Craig, Estonia with Laura plus Latvia and Croatia with. We also discuss the internal selection in Cyprus and UK and share a snippet of our interview with Mileo- the Australia-Norwegian competing in Melodi Grand Prix. Full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs6WJQO29Mk&feature=youtu.be Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/aussievision

In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic seeks to advance the discussion by separating out three topics essential to the very idea of magic. The three major sections of this volume address (1) indigenous terminologies for ambiguous or illicit ritual in antiquity; (2) the ancient texts, manuals, and artifacts commonly designated “magical” or used to represent ancient magic; and (3) a series of contexts, from the written word to materiality itself, to which the term “magic” might usefully pertain.The individual essays in this volume cover most of Mediterranean and Near Eastern antiquity, with essays by both established and emergent scholars of ancient religions.In a burgeoning field of “magic studies” trying both to preserve and to justify critically the category itself, this volume brings new clarity and provocative insights. This will be an indispensable resource to all interested in magic in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity and Judaism, Egypt through the Christian period, and also comparative and critical theory.Contributors are: Magali Bailliot, Gideon Bohak, Véronique Dasen, Albert de Jong, Jacco Dieleman, Esther Eidinow, David Frankfurter, Fritz Graf, Yuval Harari, Naomi Janowitz, Sarah Iles Johnston, Roy D. Kotansky, Arpad M. Nagy, Daniel Schwemer, Joseph E. Sanzo, Jacques van der Vliet, Andrew Wilburn. David Frankfurter holds the William Goodwin Aurelio Chair of the Appreciation of Scripture at Boston University. He joined the faculty of B.U. in the fall of 2010. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions with specialties in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, magical texts, popular religion, and Egypt in the Roman and late antique periods, Frankfurter's particular interests revolve around theoretical issues like the place of magic in religion, the relationship of religion and violence, the nature of Christianization, and the representation of evil in culture.  Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic seeks to advance the discussion by separating out three topics essential to the very idea of magic. The three major sections of this volume address (1) indigenous terminologies for ambiguous or illicit ritual in antiquity; (2) the ancient texts, manuals, and artifacts commonly designated “magical” or used to represent ancient magic; and (3) a series of contexts, from the written word to materiality itself, to which the term “magic” might usefully pertain.The individual essays in this volume cover most of Mediterranean and Near Eastern antiquity, with essays by both established and emergent scholars of ancient religions.In a burgeoning field of “magic studies” trying both to preserve and to justify critically the category itself, this volume brings new clarity and provocative insights. This will be an indispensable resource to all interested in magic in the Bible and the Ancient Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity and Judaism, Egypt through the Christian period, and also comparative and critical theory.Contributors are: Magali Bailliot, Gideon Bohak, Véronique Dasen, Albert de Jong, Jacco Dieleman, Esther Eidinow, David Frankfurter, Fritz Graf, Yuval Harari, Naomi Janowitz, Sarah Iles Johnston, Roy D. Kotansky, Arpad M. Nagy, Daniel Schwemer, Joseph E. Sanzo, Jacques van der Vliet, Andrew Wilburn. David Frankfurter holds the William Goodwin Aurelio Chair of the Appreciation of Scripture at Boston University. He joined the faculty of B.U. in the fall of 2010. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions with specialties in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, magical texts, popular religion, and Egypt in the Roman and late antique periods, Frankfurter's particular interests revolve around theoretical issues like the place of magic in religion, the relationship of religion and violence, the nature of Christianization, and the representation of evil in culture.  Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Greece, including new music by Eleni Foureira and Greek icons Anna Vissi and Konstantinos Argiros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Germany points to Greece as a leader in European productivity, Greek troops to hit the ground in Gaza, four Greek beaches make the top 20 in the world, and Novak Djokovic says he "feels Greek" after relocating to Athens.Send a textSupport 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/

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