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TLDR Comic Book Club
Medieval Spawn and Rogue Sun with Ryan Parrott

TLDR Comic Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 59:15


Ryan Parrott makes his return to talk about the latest arc of Rogue Sun, along with upcoming issue #30 — which features Medieval Spawn!Plus, he's got a horror series with Mad Cave that begins the week this chat drops! Learn about IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME, the next scary story you need to check out, here.

Killers, Cults and Queens
The Spooky Sleepover: What Is Medieval Marginalia? + ASMR Debate & Series 4 Sneak Peek

Killers, Cults and Queens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 30:10


This week on Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are serving gossip, giggles, and some seriously unexpected tangents!First up, the queens dish the dirt on recording their very first episode for Series 4 of Killers, Cults & Queens and tease what's coming up next. But the conversation doesn't stop there…They take a dive into the strange and wonderful world of medieval marginalia—those cheeky little doodles monks and scribes left in the margins of manuscripts (trust us, it's weirder than you think

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 279 - Trans Through Time with Dr. Basil Arnould Price

Nordic Mythology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 125:46


In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period.------------------------------------------------Follow Basil on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/basilaprice.bsky.socialAlso check out his EDU page:https://ucla.academia.edu/BasilPriceAnd contact him via email:basil.price@oneonta.eduFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Medieval Podcast
Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman

The Medieval Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 48:31 Transcription Available


On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan's life, his rule, and his attempt to unite the kingdoms of Britain.You can join Danièle's class Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change - use the coupon code backtoschool to save 15% 

Smiley Morning Show
Medieval Health Tips

Smiley Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 6:06


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The Biggs & Barr Show
Fun Things In The House | NFL THEME FIGHT!! | Medieval Beauty TIps

The Biggs & Barr Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 43:38


What's Something Fun You Would Put In Your House? | Medieval Beauty Hacks | TV Network NFL Theme Fight!! | Date 'Em 'Til You Hate 'Em? | People Mad About Other Peoples Jobs

Craig Venn & Lucky On Demand
Sept 04/25 Craig & Lucky On Demand

Craig Venn & Lucky On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 26:36


Preparing for the rain, and dealing with skunks! Medieval health tips...how did we survive? Crime in Canada. Celeb stuff. And showing a little bra! #RockMornings

Boyce of Reason
s08e01 | Hardcore “Trad” Homeschool, with Amanda Faus

Boyce of Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 119:59


Amanda Faus is the CEO of ⁨@thechildrenstradition⁩ — a homeschool curriculum based in Medieval and Ancient Western pedagogies. In this calmvo, we discuss the first principles that inform her family-lead schooling.Use promo code BENJAMINBOYCE for 10% off “The Children’s Tradition” curriculum at: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechildrenstradition/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Childrens-Tradition/61579788214333/# Support this channel:https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboycehttps://cash.app/$benjaminaboycehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce

Gone Medieval
The Medieval Moon

Gone Medieval

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 53:13


When medieval people gazed at the moon, they saw more than just a glowing orb in the night sky.  For them, the moon was a powerful yet fragile presence—both distant and intimate, symbolising not only love and beauty, but also exile, loss, and mystery. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Ayoush Lazikani, author of The Medieval Moon: A History of Haunting and Blessing, to explore how cultures across the globe—from England and Wales to China, Japan, South America, and beyond—imagined and interacted with the moon during the Middle Ages.  From astronomy and astrolabes to Japanese lunar princesses and European folktales, their conversation reveals the moon as a universal yet deeply mysterious force that bound humanity together across cultures.More:The Green Manhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5EocBSBHa0TgdoiGuzpEr7Life and Legends Along the Medieval Coastlinehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3YamBjNHcVY3l3YMO7HTPKGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheap Beer Fantasy Football League
Ep 41: AI Underwater

Cheap Beer Fantasy Football League

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 107:47


Football SZN is here, thank you to all the Cheap Beer Sl*ts who are back with us. Join us as we embark on our 6th year gracing your airwaves. This year we'll be turning back time to Medieval times, so get permission from your Lord, and come join us to chat about the only fantasy league that matters. i've unrolled the scroll and here is what our agenda entails Cheap Beer Boy Concerns Listener Comments Our Favorite Picks Review of last year's Mock DRAFT GRADES Predictions

Jewish Drinking
Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180]

Jewish Drinking

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 45:43


IntroductionWhile The Jewish Drinking Show has often explored wine and wine-drinking in practice, the 180th episode of the show explores wine poetry in Medieval Spain, featuring first time guest of the show, Professor Ronnie Perelis.Biography of GuestProfessor Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Professor of Sephardic Studies at Yeshiva University and the Director of the Rabbi Arthur Schneier Program for International Affairs. Perelis has taught the history of the Jews of Spain and their diasporas in academic and popular settings throughout the world. His research investigates connections between Iberian and Jewish culture during the medieval and early modern periods. His essays on Sephardic history analyze the dynamics of religious transformation within the context of the crypto-Jewish experience. His book, Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic: Blood and Faith (Indiana University Press) explores family and identity in the Sephardic Atlantic world. Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

Akbar's Chamber - Experts Talk Islam
Pakistan's Little Mecca: Architectural Marvels of Medieval Sindh

Akbar's Chamber - Experts Talk Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 53:13


Everyone has heard of Mecca. But few people outside Pakistan have heard of Makli, or “Little Mecca,” the sacred cemetery that is both the holiest place in Sindh and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The site is actually huge, with up to a million people buried there, so the “little” reflects respect for Mecca rather than the size of Makli. More important than Makli's size, though, is its beauty. From the fourteenth onwards, rulers and aristocrats from the local Samma, Arghun, then Mughal dynasties commissioned elegant carved stone mausoleums around the burial places of the saints who rendered Makli sacred. In this episode, we'll take an audio tour of its beautiful buildings, looking at their decorative symbolism and Arabic inscriptions, before delving further into the history of this extraordinary necropolis of the holy, powerful, and poor alike. Nile Green talks to Fatima Quraishi, author of Palimpsests Past and Present: The Sufis and Sultans of the Makli Necropolis (1380–1660) (University of North Carolina Press, 2026).

New Books in Intellectual History
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Intellectual History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Career Sessions, Career Lessons
How To Avoid Settling And Pick Your Path With Intention, With George Appling

Career Sessions, Career Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 46:27


Settling for a career that doesn't spark joy is a choice you don't have to make. In this inspiring conversation, George Appling—entrepreneur, author, and self-described “passionpreneur”—shares how to avoid settling and instead pick your path with intention. Drawing from his eclectic journey from global consulting to leading in the cell phone industry and now building passion-driven ventures like a Medieval theme park, George unpacks the framework behind his book Don't Settle: A Pick-Your-Path Guide to Intentional Work. He outlines five unique paths to align passion and career, the power of role models, mentors, and accountability partners, and why persistence, ownership, and clarity are essential for meaningful success.Check out the full series of Career Sessions, Career Lessons podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/george-appling/.

New Books Network
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. 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

Paranormal Activity with Yvette Fielding
MONDAY MAILTIME: Mist, Machinery & Medieval Wailing

Paranormal Activity with Yvette Fielding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 8:53


Producer Dom is back in the hot seat, diving headfirst into two chilling listener encounters that will make you think twice about late-night drives and moonlit strolls.

New Books in Environmental Studies
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Environmental Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

New Books in Environmental Studies
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Environmental Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

New Books in the History of Science
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in the History of Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Exchanges: A Cambridge UP Podcast
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

Exchanges: A Cambridge UP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender.

New Books in Medieval History
Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac" (Cambridge UP, 2019)

New Books in Medieval History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 31:23


In this episode we speak to Anne Lawrence-Mathers, Professor of History at the University of Reading about her new book Medieval Meteorology: Forecasting the Weather from Aristotle to the Almanac, out this year, 2020, with Cambridge University Press. The practice of weather forecasting underwent a crucial transformation in the Middle Ages. Exploring how scientifically-based meteorology spread and flourished from c.700-c.1600, this study reveals the dramatic changes in forecasting and how the new science of 'astro-meteorology' developed. Both narrower and more practical in its approach than earlier forms of meteorology, this new science claimed to deliver weather forecasts for months and even years ahead, on the premise that weather is caused by the atmospheric effects of the planets and stars, and mediated by local and seasonal climatic conditions. Anne Lawrence-Mathers explores how these forecasts were made and explains the growing practice of recording actual weather. These records were used to support forecasting practices, and their popularity grew from the fourteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone interested in medieval science, Medieval Meteorology demonstrates that the roots of scientific forecasting are much deeper than is usually recognized. Professor Lawrence-Mathers is the author of The True History of Merlin the Magician and Magic and Medieval Society,(along with Carolina Escobar-Vargas) as well as a host of articles and reviews about Medieval magic and religion. With this book the author continues her examination of spiritual practice – licit and illicit, clerical and lay – as it was culturally understood in the medieval era. Jana Byars is the Academic Director of Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historical Homos
Medieval Arab Lesbians (feat. Labia Gas & The Saffron Massage)

Historical Homos

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 36:12


The Dark Ages: Rome has fallen, the Church won't shut the fuck up, there's a killer plague for every season, and everyone else is dying of BOREDOM.Right? WRONG.Western Europe may have been a shitshow for much of what we ridiculously call the "Dark Ages," but the rest of the world had its act together.Specifically: Baghdad around the 800s AD. At the height of the Golden Age of Islam. They had libraries, they had mathematics, and...they had lesbian sex scientists.This week we're taking a tantalizing dip into the Golden Age of Islam to uncover a treasure trove archive of lesbionic women from medieval Arabia.Muslim philosophers and physicians had actual words for lesbians (or lesbian-like women), entire books about famous lesbian couples, and specific manuals that explained how to vigorously rub one out with your beloved.From labia gas to celery-and-rocket shakes, the science was...shaky, at best. But the spirit of inquiry was strong, and the genuine respect for lesbian love profound.Tune in to explore:Why doctors thought the only sensible treatment for lesbianism was – get this! – lesbian sexA 13th-century Kama Sutra-style manual that coined the “saffron massage” (and came with a guide to lesbian sound effects)The interfaith power couple Hind Bint al-Nu'man and al-Zarqāʾ, whose legendary love story inspired queer and heterosexual writers for centuries to comeThe lost books of lesbian couples with names like Basil and Clove and Justice and Happiness (welcome, ladies, to the queer Muslim SPICE RACK)How medieval lesbian communities were rumoured to hold meetings and sex ed classes, because like all good homosexuals, they got organized.

Megalithic Marvels & Mysteries
Tesla Tech, Pyramid Knowledge & Medieval Legends (best of episode)

Megalithic Marvels & Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 48:06


In this best of episode we cover many enigmatic topics... First I talk about the infamous inventor Nikola Tesla and the many mysteries and highlights of his earlier years. Next I riff about ancient pyramids and show you many video clips of me inside of them, as I break down theories on their true purposes... Then I share a fascinating legend from the dark ages concerning "Green Children" who mysteriously appeared one random day in a field to the shock of the local villagers. Lastly I talk about Utahs strangest petroglyphs and share an old newspaper article concerning a giant skeleton that was unearthed in the good ole days...JOIN ME ON A TOUR

The John Batchelor Show
Preview: Paris Under Napoleon III. Tyler Turman at Civitas comments on the mixed results of levelling medieval Paris. More later.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 1:44


Preview: Paris Under Napoleon III. Tyler Turman at Civitas comments on the mixed results of levelling medieval Paris. More later. 1880 PARIS

Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits
Destination Eat Drink – Bruges, Belgium with Patrick Verleye from Tour In Bruges

Destination Eat Drink on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 40:17


Bruges is a gorgeous Medieval city in Belgium. Besides the centuries old site, we learn about the best eats and drinks from Patrick Verleye, a foodie from Tour in Bruges. He talks about how to find a great chocolate shop, why you should get mayo with your fries, lace cookies, and the best hot chocolate. Plus, lots of Belgian beer talk and several different kinds of waffles! [Ep 352] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides at Buy Me a Coffee Tour In Bruges website

Tech and Science Daily | Evening Standard
NHS chickenpox vaccine, Microsoft's AI models, and glow in the dark plants, plus more

Tech and Science Daily | Evening Standard

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 12:41


A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January. The jab will be offered as a combined immunisation that will eventually replace the MMR vaccine.Microsoft have unveiled their two upcoming in-house AI models. MAI-Voice-1, a natural speech generation model, and MAI-1-preview, first homegrown foundation model trained end-to-end.An AI tool to end childhood sleep apnoea bottlenecks goes into NHS trials in Scotland. To find out more, we spoke to Haytham Kubba, chief investigator and paediatric ENT surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.Also in this episode:-Could glow in the dark succulents be the answer to sustainable lighting systems-The parents of a California teen are suing OpenAI over the death of their son-The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's AI-generated film of what a volcanic eruption of Mt Fuji would look like-Medieval document pours more doubt on the Shroud of Turin - the burial cloth claimed to have been worn by Jesus Christ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
THE WITCH HUNTS NEVER ENDED: Medieval Gallows To Modern Mob Justice

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 31:01


Read the original article (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/witch-trial-facts/From Salem's gallows where twenty innocent people swung in 1692, to modern Tanzania where elderly women are butchered with machetes for having red eyes, the pattern of witch hunts remains horrifyingly consistent: torture until confession, murder for being different, and children weaponized against their own families. What most people don't realize is that these brutal executions never stopped; they simply evolved, moved to new countries, and learned to hide behind the masks of religion, justice, and mob rule while continuing to claim thousands of lives every year.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Between the 15th and 18th centuries, approximately 50,000 people died accused of witchcraft across Europe and America, their bodies hanged, burned, crushed, and torn apart in ways that reveal more about human cruelty than supernatural evil. The most disturbing truth isn't in the historical record though; it's that right now, somewhere in the world, someone is pouring acid down a child's throat, setting a woman on fire, or hacking an elderly person to death for the same imaginary crime.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:21.296 = Show Open00:03:46.926 = Ropes, Stones, and Chains: How Salem Killed Its Innocent00:12:26.103 = The Werewolf Panic: Europe's Other Supernatural Trials00:23:52.912 = Children, Coins, and Continuing Horror: The Witch Hunt That Never Ended00:29:34.556 = Show Close=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 27, 2025EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/witchtrials#WitchTrials #SalemWitchTrials #WitchHunts #ModernWitchHunts #WitchcraftToday #WerewolfTrials #PeterStumpp #RebeccaNurse #GilesCorey #MatthewHopkins #WitchTorture #Salem1692 #GhanaWitchCamps #TanzaniaWitches #NigeriaWitchChildren #SaudiArabiaWitchcraft #IndiaWitchMurders #BurningTimes #DevilsMark #WitchTests #SpectralEvidence #TrueCrime #DarkHistory #ReligiousPersecution #HumanRights #MassHysteria #Scapegoating #HistoricalInjustice #WitchcraftAccusations #InnocentVictims #JudicialMurder #WrongfulExecution #FalseConfessions #TortureHistory #ExecutionHistory #WitchTrialVictims #ContinuingPersecution #NeverEnded #WitchTrialMyths #WitchTrialFacts #SalemMassachusetts #EuropeanWitchTrials #WitchPrickers #ProfessionalWitchHunters #PropertySeizure #ChildAccusers #ChildVictims #ElderlyAbuse #DisabilityPersecution #MentalIllnessPersecution #WomenAccused #MaleWitches #GlobalWitchHunts #AfricaWitchTrials #AsiaWitchTrials #ModernSuperstition #DeadlyAccusations #MobJustice #CommunityViolence #FamilyBetrayal #SystematicMurder #StateSanctionedMurder #ExtrajudicialKilling #LynchingHistory #BurningAlive #HangingHistory #CrushingDeath #MedievalTorture #RenaissanceTorture #TortureDevices #WitchFinderGeneral #NeedleTest #PrayerTest #TouchTest #SwimmingTest #PressingTorture #Strappado #TheRack #TransformationOintment #FlyingOintment #WeatherMagic #CropFailureBlame #DiseaseBlame #MisfortuneBlame #JealousyMotive #GreedMotive #RevengeMotive #PropertyMotive #OrganizedPersecution #InstitutionalPersecution #GovernmentPersecution #ChurchPersecution #MiscarriageOfJustice #JudicialError #HumanRightsFailure #CyclesOfViolence #PatternsRepeating #DocumentedHorror #HistoricalHorror #ContemporaryHorror #PreventableHorror #HumanCruelty #HumanViolence #MassMurderHistory #CulturalPersecution #IndigenousPersecutionABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

The Medieval Podcast
Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross

The Medieval Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 50:00 Transcription Available


When the power of an entire kingdom rests in the hands of just one man, it's both incredibly valuable and incredibly dangerous to be that man's bestie - and the legacies of royal favourites tend to retain the taint of contemporary snark. So, maybe it's about time we take a second look. This week, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Robert de Vere - the infamous bff of King Richard II - his impact on the kingdom, and why it's always worth taking a second look at the facts.Use the code 'backtoschool' to save 15% off all our courses at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast
Ep. 87: World of Darkness - Pomegranates Full and Fine by Don Bassingthwaite

Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 30:16


The World of Darkness! Toronto!! Yes!!!Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠.Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠.Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠.Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠.Trekker? Join us on ⁠Lower Decks: A Star Trek Podcast⁠.Want to know more about the Middle Ages? Subscribe to ⁠Agnus: The Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine Podcast⁠.

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The Dark Side of Medieval England

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 42:26


This episode contains descriptions of execution and torture.To be Hanged, Drawn & Quartered. Put on the Rack. Impaled on a spike. This list paints a very dark picture. What was the reality of execution and torture in the Medieval world? Was it as bad as we think? Worse?Guiding us through this very grim history is Matt Lewis host of the History Hit podcast 'Gone Medieval'.Produced by Annie Coloe. Edited by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Please vote for us for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards! Follow this link, and don't forget to confirm the email. Thank you!You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #384: San Damiano Trades: Reviving Medieval Education for Today's World

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 56:09 Transcription Available


In this episode of Being Catholic with Bob Johnston, Bob and his wife Lynn discuss the newly opened San Damiano College for the Trades in Springfield, Illinois. They explore how the college combines hands-on vocational training with liberal arts, theology, and the Church's tradition to form independent, debt-free workers and revive a holistic model of education. The conversation also touches on broader concerns about modern education, dependence on the state, and the need to evolve learning for the AI era by emphasizing moral, practical, and integrative thinking. https://www.sandamianotrades.org/

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
IT CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS AND DRANK THEIR BLOOD: The True Story of the Beast of Bladenboro

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 58:41


In 1953, dogs and livestock in Bladenboro, North Carolina began turning up dead with their skulls crushed flat and their bodies completely drained of blood, while witnesses reported seeing a massive cat-like creature that made sounds like a woman screaming. Over 70 years later, similar attacks still occur in the area, and despite massive hunts involving over a thousand people, no one has ever caught or identified what's killing these animals.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Every part of the world seems to have its own share of cryptids – and sometimes, creatures that are unique to that area. For example, along with the ubiquitous Bigfoot, you might have heard about North Carolina's “Moon-Eyed People”, or “The Wampus Cat”. But I'm guessing you've not heard about what some call “The Vampire Beast” of Bladenboro. (The Beast of Bladenboro) *** The story of Isabella Guzman went viral on TikTok six years after she was convicted of the murder of her mother. During the trial she claimed she was abused… then she pleaded insanity. But one good thing did come from the trial… a serious discussion about mental illness. (Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer) *** If you're a proponent of execution – no judgement here, just go with me – the only way to see that through is to have someone push the button, flip the switch, pull the trigger, or whatever method is being used in order to snuff out the life of the soon-to-be-dead inmate. Someone has to get their hands dirty, metaphorically speaking. And even if you think you'd have the stomach and determination to do the job – let me ask you this. Would you be okay with literally getting your hands bloody? Would you survive as a Medieval executioner, using an axe to chop off your victims heads? What would life be like with that job? (Life As a Medieval Executioner) *** We've all heard of cryptids like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Loch Ness Monster, the Jersey Devil, the Dogman, and so on. But have you ever heard of a cryptid that isn't flesh and blood, but were made of plants? (Plant-Based Cryptids)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:50.719 = Show Open00:03:28.752 = The Beast of Bladenboro00:16:54.272 = Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer00:28:02.010 = Life As a Medieval Executioner00:42:10.235 = Plant-Based Cryptids00:57:10.799 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Plant-Based Cryptids” by Amanda Boisen for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hdatwb9“Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Crimes:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84bssv“Life As a Medieval Executioner” by Aleksa Vuckovic for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p97sj76“The Beast of Bladenboro” by Laura Allan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9hcnaw=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 19, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeastOfBladenboro#BeastOfBladenboro #NorthCarolinaCryptid #VampireBeast #CryptidSightings #BloodDrainingCreature #1953Monster #BladenboroMonster #AmericanCryptids #VampireAnimals #UnexplainedKillings #DogAttacks #MysteriousBeast #CatLikeCreature #Cryptozoology #AnimalMutilations #BloodSuckingCreature #BeastFest #CryptidEncounters #MonsterHunt1954 #SouthernCryptids #TrueCryptidStories #RealMonsterSightings #MysteriousSounds #ScreamingCreature #UnsolvedMysteries #AmericanVampireLegends #NorthCarolinaLegends #MysteriousCreatures #SmallTownLegends #VampireCryptid #MysteriousPredator #CryptidEvidence #BeastTracks #AmericanFolklore #UnexplainedPhenomena #AnimalVampires #BabyCryingSounds #WomanScreamingSounds #CryptidKillings #UnsolvedCreatureCases #AmericanMonsters #ParanormalNorthCarolina #StrangeCreatures #CryptidFestival #WeirdDarkness #TrueHorror #CryptidsABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3566 - Bolton Raided & Trump's Christo-Fascist Crusade w/ Eleanor Janega & Derek Davison

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 73:08


It's Casual Friday on the Majority Report On today's show: John Bolton's home and office have been raided at the behest of Pam Bondi but Trump "knows nothing about it". despite a five-year history of threatening Bolton with much worse than a raid. Publisher of the Foreign Exchange Newsletter and host of the American Prestige, Derek Davison and Medieval historian and Author Eleanor Janega joins us to wrap up the week's news. Check out Eleanor and Derek's new mini-series "Welcome to the Crusades from American Prestige" at: welcometothecrusades.com In the Fun Half: Matt Walsh is triggered by women on social media supporting a college football who cried about missing his family and subsequently sends his young male listeners down a toxic road of loneliness and unhealthy relationships with a half-baked rant. CNBC finally airs a correction of Jonathan Greenblatt's lies he spread about Zohran Mamdani on Squawk Box some days before. Omar Fateh responds to the DFL rescinding their endorsement from his campaign. An Eric Adams staffer makes a baffling attempt to bride a local reporter with a wad of cash stuffed into a potato chips bag. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors:   SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to Sunset LakeCBD.com and use code Majority for 15% off your first order. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com

Mere Fidelity
Are We Disenchanted? Should We Be Enchanted?

Mere Fidelity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 67:22


Matt, Alastair, Joseph, and Derek explore the themes of enchantment and disenchantment in theology and culture. They reflect on Charles Taylor's analysis of the “disenchanted” modern age, the loss of a sacramental imagination, and the ways Christians might recover a sense of wonder, mystery, and divine presence in creation. The conversation considers both dangers—superstition, romantic nostalgia—and opportunities for faithful re-enchantment through Scripture, liturgy, and daily discipleship. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: What is enchantment? 04:15 – Charles Taylor and the “disenchanted age” 09:02 – Medieval vs. modern imagination 14:27 – Superstition, magic, and the dangers of false enchantment 19:40 – Re-enchantment and the Christian imagination 26:03 – Sacramentality, symbolism, and divine presence 32:55 – The role of worship in shaping perception 38:21 – Wonder, mystery, and recovering joy in creation 44:10 – Disenchantment as protection against idolatry 49:35 – Faithful ways of living with re-enchanted vision 55:28 – Closing reflections and further resources

Reviewing History
Episode #167 : Medieval

Reviewing History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 73:41


Get your pliers and your blow torch this week we're going Medieval on your ass. That's right this week we're traveling to Bohemia and learning all about Jan Žižka! This week we're watching 2022's Medieval, this movie stars Ben Foster , Michael Caine, Matthew Goode, Sophia Lowe and was directed by Petr Jákl. We discuss the real history behind the movie and the Hussite wars and Jan Žižka. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory We hope you sign up and enjoy the fun we're having over there. Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #bohemia #hussite #medieval #czechoslovakia #janzizka #Czech Republic #warmovies #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

Gone Medieval
Medieval Obscenity

Gone Medieval

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 46:26


This episode contains obscene and sexual language throughoutThe medieval world was far from prudish, it was positively bawdy. Writers, preachers, and even everyday neighbours used blunt, often hilarious language to talk about sex and the body—not just for laughs, but to make sharp points about morality, hypocrisy, and power. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Prof. Carissa Harris to celebrate Medieval obscenity, from bawdy verse to barbed sermons, explicit language was a tool: it punctured vanity, exposed corruption, and brought lofty ideas down to earth with a thump.Expect double meanings and razor wit. Wordplay was a medieval superpower.More:Sex: The Medieval Ruleshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/04dWeyQsk50eXP0dNNWQrKGone Medieval is presented by Dr Eleanor Janega. The audio editor is Amy Haddow. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elton Reads A Book A Week
Short-isode: The Welsh Madman Who Declared War on Reality (And Won) with Nothing But Books

Elton Reads A Book A Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 46:26


Picture this: It's the 1960s, your Welsh hometown is dying, and everyone's telling you to accept reality and move to London. Instead, you read about American libraries closing down and think, "You know what? Opportunity." So you buy crates of abandoned books, ship them to Wales, open a bookshop in an old fire station, purchase a medieval castle, and turn it into a 24-hour honor-system bookstore. Then, for your next trick, you declare your town an independent kingdom and crown yourself monarch. The media goes insane, tourism explodes, and suddenly your "joke" has spawned dozens of copycat book towns worldwide and an international literary festival that attracts more visitors than your entire town's population. Meet Richard Booth, the Oxford-educated madman who proved that sometimes the most ridiculous ideas are also the most brilliant. This is the story of Hay-on-Wye: the town that books built, the kingdom that never was but somehow still exists, and the beautiful audacity of believing that literature can literally save the world—one used paperback at a time.GET A BOOK ABOUT IT HERE: To support independent book shops use this link.Or to just use Amazon use this link.BECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠Elton Reads A Book A Week Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tips!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This is the LINK TREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord server!⁠EMAIL: eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.comThe following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: Pee-pees, horse politicians, Pac-man, decent people, Hay-on-Wye, the 1960s, fictional pregnancies, etc.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader and Jenna Fischer for all their inspiration.[Books, True Story, Biography, Welsh History, Independent Bookstores, Small Town Success, Entrepreneurship, Literature, Tourism, Medieval History, Book Towns, Hay-on-Wye, Richard Booth, Hay Festival, Used Books, Secondhand Books, Literary Tourism, Book Collecting, Wales Travel, Castle History, Eccentric, Self-Made King, Visionary, Maverick, Underdog Story, Against All Odds, Audacious, Unconventional Success, Supporting Local Business, Anti-Corporate, Community Revival, Sustainable Business, Cultural Preservation, Historic Preservation, Honor System, Trust-Based Economy, Comedy Podcast, Educational Entertainment, History Podcast, British History, European History, Business Success Story, Cultural Stories, Travel Stories, Inspiring, Funny, Unbelievable, Motivational, Quirky, Heartwarming, Revolutionary, Transformational, "How books saved a town", "Real life kingdom", "Medieval castle bookstore", "Honor system bookshop", "Self-proclaimed king"]

The Fitzness Show
Treadmill Training Tactics and Medieval Lady Torture

The Fitzness Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 41:53 Transcription Available


Fitz takes on the treadmill—why it deserves more love, how to use it without ending up in a YouTube fail video, and the best ways to shake up your runs and walks with intervals, inclines, and ladder workouts. Along the way, she weaves in Ginger's graduation,  a biopsy gone sideways, plus updates from her upcoming book. Whether you're running, walking, or just trying not to trip over the safety clip, this episode will help you make peace with the "dreadmill" and put it to work for you. Thanks for keeping The Fitzness Show in the top 3% of all podcasts worldwide. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review.  Order signed copies of the Healthy Cancer Comeback Series books at Fitzness.com - on sale now! Join the Hottie Body Fitzness Challenge group on Facebook! Visit Fitzness.com for referenced content like the Exact Formula for Weight Loss, free workout videos, Fixing Your Life with Fitzness, books, and more.  

TheThinkingAtheist
Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin

TheThinkingAtheist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 30:09 Transcription Available


For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said yes.THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEWBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

The Medieval Podcast
Medieval Love Letters with Ad Putter and Myra Stokes

The Medieval Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 42:30 Transcription Available


The people of the Middle Ages were no strangers to Cupid's arrows, and just like us, they loved a good love letter. But in a world where literacy rates were far below what they are today, who was writing their most heartfelt feelings down? And how do we know? This week, Danièle speaks with Myra Stokes and Ad Putter about where we find love letters, and the way people wrote and sent them, along with a couple of spicy – and hilarious – examples.You can enrol in Danièle's online course Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change

Cancel Me, Daddy
Excommunicated, Executed, Deposed: Medieval Cancel Culture Was Ruthless (ft Eleanor Janega)

Cancel Me, Daddy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 64:42


Excommunicated! Executed! Deposed! What did today's equivalent of cancellation look like in Medieval Times? For Edward II, it was losing the throne. For Anne Boleyn, it was losing her head.Get your Justice for Anne Boleyn merch: https://www.cancelmedaddy.storeThis week, Katelyn and Christine time travel through cancel culture history with Dr. Eleanor Janega, co-host of the hit history podcast “Gone Medieval.” Need a good laugh? Despite the ruthless punishments, it's a convo on the lighter side that skewers Braveheart propaganda to tell the real story of how “She-Wolf” Isabella of France and her latest lover, Roger Mortimer, deposed her husband, Edward II. Join Cancel Me, Daddy's alliance with Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose beauty and brains led her two lesser husbands—King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England—to contribute to her reputation as a “femme fatale.” Then there's Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor who would rather “excommunicate and chill” than crusade and conquer. Make sure to check out Cancel Me, Daddy's merch store for medieval swag—“Justice for Anne Boleyn!”Watch the full episode on Cancel Me, Daddy's YouTube channel. Ring the bell to be notified for our next episode! We're offering channel memberships and doing a monthly livestream for channel members—join today!We're connecting the dots from papal bulls to modern media pile-ons, asking: How did medieval rulers weaponize public opinion? What role did gender, gossip, and propaganda play? And why do these centuries-old scandals feel so familiar in today's political circus?Dr. Janega brings the receipts, the context, and the dark humor. If you're a history nerd, a politics nerd, or just love a bit of royal drama, this one's for you.-Subscribe to the Gone Medieval podcast via History Hit, Apple, or Spotify -Follow Eleanor Janega on Bluesky: @goingmedieval-Buy Eleanor's book, The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society, via The Flytrap Media's Bookshop.org storefront -Merch Me, Daddy—order your Anne Boleyn crop tops and stickers in Cancel Me, Daddy's merch store!

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
If Somebody Began Reciting a Beracha and Then Realized That It is Not Needed

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


It is well known that if a person begins reciting a Beracha that is not required, and he realizes his mistake after reciting the words "Baruch Ata Hashem," he has the possibility of avoiding an accidental utterance of Hashem's Name in vain. He can do this by immediately reciting the words "Lamedeni Hukecha," which has the effect of turning his words into a Biblical verse. The phrase "Baruch Ata Hashem Lamedeni Hukecha" is a verse in Tehillim (119:12), and so by adding the words "Lamedeni Hukecha," one transforms his recitation of "Baruch Ata Hashem" into the first words of a verse, such that he is not considered to have recited Hashem's Name in vain. One common case is when a person recites a Beracha over food during a meal, forgetting that he had recited "Ha'mosi" over bread and thus does not need to recite a Beracha over the various foods eaten during the meal. If he began reciting a Beracha, and after saying "Baruch Ata Hashem" he realized his mistake, he should quickly add the words "Lamedeni Hukecha." Less known, however, is the option that one has even if he realized his mistake later, after he already recited the words "Elokenu Melech Ha'olam." At this point, of course, it is too late to turn his mistakenly-recited words into a verse from the Tanach. What he can do, however, is to recite a Beracha which, although we do not customarily recite, some Rishonim (early Medieval scholars) had the practice of reciting. The Bet Yosef brings that some earlier Rabbis would include in the Birkot Ha'shahar (morning blessings) a number of Berachot which do not appear in other sources. For example, some recited a Beracha "Baruch Ata Hashem…Magbi'ah Shefalim," praising Hashem for raising the downtrodden. Another Beracha that some Rabbis recited was "Baruch Ata Hashem…Somech Nofelim," praising Hashem for supporting those who are falling. The Bet Yosef disapproves of this practice, despite the fact that these Berachot were included in several editions of the Siddur in Spain. He notes that these Berachot are mentioned nowhere in the Talmud, and we do not have the authority to introduce our own Berachot. However, the Mishmeret Shalom writes that the fact that some early Rabbis advocated for the recitation of these Berachot allows a person the opportunity to avoid a mistaken recitation of Hashem's Name in vain if he had begun reciting an unwarranted Beracha. If a person realized after reciting the words "Baruch Ata Hashem Elokenu Melech Ha'olam" that his Beracha is not needed, he should immediately recite the words "Magbi'ah Shefalim" or "Somech Nofelim." This way, at least according to some Rabbis, he had recited a legitimate Beracha, and has not recited G-d's Name in vain. Summary: If a person began reciting a Beracha, and after saying the words "Baruch Ata Hashem" he realizes that the Beracha is not warranted, he should immediately say "Lamedeni Hukecha," so he will be considered to have recited a verse, instead of having recited G-d's Name in vain. If he realized his mistake only after he said "…Elokenu Melech Ha'olam," he should immediately add the words "Magbi'ah Shefalim" or "Somech Nofelim," as these are Berachot which some Rabbis had the practice of reciting each day. Although we do not follow this custom, it is preferable to add these words in this case so that at least according to these Rabbis, the person has recited a legitimate Beracha and has not recited G-d's Name in vain.

The AskHistorians Podcast
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 242: The history of Medieval London Part 2, with the Story of London podcast

The AskHistorians Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 60:29


Welcome to part 2 of the earlier discussion between Saul of the Story of Lonon podcast, and Steelcan909.  In this episode we continue our earlier discussion of Medieval London from the Norman Conquest through to the War of the Roses!  1hr.

The Sikh Cast
Explore Bani Bhagat Sadhna | The Guru Granth Sahib Project

The Sikh Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 13:09


Explore Bhagat Sadhna: ⁠https://bit.ly/bani-bhagat-sadhna-pBhagat Sadhna is one of the fifteen Bhagat contributors to the Guru Granth Sahib and one of the saint-poets of the Medieval period in South Asia. He was a butcher by profession whose life and behavior changed when he became a devotee after realizing IkOankar (the Divine).Featuring: Sukhmann Kaur (https://sikhri.org/people/sukhmann-kaur)#GuruGranthSahib #Sikhi #Sikhism #Wisdom #Waheguru #TGGSPNewRelease25 #GuruGranthSahibJi

The Confessionals
782: Shroud of Turin The Evidence That Changes History

The Confessionals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 156:16


What if a centuries-old cloth truly held the face, blood, and story of the most pivotal death in history? After seeing it with your own eyes, could you walk away unchanged? In this riveting account, biblical apologist Doug Powell unpacks the Shroud of Turin, and the lesser known Sudarium of Oviedo, revealing a labyrinth of historical intrigue, forensic detail, and mind-bending scientific puzzles. Medieval power struggles, pollen trails leading back to Jerusalem, and anatomical precision that mirrors the Gospel accounts of crucifixion converge into a body of evidence with startling clarity. With each revelation, the shroud moves out of legend and into the realm of tangible history, carrying the haunting possibility that it may be the very burial cloth of Christ. By the end, the question is no longer whether you believe in the shroud, it's whether you can ignore what it implies about the Resurrection itself. Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference! If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: Unseen Battles Original Documentaries: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com Doug Powell: www.dougpowell.com SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Imposter YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify

Madigan's Pubcast
Episode 237: Bed Bath & Pickleball, Defending White Castle & Backstreet Army Conquers The Sphere

Madigan's Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 112:09


INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Atomic Duck American IPA from Able Baker Brewing. She reviews her weekend doing shows at The Venetian in Las Vegas, playing video poker and people watching the Backstreet Army around the Sphere.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (25:18): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks is rescheduling tour dates after fracturing her shoulder, and Jelly Roll participated in WWE's Summer Slam.    TASTING MENU (1:44): Kathleen samples Olive Garden Creamy Garlic Dressing, Snak Club Tajin Mango Rings, and Heart of the Desert Garlic & Green Chile Pistachios.    UPDATES ( 34:35): Kathleen shares updates on Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to Elizabeth Holmes' Texas prison, Bed Bath & Beyond is back, and Zuckerberg expands is Hawaiian compound by 1,000 acres.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (52:20): Kathleen reveals that a Medieval knight's full skeleton is found under an old ice cream parlor in Poland, and there's been a breakthrough in the hunt for Hitler's Amber Room.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:02:25): Kathleen shares articles on the youngest serial killer known in history, Disney and Universal are dethroned as top theme parks in the US, Matt Rife buys the haunted Annabelle doll, Starbucks tells corporate staff in North America to come back to the office, a monkey gang is running a smartphone scam in Bali, La Quinta is rolling out 100% virtual check-in, High Noon Seltzers had a production issue on current inventory, American burger chains are ranked, NYC isn't the most expensive city to visit, Elon has a controversial tunnel breaking ground in Nashville,    TOURONS (55:55): Kathleen reports on a drunk Wyoming traveler to steals an airport golf cart and takes a destructive joyride, a Yellowstone tourist walked across a forbidden zone in flip-flops, and a tourist shocks onlookers after lifting up an ancient piece of Greek marble.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:42:49): Kathleen reads about St. Florian, the Patron Saint of firefighters and brewers.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (30:22): Kathleen recommends watching “Leanne” on Netflix, and “Trainwreck: Storm Area 51” on Netflix.    

Gone Medieval
Medieval Beauty Standards with Kate Lister

Gone Medieval

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 43:58


How did the 14th-century Black Death influenced fashion trends? And were medieval bald men considered 'hot' because their hair burned off due to their masculinity?From clear skin and youthful appearance to the controversial make-up practices of the period Dr. Eleanor Janega and Dr. Kate Lister explore this fascinating, ever-changing concept.MOREReal Medieval Women with Philippa Gregoryhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2bGP4HAgsUgVkazs2DkdywGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. It was edited by Tom Delargy and Amy Haddow, the producer is Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK

The Astrology Podcast
An Astrological Librarian, with Philip Graves

The Astrology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 176:08


In episode 502 of the podcast, I'm joined by astrologer and historian Philip Graves to talk about his work as an astrological librarian and the publication of his new book, Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology. This is the first volume in a new series, Graves' Studies in the History of Astrology, which showcases the fruits of his decades-long project to build one of the largest and most comprehensive private astrological libraries in the world. Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology and is available now on Amazon and from other booksellers. The Life of an Astrological Librarian We begin the episode by discussing Philip's journey into astrology and how he began amassing his vast collection of astrological texts. His library includes not only modern books but also rare original editions from as early as the 16th century, alongside an extensive collection of astrological journals, periodicals, and almanacs. We delve into the fascinating world of antiquarian book collecting, touching on topics such as: The importance of first editions. The challenges of preservation, including issues like "foxing," "worming," and rebinding. How to handle very old books. The limitations of older, poor-quality digital scans and abridged reprints, and the value of comparing them to original source texts. Research from the Library A major theme of our discussion is how having access to this wide range of primary sources allows for a more accurate and nuanced understanding of astrology's history. Philip's collection serves as a massive research database, enabling him to trace the development of astrological concepts through time. His new book is a collection of essays that demonstrates the value of this approach. Some of the historical questions we explore from his research include: The Development of Uranus: How did astrologers in the early 19th century figure out the meaning of Uranus? We look at surprisingly early and accurate delineations from journals in the 1820s and 1830s, showing the empirical process astrologers used to determine its significations. The Outer Planets: We contrast the empirical approach used for Uranus and Neptune with the more mythological approach applied to Pluto shortly after its discovery in the 20th century. The Meanings of the Houses: Philip's book contains a detailed survey of the significations of the 12 houses, tracing their continuity and changes from the Hellenistic tradition through the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The History of Minor Aspects: We discuss the timeline of how harmonic aspects were developed, starting with Kepler and being gradually adopted and expanded upon by later astrologers. The Origins of Sun-Sign Astrology: Research from Philip and others has pushed back the origins of newspaper Sun-sign columns much earlier than the commonly cited 1930s date. Ultimately, our conversation highlights how astrology has never been a single, unchanging system, but a dynamic tradition that has always been growing and evolving. Find Out More You can find Philip's work, including high-quality scans of rare texts and a secondhand bookshop, on his website: Astrolearn.com His new book is titled Technical and Planetary Developments in Astrology and is available now on Amazon and from other booksellers. Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxIVYKVD8M - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: