Podcasts about Renaissance

Inside Out   Rich Perez   Matthew 5:13–20   Jesus is not calling us to look righteous. He is inviting us to become righteous—from the inside out—so that our lives offer the true taste of the kingdom while we're here.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Join the conversation!What do you do when you start feeling sick? In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss home remedies, family traditions, and common treatments for everyday ailments. They compare experiences from different cultures, explore why some remedies become so popular, and share plenty of stories and opinions along the way. It's a fun and engaging conversation filled with useful vocabulary and cultural insights for English learners. Show Notes  Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. realcoolenglish.com/podcastMusic: Wake Up to the Renaissance by AudioCoffee from Pixabay

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. #1 – From WV GOVERNOR - WV announces America 250 celebration plans Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced plans for a statewide America 250 celebration at the West Virginia State Capitol. The event will recognize the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary with historical exhibits, educational programming, performances, and community activities highlighting both American and West Virginia history. Officials say the celebration is designed to honor the state's heritage while bringing communities together through civic pride and cultural events. Read more: https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-america-250-celebration-state-capitol #2 – From WV REN FEST - Renaissance Festival returns to Lewisburg The West Virginia Renaissance Festival is preparing for another season of entertainment and immersive experiences near Lewisburg. The festival features live performances, artisan vendors, themed food, costumes, and interactive attractions inspired by Renaissance-era culture and storytelling. Organizers say the annual event continues growing as a tourism destination while supporting local businesses and regional travel. Read more: https://www.wvrenfest.com/ #3 – From THE REAL WV - WV businesses compete in growing AI economy West Virginia entrepreneurs and technology leaders are continuing to push into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence innovation. A feature from Black By God highlights startups and businesses developing AI-driven tools and competing in emerging technology sectors while building opportunities within the state. Leaders say the growth of AI entrepreneurship reflects West Virginia's expanding innovation ecosystem and the creativity of its business community. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2026/05/20/black-by-god-tech-west-virginia-businesses-compete-at-the-edge-of-ai-innovation/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Plongez dans l'histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les coulisses de l'histoire avec un grand H, entre mystères, secrets et épisodes méconnus : un cadeau pour les amoureux du passé, de la préhistoire à l'histoire contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This episode explores the courtly culture of Renaissance Urbino through Baldassare Castiglione's landmark Book of the Courtier (1528), one of the most influential literary works of the Renaissance. After considering Giovanni Santi's Cronaca rimata and its celebration of Urbino's artistic world, the discussion turns to Castiglione's vision of the ideal courtier, shaped by his experiences in the courts of Milan, Mantua, and Urbino under Guidobaldo da Montefeltro.Through a series of lively dialogues set in the Ducal Palace, Castiglione examines the qualities expected of the perfect courtier: elegance, wit, athleticism, eloquence, moral virtue, and the effortless display of mastery. Through this text, the episode also explores Renaissance attitudes toward humor, language, and the ideals around women of the court.Support/Watch/Follow/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a business known for excellence, trust, and an exceptional client experience?This week on The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney sits down with Megan Jernigan, Team Lead of The Jernigan Group at Compass, six-time Diamond Elite producer, and one of Middle Tennessee's top real estate professionals, for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate.Together, they explore what truly differentiates a brand in today's crowded market, the power of emotional connection in business, and why trust remains one of the most valuable currencies an entrepreneur can build.Megan shares the story behind growing her team, making her first hire before she felt ready, and betting on herself long before she had guarantees that the investment would pay off. She also opens up about leadership, delegation, building an intentional all-women team culture, and the lessons she's learned scaling a high-performing business while raising a family.Some of the topics discussed include:✨ Why being "good at what you do" is no longer enough to stand out ✨ Building a luxury experience at every price point ✨ Hiring before you're ready and trusting the money will follow ✨ The importance of delegation and finding the right people ✨ Mom guilt and Megan's refreshing perspective on why women should let it go ✨ Leadership lessons from growing a successful all-women team ✨ The sales mindset that has fueled her success ✨ Creating a business and life that feel meaningful and alignedWhether you're building a real estate business, leading a team, or simply trying to navigate entrepreneurship and motherhood with more intention, this episode is packed with wisdom from a woman who has done both at an exceptional level.✨ Looking for support in your business? Our podcast partner NexusPoint helps founders build incredible support systems through world-class virtual assistants and is waiving their $500 recruiting fee for Renaissance Podcast listeners.

Show Notes: Ian McNeely talks about his academic path, including a PhD in History from the University of Michigan and a position in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He met his wife at Harvard, and they both found work at the University of Oregon where they became professors. They raised a family and lived there for 24 years. In 2024, Ian moved to UNC Chapel Hill, where he continues as a professor of history and oversees undergraduate education.  The Society of Fellows When asked about the Society of Fellows,  Ian explains that he thought of it as a mystique during his undergraduate years. The Society was conceived in the 1930s as an alternative to the PhD, offering young men (later women) a three-year fellowship with no academic requirements. Ian attended lavish dinners and lunches with other fellows, including senior fellows from Harvard faculty. He met his wife at the Society, and the fellowship allowed him to convert his dissertation into a book, which was crucial for his tenure. Exploring  the History of Knowledge Ian explains how he and his wife co-wrote a book on the history of knowledge, covering various institutions like libraries, monasteries, and universities. He describes the different definitions of knowledge across these institutions, from written debates in libraries to scientific experiments in laboratories. Ian emphasizes the importance of institutions in defining what counts as knowledge. He discusses the role of vernacular knowledge and how it has been institutionalized over time. A Fellow's Activities Ian talks about his activities as a fellow. He describes his monastic approach, focusing on conversations with people outside his field. Ian interacted with particle physicists, art historians, and other disciplines, which broadened his perspective. He bonded with his wife, who is a medieval historian, over their mutual disdain for the Renaissance. Ian values the diverse group of equals in the Society of Fellows and the opportunity to explore various aspects of knowledge. The Politicization of Higher Education The conversation turns to Ian's current role as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at UNC Chapel Hill. He discusses the politicization of higher education and the challenges of the proliferation of knowledge. Ian emphasizes the importance of helping students diversify their intellectual portfolios to hedge against unpredictability, and he expresses optimism that AI will be a force multiplier rather than a replacement for human judgment and expertise. The Impact of AI on Undergraduate Education Ian believes AI will not replace human judgment but will be a force multiplier for routine tasks. He stresses the importance of communication skills, teamwork, ethical judgment, and aesthetic judgment in the face of AI. Ian advises students to use AI as a refinement tool after doing cognitive heavy lifting themselves. He emphasizes the importance of preserving curiosity-driven knowledge alongside applied knowledge, and he states  that rote-type learning will not be needed while high-level skills will be sought by employers.  The Changing Definition of Knowledge  Ian explains that, over the past two decades,  the shift towards justifying knowledge in economic or scientific terms, especially in the United States. He talks about the value of interpretation and judgement, and how he is concerned that students are losing the ability to do the cognitive heavy lifting of assessing research and determining the gaps in information. Ian's administrative career reflects his efforts to balance these two aspects of knowledge. Ian advises students to use AI as a refinement tool after doing their own cognitive heavy lifting, but he stresses the importance of taking time in nature to write by hand and give the mind time to think.  The Meeting of Medieval and Modern History Ian talks about the difference between his wife's studies in medieval history  to his own. Creative thinking plays a role in the study of medieval history where there are gaps in knowledge and errors of interpretation; this contrasts with Ian's field of study which drew research from  a high level of bureaucracy. He explains why he structured their book, Reinventing Knowledge,  to combat information overload. Ian shares his experience of empowering others in his professional life and giving up the desire to control outcomes. Ian also reflects on the importance of humility and the value of learning a new language to gain a deeper understanding of other cultures. Harvard Reflections Ian mentions Math 25 with Mark McConnell, which taught him rigorous thinking and precision, and he highlights a course on European Political development 1850 to 1950 by Peter Baldwin, which inspired him to become a European historian. Ian states that he  values the bridge between the arts and sciences provided by these courses. Timestamps: 02:09: The Society of Fellows at Harvard  04:07: Ian's Research and Book on the History of Knowledge  09:43: Ian's Experience as a Fellow and Interactions with Other Disciplines  11:21: Ian's Role as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at UNC Chapel Hill  12:11: The Impact of AI on Higher Education  23:29: Ian's Perspective on the Evolution of Knowledge  28:17: Ian's Personal Reflections and Recommendations  32:56: Influential Courses and Professors at Harvard Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/University-Unfettered-Public-Education-Disruption/dp/0231220588 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Knowledge-Alexandria-Ian-McNeely/dp/0393337715 Contact: https://history.unc.edu/person/ian-f-mcneely/ This episode on The 92 Report:  AI generated show notes and transcript  

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Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: How do we resolve the issue of death preceding the existence of humanity? What is the meaning of the "implanted word" in the Epistle of James? In the parable of the ten gold coins, does usury come into play with collecting interest? Was the first time the Holy Spirit came down to Earth Pentecost? What's the best refutation for "Jesus did not know the hour, therefore he is not God"? Should someone impatient avoid evangelizing others? How can the Church make cafeteria and cultural Catholics more zealous? How can someone become devoted to a particular saint?  Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Author and investor Doug Casey joins us to discuss the meaning of the Thomas Massie primary, the prospects for political solutions in America, how to raise (or become) a Renaissance man, and what specifically to do instead of college. Oh, and America is heading toward civil war -- Casey argues that, too.   Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods   The Tom Woods Elite Mastermind is for people who'd like to take their business success to the next level, while enjoying unforgettable experiences with top-notch people. Details: WoodsMastermind.com.   Guest's Links: International Man Doug Casey's Take Crisis Investing   Book Discussed: The Preparation: How to Become Confident, Competent, and Dangerous Show notes for Ep. 2764 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

Remontez le temps jusqu'au cœur du XVIe siècle, alors que la Renaissance bat son plein en France. Franck Ferrand vous plonge dans une période troublée, marquée par la réforme protestante et les tensions fiscales qui secouent le royaume. Dans ce drame historique, c'est la région de Bordeaux qui se retrouve au cœur de la tourmente. La mise en place de la taxe sur le sel, la fameuse gabelle, dans des provinces jusque-là épargnées, déclenche une véritable révolte populaire. Ces insurgés, surnommés les « Pitauds », vont mener une rébellion acharnée contre le pouvoir royal et ses représentants, allant jusqu'à l'assassinat du lieutenant-général de Guyenne.Écoutez comment le terrible connétable de Montmorency, envoyé par le roi Henri II pour rétablir l'ordre, va sévèrement châtier la ville rebelle de Bordeaux. Dans cette narration captivante, Franck Ferrand dépeint avec précision les enjeux politiques et sociaux de cette sédition, tout en restituant avec force l'atmosphère d'une époque tourmentée. Un épisode passionnant à découvrir pour comprendre comment une simple taxe sur le sel a pu embraser toute une région.Plongez dans l'histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les coulisses de l'histoire avec un grand H, entre mystères, secrets et épisodes méconnus : un cadeau pour les amoureux du passé, de la préhistoire à l'histoire contemporaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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An Archaeology of Natural Places. Key use: Natural features as ritual centers: springs, caves, mountains, watery places, unusual stones, and the way landscape itself becomes an active participant in sacred behavior.Bradley, Richard. The Significance of Monuments: On the Shaping of Human Experience in Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe. Key use: Monumentality, repeated movement, ritual landscapes, and how built earth/stone structures anchor memory and collective story.Scarre, Chris, ed. Monuments and Landscape in Atlantic Europe: Perception and Society During the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age. Key use: Landscape archaeology, perception, monument placement, sacred routes, and social memory.Tilley, Christopher. A Phenomenology of Landscape: Places, Paths and Monuments. Key use: Embodied movement through sacred landscapes. Good for explaining why approach, walking, turning, climbing, entering, and returning matter as much as the site itself.Ruggles, Clive. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth. Key use: Archaeoastronomy, horizon alignment, sky events, and methodological caution against sloppy “everything is a star map” claims.Ruggles, Clive. Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain and Ireland. Key use: Prehistoric monuments, solar/lunar alignments, and sky-ground relationships.Watson, Aaron, and David Keating. “Architecture and Sound: An Acoustic Analysis of Megalithic Monuments in Prehistoric Britain.” Antiquity 73, no. 280 (1999): 325–336. Key use: Archaeoacoustics, megalithic sound environments, echo, resonance, and how ancient monuments may have shaped movement and perception through sound as well as sight.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. Key use: Sacred space, center, axis mundi, threshold, and the difference between ordinary space and holy space.Smith, Jonathan Z. To Take Place: Toward Theory in Ritual. Key use: Ritual as place-making. Useful for the idea that sacred places are not merely found; they are produced through repeated action, interpretation, and return.Tuan, Yi-Fu. Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience. Key use: Lived place, memory, orientation, and the difference between abstract space and meaningful place.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, threshold, and incorporation. Useful for crossings, caves, temples, initiation, and the movement from ordinary to sacred space.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, betweenness, communitas, and why thresholds create psychological and social transformation.Vitruvius. Ten Books on Architecture / De Architectura. Key use: Classical architecture, proportion, order, temple siting, and the ancient architectural concern with harmony, geometry, and orientation.Scully, Vincent. The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods: Greek Sacred Architecture. Key use: Greek temples in relation to landscape, sightlines, deity, terrain, and sacred placement.Ward-Perkins, J. B. Roman Imperial Architecture. Key use: Roman monumental space, basilicas, civic authority, imperial architecture, and the built environment Christianity later inherits.Wycherley, R. E. How the Greeks Built Cities. Key use: Greek civic and sacred urban planning, temple placement, public space, and the relationship between architecture and city order.Onians, John. Bearers of Meaning: The Classical Orders in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Key use: Classical orders as carriers of meaning, authority, proportion, and inherited architectural language.Assmann, Jan. The Search for God in Ancient Egypt. Key use: Egyptian sacred space, temple theology, divine presence, ritual service, and cosmic order.Shafer, Byron E., ed. Temples of Ancient Egypt. Key use: Egyptian temple structure, processional access, restricted interiors, ritual activity, light/dark progression, and the temple as cosmic environment.Levenson, Jon D. Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. Key use: Temple, mountain, divine presence, sacred center, covenant, and the biblical imagination of holy place.Levine, Lee I., ed. Jerusalem: Its Sanctity and Centrality to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Key use: Jerusalem, sacred center, Temple memory, pilgrimage, and the later religious mapping of holiness.The Bible, especially Exodus, Leviticus, 1 Kings, Ezekiel, Psalms, the Gospels, Hebrews, and Revelation. Key use: Tabernacle, Temple, altar, priesthood, sacrifice, holiness, veil, divine presence, living water, pilgrimage, heavenly city, and sacred orientation.Misstear, Bruce. “The Hydrogeology of Sacred Wells: Insights from Ireland.” Hydrogeology Journal, 2024. Key use: Sacred wells as real groundwater systems, including hydrogeological settings, water chemistry, cultural meaning, and anthropogenic impacts. This supports the line that holy wells are both sacred sites and physical water systems.Bord, Janet, and Colin Bord. Sacred Waters: Holy Wells and Water Lore in Britain and Ireland. Key use: Holy wells, healing traditions, local water lore, offerings, vows, and repeated devotional return.Rattue, James. The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context. Key use: Historical context for holy wells, Christianization, local devotion, and the persistence of sacred water sites.Ray, Celeste. The Origins of Ireland's Holy Wells. Key use: Irish holy wells, sacred water, pilgrimage, healing, local tradition, and the complex relation between Christian practice and older water sites.National Churches Trust. “Medieval Bridge Chapels.” Key use: Bridge chapels as medieval crossing sites, often chantry chapels connected to prayers for founders, benefactors, travelers, and pilgrims.Green, Edward. “Bridge Chapels.” Building Conservation. Key use: Bridge chapels as Christian worship sites built on or near bridges for travelers, safe arrival, and the sacralization of movement.Research report. The Bridge Chapels of Medieval Britain. Key use: Bridge construction and maintenance as pious and charitable work, chapels and crosses at bridges, safe passage, tolls, repairs, and the link between devotion and infrastructure.Walsham, Alexandra. The Reformation of the Landscape: Religion, Identity, and Memory in Early Modern Britain and Ireland. Key use: How sacred geography, wells, crosses, shrines, roads, memory, and local religious landscapes were reclassified and contested during the Reformation.Ren, L., et al. “GIS-Based Viewshed Analysis on the Visibility of Historic Towns.” ISPRS Archives, 2021. Key use: Viewshed analysis, line-of-sight, historic structures, and the use of GIS to study visibility in built heritage environments. Useful for keeping claims about towers, spires, and landmark dominance grounded in method.Vaz de Freitas, I. “Historical Landscape: A Methodological Proposal to Characterise the Landscape of Monasteries in Early Medieval Portugal.” Religions 15, no. 10 (2024): 1158. Key use: Early medieval monastic landscapes, GIS method, religious siting, and environmental variables. Useful for sacred visibility, water proximity, slope, altitude, and landscape choice.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Key use: Broad Christian architecture source for power, worship, sacred space, and the way buildings shape religious experience.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Key use: Church architecture as theology in built form. Useful as a bridge from ancient sacred grammar into later Christian architectural expression.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

In this episode, Fred interviews Steve Watson - Author of: All Flesh Shalom: Larger, Freer, More Loving Readings of the Good News of Jesus.   Learn more at:   https://allfleshshalom.substack.com/   https://www.reservoirchurch.org/staff/steve-watson-3/   https://a.co/d/05bZdYNx   About Steve:   Steve Watson has been the senior pastor of Reservoir Church since July, 2013. Prior to that, he served as the principal of Watertown High School and as a middle- and high-school English teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Steve is also active as a leader in interfaith community organizing for public justice and on the integration of healthy faith and mental health. He serves on the Board of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, is a regional area developer with the Post-Evangelical Collective, and is a past board member of Samaritans. Steve has a B.A. in music from Brandeis University, a Masters in Education from UMASS-Boston, and a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry, through the Center for Open and Relational Theology at Northwind Seminary.   Born and raised in eastern Massachusetts, Steve has traveled extensively but has never left behind his great affection for the Charles River, the Red Sox, and (almost) all things New England. Steve and his wife Grace, a government policy analyst, became members of Reservoir Church in 2006. They love this community's accessibility, authenticity, and vibrant connection with a living God. Beyond Reservoir and his family, Steve also loves hiking and walking in the woods, reading fiction and theology, and singing with his Renaissance choir, Convivium Musicum.

Nevada is putting real capital behind founders, manufacturers, builders, and companies ready to scale.In this episode of American Dream Factory, Nick Smoot sits down with Kyle Ferguson, head of Nevada's Battle Born Growth Escalator venture program, to unpack how Nevada is deploying nearly $40 million into high-potential companies through venture capital, debt programs, and state-backed financing tools.Kyle is a sixth-generation Nevadan with a background in hedge funds, private equity, fund operations, and entrepreneurship. Early in his career, he helped evaluate and allocate capital into some of the most successful hedge funds in the world, including Renaissance, D.E. Shaw, and Paul Tudor Jones. That experience shaped how he now thinks about risk, discipline, patience, and backing great operators.Battle Born is not a grant program. It is investment capital for companies that want to grow in Nevada, hire in Nevada, build in Nevada, or relocate meaningful operations to the state.Through the SSBCI program, Nevada was allocated up to $112 million from the U.S. Treasury, released in tranches as the state hits deployment milestones. After deploying roughly $40 million over its first 10 to 11 years, Battle Born is now moving faster, with another nearly $40 million expected to go into the market over a much shorter window.Kyle breaks down the three major ways Battle Born can support companies:Venture capital: equity investments typically ranging from $250,000 to $2 million, with an average check around $750,000.Collateral support: state support for up to 80 percent of collateral on qualifying bank loans.Loan participation: Battle Born can participate alongside Nevada banks to lower the blended cost of capital for companies seeking debt.Nick and Kyle also discuss why Nevada is becoming one of the most compelling states in America for founders. The state has favorable tax policy, room for manufacturing, major industrial momentum, a growing AI and data center economy, and a strong builder culture rooted in mining, logistics, energy, construction, and hard work.The conversation covers major opportunity areas including advanced manufacturing, energy, batteries, robotics, drone systems, defense technology, industrial AI, aerospace, precision manufacturing, and companies looking to leave higher-cost states.This episode also introduces the partnership between Battle Born and Build Cities through the Build Nevada network. Founders can now explore challenge areas, submit projects, connect with other builders, and use UDAYOS, Build's AI engine, to discover capital, collaborators, workforce resources, and state-aligned opportunities.The message is simple: if you are building a serious company and Nevada could be part of your future, do not sit on the sidelines. Get into the Build Nevada network, submit your project, ask questions, and start the conversation.Nevada is not just talking about the American Dream. It is writing checks to help build it.Start here: Go to BuildCities.com, search Build Nevada, and explore the Battle Born challenge opportunities.For questions, introductions, or help figuring out where your company fits, email nick@buildcities.com .

Tune into the Mole's frequency, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, three guys who know that nothing beats a JetTui holiday - Michael, Logan & Bindles - have been back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, concluding with the reunion! In this episode - Logan refuses to defend himself, Production have been trying a very particular way of duping the alumni, there's been some revisionist history, Michael gets some (well-deserved) praise, we try and work out why we clocked Wout (well, two of us did), Isabel's main weakness is revealed, Maxim & Julie have an advantage, Production confirm something they've never confirmed before, Bindles is like Jurre, Michael makes it all about himself, Donna & Logan feel left out, we refuse to rank the season, Historians is announced and Fuzzy might have actually worked out a clue. Thanks for listening all season long - we'll be back in Autumn for our next Historians season! Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made. This episode is supported by our friends over at Zencastr. Create your podcast today! Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Bluesky Threads Patreon  

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In this conversation, I sat down with Kim Jenkins from Empowering Speech Services (https://www.empoweringspeechservices.com/meet-kim)  to talk about how she's used the frameworks from Language Therapy Advance Foundations (https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy/)  along with the gestalt language processing stages, for reluctant readers, and AAC users. We also talk about how important it is for clinicians to think flexibly with how they apply frameworks in therapy so they can pull from multiple sources to come up with their own personal protocols that work for their caseload. We also chat about other topics such as what “alter ego” we want to emulate when we're going through a challenge, social media strategies and mindset, our dogs, and how to draw parallels between language therapy, clinical practice, fitness, tips for learning how to do pull-ups, and other areas of life. Kim Jenkins is a neurodiversity-affirming speech therapist who is passionate about helping neurodivergent children and their families flourish.  Empowering Speech Services was built on the idea that authentic and meaningful communication can be achieved by focusing on a child's strengths, meeting their sensory needs, following their lead, and empowering family members in the process. Serving the Milton and Alpharetta areas of Georgia, she takes the time to truly get to know her clients, their joys, interests, unique strengths, and individual challenges. In this conversation, we discuss:✅ How Kim uses semantic features and syntactic study with AAC users✅ Using the “Essential 5” framework from Language Therapy Advance Foundations with students who use a lot of scripting and gestalts✅ Engaging a reluctant reader literacy and vocabulary work✅ Parallels between life, language therapy, fitness, and social media marketingLearn more about Kim's private practice on her website here: https://www.empoweringspeechservices.com/Visit her on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweringspeechservices@UCSeGnUyaf6NBHJFBuoUFUTA Visit her on Instagram @empoweringspeechservicesConnect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-jenkins-a0288796/Check out her TeachersPayTeachers store here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/empowering-speech-servicesI mentioned the following previous De Facto Leaders Podcast interviews:EP 205: Using the Essential 5 to Build Vocabulary and Syntax in Secondary School (with Amy Baugh) here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-205-using-the-essential-5-to-build-vocabulary-and-syntax-in-secondary-school-with-amy-baugh/EP 140: Creating an Intentional Career and Life with Alter Egos (with Meg Niman) here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-140-creating-an-intentional-career-and-life-with-alter-egos-with-meg-niman/EP 154: Therapy Session Structure, Narrative Language, and Commentary on Gestalt Language Processing here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-154-therapy-session-structure-narrative-language-and-commentary-on-gestalt-language-processing/Also mentioned in this episode:”Stories that Stick” by Kindra Hall here: https://www.storiesthatstick.com/Sarah Brashears from Social Mogules: @socialmogulsIn this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a scalable framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL and Renaissance:Learn more about Renaissance:As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. 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In this Rant/Rave episode, Conor and Caroline are raising their voices about some essential ensemble numbers in the current era of Disney animation. Are you in mourning with Conor at the loss of the epic choral finale that was a trademark of the Renaissance? And are you ready to hear Caroline out on why "I'm a Star" is essential not only to 2023's Wish but to The Walt Disney Company as a whole? Listen for your starting pitch because it's time to turn up and sing out!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the podcast!Dive deeper into the podcast by becoming a subscriber on our Poor Unfortunate Patreon for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and more!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our private community for listeners who love the podcast and want to connect to keep the discussions going! On Discord  |  On FacebookIf you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.

Alicia Pederson spent her twenties living in a 16th-century palazzo in Florence, and it changed everything about how she sees cities, density, and what American urbanism has quietly abandoned. She's the founder of Courtyard Urbanist and holds a PhD in English from Northwestern with a specialty in Renaissance pastoral literature, which turns out to be less of a detour and more of a throughline to everything she now advocates for.In this conversation we cover the history of the courtyard block, why American apartments have failed families for decades, the relationship between lot geometry and livability, why wood-frame construction is a systemic problem, and what it would actually take to build the kind of urban housing that allows families to put down real roots. We also talk about what's happening in my own neighborhood at Wheeler — and why watching my sister, my parents, and my business partners all move within two blocks of each other has made the mission feel more personal than ever.Alicia is working with architects and developers right now to bring this typology back to American cities. We are excited to see the movement on these projects.I think you're going to love this one.0:00 Introduction1:06 Pastoral Literature and the City — from Shakespeare to Santo Spirito6:35 Two Years in a Florentine Palazzo — the experience that changed everything10:41 Wheeler District — what it actually feels like to live near family13:35 What the Courtyard Block Is and Why It Works16:44 How American Cities Became Hostile to Families20:34 The Outdoor Space Problem — what parents of young kids actually need22:56 Why Missing Middle Housing Hasn't Taken Off31:36 Lot Geometry — why European apartments are better to live in38:05 Interblock Urbanism — how Building Culture is solving the same problem39:42 The Case for Masonry — stone, brick, and why it matters47:30 Complex and Vulnerable vs. Dumb and Durable50:15 Energy Efficiency as Greenwashing53:06 Where the Work Is Now — investors, architects, real projects57:03 How to Follow Alicia's WorkLINKS & RESOURCESCourtyard Urbanist Substack: courtyardurbanist.comAlicia on X/Twitter: @UrbanCourtyardCONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ / austintunnell / austin-tunnell-2a41894a / austintunnell CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/ / buildingculture / build_culture / buildculture

 Patrick McManus on Harmony, History and Pugs [caption id="attachment_15774" align="alignleft" width="399"] Patrick McManus judging the Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves sits down with pug breeder, AKC judge and artist Patrick McManus to explore the fascinating intersection of fine art, breed type and the living history of purebred dogs. The ultimate Renaissance man, McManus is known as a dedicated pug breeder and judge, as well as an incredible artist whose unique Cubist renderings of dogs are breathtaking. Purebred dogs serve as "living history," representing a specific place, people and time. As humans evolved and migrated across the globe, dogs followed and were selectively bred by people to perform specific services or to provide "pure exotic joy." Today, breeders and judges act as the curators of this ongoing historical record. For an artist and breeder like McManus, studying the history of fine arts and the history of dogs are "one and the same thing". Observing how dogs were historically depicted and bred helps artists and judges alike understand the "why" behind a breed's unique shape, ensuring they can accurately evaluate if every physical part of the dog is functioning in complete harmony. This evolution of purebreds is deeply intertwined with fine art, as historical art provides a continuous visual thread of canine development. The presence of dogs is documented everywhere from the ancient bas-reliefs of Welsh castles to the masterpieces of renowned painters. For example, Edgar Degas frequently featured Brussels Griffons—which belonged to fellow painter Mary Cassatt—in his pastels and paintings of horse races. Georges Seurat also famously incorporated dogs into his pointillist works. Sometimes, a breed's history is tied directly to other art forms, such as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier being named after a character in a novel. This visual history helps trace the lineage and geographic journey of ancient breeds. The ancient Lhasa Apso from Tibet, for instance, eventually influenced the development of the Pekingese in China. This lineage of "exotic" or brachycephalic (short-faced) breeds—which includes Pugs, Japanese Chins and Brussels Griffons—reflects generations of human selection. [caption id="attachment_15775" align="alignleft" width="495"] One of many of McManus' paintings and artworks.More topics from McManus:[/caption] From "Pug Boy" to Judge:Patrick recounts his early entry into the dog world, starting with a childhood fascination for Pointers and Setters before buying his first Pug at age 15 and earning the affectionate nickname "Pug Boy".The Artist's Eye in the Ring:Patrick explains how studying art and movement naturally translated to evaluating dogs. He discusses how the principles of Cubism and observing how pieces fit together help him assess whether a dog is moving in true harmony and balance.The Importance of Mentorship:Patrick shares his emotional gratitude for the icons of the dog show world, including "Mama" Charlotte Patterson, who took the time to mentor him when he was just a teenager starting with a pooper scooper.

Dans son atelier florentin, le peintre religieux Sandro Botticelli dessine les contours du premier nu féminin depuis 1 000 ans, un nu mythologique, la Naissance de Vénus, son tableau aujourd'hui le plus connu.Embarquez pour un voyage au cœur de la Renaissance italienne, à la découverte de l'un des chefs-d'œuvre les plus célèbres de l'histoire de l'art : La Naissance de Vénus de Sandro Botticelli.

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, Priest Lectionary: 348 The Saint of the day is Saint Philip Neri Saint Philip Neri's Story Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy: the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, Philip abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence, and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time—that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate. As the Council of Trent (1545-63) was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip Neri's appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially, they met as an informal prayer and discussion group, and also served poor people in Rome. At the urging of his confessor, Philip Neri was ordained a priest and soon became an outstanding confessor himself, gifted with the knack of piercing the pretenses and illusions of others, though always in a charitable manner and often with a joke. He arranged talks, discussions, and prayers for his penitents in a room above the church. He sometimes led “excursions” to other churches, often with music and a picnic on the way. Saint Christopher: Fact or Fiction? Some of Philip's followers became priests and lived together in community. This was the beginning of the Oratory, the religious institute he founded. A feature of their life was a daily afternoon service of four informal talks, with vernacular hymns and prayers. Giovanni Palestrina was one of Philip's followers, and composed music for the services. The Oratory was finally approved after suffering through a period of accusations of being an assembly of heretics, where laypersons preached and sang vernacular hymns! Philip's advice was sought by many of the prominent figures of his day. He is one of the influential figures of the Counter-Reformation, mainly for converting to personal holiness many of the influential people within the Church itself. His characteristic virtues were humility and gaiety. After spending a day hearing confessions and receiving visitors, Philip Neri suffered a hemorrhage and died on the feast of Corpus Christi in 1595. He was beatified in 1615 and canonized in 1622. Three centuries later, Cardinal John Henry Newman founded the first English-speaking house of the Oratory in London. Reflection Many people wrongly feel that such an attractive and jocular personality as Philip's cannot be combined with an intense spirituality. Philip's life melts our rigid, narrow views of piety. His approach to sanctity was truly catholic, all-embracing, and accompanied by a good laugh. Philip always wanted his followers to become not less but more human through their striving for holiness.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney is joined by two members of the Renaissance team — Christina Provenzano, Brand Manager, and Maddie Miller, Senior Account Manager — for a fun, honest, and very relatable conversation about the generational differences they've noticed while working together in Renaissance's new East Nashville office space.From Gen Z vs. Millennial work habits and communication styles to office culture, social media behavior, trends, and internet humor… this episode feels like sitting in on a real team conversation at the agency.But beyond the laughs, the team also dives into: what's actually working right now on social media for brands and creators  the current state of the social media marketing industry  trends they're seeing across client accounts  what business owners should stop doing online  how authenticity and founder-led content are changing marketing  the types of content performing best in 2026  behind-the-scenes updates from “Renaissance land” If you're a business owner, creator, marketer, or someone fascinated by internet culture and generational differences online, this episode is packed with insight and personality.✨ Looking for support in your business? Our podcast partner NexusPoint helps founders delegate and build support systems through incredible virtual assistants — and they're waiving their $500 recruiting fee for Renaissance Podcast listeners. 

Give another listen to our episode with Don Placek of Renaissance Golf Design.In this episode of The Hole Story Podcast, we welcome Don Placek of Renaissance Golf Design—a true craftsman whose passion for golf runs as deep as the Nebraska sandhills.Don joins Robby and Jonathan for an insightful conversation that tee's off with his roots in municipal public golf and travels all the way through his world-renowned work alongside Tom Doak and the Renaissance team. We discuss the magic of shaping courses that blend seamlessly into their landscapes, the importance of playing partners (spoiler: golf is all about the people), and the artistry behind letting the land dictate the course, not just moving dirt for dirt's sake.https://www.renaissancegolf.com/https://www.instagram.com/placekgolf/ BestBall Links:⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClubhttps://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderZero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderFairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderArccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your orderThe Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your orderWestern Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your orderInterested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Springtime Serendipity: Love and Art in Piazza Navona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-05-23-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: La piazza Navona era in fiamme con colori e suoni.En: La piazza Navona was ablaze with colors and sounds.It: Era primavera, e l'aria profumava di fiori e calore.En: It was spring, and the air was scented with flowers and warmth.It: Lorenzo, un artista di strada, appoggiò con cura i suoi quadri sul cavalletto.En: Lorenzo, a street artist, carefully set his paintings on the easel.It: Sognava che un giorno qualcuno avrebbe capito davvero la sua arte.En: He dreamed that one day someone would truly understand his art.It: Giulia camminava tra le bancarelle.En: Giulia walked among the stalls.It: Era una studentessa di storia dell'arte, con un amore per il Rinascimento.En: She was an art history student with a love for the Renaissance.It: Ma voleva più della teoria e dei libri.En: But she wanted more than just theory and books.It: Desiderava qualcosa di reale.En: She longed for something real.It: Il festival era un'esplosione di vita.En: The festival was an explosion of life.It: Artisti di strada danzavano, musicisti suonavano melodie allegre, e la gente rideva.En: Street performers danced, musicians played cheerful melodies, and people laughed.It: Lorenzo notò Giulia da lontano.En: Lorenzo noticed Giulia from afar.It: Vide come i suoi occhi brillavano mentre guardava una statua vicino alla fontana del Moro.En: He saw how her eyes sparkled as she looked at a statue near the fontana del Moro.It: Era un segno.En: It was a sign.It: Doveva parlare con lei.En: He had to speak to her.It: Con il cuore che batteva forte, Lorenzo si avvicinò.En: With his heart pounding, Lorenzo approached.It: "Ciao," disse, cercando di non mostrare la sua paura.En: "Hi," he said, trying not to show his fear.It: "Vuoi vedere un quadro?"En: "Do you want to see a painting?"It: Giulia lo guardò sorpresa, poi sorrise dolcemente.En: Giulia looked at him surprised, then smiled sweetly.It: "Certo," disse, seguendolo al cavalletto.En: "Sure," she said, following him to the easel.It: Lorenzo le mostrò il suo lavoro preferito: un dipinto del cielo romano al tramonto.En: Lorenzo showed her his favorite work: a painting of the Roman sky at sunset.It: I colori erano intensi, con sfumature di rosa e arancione che danzavano insieme.En: The colors were intense, with shades of pink and orange dancing together.It: Giulia restò incantata.En: Giulia was enchanted.It: Era più di un quadro, era un sogno su tela.En: It was more than a painting; it was a dream on canvas.It: "Sono bellissimi," disse con sincerità.En: "They're beautiful," she said sincerely.It: "Mi racconti di più?"En: "Can you tell me more about it?"It: Lorenzo le parlò del suo viaggio, della sua lotta per essere riconosciuto.En: Lorenzo spoke to her about his journey, his struggle to be recognized.It: Giulia ascoltò, coinvolta dalle sue parole e dalla sua passione.En: Giulia listened, engrossed by his words and passion.It: Sentiva che c'era qualcosa di speciale in lui.En: She felt that there was something special about him.It: Una spontaneità che mancava nella sua vita di studio.En: A spontaneity missing from her life of study.It: Più parlavano, più si sentivano connessi.En: The more they talked, the more they felt connected.It: Lorenzo, vedendo l'entusiasmo di Giulia, cominciò a credere nel suo talento.En: Lorenzo, seeing Giulia's enthusiasm, began to believe in his talent.It: E Giulia, ispirata dalla sincerità dell'artista, decise di seguire il suo cuore per una volta.En: And Giulia, inspired by the artist's sincerity, decided to follow her heart for once.It: "Vuoi passeggiare con me?"En: "Would you like to take a walk with me?"It: chiese Lorenzo, la voce piena di speranza.En: Lorenzo asked, his voice full of hope.It: Giulia annuì senza esitazione.En: Giulia nodded without hesitation.It: Camminarono per le strade di Roma, mano nella mano, esplorando nuovi angoli e antiche storie.En: They walked through the streets of Rome, hand in hand, exploring new corners and ancient stories.It: Con Lorenzo, Giulia vide la città e l'arte con occhi nuovi.En: With Lorenzo, Giulia saw the city and art with new eyes.It: Le loro risate echeggiavano tra le mura secolari, come promesse di nuove avventure.En: Their laughter echoed among the ancient walls, like promises of new adventures.It: Alla fine della giornata, sotto il cielo stellato, Lorenzo e Giulia si guardarono.En: At the end of the day, under the starry sky, Lorenzo and Giulia looked at each other.It: Sapevano che insieme avrebbero trovato sia l'arte che l'amore, in un equilibrio perfetto tra sogni e realtà.En: They knew that together they would find both art and love, in a perfect balance between dreams and reality.It: La primavera non era mai sembrata così piena di possibilità.En: Spring had never felt so full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:the square: la piazzaablaze: in fiammethe easel: il cavallettoto dream: sognareto understand: capirethe stall: la bancarellathe Renaissance: il Rinascimentothe theory: la teoriato long for: desiderarethe performer: l'artistato notice: notareto sparkle: brillarethe statue: la statuathe fontana: la fontanathe sign: il segnoto approach: avvicinarsisweetly: dolcementethe work: il lavorothe canvas: la telasincerely: con sinceritàthe journey: il viaggiothe struggle: la lottarecognized: riconosciutoengrossed: coinvoltato lack: mancarethe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmosincerity: la sinceritàto hesitate: esitareancient: secolareto echo: echeggiare

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Is there a difference in how to deal with a heretic vs a believer in Titus and Matthew? What is the biblical justification for confession? Why can't animals be baptized? Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man? Do priests typically keep an archive of their past homilies? Does Gen Z have an increased interest in Catholicism? What is the "desolating abomination" in Matthew 24? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Kurt Krueger, a true "Renaissance man" whose life story reads like an adventure novel—from record-breaking All-American swimmer and water polo coach to a high-stakes survivor of a 1977 airplane hijacking. As the author of "Winning Ways for Living: Get Smarter ~ Perform Better," Kurt shares how 45 years of researching peak performance led him to a startling conclusion: the ultimate "peak" isn't found in a trophy, but in a global vision of peace. Throughout this gripping conversation, Kurt reveals the "Peacemaker's Miracle Meditation"—an elegantly simple practice he used to transform gang-heavy inner-city schools and transmute his own life-threatening experiences into a mission for harmony. He challenges the notion that peace is a passive state, instead presenting it as an active, creative force that can be scaled from a single classroom to the world stage. If you've ever felt paralyzed by the conflict in the news, Kurt's journey from elite athletics to the Peacemaker Circles Network offers a radical, science-backed shift in perspective that proves "peak peace" is the highest performance level of all.

What if the medieval world did not end with a bang, but with a messy argument over who gets to define history itself? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb spars with Gone Medieval's host Matt Lewis over Gutenberg, the Reformation, witchcraft, plague, the Renaissance, and the Wars of the Roses to ask where medieval ends and early modern begins. The result is a lively, surprising fight over power, change, and the making of the modern world.More:Mother of All Tudors: Margaret BeaufortListen on AppleListen on SpotifyHenry VIIListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few films have done more to reimagine a fairy tale than Ever After: A Cinderella Story, Andy Tennant's 1998 period drama that stripped the magical elements from one of the world's oldest stories and replaced it with real historical characters, and a heroine who rescues herself.Set in Renaissance-era France and shot entirely on location across the Dordogne, the film marked a quiet revolution in the Cinderella canon, arriving at a precise cultural moment between Disney's pastel dominance and the full flowering of girl power that would follow in the late 90s and beyond.The story of Ever After goes from the ancient origins of the Cinderella myth, through the literary transformations of Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Rossini's opera, to the cultural watershed of Disney's 1950 animated classic and the Rodgers and Hammerstein television musicals that rewrote what the story could mean for successive generations of young women. Ever After sits in that lineage, and its particular brand of post-feminist revisionism hit hard in the summer of 1998. It broke away from typical fairy tale clichés, offering a fresh take that emphasizes empowerment and self-determination for women in a historical context.Drew Barrymore, working as an unofficial producer, personally cast Anjelica Huston with a phone call invoking their shared Hollywood dynasties, went to bat for a rejected Dougray Scott, and designed the film's emotional core around a character she saw as a manifesto for her own future. For Barrymore, then navigating the transition from dangerous ingénue to bankable leading lady, Danielle de Barbarac was not simply a role, it was who she intended to become.Ever After's place in the broader arc of Cinderella adaptations, its enduring resonance with the generation that grew up with it, leaves it with the everlasting legacy of being one of the best adaptations of the story, loved by viewers, and its cast. Ever After managed to capture the essence of love and resilience, reminding us that true magic lies in our actions and connections with others, not just fairy godmothers and pixie dust.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Renaissance.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Most districts implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to promote better learning outcomes across K–12. But as students' needs rapidly evolve—and as educators are asked to do more with fewer resources—many are experiencing barriers to a successful MTSS implementation.In this edWeb podcast, two experts share proven solutions to five common MTSS challenges. You understand how to:Allocate resources to serve students in all tiersMake whole child data accessible to educators when they need itUse insights from the Science of Reading to provide strong foundational skills instructionMonitor the efficacy of Tier 2 and 3 interventionsSuccessfully implement MTSS in middle and high schoolThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K–12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, assessment directors, curriculum directors, and MTSS directors.RenaissanceAccelerate learning for children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Blame the woman driver, because we're back for De Mol België Season 14 - and its visit to Portugal! Over these nine weeks, two guys who who love a good failure montage - Michael & Bindles - are back for the sixtieth season of the podcast and trying not to get left behind in the search for the Mole, continuing with the eighth episode, reveal of Wout as the Mole and Julie as the winner! In this episode - Bindles has been watching Traitors New Zealand, we have a performance review, there are more Antwerp and Schiphol stories, we rank the mini-challenges, Bindles teaches us about the Macarena, we try and work out what was going on with the tiles, a sabotage is spotted, we feel seen by Gilles, the winners of the Pool (Michael), our weekly suspicions (Michael) and First Suspicions (Michael et al) are announced, Michael has an understated reaction and Logan has been keeping secrets. You can view the results of this season's Suspect List here. We will see you next week for the reunion! Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free, but references to any season we have already covered (WIDM 10-12, 14, 16-25 and Renaissance; België 4-13) may be made. This episode is supported by our friends over at Zencastr. Create your podcast today! Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Bluesky Threads Patreon  

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Carly Q fires up the time elevator to visit her good friend and mentor, Leonardo da Vinci. While there, she also explores everything else that the Renaissance period has to offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Al Gordon leads Saint, a thriving church in East London which has been seeing a remarkable upturn of young people gathering for all night prayer and worship in recent years. Al is the founder of Renaissance - a movement to equip creatives and empower churches to be cathedrals of creativity. Al's new book 'Spark' is aimed at igniting our God-given creativity. Today Justin and Belle ask how, in an age of AI, distraction and noise, we re-enchant… creativity and imagination. For 'Spark' by Al Gordon: https://algordon.co/spark/ If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:28:43 - par : Christian Merlin - Après les cors et trompettes naturels, il fallait faire un sort à ces explorateurs intrépides qui ont ressuscité les sonorités oubliées du cornet à bouquin, cet instrument à vent de la Renaissance au corps courbe en bois recouvert de cuir, qui rivalisait avec le violon autant qu'avec la trompette. - réalisation : Marie Grout, Soizic Noël Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Count the Cost   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 14:25–35   Jesus isn't looking for a bigger crowd. He's looking for people who actually want to follow him.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

This week on The Creep Dive we spiral headfirst into one of the strangest tabloid stories currently unfolding online: Katie Price's whirlwind marriage to alleged millionaire entrepreneur Lee Andrews a Dubai-based “visionary CEO” whose AI-generated Instagram empire, mysterious business claims, suspicious exes, possible travel bans and sudden disappearance have left the British tabloids absolutely foaming at the mouth.Is he a billionaire futurist? A Tinder Swindler-style scammer? A man held together entirely by Canva, motivational quotes and black-and-white podcast photos? We investigate.Then, because apparently this episode accidentally became about fame, fraud, mythology and the terrifying power of collective belief, Jen takes us into the extraordinary true story of the Mona Lisa theft the bizarre 1911 heist that transformed a relatively overlooked Renaissance painting into the most famous artwork on earth.Featuring: fake wealth, fake identities, Picasso being questioned by police, Katie Price refusing to back down, the psychology of scams, AI self-invention, a handyman hiding the Mona Lisa in a trunk for two years, and the increasingly unsettling feeling that modern life may just be one giant confidence trick held together by vibes and good lighting.Listen ad-free and get an extra full bonus episode every week over on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thecreepdive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something unprecedented is unfolding on Earth right now—and for the first time, galactic being Zazar shares this message through channel Marilyn Gewacke.Join Debbi Dachinger and Marilyn on the Dare to Dream podcast as they explore the merging of Telos and Shambala, the release of ancient light codes, and the role thousands of humans are unknowingly playing in holding open 5D corridors—ushering in a new, pure blueprint for humanity. In this powerful transmission, Zazar (a galactic being who is Elvin, Arcturian, and Pleiadian) reveals the truth about concurrent incarnations in fifth-dimensional civilizations, how to navigate the increasing influx of light, and why your curiosity, sovereignty, and inner guidance are the only tools you truly need. If you've ever felt like you're living more than one life at once… you might be.⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Something is happening on Earth right now: Zazar's first announcement4:10 – Marilyn's journey from clinical psychologist to galactic channel9:30 – Living your soul mission: what true freedom really feels like14:00 – Diamond white light, ancient light codes & the human awakening loop20:15 – Zazar channels live: Debbi's concurrent incarnation in Telos revealed28:40 – Telos & Shambala merging NOW — and what it means for Earth36:00 – How to open corridors to 5D civilizations & your high incarnations43:20 – Managing the new light quotients: vibrational diet for body, mind & heart51:00 – The new stillness: finding your inner GPS beyond old meditation57:30 – Live guided transmission with Zazar — breathe and expand1:04:00 – Protecting your light after high-vibration events1:09:40 – Unity community & what happens when humans rise together1:14:20 – Invitation to connect with Zazar directly

Audiences and scholars alike have long remarked that Shakespeare's poems and plays record the pleasures and perils of the table. Shakespeare in the Kitchen (Routledge, 2026) by Dr. Marissa Nicosia asks what Shakespeare's works can tell us about Renaissance culinary recipes, and what these recipes can tell us about Shakespeare's works. Dr. Nicosia explores how Shakespeare's works reveal tensions not only within early modern food culture about who should eat, what to eat or serve guests, and when to preserve foods, but also how to undertake the embodied processes of cooking, baking, and serving. The chapters include both analysis of plays and poems, as well as updated historical recipes ready for cooking. Nicosia prepares the recipes that permeate the canon—from Falstaff's beloved capons to the cakes that invite festivity in Twelfth Night—demonstrating how the physical act of cooking can transform our understanding of once familiar texts, and asking what we can learn about food history by recreating historical recipes with twenty-first-century ingredients and tools. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Audiences and scholars alike have long remarked that Shakespeare's poems and plays record the pleasures and perils of the table. Shakespeare in the Kitchen (Routledge, 2026) by Dr. Marissa Nicosia asks what Shakespeare's works can tell us about Renaissance culinary recipes, and what these recipes can tell us about Shakespeare's works. Dr. Nicosia explores how Shakespeare's works reveal tensions not only within early modern food culture about who should eat, what to eat or serve guests, and when to preserve foods, but also how to undertake the embodied processes of cooking, baking, and serving. The chapters include both analysis of plays and poems, as well as updated historical recipes ready for cooking. Nicosia prepares the recipes that permeate the canon—from Falstaff's beloved capons to the cakes that invite festivity in Twelfth Night—demonstrating how the physical act of cooking can transform our understanding of once familiar texts, and asking what we can learn about food history by recreating historical recipes with twenty-first-century ingredients and tools. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

 Do you feel stressed on a daily basis? Are you feeling low energy?  The news is filled with stories of wars, mass shootings, rights getting overturned, economic uncertainty, and so much continuous devastation, it could seem that we are living in End Times.  Our guest today, scholar, philosopher, and researcher Jean Houston, Ph.D., delves into the idea of finding possibility, even during these times of great grief. We have been conditioned to respond to the terrible, but it does not have to be this way. As an icon in the Human Potential movement, Jean shares ideas about how the Renaissance, with its advancements in music, art, poetry, and cosmology,  came after great plagues and times of war, much like the world situation today. Could we be in a new Renaissance period now? We are once again in a similar time of radical growth, and we have the power within us to see new possibilities and reach mythical potential in our human evolution.     Jean shares stories of her travels and talks about her friendship with scholar Joseph Campbell and how they would have "beautiful fights" which were friendly arguments and deep discussions about mythology and the fate of humanity. Campbell wrote extensively about the "Hero's Journey," while Jean considered the "Heroine's Journey." Part of the problem is that 50% of the human race is not being recognized for women's immense creativity and power. Women's ways are missing. With an emphasis on compassion, cooperation, community, and process rather than product and competition, humane creativity must be celebrated by acknowledging the achievements of women. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: JeanHouston.com.  This interview was originally taped in May 2022. Scholar, philosopher, and researcher Jean Houston, Ph.D., made her transition very recently and we air this in her honor.

In this podcast extra, rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross shares his business mindset, timeless hustling, and outlook of his new book, "Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening," in this extended interview with Ari Melber. Ross weighs in on Drake's new project and several figures in hip hop. Melber also asks Ross about his "Marathon" lyrics regarding modern protests and BLM video activism -- including critiques about chasing "trends" in the movement. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Shindell discusses the Islamic Renaissance, noting that scholars in Baghdad and Damascus conducted rigorous scientific observations while Western Europe possessed only fragmented ancient knowledge. This era's large-scale translation movement and original astronomical research eventually fueled the later European Renaissance. Shindellalso analyzes Dante Alighieri's reinterpretation of Mars in the Divine Comedy, where the planet represents a celestial sphere of virtue. Moving beyond traditional associations with war, Dante portrays Mars as a symbol of fortitude and holy martyrdom. This literary shift connected the red planet to the sacrifice of Christ and his followers. (2/4)1917 Burroughs

In this episode, host Jethro interviews Robert Dillon, author and director of Bright Bytes, about the transformative power of learning spaces. Robert argues that reimagining physical classroom environments is one of the few true "big levers" of disruption in education — alongside grades and schedules. The conversation covers practical, low-cost strategies for redesigning spaces, including removing clutter, adding writable surfaces, varying seating arrangements, and leveraging hallways. Robert emphasizes designing with students rather than for them, using a phased purchasing approach (30/40/30), and embracing iteration over perfection. The episode also touches on the cultural shifts that come when spaces signal something different — making learning feel like a place where process matters more than product, and where hard work can actually be fun. Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL, and Renaissance Learning:As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Bry and Fry were invited by David and Lucy of Tudoriferous to discuss several popes of the Renaissance Papacy, and had such a delightful time! And since this will serve as a preview for an upcoming era that Bry feels very strongly about, hear some of the raving now. In this episode, we all discuss scandal, nepotism, diabolism, and all that makes the Renaissance oh so juicy.    Find Tudoriferous: https://tudoriferous.wordpress.com/ 

Part 2 The most dangerous book on my bookshelf, or at least that's how I've described this Michael Hoffman opus, brought to you as only Infogrenades' Stephen Ridley can. Stephen walks us through the gnostic / kabbalistic influences throughout history, their infiltration of the medieval Church & their presence in today's institutions, all while having fun and staying classy.  ⁠⁠infogrenades.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://s7ephen.com/threads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.abebooks.com/Occult-Renaissance-Church-Rome-Michael-Hoffman/32415256476/bd⁠⁠ Exclusive Content and Ways to Support: Support me on Substack for ad-free content, bonus material, personal chatting and more! https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow Become a PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER on Apple Podcasts for AD FREE episodes and exclusive content! True Hemp Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truehempscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PROMO CODE: MONICA Find, Follow, Subscribe & Rate on your favorite podcasting platform AND for video and social & more... Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monicaperezshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MonicaPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @monicaperezshow Instagram: @monicaperezshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack the latest animation and box office news, from the surprising strength of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to new reveals tied to Toy Story 5, Dragon Striker, and Netflix's Annecy plans. The duo also discuss upcoming art books, anime releases, and Tom Sito's new memoir about the animation renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. Along the way, they reflect on how modern animation continues to blur the line between live-action and CG filmmaking. HIGHLIGHTS • The Devil Wears Prada 2 narrowly defeats Mortal Kombat II at the North American box office during a crowded Mother's Day weekend • Amazon MGM's Sheep Detective overperforms thanks to strong reviews and audience response • Target stores begin rolling out extensive Toy Story 5 merchandise months ahead of the film's theatrical debut • Jim and Drew discuss the latest trailer for Minions & Monsters and its playful references to classic Hollywood history • Disney XD and Disney+ finally announce premiere dates for Dragon Striker after the series' lengthy delay from its original Annecy reveal • Netflix prepares its latest Annecy Festival animation showcase while GKIDS sets a June release for the anime feature Another World • New animation art books spotlight Star Trek: Lower Decks, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Laika's upcoming Wildwood • Tom Sito's memoir Drawing Life Back into Animation offers firsthand stories from the rise of modern feature animation in Hollywood HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save on your next Disney or Universal vacation with exclusive ticket deals from travel experts who know the parks inside and out: https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=finetooning If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices