Podcasts about Renaissance

Any movement for civilizational renewal needs its discourse to compound: hypotheses about how renewal happens needs to evolve, questions and suggestions need to be captured and resolved. Right now it often doesn't. Discussions are scattered across the forum or WhatsApp and frequently repeats itself; offers of help struggle to find a place to land.​The proposal here is to develop a “reason commons”, a place where shared thinking anchors to a tree of change — rather than a stack of documents. This means that discourse has a foundation to build on and to contribute to. We show how to use AI to connect everyday conversation to that tree with little extra work. Get full access to Life Itself at news.lifeitself.org/subscribe

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Repentance (Du Repentir). This one focuses on Montaigne's own explanations about why he tends not to feel repentance, and has only a few regrets. A significant part of this stems from several somewhat unusual aspects of his own mindset. He acknowledges that he can desire to be completely different, even condemn himself objectively, but this shouldn't be called "repentance" any more than grieving that he isn't an ideal person (or someone close). To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Eine russische Drohne sorgt an der polnischen Ostseeküste für Aufsehen. Das unbemannte Fluggerät war am Montag aus der Ostsee geborgen worden. Inzwischen wurden sie unschädlich gemacht. Außerdem geht es um die schlesische Sprache: Sie soll künftig den Weg zum UNESCO-Kulturerbe einschlagen. Und wir berichten über Ingeborg Bachmann. Für viele Leser gilt sie als die bedeutendste deutschsprachige Autorin des 20. Jahrhunderts. Doch nur wenige wissen, dass ihre letzte Lesereise sie nach Polen führte.

Les zones d'ombre sont innombrables, lorsqu'on s'intéresse aux plans et à l'exécution du Château de Chambord. De ce brouillard émerge néanmoins l'empreinte d'un génie : Léonard de Vinci.Le château de Chambord incarne bien plus qu'une simple résidence royale : c'est une énigme architecturale qui fascine depuis cinq siècles. Avec ses cheminées élancées, ses façades majestueuses et son escalier à double révolution, ce monument du Val-de-Loire représente la volonté de la Renaissance d'imposer la raison et l'harmonie dans le paysage. Mais comment a-t-on pu concevoir une telle merveille ? Qui en est véritablement l'architecte ? Franck Ferrand nous invite à explorer les mystères de cette utopie de pierre en remontant le fil de son histoire.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.

Les zones d'ombre sont innombrables, lorsqu'on s'intéresse aux plans et à l'exécution du Château de Chambord. De ce brouillard émerge néanmoins l'empreinte d'un génie : Léonard de Vinci.Le château de Chambord incarne bien plus qu'une simple résidence royale : c'est une énigme architecturale qui fascine depuis cinq siècles. Avec ses cheminées élancées, ses façades majestueuses et son escalier à double révolution, ce monument du Val-de-Loire représente la volonté de la Renaissance d'imposer la raison et l'harmonie dans le paysage. Mais comment a-t-on pu concevoir une telle merveille ? Qui en est véritablement l'architecte ? Franck Ferrand nous invite à explorer les mystères de cette utopie de pierre en remontant le fil de son histoire.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 lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Repentance (Du Repentir). This one focuses on his discussions, running through much of the essay of the repentance that other people, from his observation of them, exhibit genuinely, exhibit in stereotyped or false ways, or don't exhibit at all. He also discusses the relationship between vices and sins or wrong actions, people's habits, judgements, and reason, and whether or not they feel repentance. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Coming Back From Failure   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62   Jesus calls us to faith but meets us in failure.   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

Send us Fan MailFor the first time in seven Renaissance Women's Summits, I walked away feeling like this wasn't the culmination of everything we had been building.It was the beginning.There is so much ahead.For years, I've continued moving forward with this vision even during seasons when I wasn't completely sure where it was leading. And this year, something clicked. All of those years of moving forward without having perfect clarity created the clarity and confidence I have now about where Renaissance Women is going.In this episode, I'm taking you inside the 2026 Renaissance Women's Summit at Riverwood Mansion—the room, the women, the conversations, the moments that surprised me, and what I learned from hosting our seventh Summit.I'm sharing some of my biggest takeaways about building a business and brand that feels authentically YOU, doing the things that scare you, learning how to pivot when things inevitably don't go according to plan, and remembering to deeply pour into the people who have already chosen to show up for you.Because this year, the women in the room weren't simply the audience.They were the event.Their businesses. Their dreams. Their questions. Their vulnerability. Their willingness to connect and be seen.And that realization leads directly into what comes next.At the Summit, we officially launched Renaissance Women, and today I finally get to introduce it to our podcast community.Renaissance Women is a social media and visibility-forward community for women founders who want to become known for what they do.Because visibility creates opportunity.This isn't about becoming an influencer. It's about becoming known—for your expertise, for the problem you solve, for the business you're building, and by the people you're meant to serve.Inside Renaissance Women, we're bringing together social media strategy, content, messaging, visibility, coaching, accountability, real relationships, and in-person experiences to help women stop building alone and start becoming more visible alongside women who get it.The Summit is no longer the destination.It's the launching pad.The podcast, the community, the Summit, and everything we're building from here are becoming one Renaissance Women ecosystem—and I have never felt more certain about where we're going.If you've been listening to this podcast and wishing you could take the conversation beyond your headphones and actually be in community with us, this is your invitation.❤️ JOIN THE RENAISSANCE WOMEN COMMUNITY:And to every woman who walked through the doors of Riverwood Mansion, every speaker who poured into our women, my incredible team, and every partner who believed in this vision: thank you.A special thank-you to our 2026 Summit partners and sponsors: Entreprenista, Gift House, Myrrh Candle Co., STAT Wellness, ILA, Kate Tran, Amplify Boutique, Asulon Coffee, Edit Rentals, Juno, Bach Babes, Lifestyle by LeBlanc, R Public Relations Firm, The Legal Apothecary, Anchor, Southern Domestic Diva, NexusPoint, and Hey Hey Creative.The Summit was just the beginning.Welcome to Renaissance Women. ❤️Support the showAbout The Host:Sydney Dozier, the visionary behind Renaissance Marketing Group, has been at the forefront of social media excellence since the agency's inception in 2014. Over the past 10 years, Sydney has cultivated a full-fledged team of social media aficionados and creative minds, elevating Renaissance to its current status as one of Nashville's premier agencies. With an extensive and diverse clientele, they've consistently delivered exceptional results.From coast to coast, Renaissance offers a comprehensive suite of services, spanning social media management, strategic guidance, content creation, paid digital advertising, email marketing, influencer partnerships, graphic design, branding, in-house professional photography and videography, and beyond. Their mission is simple: to drive optimal revenue and online growth while consistently surpassing client expectations.Beyond her role as a business maven, Sydney wears multiple hats. She hosts The Renaissance Podcast, an enlightening resource for entrepreneurs seeking to spark a modern-day Renaissance in their lives and businesses. Her passion for championing women in business gave rise to The Mona Lisa Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and accelerating women entrepreneurs in Nashville through mentorship, grants, education, and a vibrant community.Sydney is also the driving force behind The Renaissance Women's Summit, an annual gat...

Welcome to the table of the 15th and 16th centuries. Pull up a chair. Try not to use your fork too conspicuously.If you wanted to understand power in Renaissance Florence, you did not study the ledgers of the Medici bank — you watched what they served at dinner.The Medici family, who essentially ran Florence for much of the 15th and 16th centuries while technically just being very enthusiastic “private citizens,” understood that a banquet was an announcement. When Lorenzo de' Medici — known to history as “il Magnifico,” a nickname he absolutely would have had printed on business cards if such things existed — hosted a feast, the guest list, the seating arrangement, the number of courses, and the theatrical extravagance of each dish told visiting dignitaries everything they needed to know about where they stood in the pecking order.These were not modest affairs. A typical Medici banquet could span dozens of courses across several hours, featuring roasted meats gilded with actual gold leaf, elaborate sugar sculptures called trionfi (triumphs) depicting mythological scenes, and live animals sometimes concealed inside pies that would burst open at the table — a culinary surprise that, depending on one's temperament, was either delightful or deeply alarming. The historian Platina, who wrote the first printed cookbook in 1474, described such spectacles as demonstrations of “magnificence,” a term that carried genuine moral weight in Renaissance thought. To feast well and generously was not self-indulgence; it was civic virtue. Lorenzo de' Medici likely agreed with this interpretation wholeheartedly and was certainly not biased.In 1570, Bartolomeo Scappi published a cookbook so comprehensive, so detailed, and so ahead of its time that food historians still reach for superlatives when describing it. His Opera dell'arte del cucinare — The Works of the Art of Cooking — ran to over a thousand recipes, included the first known illustration of a kitchen fork, and offered guidance on everything from roasting a whole ox to preparing food for invalids. Scappi was the personal chef to Pope Pius IV and later to Pope Pius V, meaning he was, in effect, cooking for the spiritual leader of Christendom. This fact must have made seasoning decisions feel particularly consequential.Full Content on More Podcasts

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Repentance (Du Repentir). This one focuses on the remarks and reflections he provides about his more general project in writing and publishing his Essays. He tells us that he provides an account of the human being and the human condition, primarily by drawing upon his knowledge of his own self and his observations of other people and the world. In fact, any sufficiently reflective person can provide a locus for thinking through moral philosophy. At the same time, he affirms, we are all subject to variability and change, and his own soul is not entirely tested and established, but still in apprenticeship. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Welcome to episode #1053 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Eric Ries is one of the most influential entrepreneurs and management thinkers of the past two decades. Best known as the creator of the Lean Startup movement, his ideas fundamentally changed how founders, innovators, and established organizations build products, test ideas, and bring innovation to market. His work has shaped startups, Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofits around the world, earning him recognition as one of the defining voices on modern entrepreneurship. In his latest book, Incorruptible - Why Good Companies Go Bad... And How Great Companies Stay Great, Eric turns his attention to a much deeper question: why do organizations that begin with strong values and bold missions so often lose their way? Drawing on years of advising founders and studying corporate history, he argues that corruption is rarely about bad people... it's about systems, incentives, governance, and what he calls "financial gravity," the invisible forces that slowly pull organizations away from the very principles that made them successful in the first place. In this conversation, Eric explores why mission-driven companies outperform over the long term, how corporate governance can preserve or destroy an organization's purpose, and why stewardship may be one of business's most undervalued leadership traits. We also discuss the unintended consequences of shareholder primacy, what today's AI revolution can learn from previous waves of technological disruption, and why the future belongs to organizations that are intentionally designed to remain true to their values even as they scale. It's a thoughtful conversation about leadership, innovation, governance, and what it really takes to build companies that endure. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:30. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Eric Ries. Incorruptible - Why Good Companies Go Bad... And How Great Companies Stay Great. Lean Startup. Follow Eric on X. Follow Eric on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Eric Ries and His New Book. (03:02) - The Journey of Lean Startup and Its Impact. (06:04) - The Dark Side of Success in Startups. (08:50) - Understanding Corruption in Business Practices. (12:11) - The Paradox of Enlightened Capitalism. (15:09) - Financial Gravity and Its Effects on Companies. (18:00) - Corporate Governance: The Need for Change. (21:13) - The Role of Structure in Business Success. (24:08) - Navigating the Stormy Seas of Business. (26:56) - Civic Renewal and the Future of Business. (28:51) - The Weight of Words: Redefining Corruption. (32:09) - Generational Perspectives on Business Values. (36:24) - Speed vs. Quality: The Business Dilemma. (42:20) - AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Society. (49:44) - A Renaissance of Mission-Driven Companies.

In this conversation, the podcast turns its attention to the world of punctuation with Dr Florence Hazrat, an expert in Renaissance literature and the history of written marks. The discussion focused on the overlooked yet defining role that punctuation plays not only in language, but in identity, thought, and culture. One concept discussed was the existential significance of the hyphen—how this small symbol can represent a fusion of cultures, backgrounds, and even lives, as seen in personal stories of mixed heritage and global identity. A key theme that emerged was the evolution of punctuation: from ancient Greek and Roman systems that combined grammar and rhythm, to the creative flourishes of Renaissance writers, and the democratic rise of punctuation as a universal tool across diverse languages. The conversation explored the parallels between music and writing, highlighting how silence, rhythm, and expectation in music are mirrored by pauses, rests, and punctuation in text. Several points were raised, including the power of the full stop and the comma, the experimental use of punctuation throughout history, and the symbolism behind marks such as parentheses and dashes. Listeners will find fresh insights into the ways modern technology—emoticons, emojis, and fonts—both disrupt and revitalise our understanding of written expression. The discussion delves into multilingualism, cross-cultural differences in punctuation, and the unique creative freedoms found within English compared to the stricter conventions of German grammar. Whether you're fascinated by the history of language, intrigued by the philosophy underpinning everyday marks, or looking for new ways to express nuance in your writing, this episode invites you to rethink the humble yet potent role of punctuation in shaping how we communicate, connect, and make sense of the world.

Lou Reed and John Cale's pre-Velvet Underground songwriting partnership produced a song that straddles many genres: "Why Don't You Smile Now" is the tune we're fancy talking 'bout this week. The original version was done by LR's Syracuse buddies known as The All Night Workers and its soul-garage-drone! The best known version is most likely by our friends The Downliners Sect who make it a little more fuzzy and loud ... Renaissance man Donnie Burkes hits a three-pointer with his version, then we turn to The Crawdaddys who beat-ify the song for the coming garage revivalists! Finally, one of Spiritualized's early singles was a cover which they simply titled "Smile." You won't be frownin'!

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay "On Solitude" (De la Solitude). It discusses the last portion of that essay, where he examines three main sets of motivations for retiring into solitude: religion, pleasure, and ambition. The first of these he acknowledges to be something great, but admits that it isn't something he can relate to. Pleasure is a legitimate reason for going into retirement, and Montaigne provides a number of principles and considerations for making one's solitude as pleasant as it can be. Ambition in his view is rather counter-productive, since you effectively bring the world and the esteem of others into your very retirement. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Top départ vendredi 11 septembre au musée Jacquemart André à Paris avec l'expo "Éternel Tintoret", consacrée à l'un des principaux peintres de la Renaissance italienne et pour la première fois en France, l'ensemble de son œuvre est exposée.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Entire family in North Carolina exposed to rabid baby goats at a mobile petting zoo. Man posed as pro 49ers NFL player and conned 26 women out of $1.3million. Renaissance festival in MD is banning "Furries" this year because they haven't cooperated in the past. Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

durée : 00:11:10 - Le Fil de l'histoire - par : Stéphanie Duncan - La « Renaissance », période de renouveau (comme son nom l'indique), de lumière, de bouillonnement artistique et intellectuel, est loin en réalité d'être synonyme de paix, de concorde politique et d'unité religieuse. - équipe : Claire Destacamp, Anne-Cécile Perrin, Frédéric Martin - invités : Guillaume Frantzwa Conservateur du patrimoine aux archives diplomatiques Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:11:15 - Le Fil de l'histoire - par : Stéphanie Duncan - Sous l'impulsion italienne, l'architecture française se transforme. Au-delà de l'architecture et de la peinture, la littérature a joué, au XVIe siècle en France, un rôle important dans l'affirmation d'un style nouveau, un style national, qui passe par l'usage de la langue française. - équipe : Claire Destacamp, Anne-Cécile Perrin, Frédéric Martin - invités : Guillaume Frantzwa Conservateur du patrimoine aux archives diplomatiques Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:10:56 - Le Fil de l'histoire - par : Stéphanie Duncan - Il est indéniable que quelque chose de nouveau est né en Italie, plus particulièrement en Toscane, la région dominée par la ville de Florence, entre le XIVe siècle et le XVIe siècle. Là-bas, une invention va révolutionner l'histoire de l'art... - équipe : Claire Destacamp, Anne-Cécile Perrin, Frédéric Martin - invités : Guillaume Frantzwa Conservateur du patrimoine aux archives diplomatiques Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:11:47 - Le Fil de l'histoire - par : Stéphanie Duncan - À la Renaissance, apparaît l'idéal de l'"humaniste", inspiré de Cicéron. À travers les lettres et la philosophie, ces savants cherchent à rendre l'homme plus humain et meilleur. - équipe : Claire Destacamp, Anne-Cécile Perrin, Frédéric Martin - invités : Guillaume Frantzwa Conservateur du patrimoine aux archives diplomatiques Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:12:58 - Le Fil de l'histoire - par : Stéphanie Duncan - Comment le terme "Renaissance" est né, qui l'a inventé et pourquoi ? N'y aurait-il pas, à l'origine, un travail de propagande, une "stratégie de communication" dirions-nous aujourd'hui, élaboré à Florence au XVIe siècle, par un certain Giorgio Vasari ? - équipe : Claire Destacamp, Anne-Cécile Perrin, Frédéric Martin - invités : Guillaume Frantzwa Conservateur du patrimoine aux archives diplomatiques Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Join the conversation!For our 50th episode, we're mixing things up with a bowl full of random questions. Grab a coffee and join us for an unscripted conversation full of opinions, stories, laughs, and plenty of real English. 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

Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix joined us for some gossip about a director, a dramaturg, and disco Les Mis. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today's episode.Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/Episode transcript here.Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Rachelle Hampton (@heyydnae) and produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks (@seera_sharae) and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). Our audio engineer is Samantha Gattsek. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Theme music composed by Hrishikesh Hirway.Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hope in Discouragement   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Pastor Carvens Lissaint   Luke 24: 24:13-35   Jesus meets us in the moments when we have lost all hope. If you've ever felt like God went silent right when you needed him most, this message is for you.   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 lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay "On Solitude" (De la Solitude). It discusses how people might best cultivate solitude in the later portions of their life, when they withdraw from many of their active involvements, duties, and relationships, and learn to be on their own. One needs to determine what occupations will be enjoyable for oneself and avoid those that will just bring troubles and cares. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

For a writer, a "better" government doesn't necessarily mean well-functioning or benevolent; it means “more complex and better for your story” -- which may well mean a government that is worse-functioning in interesting ways! But fantasy governments tend to look like one of two things: an absolutist monarchy or a US/UK-style representative government, flattened out in ways that ignore potentially juicy layers of bureaucracy, negotiation, and power struggles. So how can we make choices for our fictional worlds that reflect the wide variety of ways people agree to live in a society together and provide compelling plot hooks and character motivations? To figure that out, we can start by asking: What role does the government play in your story? Where does it intersect with your characters' lives and with the plot? A political game-of-thrones type plot will need a lot of building out, but even a cozy romcom or an intimate noir will have aspects touched by that society's government. What are the in-world conditions that led to your world's government having the shape that it does? Economic stressors, rebellions, coups, invasions, ideological shifts -- many factors in your world could contribute to a government's development, maintenance, and fall, and your characters might have their hands on some of those levers. [Transcript TK] Resources: Inventing the Renaissance by Ada Palmer (now a Hugo Winner for Best Related Work!) Council of Foreign Relations: Forms of Government Introduction

Send us Fan MailWelcome to RENAISSANCE WOMEN. Today is officially the beginning of the 2.0 era of this show—and I genuinely cannot think of a better episode to launch it with.If you've been listening to this podcast before today, welcome back. And if this is your first episode, welcome to Renaissance Women: The Podcast—a show for women building businesses, brands, and lives that require them to step outside of their comfort zones, become known for what they do, and build something that supports the woman behind it.And here's what I want you to know from the very beginning:If you're listening, you're already part of this community.You are a Renaissance Woman.This show is an extension of the Renaissance Women community we're building through our podcast, our annual Renaissance Women's Summit, and everything that's coming next.Because I believe we are Renaissance women building Renaissance businesses—and visibility is one of the greatest tools we have to create the opportunities we're praying for.So for the first official episode of this new era, we're picking right back up with Part 2 of The State of Social Media in 2026.In Part 1, I dug into the latest industry research to understand something I've been feeling all year: social media feels different.The tolerance for mediocre content has never been lower.AI has made it easier than ever to create more content, but consumers are becoming increasingly selective about what actually earns their attention. We talked about AI slop, authenticity over production value, founder visibility, and why community and conversation are becoming increasingly important.Today, we're answering the bigger question:So what do we actually DO about it?We're getting into:Why social media is becoming a search engine—and what that means for the content you're creating.Why originality is beginning to matter more than trend chasing.Why I believe the rise of AI will actually make human content MORE valuable, not less.Why short-form video still matters—but production value and content value are not the same thing.Why community, comments, DMs, and actual conversation need to become part of your social strategy.And why I believe the brands that win this next era won't necessarily be the brands creating the most content. They'll be the brands creating content people actually care about.Because here's where I believe we're headed:More specific content. More useful content. More original content. More human content.The barrier to creating content has never been lower.But the barrier to creating content worth someone's attention has never been higher.Welcome to the 2.0 era.Welcome to Renaissance Women.I'm so glad you're here. Let's build something worth being known for.Support the showAbout The Host:Sydney Dozier, the visionary behind Renaissance Marketing Group, has been at the forefront of social media excellence since the agency's inception in 2014. Over the past 10 years, Sydney has cultivated a full-fledged team of social media aficionados and creative minds, elevating Renaissance to its current status as one of Nashville's premier agencies. With an extensive and diverse clientele, they've consistently delivered exceptional results.From coast to coast, Renaissance offers a comprehensive suite of services, spanning social media management, strategic guidance, content creation, paid digital advertising, email marketing, influencer partnerships, graphic design, branding, in-house professional photography and videography, and beyond. Their mission is simple: to drive optimal revenue and online growth while consistently surpassing client expectations.Beyond her role as a business maven, Sydney wears multiple hats. She hosts The Renaissance Podcast, an enlightening resource for entrepreneurs seeking to spark a modern-day Renaissance in their lives and businesses. Her passion for championing women in business gave rise to The Mona Lisa Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and accelerating women entrepreneurs in Nashville through mentorship, grants, education, and a vibrant community.Sydney is also the driving force behind The Renaissance Women's Summit, an annual gat...

Welcome to our extra long episode! We are discussing 4 movies that Alison has dubbed The 2026 Horror Renaissance. Join us as we discuss: Obsession,Undertone, Hokum, Backrooms  

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Calling someone a "Luddite" is usually an insult – shorthand for someone who is behind the times. But the real Luddites weren't just afraid of change; they were a labor movement fighting to save their jobs from being replaced by machines. Today, with the rise of AI, many feel the same kind of existential threat and some are even pushing for a Luddite Renaissance. In this episode, Throughline takes on a listener's question to explore what the 19th-century Luddite rebellion can teach us about technology and human agency.Guests:Katrina Navickas, history professor at the University of Hertfordshire and author of the book Protest and the politics of space and place, 1789–1848Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand. This week our reading was pages 164–177. Here John Galt explains the reason that the nation’s producers are going on strike. He points to the evil of the moral code that dominates society, the code of other-ism (philosophical altruism). Galt says, “We who were the living buffers between you and the nature of your creed are no longer there to save you from the effects of your chosen beliefs. We are no longer willing to pay with our lives the debts you incurred in yours.” This is a confrontational section. It is the call to action. About the Book Study: Today's society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune. In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand's Objectivism. Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand's goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism. This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand's work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians. Project Outline: Ayn Rand's “For the New Intellectual” Week 01 – pgs 10–23 Week 02 – pgs 24–37 Week 03 – pgs 37–57 Ayn Rand's Character Speeches Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76 Week 02 – Roark's Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86 Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101 Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116 Galt's Speech Week 01 – pgs 117–131 Week 02 – pgs 131–146 Week 03 – pgs 146–164 Week 04 – pgs 164–177 Week 05 – pgs 177–192 Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual) Ayn Rand and Christianity? Christianity + Western Civilization The Plunder of the Egyptians Americanism Book Study Objectivism Book Study Become a Patron As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes. As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand. Video Version Click here to find our replays on YouTube. About the Podcast For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators. We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights. Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode. How to Help The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review. Click here to subscribe. Listen to the Podcast The post FTNCI 105: Christians Discuss John Galt's Speech (4/5) first appeared on For the New Christian Intellectual.

In this episode of The Homeschool Show, Andrew Pudewa joins Matthew McDill at Thrive! for a conversation about creativity, classical and Renaissance education, and the role of a child's environment in learning. They discuss drawing from the ideas and work of those who came before us, the value of classics, and how good content can provide a foundation for creativity.The episode also considers homeschool research discussed in a Wall Street Journal editorial by Brian Ray, including findings on academic achievement, social and emotional development, and later adult outcomes. Amanda and Melanie also introduce a new board highlight featuring Brian Garrett.Homeschool HappeningsAmerican Revolution Augmented Experience — September 18, 2026Free Online Chess Workshop — September 18, 2026, 2 p.m.Western North Carolina Nature Center Field Trip — October 26, 2026Charlotte Ballet Nutcracker Field Trip — December 16, 2026Charlotte Hornets Meetup — December 29 News ResourcesEditorialResearch Article

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay "On Solitude" (De la Solitude). It discusses the first portion of the essay, where he tells us that nothing is more insociable and sociable as a human being, the one by our vice, and the other by our nature. Our vices prevent us from actually enjoying solitude from other human beings, since we are unable to be a good friend or companion to ourselves. Montaigne advocates learning how to be on our own by improving our own character. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Immortalised as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg Castle is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. A real castle, and historical stronghold that sits in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Kronborg is as fascinating as it is beautiful.  Our guest this week is Laura Kiel, the Operations Coordinator at Kronborg Castle, where she plays a key role in caring for the castle's remarkable collection — from grand paintings and heavy antique cabinets to exquisite historical costumes. During her 12 years at Kronborg, Laura has also become the castle's in-house Hamlet expert, having taken part in coordinating many productions of Hamlet staged within the iconic setting of Kronborg itself.  Laura joins us today to take us inside Kronborg Castle to understand more about the history of the castle, why it was used in Shakespeare's play, and what was going on at Kronborg when Shakespeare staged his famous tragedy within it's gates.  

True Learning: A Renaissance in Education by Trudi J Carter https://www.amazon.com/True-Learning-Renaissance-Trudi-Carter/dp/177883583X Have you ever wondered why some students thrive in the classroom while others fall behind? Parents are naturally concerned, and teachers wonder whether they’re taking the right approach. Based on the author’s experiences in education, True Learning includes teacher-led lessons with high student participation. Real-life stories describe the analytical thinking that creates effective life=long learners. These inspirational and innovative strategies are the models for children’s success in school. Lesson plans and teaching methods must adjust to new classes and changing curriculum. With the extensively tested ‘lesson design system’ explained in True Learning, every adult can easily create unique ways to encourage student learning. As an original and inspirational guide, teachers and parents – especially those who homeschool their children – will find True Learning is a unique education system ready to use today.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Fear (De la Peur), in which he discusses that emotion, noting that he isn't a natural scientist, so that he won't be investigating the causes of fear, but taking a more phenomenological attitude towards the emotion. He notes that fear can take our judgement away or astray, and admits that what he fears the most is fear itself. He also discusses a number of characteristic effects of fear, which include flight, fight, and freezing, or even dying. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - https://amzn.to/4l3iKfH

durée : 00:33:54 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - L'émission "Théâtre à la carte" présente "C'est une femme du monde", comédie en un acte de Feydeau. Représentée pour la première fois au Théâtre de la Renaissance en mars 1890, elle a été mise en onde en août 1967 avec Claude Péplu, Michel Galabru, Yvonne Clech, Arlette Thomas et Rosine Favey. - équipe : Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster, Rafik Zénine, Vincent Abouchar, Emily Vallat, Hassane M'Béchour, INA, Laurence Jennepin Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

1217. This week, we talk to Florence Hazrat, author of "On the Mark," about how punctuation evolved over 2,000 years. We look at why ancient Greek and Roman writing had no spaces between words, how a librarian in Alexandria introduced the first marks to help readers, and why the Renaissance brought a burst of new punctuation that then mostly stopped. Then we look at why a period can make a short text message feel aggressive, whether emoji count as punctuation, and how failed inventions like the interrobang tried to join the ranks. Find Florence Hazrat on Instagram or her website. A hearty thank-you to our Keepers of the Commas on Patreon. We appreciate your support!Larry RosenblumMahala RussellGeorge WilsonLaurel PaulLinda CoxBirna Anna Björnsdóttir

This week Suzy & Nicola are pondering the resurgence of iris - one of the most traditional (and costly) notes in perfumery made modern by exploring it in surprising ways. From one of the all-time classic iris perfumes launching a new version after 114 years, to another historic house who's just launched a dashingly debonair iris scent; and a brilliantly affordable iris from a high street shop that's one of our star buys year… There's a lot to love!After discussing what else we've fallen for lately, and Suzy's perfume picks from an Australian brand's stunning new East End boutique; we asked Scott (@blublazer guy) to answer a listener's question about fragrances to wear while visiting Edinburgh.On the show:Guerlain L'Heure Bleu (new)Perfumer Delphine Jelk says she didn't try ‘to modernise the original L'Heure Bleue from 1912, nor to revisit it, but to pay tribute to a masterpiece and to translate that emotion into the present through a new palette of ingredients.' A ‘homemade iris tincture created exclusively for this perfume' is woven into a fresher-feeling ‘ozonic blue sky accord to shiver', together with ‘the softness of orange blossom', on a base of vanilla, woods and musk, creating what Jelk calls ‘airy, powdery sensuality'.Creed Iris Debonair‘Unlock Iris Debonair, an addictive fougère floral capturing the allure of an aesthete's domain, where every room reveals an intentional art of living. Opening with a luminous stroke of bergamot co-infused with absinthe leaves, at the heart, crisp English lavender unfolds with cool, aromatic clarity. French iris pallida, suffused in pale blue, is magnetic and among perfumery's most precious materials.Head NotesBergamot & Absinthe, Pink Pepper, CardamomHeart NotesEnglish Lavender, Violet Leaf, Fig Pulp AccordBase NotesFrench Iris Pallida, Ambrette, Amberwood'Boots Last Note Echoes of You50ml fragrance priced at £12.99 from the debut "Last Note" collection. It features a sparkling pink pepper top note, a middle core of velvety iris and cashmere musk, and a warm amber base.Top: Pink pepperHeart: Iris, cashmere muskBase: Warm amberMerchant of Venice Renaissance‘By Calice Becker, this floral-leathery fragrance is inspired by Renaissance ideals of balance and harmony, housed in a golden-accented Murano glass bottle.Top Notes: Galbanum, Orange Blossom Absolute, SaffronHeart Notes: Iris, Indonesian Patchouli, Leather, AkigalawoodBase Notes: Ambrofix™, Vanilla, Frankincense (Incense), Musk.'Jo Malone London Rose & Oud Leather Cologne Intense (Harrods)‘The captivating fragrance is a tribute to the prevailing beauty of the flower and is brought to life by additional notes of patchouli and amber.Top Notes: oud, leatherMiddle Notes: damask roseBase Notes: patchouli, amber.'Thomas de Monaco Luisant Haze (Wild Iris)‘Luisant Haze expands the Gold Collection of Thomas De Monaco Parfums with a fragrance that approaches sweetness in a different way.At the heart of the composition is a reimagined tuberose. Not opulent or dense, but softened, diffused, and luminous. Sweetness appears here in a new form: airy rather than heavy, radiant rather than indulgent. Notes of fraise des bois, cotton candy, and tonka are lifted by white musks and amber facets, creating a transparent structure that stays close to the skin.'Givenchy L'Interdit Elixir‘L'Interdit Elixir evokes a precious talisman infused with power, created to unveil the magnetic strength within every woman.The scent opens with the voluptuous intensity of Black Cherry, illuminated by the delicate bitterness of almond essence. It melts into L'Interdit's iconic bouquet of white flowers, where Orange Blossom, Tuberose, and Jasmine reveal an opulent, almost carnal femininity, enriched by the profound woody nuances of pure oakwood extract.Faithful to Givenchy's art of contrast, L'Interdit Elixir balances shadow and light, sensuality and strength. At its most addictive, a warm, liqueur-like accord unfolds through the richness of Rum Absolute, Davana Essence, and Vanilla Extract, leaving behind a deeply enveloping trail. Fused with the skin, the fragrance becomes a captivating aura of confidence — a pure expression of empowered femininity.'Giorgio Armani I WILL‘A sensual strength forged through time, I WILL awakens tenacity with confidence and leaves an intense, unmistakable trail. Created by Nathalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas, it opens with bergamot and cardamom, develops through lavender and violet leaf, and settles into Madagascan vanilla with a woody leather accord.'Flaner fragrances: new Australian niche fragrance boutique in East London. You can listen to a live recording of Suzy and Amanda Carr visiting their stunning shop and hearing all about the collection on an exclusive extra episode. Head to patreon.com here to sign up for an extra episode every week:https://www.patreon.com/u84518038Suzy's favourites from Flaner were:Sonic Silver‘Inspiration: Tram tracks connecting city streets The sun peaks through the clouds after rain, glistening off the sleek silver tracks. Urban landscapes echo past, providing a window into the irreverent spirit of an eclectic city with backdrop of thunderous rhythm of metal. Imbuing the artistic spirit found in the canvas of urban laneways, this fragrance captures the raw, urban edge of a city's atmosphere to create something truly unique.Notes:Top: Basil, Lavender, BergamotMiddle: Metallic, Petrichor, CardamomBase: Asphalt & Tar, Green Patchouli, Musk & Tonka.'Manhattan Cherry‘Inspiration: Speakeasies of ManhattanA laneway door opens and down a flight of stairs a small room with leather chairs, dark woods and the faint smell of tobacco signals a forbidden and mysterious world. Dimly lit and intimate, the night invites indulgence and seduction. A sensual tryst of cherry and dark bourbon, this fragrance evokes the boldness and intoxicating allure that comes from the Manhattan cocktail, in Manhattan of course.'Enjoy responsibly.Notes:Top: Maraschino cherry, Red vermouth, Orange peelMiddle: Bourbon, Ginger, CinnamonBase: Amber wood, Tobacco, Leather, VanillaListener prescription:Ashley Burk‘Hello! :) I have been listening to your podcast for years and years! I feel like you both have been traveling with me around the world because you have now helped me find fragrances to wear in Greece, Ireland, and Japan! This October I got myself a ticket to go to Edinburgh, Scotland and was wondering if you could recommend me some perfume to wear while I go for a week. I will be doing the Harry Potter steam train day trip one of the days! If you know of any perfume stores I should see in Edinburgh please let me know as well. I am so excited to be there during October. Thank you both! :)'Who better to turn to than our friend Scott @blublazerguy (who happens to live in Edinburgh) and suggested:Kingdom Scotland Portal‘Ancient forest. Still air. The scent of Scotland before the world arrived.A green woody chypre eau de parfum that opens on crushed heather and wild herbs, deepens into cool fern and forest moss, and settles into a long, intimate base of oakmoss, vetiver, and peat-warmed cedar.'Jorum Studio Boswelia Scotia‘Royal Green Hojari Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Cistus, Sandalwood Mysore, Cypriol, Patchouli, Black Hemlock, Fir Balsam, Olibanum Absolute. A golden veil of gossamer-light. Royal Green Hojari Frankincense soothed by fir balsam and black hemlock. Boswellia Scotia is incense reimagined; translucent, atmospheric and quietly magnetic.'ANFORH Aire‘Crisp citrus, cool ozonic air, and dry vetiver - Aire is clarity bottled. Fresh, textured, and quietly confident.Fresh, zesty, and mineral. Green mandarin and Calabrian bergamot open with a burst of citrus brightness before giving way to the cool lift of ozonic air and the dry, earthy depth of vetiver. A fragrance that moves with energy and purpose, settling into a steady, confident calm.From the Scots word "aire" (a gravel-shored coastal edge where land meets sea), Aire captures the sensation of standing on a coastal edge, breathing in invigorating, mineral air as light breaks across the water. It's bright, citrus-driven, and full of energy - the feeling of movement and clarity. Inspired by the Scottish coastline, it balances natural vibrancy with grounded calm.'Suzy suggests visiting Jorum Studio's shop (incredible Scottish fragrance brand)Jorum

This episode is going to explore the state of the psychedelic movement right now — the money, the policy, the ethics, and the stories that are not getting told. Specifically, we are going to be exploring what is actually happening across the so-called psychedelic renaissance: the for-profit pharmaceutical track, city and state level decriminalization, the unregulated market selling products that mostly do not contain what they claim to, the biopiracy question that almost nobody in mainstream media will ask about, and why one of the field's most trusted journalists says psychedelics are a relationship rather than a cure. Our guest is Shelby Hartman. What You'll Learn About:

1573. Dans les ruelles assiégées de Sancerre, un homme contemple une scène indicible : affamés par les guerres de Religion, des Français se dévorent entre eux. Vingt ans plus tôt pourtant, il traversait l'Atlantique et partageait le quotidien des Indiens cannibales du Brésil. Mais face à la fureur des guerres civiles européennes, Léry livre un verdict terrible : la vraie barbarie ne vit pas nue, dans la forêt tropicale, mais porte la fraise et le pourpoint, et s'entretue au nom du Christ.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.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Todd McShay to discuss the NFL's make-or-break QBs before previewing college football. Then, Diana Taurasi joins the pod to talk about the renaissance of the WNBA, her friendship with Kobe, and much more! (0:00) Intro (3:04) NFL and CFB previews with Todd McShay (57:26) Diana Taurasi on the WNBA, Kobe, and much more! Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Todd McShay and Diana Taurasi Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at https://paypal.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Tuesday episode, Dylan is joined by Gibson Johns to break down the current state of Bravo. They start with RHOC Season 20 and why the season is falling flat, whether Bravo may have outgrown Vicki Gunvalson, and why her return on both Orange County and Ultimate Girls Trip just isn't hitting the way it should. Then, they get into RHOBH casting, Tracy Tutor joining the group, and whether Crystal Kung Minkoff could be ready for a return. (Also FYI, this was recorded just a few hours before the Leah Remini casting announcement so she is not mentioned for they are not psychic.) From there, Dylan and Gibson dive into the RHOA reunion, Porsha's importance to the franchise, and why Cynthia Bailey may have found the perfect Housewives role. Finally, they look back at the women who have represented Bravo over the years, why Ramona is unlikely to ever be that face again, and what the future of Ultimate Girls Trip should look like, including why Bravo may need to take the concept beyond Housewives. Go to the BravoByBetches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Tuesday & Friday: Youtube.com/@BravoByBetches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ballroom icon, house music legend, and the voice behind "Cunty", Kevin Aviance sits down with Yo Aunteas!   Kevin just dropped Hippopotamus (Deluxe) and opens up about everything: how Beyoncé sampled "Cunty" on Renaissance's "Pure/Honey" (and how he found out), what it's still like to be "cunty" at 58, laying the groundwork for a generation of Black queer artists, and why ballroom culture IS Black culture, period.   We go track-by-track through Hippopotamus — including "Dolls," his protest record for Black trans women, the gospel cut "What a Friend," and "Bloodlines," written from a conversation with the late Father Hector Xtravaganza. Plus: his new era as a DJ, the Fever NYC party scene, growing up in Richmond and coming up in DC nightlife, a tribute to Dolly Parton, and a first look at what's coming for Beyoncé's B'Day 20th anniversary.  

Integrity   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 11:37-46   God isn't impressed by your image; he's after your integrity.   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 lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay "On Sadness" (De la Tristesse), where Montaigne begins by noting that he does not like or value this emotion, but is also not often subject to it either. By contrast, it seems that many people in the world do value it and even associate it with wisdom, virtue, and conscience. Montaigne discusses several stories about people who at first do not express their sadness at a great loss befalling their family, but then do so with people they presumedly are less close to, and examines two explanations given for this. One is that the person hits a sort of saturation point with their capacity to deal with the emotion, and then they give way to tears and sadness. The other is that some losses are too great to even be expressed at the time. He also discusses several other emotions that can strongly affect us, in particular erotic love, joy, and shame. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find Montaigne's Essays here - https://amzn.to/4l3iKfH

Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer became famous for his talent at age twenty. The art critics of his day called him “the greatest mind that ever expressed itself in line.” As his fame spread, influential people tried to hire him with promises of luxury and ease. Even other acclaimed artists such as Giovanni Bellini and Raphael revered his work. In what experts consider to be his best self-portrait, Dürer mingled his physical characteristics with what he thought Jesus might have looked like. He painted himself with long wavy hair, a beard, and eyes that seemed to convey a sense of divine purpose. Many assumed this piece was a prideful statement about the artist’s opinion of himself. Others who were familiar with his virtuous character believed the painting wasn’t blasphemous or big-headed but aspirational. They believed Dürer wanted to live a life that would allow people to see Jesus in him. If we truly know Christ, this is our desire as well. Believing in Him and accepting His death and resurrection as the basis for our relationship with God means we should now live for Jesus—not for ourselves (Galatians 2:19). We live for Him and He lives in us and works through us. The apostle Paul said this about his spiritual transformation: “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (v. 20). May the glory of Christ shine through our lives today so that the world sees Him in us.

It's Sabrina's birthday, and to celebrate, we put on our tinfoil hats and dove into one of history's strangest mysteries: the Sky War of 1561. Hundreds of people claimed they watched strange objects battle across the skies over Nuremberg before disappearing without a trace. Was it a message from God, a rare atmospheric event, or one of the oldest recorded mass UFO sightings? Along the way, things get delightfully unhinged, complete with conspiracy theories, alien tangents, and the wonderfully chaotic energy that happens whenever we start talking about extraterrestrials. Watch the video version here.  Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan. Original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab your decks, cuties, because we are diving into the courtly game origins of tarot, its development into an occult staple, and many artists' modern interpretations with the curators of The Morgan Library's recent exhibition: Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of gambling and misogyny. Guests- Dr. Claire Gilman is Acquavella Curator and Department Head of Modern and Contemporary Drawings at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. - Dr. Joshua O'Driscoll is Curator and Department Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at The Morgan Library and Museum in New York. Together, they organized Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.