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This fascinating audiobook is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time.

In the mists of Britain lie stories older than memory, of giants and ghosts, saints and sinners, witches and heroes. Join Mythic Albion as we wander through ancient windswept landscapes and forgotten legends, where every stone has a secret and every shadow hides a tale. From Stonehenge to Sherwood, from Black Shuck to Pendle Hill and beyond, we uncover the folklore, myths and mysteries that shaped the British Isles. Each episode blends storytelling, history and atmosphere - a journey through time and myth to the heart of olde Britain. Step into the mist... and listen. Hosted by Tom Gardner ...

Welcome to Rise of Albion, the podcast that brings the dramatic birth of England to life—through war and wisdom, kings and invaders, legends and facts. In this series, we go beyond the surface of names and dates to uncover the gripping, often untold stories that forged one of the world's most influential nations. From stone circles to Viking invasions, from royal rebellions to revolutions of faith—each episode is an immersive journey into the moments that made England. This is not just history. This is the rise of a kingdom.

In Tales of Albion we will open the tomes of the ancients, the annals of the heroes, the lore of the monsters, to tell a new history of Britain - a history with all the dragons, witches, ghosts, monsters, giants and legendary heroes left in. We will not tell you what to believe, but we will ask you to grant us one thing: suspend the skepticism for a time, and allow yourself to, if only for a moment, really ask the question: what if?Produced in association with Albion Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture