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The Ancient World Podcast is about the deep Treasures of the Past, the Greek Tradition, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance. Enjoy!

In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.

No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.

In 2010, Nick Polizzi did something unimaginable. He assembled a group of eight desperately ill patients from around the world and brought them into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to put the mysterious medicines of native shamans to the test. The healing journey that unfolded would change...

Ancient meditation techniques from wisdom teachers who are lost in the mists of time are made available to you in accessible, bite-sized or longer guided meditations. Each episode is largely inspired by the original teachings of Taoist, Buddhist and Hindu masters like Lao Tzu, Buddha and "Krishna", Christian masters like Mary Magdalene, Jesus and Teresa of Avila, Greek masters like Plotinus, Plato and Pythagoras, Islamic masters like Rumi, Ibn Arabi, Attar, and Hafez, and pre-historic masters from Polynesia, Australia and the Americas. From Buddhism to Taoism, from Astrology to Platonism, from...

A sweet blend of psyche and spirit for the mystic, and esoteric and rare suggestions for the psychotherapist who appreciates combining spiritual themes with their work. While this podcast isn't therapy and doesn't take the place of an agreed upon treatment with a mental health professional, it does explore spiritual traditions in light of eastern and western studies of the mind. Since God has many faces, as the late Joseph Campbell shared, the mystic, magician, and pagan can comfortably come in one place to discover light for their individual path but not without a healthy respect for the ...

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

The story of Daniel from the Bible, narrated as an ‘Ancient’ news channel

Enter a world of the esoteric. Explore the amazing roles of the bee in ancient religions with Andrew Gough as he uncovers its remarkable truths. Discover the sacred nature of sex in the Bible with Michael Ravy and how its not what you think. Listen to archeologist Adam Stout as he talks about how our history has been created and recreated by each generation. And finally, journey into the heart of sacred Glastonbury with Yuri Leitch as he reveals the nature of the great god Gwyn.

In Unlocking the Secrets of 2012, learn how the Mayans believed 2012 was not an ending, but rather a central point in the rhythmic succession of human history. John Major Jenkins is an independent researcher who has devoted himself to reconstructing ancient Mayan cosmology and philosophy.

Join leading experts as they explore the world of the esoteric. Adrian Gilbert (a best-selling author of numerous books on the subject) leads us through the mystery of the Rosicrucians, uncovering many new insights and revelations. This secretive brotherhood emerged seemingly from nowhere with a sacred message for those with the eyes to see it. Their message is just as relevant today as it was in ancient times, and Gilbert re-introduces us to their teachings.