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If anyone cares to read a simple tale told simply, begins the enchanting story of Lorna Doone, celebrated as one of the greatest love stories ever penned. This timeless novel has inspired numerous adaptations, including over ten films and mini-series. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Exmoor, we follow John Ridd, a respectable farmer whose father was brutally murdered by a member of the infamous Doone clan, once noble but now living in the secluded Doone Valley. As John grapples with his thirst for vengeance, he matures into a commendable farmer, caring for his mother and two sisters. His ...

Dive into the captivating life of Gertrude Bell, an extraordinary Englishwoman who defied the conventions of her time. With a deep passion for the Middle Eastern desert and its people, Bell was not only an intrepid traveler but also a gifted writer, archaeologist, and diplomat. Her unique skill set and influential connections positioned her as a crucial political officer for the British Mandate in Mesopotamia. Her visionary leadership and strategic maneuvers played a key role in the birth of Iraq and the installation of its first democratically elected king. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins)

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Closure Optional is a collection of stories and ideas from people who do hard things, whether it's on purpose or not. Sometimes hard things are forced on you, sometimes your life just feels hard, and sometimes you put yourself through hell on purpose to discover your own potential, but nobody suffers in vain when other people can learn from what you've done. Regardless of your challenge, I will have talked to someone who can help you through it, and hopefully we can make you laugh a little on the way.Music created by Kurt Chatfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekly Romanticonas es el podcast de mi newsletter homónimo, donde cada domingo te dejo una recomendación de algunos contenidos románticos para cortar o arrancar la semana. ¿En ambos formatos? sí, porque se que algunas veces les da fiaca leer pero si querés hacerlo podés suscribirte en el link: https://bit.ly/3D3p9CF ! ♥ ¡Espero lo disfrutes!

Celebrating the rebel heroines of the Greek myths and the women who write about them through original audio drama, poetry, book, theatre and film reviews and interviews with fellow fans. The somewhat toxic heroes of the ancient world take a step back as we delve into the stories of the women who shaped their destinies. If you like your myths seen through a feminist lens, enjoy inventive and relatable adaptations of the classics such as the novels of Natalie Haynes and Madeline Miller and agree that the original Clash of the Titans movie still rocks, this is the podcast for you. https://...

Sandringham, the much-loved Norfolk retreat of Queen Elizabeth II, has been the private home of four generations of monarchs since 1862, when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the country estate for their eldest son Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Written with warmth and wit, Helen Cathcart charts a hundred years of royal domestic history at Sandringham, from earliest days through to celebrated visitor attraction. A blend of narrative history and family chronicle, Sandringham commemorates the centenary of one of the best-known private country houses in the world.

Royal Lodge is one of a scattered group of dwellings, mansions, forts, and follies in the southern recesses and environs of Windsor Great Park which have served royal pleasures and private needs ever since the carefree days of Charles II. It has been the home of artists and courtiers and farmers and foresters, the picnic pavilion of queens and the private abode of two kings. Meticulously researched, royal chronicler Helen Cathcart paints a vivid picture of the evolving architecture, changing decor, and esteemed inhabitants of Royal Lodge from earliest days through to the mid-twentieth century.

Salon B is an aural gathering of scholars across disciplines, hosted by Berghahn Books—an award-winning academic press. Historically, salons followed Horace’s aim of poetry “either to inform or delight,” and we hope to do both as we bring you a gathering of academics and writers from a wide range of disciplines to discuss their work, read extracts, and talk about academic life, all tied to a different monthly theme.