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Dive into a world of dark enchantments and chilling suspense with Marjorie Bowens early horror masterpiece. Set in the haunting backdrop of the Middle Ages, this ultimate Gothic Novel weaves together witches, spells, ghosts, pacts with the Devil, occult rituals, and love triangles, all intertwined with the looming presence of the Antichrist. With gripping plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very last moment, this tale promises to send shivers down your spine. (Summary by kadath)

In the forest of insecurities, is it possible to discover humanity through pleasure? Can we stop seeing each other as predator, prey, rival or mate, and rediscover ourselves as lovers? Does the divine reside in sensual delight, in emotional intimacy and in aesthetic experience? Yes, yes, yes...

Throughout his life, Joseph Campbell was deeply engaged in the study of the Grail Quests and Arthurian legends of the European Middle Ages. In this new volume of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, editor Evans Lansing Smith collects Campbell’s writings and lectures on Arthurian legends, including his never-before-published master’s thesis on Arthurian myth, “A Study of the Dolorous Stroke.” Campbell’s writing captures the incredible stories of such figures as Merlin, Gawain, and Guinevere as well as the larger patterns and meanings revealed in these myths.

Tom Phillips (Humans; Truth) and Jonn Elledge (The Compendium of Not Quite Everything) team up to debunk the greatest conspiracy theories humans have ever espoused - to teach us how not to fall for them. From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, it's always been human nature to believe...

Dive into the enchanting world of MAGIC with the 39th installment of the Coffee Break Collection. In this edition, talented Librivox readers bring you captivating stories and poems—each a delightful gem of fifteen minutes or less, perfect for your short commutes or those well-deserved coffee breaks. Curated by Michele Fry, this collection invites you to experience the wonder of magic in its many forms.

Welcome to Real Horror Case Files, a true crime and paranormal podcast. Listen as Salva and Chantal enter various true crime and paranormal case files. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the enchanting world of Submerged Forests, a fascinating volume from the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. Authored by Clement Reid, this exploration unveils the hidden geology, rich botany, diverse zoology, and intriguing archaeology that lie beneath the coastal waters and estuaries of Great Britain. Reid passionately argues that knowledge transcends rigid categories, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various scientific fields. If this book inspires curiosity about the lesser-known paths of science, it has achieved its goal.

Discover the enchanting world of the Azores, a breathtaking archipelago nestled between America and Europe, belonging to Portugal. Comprising nine stunning islands—Flores, Corvo, Fayal, Pico, S. Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira, S. Miguel, and Santa Maria—this region is steeped in rich legends, folklore, and fairy tales. Many believe these islands to be the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis, submerged beneath the waves. During my unforgettable journey in December 1920 and January 1921, I uncovered a treasure trove of captivating folktales and even glimpsed the elusive fairies residing in...

Stories from the Four Corners region that don't make it into the travel brochures. Uncommon histories from an iconic part of the American Southwest through the lens of race and class.

“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of tales woven over centuries by diverse authors, translators, and scholars. These stories blend mythology and folklore from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and Arabia, creating a rich tapestry of narratives. Although no original manuscript exists, various versions trace the collections origins to between AD 800-900. The tales are masterfully interlinked through the suspenseful storytelling of Shahrazad, who captivates her husband Shahryar with cliff-hangers to delay her fate. Among these ...

Black Magic: a Tale of the Rise and Fall of the Antichrist by Marjorie Bowen. Witches, spells, ghosts, pacts with the Devil, occult rituals, love triangles, popes and the Anti-Christ are some of the ingredients of this chilling early horror work (set in the middle-ages) by Marjorie Bowen that some consider to be the ultimate Gothic Novel. With enough suspenseful plot twists and turns to keep most listeners on edge guessing till the very end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-magic-a-tale-of-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-antichrist-by-marjorie-bowen--...

Anthropologist Susan Johnston turns a scholarly eye on one of humankind's primary interests throughout history: the spiritual belief system. Beginning her lectures with an attempt to define religion, Professor Johnston continues this intriguing study with an examination of mythology and symbols, rituals and witchcraft, gender, politics, and religion's place in the many customs surrounding death.

follow the journey of the greek, egyptian, and norse gods throughout the pagan times.

'TOM PHILLIPS IS A VERY CLEVER, VERY FUNNY MAN' Greg Jenner This is a book about TRUTH - and all the ingenious ways, throughout history, that we've managed to avoid it. We live in a 'post-truth' age, we're told. The US has a president who openly lies on a daily basis (or who doesn't even know...

Magic Island was a science-fantasy radio serial syndicated in the late 1930s and 1940s. The series had 130 15-minute episodes, and all episodes have survived.The storyline followed wealthy Patricia Gregory as she ended her 14-year search in the South Pacific for her long lost daughter Joan. When Joan was one year old, the Gregory yacht was shipwrecked near the 30th parallel south. Lashed to a lifeboat, Joan was presumed lost by all but Patricia. In the opening episode, she receives a tip about a white girl living on a mysterious island populated by scientifically advanced people in the ...

Cosa succede all'obbedienza quando viene meno la protezione? Dal 1860 a oggi, il rapporto tra il cittadino meridionale e lo Stato non è stato un contratto tra pari ma una ratifica imposta. In questo podcast, Louis Siciliano smonta la retorica risorgimentale e analizza il presente senza sconti: sicurezza inesistente, rappresentanza svuotata e una cittadinanza ridotta a "intermittenza". Ma non è solo una denuncia. È una mappa per uscire dalla resa. Scopri come la tecnologia blockchain, la democrazia diretta e un nuovo modello di responsabilità possono rifondare il Mezzogiorno.

‘A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter’ New York Times ‘An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightly’Sunday Times From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient...

The Holiday Magic Network Podcast Rewind the seasons. Relive the magic.Hosted by Josh, (and sometimes co-hosted by Amy) the Holiday Magic Network Podcast is your cozy corner for all things holiday nostalgia. From vintage Christmas commercials and Halloween specials to summer vacation road trips, school Valentine’s parties, and Thanksgiving parades—if it made the calendar feel magical, we’re talking about it.Each episode is a warm dive into the pop culture, music, traditions, and unforgettable moments that defined the seasons of our youth. Whether you're sipping cocoa in December or ...

In The Dark Side of the Enlightenment, John V. Fleming shows how the impulses of the European Enlightenment - generally associated with great strides in the liberation of human thought from superstition and traditional religion - were challenged by tenacious religious ideas or channeled into the "darker" pursuits of the esoteric and the occult.