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Timely and thought-provoking, Nancy Reddy unpacks and debunks the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom. When Nancy Reddy had her first child, she found herself suddenly confronted with the ideal of a perfect mother—a woman who was constantly available...

In The Myth of the Caudillo, Davis Truman unveils the untold story of how Spain’s dictator didn’t just win a civil war—he reinvented the past to secure his future. Through propaganda, censorship, and the rewriting of national memory, Franco transformed himself from a ruthless general into “El Caudillo,” the savior Spain supposedly needed.

PNW true crime and paranormal stories hosted by Genevieve and Haley. New episodes every other Monday. Thanks for tuning in.

A revised edition of the candid, sometimes shocking, biography of Rupert Brooke revealing the very different reality behind the golden-boy façade of an English literary icon. Paragon of youthful beauty, romantic symbol of a lost England, and precociously gifted poet, Rupert Chawner Brooke died in a hospital ship off the Aegean island of Skyros in April 1915, aged just 27. All England mourned his passing. But behind the glow of myth lies a darker reality.

Mussolini has rarely been taken seriously as a totalitarian dictator; Hitler and Stalin have always cast too long a shadow. But what was a negative judgement on the Duce, considered innocuous and ineffective, has begun to work to his advantage. As has occurred with many other European dictators, present-day popular memory of Mussolini is increasingly indulgent; in Italy and elsewhere he is remembered as a strong, decisive leader. Mussolini in Myth and Memory argues against this rehabilitation.

Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the twentieth century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic.

We know these times are unprecedented. We know something huge is happening. But what is it? What's going on? Are we on the edge of an abyss or a Great Awakening? Is humanity about to be transformed into a new type of divine human being? More than 30 years ago I awoke into a Groundhog Day that altered my Consciousness and experience of reality forever. From then on my life became a series of extraordinary, mystical and synchronistic events and encounters. Including a dramatic enlightening experience, my own Great Awakening. Over the last 30 years I've recorded this journey but held back from ...

The Myth and Magic podcast cultivates a community of passionate creatives dedicated to artistic growth and intellectual pursuits within the fantasy realm. This podcast is a vital destination for anyone with an interest in fantasy literature, fantasy drama, and fantasy art. Neil Mach's podcast, a celebrated success, boasts over 125 episodes spanning five years. Experience the Magic and Myth now…

The Alpha Myth Podcast with Keiji talks about all things masculinity. It debunks the myth around males having to be macho, strong, unemotional creatures and dwells on the question, "What is it to be a man in the present time?". Each episode has a different guest and discusses a different take on masculinity, from fatherhood to modern day chivalry.

Abbie and Kate discuss occult crimes, paranormal investigations, urban legends & strange happenings...Are you a believer? New episode every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behold the Rolling Stones: run-ins with the law, chart-topping successes, and now the World's Greatest Continually Operating Rock and Roll Band. 50 Licks tells the story of the Stones, right from its very origins. On July 12, 1962, London's Marquee Club debuted a new act, a blues-inflected rock band named after a Muddy Waters song-the Rolling Stones. They were a hard-edged band with a flair for the dramatic, styling themselves as the devil's answer to the sainted Beatles.

Black Tulip locates the ambiguous truth about Erich Hartmann and so much of the German Wehrmacht in general: that many of these men were neither full-blown Nazis nor impeccable knights. They were complex, contradictory, and elusive. This book portrays a complex human rather than the heroic caricature we're used to, and it argues that the tidy, polished hero stories we've inherited about men like Hartmann say as much about those who've crafted them as they do about the heroes themselves.

Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the US Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor. Now, as a retired brigadier general and Professor Emeritus of History at West Point, his view has radically changed. From a soldier, a scholar, and a southerner, Ty Seidule believes that American history demands a reckoning.

Aged six, Robert Drewe moved with his family from Melbourne to Perth, the world's most isolated city: and proud of it. This sun-baked coast was innocently proud, too, of its tranquility and friendliness. Then a man he knew murdered a boy he also knew.

Tune in weekly to hear fascinating tales of mental mystery and mayhem. Journey with us as we explore stories of real people dealing with mental health mysteries throughout time and help us dispel myths about mental illness.

""Dazzling. . . . In glittering prose, Momaday recalls stories passed down through generations, illuminating the earth as a sacrosanct place of wonder and abundance. At once a celebration and a warning, Earth Keeper is an impassioned defense of all that our endangered planet stands to lose.""...

History Rewritten: The Myths Beyond The Myths of Our Past" explores how complex historical events have been simplified, distorted, or reimagined in popular memory. Host Alex Calder examines the gap between what actually happened and what most people believe happened, unpacking how these historical misconceptions shape our understanding of the world today. Through her engaging, conversational style, Alex reveals how political agendas, entertainment media, nationalistic impulses, and simple human desire for compelling narratives have created simplified versions of history that often serve ...

They told us monsters weren’t real. That myths were just stories to keep us up at night. But what if they were wrong?Buried in forgotten attics, locked away in an ancient lockbox, and hidden deep within the shadows of my family’s history lie journals. Journals that whisper secrets humanity was never meant to know. Accounts of creatures that lurk just beyond the edge of our understanding... beasts, legends, and horrors that defy explanation.What you’re about to hear is no story. It’s evidence.Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and ...

A True Crime Podcast that will deep dive into the theories around your favorite true crime cases. Following the format of my bestselling book series, we will interview and discuss all the Myths & Legends directly from the authors and investigators that have all the evidence. We will also dive into the paranormal, Cryptids, conspiracies, and UFOs. So welcome to the deep...

This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.Sign up...