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In the early 20th century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world's map, created new global powers, and brought forth some of the biggest problems still facing us today. But it also birthed a new art form: the horror film, made from the fears of a generation ruined by war. From Nosferatu to Frankenstein's monster and the Wolf Man, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War.

Have you ever wondered exactly how your favorite movie or book –– or podcast, TV series, documentary film, or magazine article –– got made? Origin Stories has you covered. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hearts (and to ours). Nothing is off the table: not the frustrations and the joys, not the setbacks and the successes. Intimate and incisive, instructive and eye-opening, Origin Stories is the ultimate podcast for anyone curious about the workings of the creative mind. New episodes ...

The scientific community is shocked by the recent discoveries unearthed in Antarctica, once a green and forested paradise. Satellite images reveal ancient structures, castles and mysterious pyramids buried beneath the melting ice on the mysterious continent that suggest an ancient culture that has remained undetected until now. Skeletal human remains, ancient Antarctic maps that could only have been drawn by a view from spaceships, and the speculation that alien giants once occupied the icy world demand that further research and explanations be pursued.

Advances in science and technology are now enabling us to see dozens of highly advanced civilizations that defy the historical timeline as we know it.

The Origin of Superstition," also known as "Superstition on the Air," was a 1935 radio series that delved into the origins of popular superstitions. Through captivating dramatizations, the series transported listeners across time and space to uncover the historical roots of these beliefs. The show's meticulous research ensured that each episode presented an accurate and unbiased account of the superstition in question, allowing the facts to speak for themselves. The only fictional elements were the names of individuals involved, which were changed to protect their privacy."

The revelation that we are not alone in the cosmos and that mankind may be connected to an extraterrestrial heritage is becoming more and more accepted as the Alien enigma continues to unfold.

Gidget: Origins of a Teen Girl Transmedia Franchise examines the multiplicity of books, films, TV shows, and merchandise that make up the transmedia Gidget universe from the late 1950s to the 1980s. The book examines the Gidget phenomenon as an early and unique teen girl franchise that expands understanding of both teen girlhood and transmedia storytelling, providing an invaluable insight into this iconic franchise for students and researchers in film studies, feminist media studies, and youth culture.

After spending more than three years working on his latest book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” replete with 757 interviews, Origins host Jim Miller decided he hadn't had enough and returns with new interviews to further explore one of the world’s most iconic premium content brands. Origins Chapter 7 is titled, “HBO: Present, Past, and Future,” features leading voices from inside and outside the world of HBO. Origins with James Andrew Miller is an Audacy original. Previous seasons include: Season 1: Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2: ESPN Season 3: Alabama ...

Fossils of the earliest human beings are still being discovered not only in Africa, but in many other places around the globe, including Antarctica. The new evidence and research clearly suggests that other races existed in our distant past that remain largely unexplained. Could the entire scientific theory of evolution be wrong? Explore the shocking evidence that may cause the history books to be re-written.

In this exclusive podcast, author Michael Connelly and Executive Producer Henrik Bastin (The Killing, Burn Notice) discuss the creation and production of Bosch, from the origins of the series to how it found a home at Amazon to casting its star, Titus Welliver (Lost, The Good Wife). Connelly shares his experiences of working on the show, and offers Harry Bosch fans an idea of what they can expect from the much-anticipated series.

Do you remember when the Fourth Doctor called in on Pete Murray's Open House? Or when Louise Jameson was menaced by a Dalek on BBC Radio Bristol? Do you remember when June Whitfield auditioned a Dalek? If these things passed you by in the 1970s and 1980s, now's your chance to catch up! Featuring...