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Icelanders believe in elves. Why does that make you laugh?, asks Nancy Marie Brown, in this wonderfully quirky exploration of our interaction with nature. Looking for answers in history, science, religion, and art—from ancient times to today—Brown finds that each discipline defines what is real and unreal, natural and supernatural, demonstrated and theoretical, alive and inert. Each has its own way of perceiving and valuing the world around us. And each discipline defines what an Icelander might call an elf.

India is a religious and ethnically diverse country. Indian culture is characterized by distinct languages, and rich traditions among various ethnic and religious groups. Folk Katha, in this podcast show we will talk about India's different Folk Arts from paintings to music, food & literature, etc.

Dawn, Ellie and Matt bring you a podcast about land management in and around the Peak District, hearing from farmers, rangers, landowners and conservationists about the challenges of protecting wildlife, producing food and providing access for visitors. We hope these recordings provide some insight into different relationships with the landscape and ways we might learn from each other so that livelihoods and ecosystems can flourish.If you listen to this and think of any questions you'd like to ask then you can email us at landfolkpodcast@gmail.comThanks to Joss Mann-Hazell and Ford Collier for...

Marty Cullen’s song and story-filled odyssey around Ulster Ireland’s northernmost province has a rich history of music and storytelling. From the towering mountains of the borderlands, to the barren hills of Donegal; tales of things human and mythical are told through poetry, recitation and...

Do you like West Virginia? Ghost stories? Folk-lore? Legends and campfire stories? Jennie and Alyson do, and they wanted to share their favorite stories with the world. Join them as they explore all the wild and wonderful tales the Mountain State has to offer.

India's rich cultural diversity is reflected in its folk tales and fables. Stories that carry magic, mythology, and magnificence, that have been passed on from generation to generation. What The Folk by ThisDay, hosted by Deepa Ranganath, brings these folktales closer to you.

Step into the vibrant world of storytelling as we explore the rich cultural landscape implied by tales from South Africa. This podcast delves into the heart of African society, capturing the essence of community, tradition, and the moral lessons woven through generations of oral history. Expect narratives that highlight the intricate dance between humanity and nature, as well as the timeless wisdom embedded in folklore. Each week, a new full-length audiobook is featured, offering a fresh perspective from diverse storytellers and eras. This rotating collection provides a unique opportunity for ...

The Tomb of the Mili Mongga tells the story of Samuel Turvey's expeditions to the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia. While there, he discovers an entire recently extinct mammal fauna from the island’s fossil record, revealing how islands support some of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity, and why many of these unique endemic species are threatened with extinction or have already been lost. But as the story unfolds, an unexpected narrative emerges – Sumba’s Indigenous communities tell of a mysterious wildman called the 'mili mongga', a giant yeti-like beast.

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...

A Swede and an American discuss MMA including fight analysis, culture, news, hot takes and hijinks.

This podcast is to give you a first hand look of Appalachia. You will hear stories through interviews, some self help episodes, history, and episodes on self reliance. If you find it in your heart to do so, give us a good 5 star rating, and be sure to tell all of your friends and neighbors! Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Stay humble, be kind, and Stay Awesome! Thank you for stopping by. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support

Yes, in a thousand years people will fly on the wings of steam through the air, over the ocean! The young inhabitants of America will become visitors of old Europe. They will come over to see the monuments and the great cities, which will then be in ruins, just as we in our time make pilgrimages to the tottering splendors of Southern Asia. In a thousand years they will come!

Un podcast nómada, que sigue los caminos del folklore en América Latina, desde la pampa argentina hasta la cordillera peruana, pasando por el altiplano boliviano y el desierto chileno. Vayamos al encuentro de la gente que canta y baila la milonga, el chamamé, la zamba, la cueca, la chacarera, el malambo, el carnavalito, el taquirari, el caporal, la morenada, la diablada, la manirena, la zamacueca, y muchos otros universos de canto, música y danza que crecen en esta tierra de pampas, serranías, quebrada y punas, exactamente de la misma manera que lo hacen también el maíz, la palta, la ...

Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland’s most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.