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The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distant past beckons as a golden age of attention. We dream of recapturing the quiet of a world with less noise. We imagine retreating into solitude and singlemindedness, almost like latter-day monks. But although we think of early monks as master concentrators, a life of mindfulness did not, in fact, come to them easily.

In this enchanting narrative poem, we delve into a captivating dialogue between the venerable Irish hero Oisín and St. Patrick. Oisín recounts his extraordinary three-hundred-year journey in the immortal isles of Faerie, where he wed the stunning Sidhe Niamh. Together, they embarked on grand adventures filled with feasting and quests. However, the allure of the mortal realm proves irresistible. As Oisín inadvertently slips from his faerie horse, he transforms into a frail old man, revealing the stark contrast between his noble deeds and the perceived weaknesses of the present generation. ...

A compelling history of the British Army in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries—showing how the military gathered knowledge from campaigns across the globe.

Immerse yourself in a spine-chilling anthology of seven ghost stories by Francis Marion Crawford. This collection weaves together all the classic elements of horror‚mysterious deaths, haunted mansions, and even encounters with vampires‚ensuring a thrilling experience for fans of the supernatural. - Summary by Carolin

Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture.

One of Buzzfeed's 24 New Books We Couldn’t Put Down “One of the smartest young writers of her generation.”—Book Riot From the acclaimed cultural critic and New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing—a writer whom Roxane Gay has hailed as “a force to be reckoned...

A vibrant young Hispano woman, Shonnie Medina, inherits a breast-cancer mutation known as BRCA1.185delAG. It is a genetic variant characteristic of Jews. The Medinas knew they were descended from Native Americans and Spanish Catholics, but they did not know that they had Jewish ancestry as well. The mutation most likely sprang from Sephardic Jews hounded by the Spanish Inquisition. The discovery of the gene leads to a fascinating investigation of cultural history and modern genetics by Dr. Harry Ostrer and other experts on the DNA of Jewish populations.

The show that let’s those on the go know just where to go when the wander the big blue marble. Powered By Gifted Sounds Network

Welcome to The Wandering Road! Where hosts Chris & Dean invite you on a thrilling journey through the bizzare, eerie, and mysterious!From delving into chilling demonic encounters to exploring the dark life of infamous figure H.H. Holmes, no topic is off limits. If you're fascinated by the strange and have creepy stories or topics you'd love for us to explore, we'd love to hear from you!Reach out to us at twroadpodcast@gmail.com to share your own thoughts or even join us as a guest on the show!

Join co-hosts Owen Walcott and Monica Samsin as they adventure around the state of Wisconsin county by county and learn about the weird and wonderful each one has to offer!

Conversations with writers and authors, historians, and everyday voices about history, craft, resilience, and place The Wandering Pen is an eclectic podcast about history, writing, resilience, and the places and stories that matter. Each week, Christine Musser speaks with writers and authors, historians, and everyday voices who share journeys of creativity, struggle, and discovery. Together, we explore how books, personal stories, and history shape the way we understand our world—and ourselves. Episode examples: Between Verses and Translations: Nancy Jean Ross on Crafting Literary Bridges ...

Life and other stuff as lived through a Nursing lens.

An honest and raw look into what The Wandering Ear is.

A Podcast about Ukrainian History with a Spot of Travel

Follow Olivia Azzano as she explains and discusses stories, history, and other such literature. Stories ranging from the origins of ancient heroes to wacky history are recounted.

Welcome to The Wandering Crow, a thought-provoking journey into the realms of spirits, cryptids, extraterrestrials, and spirituality. Join us, Mandy, Abbey, Cameron, and JT as we explore the world of the unusual and fringe, take deep dives into tales of the strange and impossible, and do our best to make new connections and revive old traditions of spiritual lore. We approach each topic from the lens of those who believe and practice pagan/animistic faiths. Through open curiosity and genuine respect, we hope to expand our limited knowledge of the worlds beyond our tangible reality. ...

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! We interview business owners and professionals from Middle Tennessee and beyond about their experiences and even hesitations about The Remote Working Lifestyle. If you have any questions or topics to be discussed, hit us up at TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.comThis show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008 and have...

Delve into the enigmatic realms of the mysterious, unearth tales of haunting encounters, explore the chilling depths of true crime, and unravel the threads of the unexplained. Join us on the Wicked Wanderings Podcast for a riveting journey through the realms of the unknown and the haunting mysteries that linger in the shadows.

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Explore one of the most pivotal periods in Old Testament history with The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings. This enlightening journey begins in the shadows of Egypt, where centuries of silence and Divine forgetfulness are shattered by miraculous events that lead to Israels liberation and the fall of Pharaohs empire. Experience the birth of the Israelite nation on that fateful Paschal night, marked by the blood of sacrifice. As they are guided to Mount Sinai, discover the laws, ordinances, and divine guidance that shape their identity. This narrative not only recounts the ancient history of ...