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Dive into the mysterious world of the eighteenth century with Closed Cabinet. Eighteen-year-old Evie embarks on her first grown-up visit to her enigmatic Mervyn cousins, where hidden secrets and ancient curses revolve around a peculiar cabinet. Though these subjects remain shrouded in silence, Evie‚s stay at Mervyn Grange unveils the truth of their intertwined fates. Published in Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 3, May 1923. - Summary by Martha Weller

Delve into the enigmatic world of medical ethics and criminal intrigue as we explore the themes surrounding the "Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer." This podcast invites listeners to grapple with the complexities of trust, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of human nature, framed by the gripping narrative of a trial that captivated a nation. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that illuminates the fine line between healer and harbinger, drawing on historical contexts that resonate with contemporary issues of accountability and morality in medicine. This is not a single ...

Beowulf by Anonymous. Beowulf is an Old English poem, an epic in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines, contained in the Nowell Codex. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between AD 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet". The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 5th and 6th centuries. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of ...

In this enchanting collection of tales, the main narrative follows King Shahryar and his new bride, Scheherazade. After discovering his ex-wifes betrayal, the king vows to marry a virgin each night only to execute her the following morning, believing all women to be unfaithful. However, Scheherazade, clever and resourceful, marries him and begins to weave a captivating tapestry of stories each night, leaving them unfinished to prolong her life and intrigue the king. As the nights unfold, readers are treated to a myriad of adventures, some nested within others, featuring beloved tales such as ...

American history is filled with amazing stories from great individuals. Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Franklin, McCarthur, Reagan. Names that immediately invoke stories of bravery, genius, and sacrifice. But there's another layer to our country's history, also filled with great individuals who did incredible things for their country, and then for whatever reason, were completely forgotten about. Anonymous America brings these figures into the spotlight to give them the recognition they deserve. Each episode is delivered in less than 10 minutes, giving you a look into our country's ...

In 1872, after the ratification of the 14th Amendment, the women’s suffrage movement took a daring step forward, asserting that the right to vote was a fundamental “privilege and immunity” of citizenship. This revolutionary idea led fourteen women, including the legendary Susan B. Anthony, to register and cast their ballots in Rochester, NY. Their victory was fleeting; they were soon arrested, along with three election inspectors who accepted their votes. To avoid a sympathetic jury, the prosecution relocated the trial to Canandaigua in June 1873, captivating the public and drawing ...

Step into the fascinating world of 1736 as we delve into the insights of an anonymous author who, after sampling a plethora of questionable beers and ales throughout London and beyond, imparts his brewing wisdom. In this enthralling treatise, he meticulously details each stage of the brewing process, sharing his thoughts on the best practices for creating exceptional beverages. While some of his suggestions have stood the test of time, others—such as the use of pond water in the mash—might raise eyebrows among todays brewing aficionados. So, why not add another log to the fire, pour ...

The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and degradation. His story also contains the first German ...

The book of luck or, a guide to your success, fortune, future, palmistry, astrology, etc . is an engrossing compendium of legends, myths and scientific or pseudo-scientific facts that might help you know the "unknowable" - your future fate and fortune. The best of luck to you, listener! - Summary by Brian Fullen

The Dark Ages: little was known about the period between the fifth and eleventh century in Europe mainly due to the lack of written history. More recently, scholars have developed the body of knowledge relating to the period. This work was written in the first half of the nineteenth century, before interest blossomed. - Summary by LynneT

Dive into the enchanting world of the Book of A Thousand Nights and a Night, a mesmerizing collection of stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. Originating between AD 800-900, this anthology features a rich tapestry of myths and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. The narrative unfolds through the clever storytelling of Shahrazad, who spins tales filled with suspense and adventure to delay her fate at the hands of her husband, Shahryar. Among these timeless tales are classics like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the thrilling voyages of Sinbad the ...

A podcast that unearthes, researches and highlights the untold, altered or erased accomplishments of women throughout history in the arts, sciences, academia, literature, politics, activism, business, battle, and beyond.Join Maeve and Sage as we reconnect our audience with history by telling the stories of brave and bold female pioneers, while moving the conversations forward by discussing how the erasure or minimizatiom of women's achievements shape shifts and continues to this day. We invite our audience to learn how to be micro-activists in this world that is constantly changing and yet ...

Anonymous Herstory is a Women's history podcast hosted by Tapp and Rylee, two best friends who love to laugh and tell stories. Each month Tapp chooses an interesting woman and tells Rylee the story of their life. Together, they traverse the complicated and captivating women that have given us our Herstory today. There will be laughs, tears, profanity, and so much more! Listen in on the 3rd Friday of every month, and don't forget to subscribe!

L'histoire des sociétés secrètes modernes commence dans l'Allemagne du début du XVIIe siècle avec la circulation de manifestes mystérieux qui annoncent l'existence d'une confrérie invisible aux pouvoirs prodigieux. Depuis quatre siècles, l'intérêt pour ces confréries n'a jamais faibli et l'emblématique phénix renaît sans cesse de ses cendres.

John Parsons Cook was a 28-year-old bachelor from a good family but not in robust health. He studied to become a lawyer, but instead of following that career, turned to raising race horses. In November 1855, during a visit to the Shrewsbury races, he was taken violently ill. He was attended by the 80-year-old local doctor, Dr. Bamford, and Cook's friend and sometimes partner, Dr. Palmer. William Palmer was a physician and surgeon, a widower and father. His appearance instilled confidence and invited trust. But were appearances deceptive? Was he, in fact, a cool, calculating, and vicious serial murderer?

Hello and welcome to Antiques Anonymous, the podcast where two friends who work in the antiques industry, talk about antiques, collectables, fine art and plenty more besides. Hosted by auctioneer Alexander Clement and antiques dealer Jon O'Marah, the chat will include top auctions, top lots, top tips and plenty of inside intel, anecdotes and maybe even some gossip. If you are an antiques geek, like Alexander and Jon, then join them for their rambling and sometimes incoherent podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This book contains 37 short stories for little folk featuring a variety of historical figures and their wonderful deeds. These stories span over a wide time frame. There is one featuring brave Queen Boadicea and another about the Battle of Waterloo. There is a variety of topics covered, including many bravely fought battles, an inventor, and a traveler’s adventure with a tiger! - Summary by SweetHome

St. Clair's defeat was a battle fought between the United States and the Western Confederacy of Native Americans on November 4, 1791, during the Northwest Indian War. Out of a US force of roughly 1000 men and officers, only 24 escaped unharmed. It has been cited as the most decisive defeat in the history of the American military and its largest defeat ever by Native Americans. This pamphlet is a compilation of three articles published in 1847, 1851 and 1864. (Summary by Fritz)

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found, but several versions date the collection’s genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the ...

In 1895 Oscar Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years' hard labor. This account of his two trials was compiled from the original shorthand court reports by an anonymous author. While a more complete account of the trial was published several years later, it omitted the more 'sensational' exchanges. This shorter version was clearly intended for a more prurient reader. In it we hear Wilde's famous defence of "the love that dare not speak its name", and see the evidence mount as a succession of attractive young men step into the witness box to tell their tales. - Summary...