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Salve a tutti, io sono GiusyBenvenuti nello specchio della strega, podcast di paganesimo, folklore e mitologia. Noi non abbiamo un'armadio, ma uno specchio per accedere ai miti e alle leggende alla base delle nostre culture. Pronti ad attraversare lo specchio con me?

Explore the raw, rhythmic, and endlessly influential history of funk music. The History of Funk Music Podcast traces the singers, bands, bassists, producers, record labels, studios, cities, and cultural movements that transformed funk into one of the most important sounds in modern music. Episodes journey from the gospel, soul, R&B, and jazz roots of funk through the groundbreaking work of James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Meters, Ohio Players, Earth, Wind & Fire, and countless others. The show explores syncopated rhythms, bass-driven grooves, horn arrangements,...

History 360 takes you on a fascinating journey through the past. From ancient civilizations and legendary rulers to historic wars, forgotten events, remarkable people, mysteries, and the moments that changed the world, we explore history from every angle. Each episode brings the past to life through engaging storytelling, fascinating facts, and lesser-known historical details. Whether you love ancient history, world history, famous battles, historical mysteries, or stories of extraordinary people, History 360 has something for you. Step beyond the textbooks and discover the stories, secrets, ...

Explore the strange, fascinating, and surprisingly deep history of simulation theory—the idea that reality itself could be artificial, computational, or generated by a more advanced intelligence. The History of Simulation Theory Podcast traces the philosophical questions, scientific ideas, technological developments, thought experiments, and cultural influences that gradually transformed an ancient question about reality into one of the most provocative theories of the modern era. Episodes journey from Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, ancient skepticism, René Descartes, idealism, and debates...

World War II history podcast exploring the untold stories of German prisoners of war in America. Through compelling audio narratives, discover POW camps, women prisoners, culture shock, survival in harsh conditions, and the unexpected kindness shown by American soldiers and civilians. Each story reveals how captivity, work, language, healthcare, and everyday encounters transformed perceptions on both sides. Subscribe and listen to remarkable true stories of wartime humanity, resilience, and history.

Misteri, leggende e storie realmente raccontate. Luoghi, testimonianze, documenti e tradizioni si intrecciano in un viaggio alla ricerca di ciò che si nasconde dietro le storie che hanno attraversato il tempo.

Old-time radio suspense and mystery from 1947–1954: Escape. Free, complete episodes, restored audio, no modern ads. Escape: 250 episodes, in the order they first aired. Two new episodes a week, and live around the clock. From Stupid Potato: 61 free 24/7 channels of classic radio and vintage TV, and 190 podcasts, at stupidpotato.com.

Welcome to Restless Itinerary. We’re Candice & Morena — two Texas moms, educators, and travelers hitting the roads across Texas to uncover real history, strange legends, haunted places, forgotten stories, cemeteries, ghost towns, and the people who lived and died there.But we don't just tell the stories. We go there. From haunted taverns and abandoned places to historic cemeteries and creepy backroads, we explore the history behind the legends, talk to locals, investigate the claims, and decide for ourselves what we believe.Is this place restless???? Or just a story? Help us decide.👻 ...

Myths in Context retells gods, heroes, tricksters, and journeys from ancient and traditional sources, then explains what each story reveals in its own setting. Travel from Demeter's search and Thor's missing hammer to Inanna's descent, Anansi's contests, Māui's struggle with the sun, and the Monkey King's rebellion. Clear, researched mythology with source traditions kept distinct and later retellings identified.

Islam Issa's father had always told him about their city's magnificence, and as he looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library. And Alexandria is no ordinary city. Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an authoritative...

This compelling audiobook narrated by Peter Kenny presents Isaiah Berlin's acclaimed essay on Tolstoy and historical understanding "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." This ancient Greek aphorism, preserved in a fragment from the poet Archilochus, describes the...

In the past five years, Israel has mounted three major assaults on the 1.8 million Palestinians trapped behind its blockade of the Gaza Strip. Taken together, Operation Cast Lead (2008-9), Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), and Operation Protective Edge (2014) have resulted in the deaths of some 3,700 Palestinians. Meanwhile a total of 90 Israelis were killed in the invasions. On the face of it, this succession of vastly disproportionate attacks has often seemed frenzied and pathological.

The 15-minute continuing series Perry Mason aired weekdays October 18, 1943 – December 30, 1955, on CBS Radio. Geared more towards action than courtroom drama, it mixed mystery and soap opera, with attorney Perry Mason sometimes even exchanging gunfire with criminals.Erle Stanley Gardner's literary success with the Perry Mason novels convinced Warner Bros. to try its hand, unsuccessfully, with some motion pictures. However, the Perry Mason radio show stayed on the air for 12 years.As The Edge of Night, it ran for another 30 years on television, but Gardner disliked the proposed daytime ...

Secondhand Stories is a series that serves up pure, unadulterated storytelling. No additives. No artificial flavors. Just all-natural narrative. What type of stories, you ask? Well, histories, mysteries and unbelievestries.

Did you know that Henry Ford had a massive impact on square dancing in America? Or that the act of recycling traces back to 500 B.C. in Athens?

Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.

"Best Podcasts of 2022" - Financial Times On a January night in 1978, a white light burned through the sub-Arctic sky. It was Cosmos 954, a nuclear-powered Soviet espionage satellite that had malfunctioned and fallen to earth. As the satellite disintegrated, it scattered dangerously radioactive debris across the vast traditional lands of the Dene, Métis, and Inuit in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Operation Morning Light tells the story of the Cosmos 954 disaster, its impact on the land, and the resilience of the communities in the debris field. Operation Morning Light is hosted by ...

Interested in history but don't know where to start? Join Alan Robertson (History and Classics student at Edinburgh University) every week as he interviews people with a passion, uncovering moments in history that fascinate them. Whether it be popular or obscure, listeners can expect an in-depth discussion from the Romans to The Beatles - no topic is off the table. Discover History is for the novice and the avid history fan alike, do join us for the magical mystery tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They said it was just a story. A haunting someone imagined. A light in the sky with a rational explanation. Just a noise in the walls. A mistake, a hoax. But over the years these stories seem to persist. And not all of them seem to have easy answers. This is The Tape Library. A collection of the paranormal, the strange, and the unexplained. Each episode examines a different case. These are the stories that keep me awake at night wondering "what if...". Told through immersive documentary style narrative, firsthand accounts, and whatever evidence still lingers. First, we hear the story. Then,...

Big Book of Knowledge: 400+ Illustrated Pages of Space, Science, Geography & History is the ultimate all-in-one encyclopedia for curious minds! Bursting with fun facts, vivid illustrations, and easy-to-understand explanations, this exciting reference audiobook takes young listeners on a thrilling journey across time, space, and the natural world.