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Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grizzly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a cultu ...
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As someone who loves kdrama, I find that poetry is a great way to convey your feelings without speaking while Korean drama, on the other hand, feels like the world is happening to me! Both are captivating in their own way. This is what my podcast is about! -Leila Brown
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Nature's Lead

NaturesLead.com

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This podcast both examines and inspires a certain approach towards life that is based both on personal philosophies and on, more importantly, the writings of people such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. The host, while working in technology for a major corporation, holds a Master's in English Literature and is a true Romantic.
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The podcast aims to spread Urdu Adab to people who cannot read or write urdu. It will contain short stories which are meaningful, funny, romantic & sarcastic as well as poetry, literature and other forms of Urdu Adab.
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Join Lisa VanDamme as she guides you through The Romantics by Edmond Rostand. Recommended Book Url: https://readwithme.app.link/IhjAgeFkSjb Description This three-act comedy by Edmond Rostand, best known for his enduringly beloved play Cyrano de Bergerac, is the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families forced to whisper their sweet nothings across a wall. Or is it… Even before the curtain closes on Act I, Rostand has turned this seemingly cliché scenario on its head, with uproa ...
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The Writing Life

National Centre for Writing

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We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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A Zambian podcast that amplifies the voices and perspectives of the youths in Lusaka and beyond. We explore a wide range of topics relevant to Zambian youths, including entrepreneurship, mental health, and the arts. Be part of the conversations by Subscribing ,liking and following us for free.🇿🇲
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John Keats is perhaps the most talented poet of the English Romantic Period. Although his life was cut short by disease at the age of 25, he produced some of the most famous poems in world literature. Less erudite and philosophical than Shelley and not so technically versatile as Byron, he displayed a sure poetic instinct and an amazing ability to appeal powerfully to the senses and to the emotions by the brilliance of his diction. Thus his poetry is noted more for exquisite feeling than for ...
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Gaata Rahe Mera Dil is the longest running radio show in USA featuring local and global talent interested in singing Bollywood songs. The show is running non stop for more than six years and has showcased over 500 aspiring singers throughout the world. Show can be heard on the radio waves in Bay Area CA, Seattle, Washington DC and on Merasangeet.com. ANyone can participate in this show by sending song recordings to gaatarahemeradil@yahoo.com. For more information on the show please visit www ...
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The Thunder Mutters

Becky Dellow/Adam Horovitz

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The Thunder Mutters is a podcast in love with music, and with the music of words. Presented fortnightly by poet Adam Horovitz and fiddle player Becky Dellow, it takes its name from the poem by John Clare. We will be exploring the connections between music and poetry, concentrating for the first year of the podcast on Clare’s 'The Shepherd’s Calendar' and on the tunes Clare gathered. Every month, we will bring you the appropriate section of the Calendar interspersed with relevant tunes that C ...
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Anyone who has ever been on a package tour with a group of strangers who soon become friends, and passed time swapping stories with them, would instantly identify with this timeless classic of English literature. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer recounts twenty different stories recounted by a diverse group of pilgrims who gather at The Tabard Inn in Southwark, near London, before setting out for the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Host of the inn proposes that they entert ...
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Let me take you on a musical journey and bring out our best feelings from the past, present and future. Uplift your spirits and emotions. Be positive, outward and onward... Take the music where ever you go and enjoy. Each intro, track, middle and ending carefully chosen and mixed together for your best listening pleasure. I thank you for listening and grateful if you love, share and follow me ! Positive feedback welcome ! Peace and Love Guy F
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KARD RADIO

KARD RADIO

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This podcast is representative of KARD. KARD is one of the Discord Server that talk about Communities, Hobbies, and Youth Movement. And now, KARD is Media Partner Content.
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The Keats-Shelley Podcast

Keats-Shelley Podcast

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A podcast about John Keats, PB Shelley, Mary Shelley and Lord Byron, Romanticism and Rome hosted by James Kidd. For the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association and the Young Romantics and Keats-Shelley Prizes. Contact: podcast@keats-shelley.org
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Soundtrack to this episode Text of poem: The Last Act ‘Tis the god Hercules, whom Antony loved, Now leaves him. It is too often only close to death, or utter failure, when the mind is held to truth, we see the outlines of the gods, those whom we loved but never realized. Above us in a void burnt-out and cold, at unfamiliar heights their forms retur…
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In this Episode we dive deep into the perplexing reality of how Zambians celebrate (or rather, don't) national holidays. While others take a well-deserved break, others seem to have a peculiar obsession with keeping the wheels turning. Is this a sign of a nation that's lost its way, or simply a testament to our unyielding work ethic? Don't forget t…
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In this podcast, NCW Head of Programme & Creative Engagement Holly is joined by author Ferdia Lennon to discuss writing dialect in fiction. Ferdia Lennon was born and raised in Dublin. He holds a BA in History and Classics from University College Dublin and an MA in Prose Fiction from the University of East Anglia. His short stories have appeared i…
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In today's episode, Genevieve will be diving back into your favorite hideously grizzly, repulsive, at times very witty, and fabulously illustrated Victorian publication - The Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record. She'll discuss a creepy German law about the display of corpses, Revolutionary war skeletons found in walls, coffins for lifeboa…
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On today's episode, Genevieve discusses the creepiest Victorian haunted house she could find: The Villisca Axe murder house. She talks about both the chilling backstory and the hauntings. References for today's episode:https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/haunted-villisca-ax-murder-house-ghosts/https://murderhouse.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/Gho…
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We have decided to release It!!!Ever wondered what Zimbabweans think about their neighbor to the north? Dive into the similarities and differences between Zambia and Zimbabwe, from trending Zambian celebs to everyday expenses. Get a unique perspective on Zambia through the eyes of a Zimbabwean.#ZimbabweanCulture #ZambianCelebrities #Zambia #Zimbabw…
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Soundtrack to this episode Link to poems! Read the Classical Outlook poetry issue here! NEW MERCH HERE To receive a link to the Critical Path Symposium, follow the email link at the bottom right of this page Topics discussed in this episode include: -Philip Walsh and Rachel Hadas! -The Classical Outlook! -Classical Reception Studies -"44 Pastorals"…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, poets Rebecca Goss and Heidi Williamson discuss using place as a vessel to write about difficult subjects and memories in poetry. Rebecca Goss is a poet, tutor and mentor, living in Suffolk. Her poems have appeared in many literary journals, anthologies and have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Arts online.…
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On today's episode, Genevieve will discuss coffin-shaped boxes in mysterious huts, a case of suspended animation, a struggle in an elevator with a lunatic, and some other disturbing, little “Items of interest” as they’re called in the 1878 volume of The Illustrated Police News Law Courts and Record which are indeed very interesting items. We’ll als…
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From traces of the Gauls in France to a Kurdish boy’s story of finding refuge in Ireland, voices from Leitrim’s Iron Mountain Festival: Mary Byrne, Adrian Duncan, Alice Lyons, Zak Moradi, Vincent Woods – with brief music extracts from Eleanor Shanley, Garadice, Zoé Basha, Ultan O’BrienPor RTÉ Radio 1
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Als Zarathustra dreissig Jahr alt war, verliess er seine Heimat und den See seiner Heimat und ging in das Gebirge. Hier genoss er seines Geistes und seiner Einsamkeit und wurde dessen zehn Jahr nicht müde. Endlich aber verwandelte sich sein Herz,—und eines Morgens stand er mit der Morgenröthe auf, trat vor die Sonne hin und sprach zu ihr also: „Du …
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In this video, we talk to Mwelwa Oncos an Award Winning poet. He tells us about some wrong ideas people have about poetry today. He shares his own experiences as a poet and shares his opinion on the Scene about what makes a good economy. Learn from the best as our award-winning poet reveals the truth about the poetry world and shares his inspiring …
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On today's episode, Genevieve discusses "America's most haunted house®" - The Whaley House of San Diego California. She'll dive into the bone chilling back story, as well as the spooky hauntings that delight (and seriously creep out) visitors today. References for today's episode include:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_Califo…
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Paints, pigments and the perfume of old paper. Love objects and the love of books. More from Culture Night at Áras an Uachtaráin, hosted by President Higgins and Sabina Higgins (and other past Miscellany live recordings), with Nell Regan, Aingeala Flannery, Lemn Sissay, Sharon Hogan and Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin…
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Ever wondered what it takes to go viral?Meet Clifford Epic. The popular content creator shares never-before-heard stories about his rise to fame, the struggles he's faced, and the passions that drive him.From his creative process to his personal life, get ready to be captivated by the real Clifford. And that's not all. We'll also dive into the rela…
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Mea culpa: "The Neural Lyre" was published in 1983, not 1994. Don't know why I said that! Read today's poem here Topics discussed in this episode include: -William Paley's watchmaker analogy -Problems with teleological arguments -Brandon Carter's Anthropic Principle -Multiverse/many worlds theory -John Archibald Wheeler's Participatory Anthropic Pr…
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In this podcast, NCW Programme Officer Ellie is joined by author and presenter Nick Acheson to discuss structuring non-fiction, and how to create rhythm with your writing. Nick Acheson is an author, conservationist and environmentalist living in North Norfolk. He has written for BBC Wildlife, British Birds, British Wildlife, The Guardian, The Big I…
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Mea culpa: Apologies for my faint audio in the beginning! Soundtrack to this episode Second soundtrack, because... I had to. Topics discussed in this episode include: -Thom Gunn and some of his literary interests (Henry James, George Macdonald, Saki, Ovid, etc.) -My episode on Thom Gunn -My episode on Timothy Steele -Read The Classical Outlook!! -W…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Associate Programme Director Kate Griffin is joined by writers Maarja Pärtna and Penny Boxall to discuss the process of multi-disciplinary collaboration. Maarja Pärtna is an Estonian writer, translator, and editor who focuses on socio-ecological themes in her work. She has published five poetry collections. …
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In today's episode, Genevieve talks about Victorian circus horrors. The freak shows, fires, riots, kidnappings, train wrecks and morbid taxidermy.References for today's episode:https://www.notesfromthefrontier.com/post/freak-showshttps://www.neh.gov/humanities/2011/septemberoctober/statement/the-circus-you-never-knewhttps://victorian-era.org/victor…
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Soundtrack to this episode (it's Stephen Kampa!) Topics discussed in this episode include: -Go read New Verse Review! -Go listen to my talk on SLEERICKETS about Horace's Ars Poetica! -Go listen to the mighty Fer de Lance! -The Sleerickets Stephen Kampa episode -Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason -From Transcendental Idealism to Transcendentali…
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Join us for a deep dive into the complex world of relationships. In this episode, we explore how our upbringing shapes our relationship styles and how these styles impact our interactions with friends, family, and romantic partners.common relationship pitfalls, particularly focusing on behaviors exhibited by both Men and Women, and offer insights o…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, novelists and NCW Academy tutors Benjamin Johncock and Megan Bradbury give insight into their writing lives, and offer their advice to emerging novelists and writers of all kinds. Benjamin Johncock is an award-winning novelist, short story writer and journalist. His debut novel, The Last Pilot, was published in …
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From the shores of West Kerry to Dublin city’s Georgian squares, to a Traveller man’s campfire – a special programme on Ireland’s treasure trove of shared heritage, marking National Heritage Week, with Eimear Ryan, Theo Dorgan, Colin Regan, Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Oein DeBhardúin and Paula Meehan…
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Soundtrack to this episode Topics discussed in this episode include: -Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard by Thomas Gray -Portrait of the artist in a digital world -The New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century -The decline and fall of poetry -Four paths to pecuniary stability -My episode on Amit Majmudar -"Patronage" by Amit Majmudar -Te…
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In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Vicki is joined by novelist and NCW Academy tutor Melissa Fu to discuss the difficult task of writing your second novel. Melissa’s writing appears in several publications including The Lonely Crowd, International Literature Showcase, Bare Fiction, Wasafiri Online, and The Willowherb Review.…
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In today's episode, Genevieve discusses how Tuberculosis influenced fashion, hazardous beauty routines, deadly hatpins, the dangers of corsets, and strange, kind of gross beauty trends, as well as some really weird and intriguing facts about Victorian fashion. References for today's episode:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-tubercul…
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