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Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and other great content on FORMED.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

As we dive deeper down the Charles Manson rabbit hole in Part 2, we explore the shocking link between the cult leader, mind control, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As Tom O’Neill concludes his two decade long investigation, we look at the author’s findings that have rocked everything that the American public thought they knew about the Manson Family Murders.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterFollow Redacted: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery ...

Music touches the soul, and one of the most famous musicians of all time was George Frideric Handel. He was a prolific writer of operas and oratorios. Handel’s Zadok the Priest has been performed at every British coronation since 1727. His orchestral works Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks are also incredibly popular and are often performed at the BBC Proms. But he is probably most famous for his Messiah, an oratorio that is staged all around the world during the Christmas season. The stirring music causes people to leap to their feet, inspired by the magnificent words and ...

In the finale episode of our series on Marilyn Monroe, we take a look at her final years, her final movies, and what led up to her untimely death. Like most of her life, her final years weren't easy, and though she did get the chance to co-star with her childhood hero, Clark Gable, in her final completed movie, she was highly distraught when she learned that the press was falsely implying that she was somehow partly to blame for his death. Addiction to prescription pills and thoughts of taking her own life would increase over time, eventually landing her in a mental institution, then being ...

What Was He Thinking? Long before ecru, maize, or topaz, automobiles come in your color choice of black, black, or (if you ask nicely and place your order early) black. Why the lack of options? Well, according to Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, the auto industry’s resident ubergod, black paint dries more quickly—allowing more efficient operation of his revolutionary assembly line. The American car buyers response? Well, that's a horseless carriage of a different color. Listen and learn all about it in this episode. More Blundering Brainstorms to Come The next episode of "100 of ...

Today, we’re navigating into one of the most infamous regions on Earth, a place that has inspired decades of speculation, fear, and fascination. This is a region where planes vanish without a trace, ships disappear as if swallowed by the ocean, and strange, inexplicable phenomena are said to defy logic and science. Welcome to the Bermuda Triangle, sometimes referred to as the Vortex of Doom.

It’s a tale that has everything—secret military experiments, whispers of time travel, disappearing ships, and shadowy government cover-ups. That’s right, we’re talking about the Philadelphia Experiment. Whether you’ve only heard the name in passing or you’re familiar with the more outlandish claims, I guarantee this story is full of twists, turns, and questions that will leave you wondering: could something like this have actually happened?

As we step into the early colonial years of Sint Eustatius (1600–1650), we discover a critical period in the transatlantic enslaved trade. Guided by historians and local voices, we explore the unimaginable suffering endured by enslaved African men and women, with a focus on the unique exploitation of enslaved women as labourers and reproductive vessels. We also begin to uncover the story of the blue beads—these beads carry a history of both oppression and hope. Through these narratives, we honour the resilience of those who endured and reflect on humanity's capacity for both cruelty and ...

Today, we’re stepping back into one of the most tumultuous chapters in American history—the Civil War—and exploring a place where the echoes of that bloody conflict are said to linger to this very day: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

It’s great to think about Jesus as a baby, Jesus in the manger, and Jesus on Mary’s lap. But we dare not forget that He was also born King. On this week’s edition of The Land and the Book, special guest Alistair Begg helps us understand that Christ's first coming was also about His second coming. He was born King, but Jesus will soon return as King of Kings! Don’t miss this encouraging conversation—next time on The Land and the Book. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/landandthebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lizzie Borden trial made a huge splash in the newspapers of the time,not only in Fall river, Massachusetts, where the double axe murder occurred, but across the country. Police investigations of families with any kid of social status were not known for suspecting upright citizens- they tended to think immigrants or low-lifes were responsible. And investigations were limited- very poor when held up to today's standards. Lizzie was declared not guilty by a jury- even when all the evidence led to her murder of her stepmother and father. This is the story-

On a warm afternoon in Wichita Falls, TX the twisted mind of Kody Lott would be unleashed on the unsuspecting middle-schoolers walking home. Forever etched in their minds is the day that their friend Lauren Landavazo was gunned down in front of them. The reason for Kody’s actions perhaps rivals the heinous act itself.

Livestream recording. The village of Deir el-Medina first arose in the 18th Dynasty (c.1550—1310 BCE), but the historical records really multiply in the 19th and 20th Dynasties (c.1310—1070 BCE). In this livestream recording, I set the scene for the village and introduce you to some of its inhabitants. We explore houses and families, and a couple of intact tombs that shed light on the inhabitants… Video version available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/livestream-deir-117598390. Deir el-Medina Village Museo Egizio excavation photos: https://archiviofotografico.museoegizio.it/en/archive/...

We don’t really know precisely what Henry got up to once he fled Mont Saint Michel. What few records we have are incomplete and some contradictory. But from those records we /are/ able to glean some details… and when we take the accounts in total, what immediately becomes clear is that, just because Henry was […] The post 464 – Rufus’ Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Campaign first appeared on The British History Podcast.

I think that at one time or another everyone has thought about how they would die. It is a morbid question, but if there is one thing that is certain in life is that we will die eventually. We have almost no control on the when and where, and all of us wish that we will lead long fulfilling lives and die in our sleep. But the truth is, death comes for us all. Sometimes it comes in bizarre and unique ways that people talk about for years to come. So pop some popcorn my spooky friends… today you will hear about some very unusual and unexpected deaths throughout history Our website is ...

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All right…I hope you’re ready because a lot of information—some of it important, some of it useless—is about to come your way in a rapid-fire way. Again, this is material collected over the last 12 months while I was looking for “ongoing history” ideas…some of this info doesn’t fit with the mandate of the program…some of it is orphaned from programs that never quite took shape…and some of these items were just too weird to gloss over, so I made a note…what you do with what you’re about to hear is up to you. Let us begin with 60 mind-blowing facts about music...the 2024 ...

The life of 25-year-old Risa Kagaya in Tokyo in 2015 felt like the fulfillment of her dreams. She had long aspired to a career in acting, and now she had secured a position with a theater group and was about to perform on stage. However, one August night, her life ended in tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gráinne Ní Mháille was a 16th-century woman who led the Ó Máille dynasty in the west of Ireland. She is an iconic heroine of Irish history, so we needed an iconic Irish-Scottish guest and that's why Katie Charlwood (from Who Did What Now?) is here to celebrate her in a crossover! Who Did What Vulgar History Now? Learn more about Katie and Who Did What Now! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and ...