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Janet Fletcher
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Some of us go weak in the knees for silky, buttery Brie.
Some of us consume stinky, washed-rind cheeses like French Muenster with great pride.
Some of us can’t imagine a plate of pasta without a hurricane of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
But cheese is more than just a snack or finishing touch. It’s a world unto itself. Cheese has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years, and it has so much to teach us - about history, microbiology, cultural differences (and commonalities), and the complex workings of our senses. Not to mention, it’s just incredibly delicious.
Think of Cultured: A World History of Cheese as a 10-episode cheese course, or a cheese plate large enough to contain a well-rounded sampling of great cheeses from around the world. Janet Fletcher, a noted food writer and publisher of the Planet Cheese blog, provides deeper (and delectable) insights into a familiar food you only think you know. Included in this Audible Original are peeks at the nine steps of cheesemaking, the 10 most important cheese families, and tips on how to taste cheese with the same refined palate as a professional cheese judge.
(And yes, you have our permission to snack on your favorite cheeses while you listen.)
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The 16th century was a time of immense change across the globe. For many historians, it marks a massive shift in the way the world operated; it is often considered the beginning of modernity. We may regard the 16th century as the time of Shakespeare and the conquistadors, but women also played a powerful role in many of the major events around the world. In 10 Women Who Ruled the Renaissance, you will explore the lives of 10 extraordinary women who exemplified the spirit of the 1500s - an era dominated by adventure, discovery, and cross-cultural exchange.
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Fills Gaps in History
- De Amanda en 01-22-21
De: Joyce Salisbury, y otros
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The Skeptic's Guide to Alternative Medicine
- De: Steven Novella MD, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Steven Novella MD
- Duración: 4 h y 24 m
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Energy medicine. Acupuncture. Superfoods. Healing magnets. What does the scientific evidence really say about these and other eclectic treatments for personal wellness that fall under the popular term “alternative medicine”? How can we know if a treatment is safe and effective? How can you become your own best skeptical consumer of health news in the media? Join neurologist and science educator Dr. Steven Novella for a fascinating exploration of these and other important questions about the truths - and myths - behind alternative medicine.
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An interesting look at one mans bias
- De C. Walker en 04-13-21
De: Steven Novella MD, y otros
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The World of J.R.R. Tolkien
- De: Dimitra Fimi, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dimitra Fimi
- Duración: 4 h y 42 m
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In The World of J.R.R. Tolkien, you will join Dr. Dimitra Fimi to delve into Tolkien’s complex and multilayered mythology, examining all these ingredients and more. In these 10 lectures, you will explore and appreciate Middle-earth as medieval, mythological, and modern, a literary creation that was shaped by forces old and new. And you may be surprised to discover just how much of Tolkien’s legendarium was constructed posthumously, with his son Christopher compiling and publishing many of Tolkien’s later works after his death.
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Calls Tolkien a racist and sexist
- De Kevin en 09-29-22
De: Dimitra Fimi, y otros
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The Hidden History of the Boston Tea Party
- De: Adam Jortner, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Adam Jortner
- Duración: 2 h y 56 m
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The history of the Boston Tea Party is a hidden one. Why? Since it was a clandestine operation, all sorts of rumors and legends grew up around the event—many collected decades after the American Revolution had ended. At its core, however, the night of December 16, 1773, when colonials dumped tea from British ships into Boston Harbor, was more than a fight over tea and taxes. It was a struggle over the very nature of democracy and self-governance.
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How nuanced this event actually was
- De Cody T. en 12-17-23
De: Adam Jortner, y otros
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Decoding Dogs: Inside the Canine Mind
- De: Ellen Furlong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Ellen Furlong
- Duración: 5 h y 43 m
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They might be our best friends, but we often have no idea what they are thinking. Peer inside the fascinating world of the mind of the dog with associate professor of psychology Ellen Furlong of Illinois Wesleyan University. Ever wonder how the same nose that always manages to find the worst-smelling place in the park to roll around can also be trained to sniff out cancer, bombs, and even endangered plants and animals? As you embark on a penetrating look at the canine brain, you’ll break down the unique ways dogs think and feel.
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Dogs!
- De Anonymous User en 08-19-20
De: Ellen Furlong, y otros
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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Horror
- De: Mark Canada, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark Canada
- Duración: 5 h y 19 m
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Through these 10 lectures, you will delve into the darkness of Poe’s most nightmarish stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, and “The Fall of the House of Usher”. You’ll also learn how he invented the detective story and explored themes of love and loss in such poems as “Ulalume” and “Annabel Lee”. And you’ll discover how Poe employed symbolism, imagery, rhythm and rhyme, irony and paradox, repetition, simile, and foreshadowing to create a unique body of work.
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Interesting but not what I was expecting
- De Red-Haired Ash en 03-24-21
De: Mark Canada, y otros
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Sex, Love, and Marriage from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
- De: Jennifer McNabb, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer McNabb
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
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There is a common misconception that sex, love, and marriage in medieval and early modern Europe followed very specific, inflexible rules and expectations that remained unchanged for centuries. Throughout the 10 lectures of Sex, Love, and Marriage from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, you will find that looking closer at marriage and sexuality in this period reveals a vibrant history of flexibility, of questioning and adaptation, and of evolutionary - and sometimes even revolutionary - change.
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can not finish it
- De Cherryl en 01-14-22
De: Jennifer McNabb, y otros
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10 Big Questions of the American Civil War
- De: Caroline Janney, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Caroline Janney
- Duración: 4 h y 4 m
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In 10 Big Questions of the American Civil War, join noted author and Civil War historian Dr. Caroline E. Janney, a professor at the University of Virginia, for a pointed examination of some of the most intriguing, provocative, and enduring questions about the Civil War era. The aim of these 10 eye-opening lectures is to separate myth from memory.
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Rockyp
- De Robert Palomino en 12-11-19
De: Caroline Janney, y otros
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The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present
- De: Chris Byrne, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Chris Byrne
- Duración: 2 h y 55 m
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Toys and games have long been a part of childhood, but the 20th century saw the rise of an entire industry devoted to the business of play, one that would constantly evolve over the years. In the six lectures of The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present, consultant and toy industry expert Chris Byrne—also known as The Toy Guy®—will take you on a journey through the world of toys from the Edwardian era to our current moment. Beginning with the birth of the mass-market toy industry, you’ll trace the many transformations of toys and our shifting theories of play and childhood development.
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Well played
- De Filson Family en 01-03-25
De: Chris Byrne, y otros
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Medical Mysteries Across History
- De: Roy Benaroch MD, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Roy Benaroch MD
- Duración: 4 h y 49 m
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In these 10 eye-opening lectures by a practicing doctor and medical educator, you’ll walk through a series of medical mystery cases ripped from history and involving well-known historical figures whose identities are nevertheless hidden from you. Every one of these cases requires you to use your detective skills to identify and diagnose the mystery patient just like the doctors that attended them. In the process, you’ll learn fascinating insights into medicine: both the medicine that was practiced thousands of years ago and the medicine doctors practice today.
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delightful
- De Amazon Customer en 03-14-20
De: Roy Benaroch MD, y otros
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A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century
- De: Stephanie Insley Hershinow, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Stephanie Insley Hershinow
- Duración: 2 h y 46 m
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The rituals and pageantry of courtship in the 19th century can seem foreign to us today. Some of us may look back and see a more romantic age, while others will see a minefield of strict rules and stuffy protocol. Either way you look at it, it was worlds away from what dating is in the 21st century. In the six lessons of A Courtly History: Romance in the 19th Century, Professor Stephanie Insley Hershinow gives you a look at the complex and ever-evolving rules of romance in 19th-century Britain. Along the way, you will see why this fascinating era keeps drawing us back to novels and Netflix.
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So much fun!
- De ArianaAZ en 03-16-24
De: Stephanie Insley Hershinow, y otros
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The Mysterious Case of Agatha Christie
- De: Maureen Corrigan, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Maureen Corrigan
- Duración: 5 h y 43 m
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Meet Agatha Christie, the best-selling novelist in human history. Her writing career spanned six decades, during which time she wrote 66 crime novels, 6 non-crime novels (including romances), and over 150 short stories. Not only was she a phenomenally successful novelist, but she is also the most successful female playwright of all time - her play “The Mousetrap” is the longest-running show in history. As you learn about Christie’s experiences and her storied career, you will better understand how the circumstances of her life shaped her work and vice versa.
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So excellent!!!
- De linsyh en 08-24-21
De: Maureen Corrigan, y otros
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The History of the Superhero
- De: Lan Dong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Lan Dong
- Duración: 3 h y 58 m
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In Lan Dong’s Audible Original, The History of the Superhero, examine the roots of the superhero dynamic that’s overtaking popular culture. Encompassing both Marvel Comics’ and DC Comics’ pantheon of extraordinary heroes, these eight lectures explore how superhero comics came to be, how famous characters (and their exploits) evolved in response to social and cultural changes, how superhero cinematic universes have become an integral (and highly lucrative) part of film history, and why superheroes of all types are likely here to stay.
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Bland
- De Amazon Customer en 12-22-22
De: Lan Dong, y otros
Very informative & infectiously enthusiastic presenter
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An Amazing Experience
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An incredible resource for enthusiasts, consumers and those in the cheese workforce!
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Shockingly Informative
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Cheese Please
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Fantastic
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very good.
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Comprehensive Information on Cheese
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Fascinating
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Probably my favorite book on Audible
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