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StoryNory

Storynory is an online treasure trove of audio stories. Here you will find a mixture of new stories, fairy tales, and specially adapted myths and histories. We also have a sprinkling of verse. We have published an audio story every week since November 2005. Storynory has grown and grown in popularity, and now around a quarter of a million mp3 files are downloaded every month from our servers.

All Episodes

9:53

Herodotus: Gods of Ancient Egypt

StoryNory ·

2019/10/01

And I’m here with some more ancient history based on the writings of Herodotus. In the second book of his Histories, he describes ancient Egypt and in this episode, I’m going to be talking about the Egyptian gods. Herodotus gathered much of his information about Egypt by talking to the scribes and priests in the temples when informed about the countries traditions and beliefs. He himself reckoned that no nation was more right about religion than any other and that the Greeks had

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25:45

Wicked Uncle and Grandma's Skip

StoryNory ·

2019/09/28

Grandma was 85 years old. She still lived on her own quite independently, although she had stopped driving the car when she’d reached 80. In a moment of weakness, she had confessed to the doctor that she occasionally had dizzy spells when she could not remember what her name was or what country she lived in. He prescribed pills for mild epilepsy and ordered her to give up her driving. At first, she refused, but the doctor insisted, saying it wasn't safe for other motorists. Therefore she had

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25:45

Wicked Uncle and Grandma's Skip

StoryNory ·

2019/09/27

Dad (Nigel) and the Kids go on Holiday to the Red Sea. Back home, cousin Jenny has come to stay with Grandma. Dad's holiday relaxation soon disappears into the African Sky as he starts to receive annoying text messages. Read by Richard for Storynory and written by Bertie.Support the show.

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25:45

Wicked Uncle and Grandma’s Skip

StoryNory ·

2019/09/27

Dad (Nigel) and the Kids go on Holiday to the Red Sea. Back home, cousin Jenny has come to stay with Grandma. Dad's holiday relaxation soon disappears into the African Sky as he starts to receive text messages.

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10:52

The Town Musicians of Bremen

StoryNory ·

2019/09/15

This amusing story by the Brothers Grimm is about four farm animals who believe they can earn a good living as musicians. But it isn't really by the sweetness of their barking, braying, mewing, and cockle-doodle-doing that gets their supper. Read by Natasha. Visit Storynory https://www.storynory.com/the-town-musicians-of-breman/ . for the full text and original pictures by Bertie. Support the show.

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9:36

Herodotus – The River Nile

StoryNory ·

2019/09/10

Herodotus visited Egypt and devoted the Second Book of his Histories to its wonders. He called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" and looked at varios theories about where its true source was, and why it flooded its banks every year.

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9:42

Herodotus - The River Nile

StoryNory ·

2019/09/10

Herodotus visited Egypt and devoted the Second Book of his Histories to its wonders. He called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" and looked at varios theories about where its true source was, and why it flooded its banks every year. Support the show.

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4:54

Pet Writing Competition

StoryNory ·

2019/09/04

Writing Competition ! Send us your TRUE story about your very Special Pet by 22nd September. Entrants must be 16 years or younger - mum and dad can help with spelling, typing and grammar. Include a photo or drawing of your pet if you can. We will choose 5 stories and read them out on Storynory ! Send to comp@storynory.com.Competition Groove by Jana and Bertie !Support the show.

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19:18

The Magician’s Horse

StoryNory ·

2019/09/02

A boy makes friends with a white horse who has a very special talent - she can talk !

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20:09

The Crow and Friends

StoryNory ·

2019/08/26

A story from ancient Indian in which A crow makes friends with three animals who are very different from himself and together they fend off dangers.Support the show.

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16:47

Jana's Studio Interview about Show Dogs

StoryNory ·

2019/08/22

Jana and Sophie talk to Anita Mitchell about her two show dogs (and much adored pets), Dolly and Mabel - a pair of gorgeous West Highland White Terriers who show at Crufts, the world's biggest dog show.Support the show.

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9:50

The Tiger Who Had No Manners

StoryNory ·

2019/08/16

A crafty old mountain tiger in Korea is caught in a trap. He is rescued by a buddhist monk. How does he show his gratitude?

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16:23

Astropup’s Space Tourist Part Two

StoryNory ·

2019/08/10

A laser gun fight breaks out on the moon. Astropup and his space-travelling friends have taken Luna, a space-tourist, on a trip to the moon. She has brought along her cat, Mr Muggles, who runs away to join the sinister creatures.

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16:23

Astropup’s Space Tourist

StoryNory ·

2019/08/02

A new adventure featuring Astropup who travels in space with a super-brainy Parrot and a human called Marlow. In this story (which comes in two parts) the three friends go into business offering tours in space . The first customer is a girl called Luna who wants to walk on the moon on her 16th birthday. The trouble begins when she brings along her pet cat, Mr Muggles.

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19:29

Astropup's Space Tourist

StoryNory ·

2019/08/02

A new adventure featuring Astropup who travels in space with a super-brainy Parrot and a human called Marlow. In this episode (which comes in two parts) the three friends go into business offering tours in space . There first customer is a girl called Luna who wants to walk on the moon on her 16th birthday. The trouble begins when she brings along her pet cat, Mr Muggles. Read by Richard Scott in the voice of Astropup and written by Bertie with Luna's voice by Jana. Lots of original sound effects on

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7:23

The Grateful Crane

StoryNory ·

2019/07/29

The crane, an elegant and beautiful bird, is considered to be auspicious in Japan. In this story, a poor farmer receives good fortune after he rescues a wounded crane. But unfortunately his curiosity gets the better of him, and his luck does not hold out. It's a short, rather sad, but beautiful story.Support the show.

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15:10

The 1001 Nights Intro

StoryNory ·

2019/07/25

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2:08

Song: Old MacDonald had a Farm

StoryNory ·

2019/07/19

Jana sings a rocky version of this most famous of songs

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5:59

The Two Frogs and the Well

StoryNory ·

2019/07/15

A tale by Aesop with a story, a poem, and a song. The moral is "Look before you leap!"Support the show.

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12:04

Astropup in Gone with the Wind

StoryNory ·

2019/07/10

We continue our Love Story in Space.The Parrot and Astropup have plucked a red rose from the Planet of the Cows for the Parrot to give to his beloved, Polly.Unfortunately the bulls who guard the sacred rose have a very blustery response.

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