Kenneth G. Appold joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Luther and the Peasants: Religion, Ritual, and the Revolt of 1525 (Oxford UP, 2025).  The German Peasants' Revolts of 1525 were a defining moment both for the Protestant Reformation and the history of European culture. But while the conflicts are well-studied, they are typically analyzed today from political and socioeconomic perspectives, whereas the protagonists themselves framed them in religious and theological terms. Luther and the

The Roman emperor Julian (r. 361-363 CE) was a man of action and of letters, which he employed in an effort to return the Empire to the light of the pagan gods, and reverse the Christianization of the empire advanced by his uncle Constantine and the sons of Constantine. This enterprise was inspired and guided by his conversion to the Neoplatonic philosophy and radical pagan Hellenism of Iamblichus and his disciples, and promoted by his production of Greek orations, letters, and satires. These works

Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination (University of California Press, 2025) by Dr. Jennifer Barry confronts the violent ideological frameworks underpinning the early Christian imagination, arguing that gender-based violence is not peripheral but is fundamental to understanding early Christian history. By analyzing hagiographical and doctrinal writings, Dr. Barry reveals how male authors used portrayals of feminized suffering to shape ideals of sanctity and

We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey! This work was inspired by gothic novels and is a playful satire on the genre. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen centers on Catherine Morland, a sweet and imaginative young woman who loves gothic novels and often lets fantasy color her view of the real world. When she visits the grand estate of Northanger Abbe...

The fellas wrap up their spooky month with the last halloween special, washing the taste of the Woman in Black out of their brains with an amazing collection of ghost stories, written by the creator of The Magnus Archives: Jonathan Sims. They reflect on the impressive change in mediums, as well as its somewhat heavy handed (yet nonetheless true) themes on capitalism, the environment and killing billionaires with steak knives.Hear about their favourite stories in the anthology. For Geordie, its a

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Join me as I welcome author Paula Chase to talk about her newest young adult 'Balancing Act' and author Alysha Rameera to talk about her debut fantasy 'Her Soul for a Crown.' Tune in to hear Paula and I chat about how teenagers can be influenced by those who are supposed to protect them and how what we do in high school can influence the adults we become, and to hear Alysha and I chat about never betraying your values and being haunted by the mistakes of your past.

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Sarah welcomes Kelli Estes, bestselling author of The Girl Who Wrote in Silk and Today We Go Home, to discuss her latest novel, Smoke on the Wind. This sweeping story connects two women—centuries apart—through love, loss, and an inexplicable bond that transcends time.Set in both contemporary and early 19th-century Scotland, Smoke on the Wind follows Keaka Denney, a mother struggling to rebuild her life after tragedy, and Sorcha Chisholm, a woman in 1801 fleeing wrongful accusation and forced from

Matt talks with me about all his indie comic lines, available on https://www.indyplanet.com,  his books that are available on Amazon, and his YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@UCRh_9_02q1cfydI6tlww-_g If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go tohttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/supportand give what you can!All my social media links-https://linktr.ee/DanHenkSupport the show

When Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro was a kid growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he would draw monsters all day. His deeply Catholic grandmother even had him exorcised because of it. But when del Toro saw the 1931 film Frankenstein, his life changed. "I realized I understood my faith or my dogmas better through Frankenstein than through Sunday mass." His new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic book drops on Netflix Nov. 7. He spoke with Terry Gross about getting over his fear of death,

Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another episode. They're discussing What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez.After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GCPL's Library of Things! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

Listen Ad Free https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! Join us as we unveil a new chapter each day from Austen's celebrated works, including "The Watsons," "Sense and Sensibility," "Pride and Prejudice," "Persuasion," "Northanger Abbey," "Mansfield Park," "Love and Friendship," "Lesley Castle - Dramatic Reading," "Lady Susan," "Jane Austen's Juvenilia," and "Emma." Delight in the charm, romance, and wit that have

From Nesta pointing rudely at Tamlin (relatable) to her epic moment plucking the Harp with Cassian, we cover all the emotional damage, the major plot points, and the spicy details.​Warning: This episode is fueled by wine and tangents! Prepare for a good giggle and lots of chaotic detours.

In September 1975, 17 days apart, two women, one in Sacramento and the other in San Francisco, attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford. The first attempt on September the 5th came from Annette Squeaky Fromm. The Charles Manson follower spent over 30 years in prison, is out on parole, and is 76 years old. The other attempt came on the non-entrance side of St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco on September the 24th, 1975. The shooter, Sara Jane Moore, served 32 years in prison and died almost 50

The Choreography of Environments: How the Anna and Lawrence Halprin Home Transformed Contemporary Dance and Urban Design (Oxford UP, 2025) explores how objects and the domestic spaces seep into the aesthetic consciousness of movement-based artists, like dancers and urban designers, significantly shaping their approach to movement invention and choreography. If these objects and spaces happen to have been designed by a leading modernist architect and landscape designer working with the dancer, then

For many years, Diane Ravitch was among the country’s leading conservative thinkers on education. The cure for what ailed the school system was clear, she believed: high-stakes standardized testing, national standards, accountability, competition, charters, and vouchers. Then Ravitch saw what happened when these ideas were put into practice and recanted her long-held views. The problem was not bad teachers or failing schools, as conservatives claimed, but poverty. She denounced privatization as a

For this episode of season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and returning guest Logan D. Irons! We got to chat about his Oaths of Blood Saga, marketing, inspirations, and craft. Make sure to check out his book and social links in the space below! Please don't forget to subscribe! Check out our first episode here: Season 3, Episode 36-Logan D. Irons Interview Author Social Links: Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Logan-D.-Irons/author/B0CT64TSK9 Instagram -

This was a tough one to record since Tony was being extra Tony with his words today. Linz also factored into that as well. But besides the lack of pronunciation, the duo has a lot fo discuss this week. Tony came with some thoughts on the Ultimates comics. He also loved the Batman Deadpool book that he also reviewed. All this and so much more in this episode of Drunk on Comics.

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