In a world without forensic science, the testimony of witnesses was paramount in the Athenian courtroom. Yet, how to guarantee the truth of that testimony was a problem that plagued the legal system. This led the Athenians to develop a strange and brutal double standard for evidence. We investigate the stark legal distinction between the testimony of a citizen and a slave. A free citizen's testimony was considered voluntary and was given under oath, but their word alone was often deemed

Subtitle: Choosing Your Battles in the Marketplace of Ideas We live in a world where every rumor, every hot take, and every twisted narrative can feel like a personal call to arms. But do we really need to chase down everything and everyone? Let's examine: Why not every rumor needs your responseHow Dag handled slander and misrepresentation during his lifetimeEight constructive alternatives when frustration with people or organizations flares upIf you’ve ever found yourself exhausted from tryi...

You live within an old letter, its faded essay still breathing your words. Time has worn the paper, but not the feeling. Each line carries your voice, your warmth, your love. Reading it brings you back to me, proving that recollections written with heart noway truly fade.

Step into a vast, wind-carved landscape where geysers huff like old engines, glaciers whisper their slow retreat, and redwoods stand like stone columns holding fog in their branches. In Episode 3, hosts Renee and Dan lead you from Yellowstone’s boiling, bison-strewn plains through Glacier’s alpine drama and Olympic’s dripping rainforests to the cathedral hush of the redwoods, tracing each park’s breathtaking sights and the human stories tangled around them.Beyond the postcard views are layered

In this podcast Dave Cant, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,   reflects on the friendships and mateships that he encountered n Newman, and the effect that it had on his life. He also describes the ploys that Pioneers Club used to entice people to their Club, including Themed Nights (such as Mock Weddings) and alternative drinks such as Shooters and Coronas. He remembers the success of the Pioneers Cricket Club, which won 9 premierships,  as opposed to the footy team, which did not have similar

So once again, we find ourselves at the crossroads, wondering if the devil may show himself… or if these beasts aren’t as infernal as they may seem. Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/Hauntscast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Let's keep in touch! Join our discord server - https://discord.gg/Y26pecdCkN Check out our website - www.hauntscast.com Follow us on Instagram

King James I (1566-1625) the son of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots—with his daring explorers, adventurers and colonizers laid the foundation for future British settlement and the eventual formation of both Canada and the United States of America. E164. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ZmyTGwiMbEU which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Monarchy From the Middle Ages to Modernity by David Starkey

Before the awards, the fame, and the sold-out stadiums, he was just a teenage janitor with a guitar—rejected by every record label in London. But when a friend secretly uploaded one of his songs online, everything changed. This is the true story of how a small act of faith turned a struggling musician into one of the biggest artists of our time. 🔗 Explore more stories at TwistOfFateRadio.com 🎙️ For voiceover work, visit ClarkVOServices.com

Join historian Dr. Liam Atchison on the Mossbunker Review as he binge-watches classic TV, uncovering surprising truths about 1950s America through the lens of “What’s My Line?” Expect playful insights, cultural commentary, and at least one surprise in a nostalgic journey that blends history, humor, and the quirks of television’s golden age.

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National Be bald and be free day.  Entertainment from 1980. Puritans bansih Quakers, Teddy Roosevelt shot in chest and still gave his speech, Cuban missel crisis began. Todays birthdays - Dwight Eisenhower, Lillian Gish, Roger Moore, Harry Anderson, Thomas Dolby, Karyn White, Usher. Bing Crosby died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ I think I'm going bald - RushAnother one bites the dust - Queen I believe in you - Don WilliamsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

This powerful biographical story traces Oprah Winfrey’s incredible journey from a poor Mississippi girl to the world’s most influential media queen. Through pain, perseverance, and purpose, Oprah transformed her struggles into strength—becoming a voice for the voiceless and a symbol of empowerment, compassion, and hope for millions worldwide.