This is a collection of the readings of the writings of Rudyard Kipling
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It is the best poem because it was voted the best poem by all people. Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz
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"The Jungle Book" is a timeless tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery in the wilds of the Indian jungle. Follow Mowgli, raised by wolves, as he encounters a captivating cast of characters, faces the challenges of survival, and learns profound life lessons in a world where the law of the jungle prevails. This classic is an enthralling exploration of human nature, our connection to the natural world, and the enduring power of storytelling. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books an ...
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Part of the world History section. How Countries developed and major historical events. Check out our youtube channel for other historical videos podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@historyunpacked00
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The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. It was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the “white Raja” of Sarawak in Borneo, and by the travels of American adventurer Josiah Harlan, who claimed the title Prince of Ghor. The story was first published in The Phantom Rickshaw and other Tales (Volume Five of the Indian Railway Library, published by A H Wheeler & ...
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Robin Kermode reads his favourite children's stories. All the stories are about kindness and forgiveness in some form. Robin Kermode, is an actor, best selling author, leading Communication Coach, popular keynote speaker, body language expert, media commentator, and the author of SPEAK SO YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LISTEN. His podcast, THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, has over 20,000 listeners. For more information visit: www.robinkermode.com
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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A journey to healthy, happy living. We are not going to sugar coat it, just sharing a little inspiration, motivation, and insight for the journey.
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Literally anything just contact, comment, or ask me. Cell phone no. @ 832-530-2464. Or email me @ [email protected]
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Exploring the spoken word. Let’s explore while we free our minds to wonder. Small clips posted routinely.
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This is where I will share poetic pieces and unique, uplifting insights I gain from them. Join me, Madison Erasmus, for a regular dose of literary inspiration. Cover art photo provided by Thought Catalog on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog
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Welcome to Marshall Garland's "Saba Reads: my weekend reading project". I do these weekly readings for my children and grandchildren. And anyone else who wants to listen!
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Won't you join me, Gerard Armbruster, as every week we take a wrong turn off life's interstate, and discover the straight story about the bend in the road, where nestle the small towns with big characters, to tug on the common thread that unravels the hand-me-down sweater of our national zeitgeist, and extrudes the truths of our lives. Perennial favorite: Postcard from Battersea, with Stetson Tudd.
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A bi-weekly show that discusses and examines the chivalric virtues as they apply to our modern lives. We touch on Modern Culture, Martial Arts, Personal Style and Grooming, Movies and lots of other topics. Whatever and wherever our conversation takes us.
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Welcome, to mostly stories, I’m your host, Ben Beecher. In this series, We flip through the pages of some of my favorite books that I used to read growing up. Some of these tales have been told many times before, some you may not have ever heard of. In any case, I hope you enjoy, Mostly Stories Cover art photo provided by Susan Yin on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@syinq
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Classic Poetry Aloud gives voice to poetry through podcast recordings of the great poems of the past. Our library of poems is intended as a resource for anyone interested in reading and listening to poetry. For us, it's all about the listening, and how hearing a poem can make it more accessible, as well as heightening its emotional impact. See more at: www.classicpoetryaloud.com
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PLEASE NOTE: The 'Great Writers Inspire' project has its own website which features much more extensive, diverse and updated content. Please visit https://writersinspires.org From Dickens to Shakespeare, from Chaucer to Kipling and from Austen to Blake, this significant collection contains inspirational short talks freely available to the public and the education community worldwide. This series is aimed primarily at first year undergraduates but will be of interest to school students prepar ...
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I've always wondered what it takes to make our dreams come true. How do we move from having a dream to becoming the dream? I have dedicated my life to understanding how to make our dreams possible. I have learned from my mentors, studied the scriptures, read hundreds of books and attended several seminars in the quest of finding the secret sauce to making our dreams come true. I am here to share them with you in this podcast. I want to go on the journey of my commitment to personal developme ...
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The Author Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London, England on the 29th of May, 1874. Though he considered himself a mere “rollicking journalist,” he was actually a prolific and gifted writer in virtually every area of literature. A man of strong opinions and enormously talented at defending them, his exuberant personality nevertheless allowed him to maintain warm friendships with people–such as George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells–with whom he vehemently disagreed. Chesterton had no diff ...
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Power Naps have been proven to help you get the rest and energy you need and get back on track. In as little as 20 minutes, the Power Nap podcast can help get you in and out of sleep quickly - easily and (best of all) naturally. Our unique isochronic tones have been shown to help people easily enter a sleep state and bring you back to being fully awake, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of your day. So forget the coffee and, take a power nap podcast instead. We have power naps in a va ...
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You can’t sleep. Even worse? You can’t stay asleep. 7 million Americans suffer from a lack of sleep, for some, it's temporary for others it’s an ongoing problem. The Stop the Insomnia Now podcast is an effective answer to your sleep problems. Because of our experience with advanced relaxation techniques, our team has crafted these unique and exclusive isochronic enhanced audio tracks and guided meditations to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep longer. The Stop the Insomnia Now Podcast ...
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BEST OF (#61 OF 566) LANTY FOSTER'S MISTAKE by BRET HARTE
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The Great Famine of Ireland: A Short History
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6:35In today's episode, discover the tragic story of the Irish Great Famine (1845–1852), a devastating period of starvation, disease, and mass emigration that reshaped Ireland forever. This short episode explores the causes of the potato blight, British government response, and the long-term impact on Irish society and the global Irish diaspora.…
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Jeeves Takes Charge" is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, and features the young gentleman Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. The story was published in the Saturday Evening Post in the United States in November 1916, and in The Strand Magazine in the United Kingdom in April 1923. The story was also included in the 1925 collection Carry On, Jeeve…
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AN O.HENRY DOUBLE-HEADER TOBIN'S PALM and THE COMING OUT OF MAGGIE
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34:51Tobin's Palm From O' Henry's 'The Four Million': Two young sons of Ireland , John and Daniel (Tobin) head for Coney Island Amusement Park in order that good palm John can relieve Daniel of his worries over his girlfriend's not having arrived yet from County Sligo with his money. It's been three moneths and no sign of her. He consults a fortune tell…
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(BEST OF # 60 OF 565) THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN - A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
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Lord Haw-Haw: How A British Man Became A Nazi Icon
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7:48Lord Haw-Haw, the infamous radio voice of Nazi Germany, became a symbol of betrayal during World War II. Born William Joyce, he broadcast propaganda aimed at breaking British morale, earning notoriety across the UK. In this episode, we explore Lord Haw-Haw’s rise to infamy, his chilling broadcasts, his dramatic capture, and the controversial trial …
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FAREWELL and FASCINATION by GUY DE MAUPASSANT
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28:07Two similar stories by Maupassant explore the memories of older men with regard to the woman whom they just can't forget....] for music credit: Midnight in Paris Music by Jean-Paul Verpeaux from Pixabay New sponsor spot time markers: Sponsor Message intro 12:51 Show re-entry: 12:54 Visit us at www.bestof1001stories.com…
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get ready for another "Jeeves" style adventure- this time with the clueless Rollo and his excellent butler and advisor Wilson. It seems Rollo is quite caught up with a young lady but he has his own "system" for getting the final "yes" from her and doesn't need advice. Join our email list at 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales podcast and browse our …
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BEST OF (#59 of 564) THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
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The Dark History of Clowns: From Comedy to Creepy (part 2)
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14:25In today's episode, (part 2 of 2) Eric Flynn continues his deep dive into the strange and fascinating history of clowns — from joyful jesters and circus entertainers to the terrifying figures of modern horror. In this episode he'll be looking at Clowns in media, serial killers and urban mysteries. Was their a point in society when the image of the …
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THE BEAST IN THE CAVE and THE ALCHEMIST H.P. LOVECRAFT
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42:35A tourist gets lost in Mammoth Cave and runs into a very scary situation in 'The Beast In The Cave' In 'The Alchemist' a curse haunts an old family for 6 hundred years, killing each male member of the family at age 32. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com by going to 1001 Classic Short Storiers and tapping on "Episodes"- then look for…
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tThis story by award-winning Brazilian writer Machado de Assis delves into infidelity and jealousy in a small town in Brazil.The characters are well- developed and the action is non-stop. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com for more great stories.By me
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BEST OF (#58 of 562) THE JEWEL ROBBERY AT THE GRAND METROPOLITAN A HERCULE POIROT MYSTERY by AGATHA CHRISTIE
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37:41Poirot can’t resist a case, even when holidaying in Brighton with Hastings. When a necklace goes missing, the case is a simple matter of logic for the little Belgian. This was only the second of Agatha Christie's short stories to appear in print. In the UK, it appeared in The Sketch magazine on the 14th March 1923 as The Curious Disappearance of th…
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BEST OF (#59 of 564) EASTER EVE by ANTON CHEKHOV
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The Dark History of Clowns: From Comedy to Creepy (part 1)
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16:10In today's episode, (part 1 of 2) Eric Flynn takes a deep dive into the strange and fascinating history of clowns — from joyful jesters and circus entertainers to the terrifying figures of modern horror. He explores the evolution of clowns across cultures and centuries, tracing their roots in ancient performances, medieval courts, and the golden ag…
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ULYSSES AND THE CYCLOPS and CAESAR CROSSES THE RUBICON
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14:22'Ulysses and the Cyclops'-Adaped by Andrew Lang from the Greek classic 'Homer', this story places Ulysses in the hero's seat as he and his men are trapped on an island occupied by one-eyed giants called Cyclops- and they have a nasty penchant for eating sailors and roasting their remains. Ulysses is known for his "McGuyver" like abilites to find sm…
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Edgar Allan Poe wasn't just known for horror- he also had a sense of humor and a deep sense of justice for those who had been wronged. In this story, a French king who likes to play extravagent jokes on his guests decides to use his two dwarfs, which had been captured and sent to him by one of his generals, as the evenings' entertainment. The man d…
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THE ADVENTURE OF SILVER BLAZE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
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Discover the unbelievable story of the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri—widely considered one of the strangest Olympics in history. From chaotic organization and bizarre marathon events to missing athletes and controversial competitions, today's episode dives deep into the forgotten details of the third modern Olympics. Learn how the 1904 …
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A young man living off a rich Aunt's endowment decices to take a few weeks off with pals and head for the nearby lake looking for peace and quiet. He is soon wrapped up in trying to get his shy friend hooked up while at the same time being stuck with a fat toddler whose parents have been abandoning him to the mercies of lake vacationers due to a me…
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Two cultures collide when a group of British overseers meet for a regional planning session in India's outback, have too much to drink, and one of them defaces a statue outside a temple. The offender is almost immediately confronted by a naked leper called Silver Man who leaves a bite mark on his chest- causing a physiological change in the coming …
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BEST OF (#56 of 560) UNCLE JESSES LIFEBOOK and THE FAMILY OF THE VORDULAK
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Coins are everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think about where they came from? Today, we dive into the surprisingly rich history of coinage — from the earliest metal money in the ancient world to the coins we use today. In today's episode we'll be telling a story that spans empires, trade routes, and shifting ideas of value.…
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THE SONG OF THE FLYING FISH A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K.CHESTERTON
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BIG NEWS FOR ANDROID LISTENERS THAT ALSO LOVE APPLE PODCASTS
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BEST OF (#56 of 559) THE ABSENCE OF MR. GLASS A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
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Portugal’s Brutal Colonial Wars: How an Empire Unraveled
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8:17Portugal's Colonial Wars (1961–1974) were a series of fierce independence struggles in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Marking the final chapter of European colonialism in Africa, these conflicts drained Portugal’s resources and morale—so intense and drawn-out that many called it 'Portugal’s Vietnam.' In today's episode, we explorer the root…
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In 1925 Hemingway's collection of his first short stories appeared as In Our Time, and included the cryptic The Three Day Blow. He begins with a memory of WWI, then gives us a dialogue between Nick Adams (Hemingway's alter -ego in his early stories) and a friend as they spend a few days drinking at his friend's fathers lodge. The theme is baically …
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A young man builds a home and vineyard at the top of a gentle slope in Virginia's Blue ridge Mountains only to find his home sliding downhill in a heavy rainstorm. Enjoy all of our 1001 collection at www.bestof1001stories.com Support our efforts to tell history the way it really happened by chipping in a little every month at www.patreon.com/1001st…
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BEST OF (#55 OF 559) THE YOUNGEST MISS PIPER by BRET HARTE
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Kung Fu: 5,000 Years Of Martial Arts History
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6:38In today's episode, we talk about the fascinating history of Kung Fu, from its ancient origins in China to its global influence today. Learn how Shaolin monks, legendary masters, and philosophy shaped this martial art over thousands of years. Explore famous styles like Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and Wushu, and uncover the truth behind Kung Fu myths. How d…
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MY KINSMAN,MAJOR MOLINEUX by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
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55:37A young man from the country travels to Boston (during the days when the British soldiers were housed there) seeking his relative Major Molineux, who had promised the young man a chance to rise up in the world should he ever travel there after his schooling. The reception he receives with every inquiry is rude, even threatening, and he ventures to …
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Bertie gort himself in realtrouble this time- he's engaged. Only Jeeves knows what to do.By Jon Hagadorn
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BEST OF (#54 OF 558) THE RED-HEADED OUTFIELD by ZANE GREY STORIES BY ZANE GREY
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Operation Jericho: The Daring WWII Raid That Shook Nazi-Occupied France
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5:31In this short episode, Discover the daring WWII raid Operation Jericho, where RAF Mosquito bombers launched a precision airstrike on Amiens Prison in Nazi-occupied France. Uncover the mission’s purpose, the heroic pilots behind it, and the ongoing debate over its true objectives.
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THE SPRING OF A LION AN ALLAN QUARTERMAINE STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD
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37:02An aged Allan Quartermaine entertains a couple of old friends at his home who ask him for a story- and he rewards them with the story of the time he bagged 4 lions in one encounter.By me
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A man of sciencewho has traveled the world searching for the source of the evil winds that destroy mankind finds himself pursued by them. He locks hilmself in his house in an effort to beat them.....By ME
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BEST OF (#53 of 557) THE SALAD OF COLONEL CRAY A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY
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The rise and fall of Rudyard Kipling : Literary Genius and Imperialist
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8:22Rudyard Kipling remains one of history’s most influential—and controversial—writers. Best known for The Jungle Book, he was also a vocal supporter of the British Empire. His works, including The White Man’s Burden, reflect the colonial mindset of his time. In this episode, we explore his views, their impact, and why they remain debated today.…
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A knight returns from the Crusades to his castle in Germany to find that the neighboring castle is under seige and that a beautiful 18 year old girl named Brunhilda Bernstein is defending it staunchly, the King having died during the seige and her brother off at war. Check out our new website and leave us a review- it's easy! www.bestof1001stories.…
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AFTER 20 YEARS and LOST ON DRESS PARADE A DOUBLE TREAT FROM O.HENRY
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24:09Two great short stories from O.Henry! AFTER TWENTY YEARS- A cop walking the beat at night passes a man standing quietly in a passageway and they exchange greetings. The man tells the cop he is waiting for an old friend to show up- they had grown up together there in the city and became separated after agreeing to meet at this time and place in exac…
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THE LEOPARD MAN'S STORY (FROM 1001 BEST OF JACK LONDON) SHORT SHORT SATURDAY SPECIAL
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9:36This is our way of reminding you that we offer new Jack London stories weekly every Sunday at noon ET at 1001 Best of Jack London- Here are the links: Our website: https://www.bestof1001stories.com/show/1001-best-of-jack-london-1/ Hit "Follow" at Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Spotify: htt…
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BEST OF (#52 of 556) THE TERRIBLE OLD MAN & BEYOND THE WALL OF SLEEP by H.P. LOVECRAFT
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The Great Pyramid of Giza: A Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering
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7:15In today's episode we uncover the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt’s most iconic wonder. Explore its history, construction secrets, astronomical alignments, and hidden chambers. What does the structure represent in our modern times? And what does it tell us about Ancient History?
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A cranky old lady writes a mean editorial to the city paper about an organ grinder who was playing beneath her window, asking the city to move him off the streets.A reader replies giving us a picture of that part of the city and just how many people look forward to the organ grinder's music, which brings happiness for a short time to a population w…
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THE FAIRY TALE OF FATHER BROWN by G.K.CHESTERTON
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36:10Father Brown and his trusty friend Flambeau are visiting an old castle in Germany when Flambeau shares the story of an unsolved murder which occurred there years ago. Browse all 12 of our 1001 stories Network shows at www.bestof1001stories.com and visit our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork to support us-Thank You!…
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Wall Street: The Journey from Slavery to Stock Markets
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10:17The history of Wall Street, from its origins as a Dutch trading post to becoming the world's financial hub, is turbulant. In today's episode we explore its origins in the slave market, key events, major market crashes, and the evolution of the stock market that shaped global finance.
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BEST OF (#51 of 555) ASLEEP IN ARMEGEDDON by RAY BRADBURY
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34:37A Classic sci-fi short story by Ray Bradbury that tells of a space traveler who has crash landed on a planet inhabited by thoughts- beings with no form that destroyed their own civilizations through war and have been waiting eons for a living being to land there. All he has to do is avoid sleep for sic days until the rescue ship comes..... Learn mo…
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O.HENRY DOUBLE FEATURE: THE SLEUTHS AND WITCHES LOAVES
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24:43The Sleuths- A man comes to New York City to find his sister whom he knows is in need of financial help but is led astray by ineffective and expensive detectives. Wictches Loaves-An older woman who owns a bakery takes pity on a regular customer who orders stale bread crumbs and decides to apply a little surprise butter to them on one of his visits.…
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