Ancient Heroes Podcast

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Exploring the mysteries and myths of the ancient world.

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.

The Levantini Podcast is a show about Near Eastern history, language, religion and culture. We speak with academics and experts on a variety of topics, both ancient and modern.

A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, William Ryan Key, and Nick Ghanbarian. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thankthemaker/support

Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.

A team of time travelers discovers a terrible truth. The chronicles we’ve known may not be our past, it could have been altered, our memories changed and history itself set on a different path. They investigate these anomalies, traveling to different periods of our ancient history to stop the malevolent enemy trying to write a new chapter in humanity’s story. They are our only defense, heroes of ages ago, today, and the Future. They are…the Continuum Force. (Fiction Podcast | Science Fiction ...

Inspiring and engaging stories for kids, featuring ancient wisdom, timeless tales, and contemporary heroes. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!

A bite-sized fantasy/fiction podcast following the Crescent Moon Saga. An ancient evil has awakened. As tragedy follows, Hero and Company are set upon a quest to quell this darkness. Find out more at www.talesofthenovarealm.com

Relevant life lessons for a contemporary audience from an ancient book: the Bible. Paul Clark, Senior Pastor at FIRSTNAZ, teaches a weekly lesson to help spiritual people grow in their Christian faith.

Hosted by MrEricAlmighty and PhilTheFilipino, the guys discuss all things in Pop Culture from movies, gaming, anime, conspiracy theories, and almost anything in between. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday, all you have to do.....is WAIT FOR IT!

It is a time of turmoil in the City. The police are helpless against a new wave of crime, powered by forces they neither see nor understand. Ancient legends that were scheming in the shadows for decades are now finally enacting their insidious plans, raining chaos and suffering on the streets. The only ones who can stop this mayhem are nameless individuals, anti-heroes like your crew, caught in this mess unwillingly or all too willingly… Can your crew solve these cases, face these evils, and ...

An Actual Play podcast using The One Ring 2e tabletop roleplaying game and exploring the realms of Middle-Earth. Spanning the time between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, a small company of heroes discover the ancient kingdom of Angmar is waking once more. The company studies ancient ruins, fights bands of orcs and evil men, and tries to stir the powers of Eriador to action. The Waking of Angmar is a production of Adventures in Lollygagging.

Love the paranormal but tired of hearing the same Hollywood stories over and over? Welcome to Small Town Tales podcast, the show where we hear stories of paranormal tales, haunting legends, and all things spiritual. I explore the paranormal through small-town lore, local artists, spiritual healers, and real investigators--not as seen on TV!

In this podcast, we celebrate and explore the plot, the context, and the symbolic significance of the story behind a piece of classic doom metal history.

Two siblings explore how ancient myths become modern pop culture while reading Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." (Formerly Podcast of Poseidon) New episodes every other Tuesday.

The “Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser” podcast is an exploration of obscure people, events, and ideas from ancient history. It will entertain, intrigue, frighten, and amaze you. We will examine tales of ghosts, vampires and other undead, insane generals and philosophers, heroes and cult leaders, athletes and artists, accounts of dreams, and much more. We will cover stories that specialists have known about for a long time, but they are mostly unknown to the general public and you probabl ...

This podcast for yogis, yoga teachers and wellness professionals provides cutting edge practical living and business wisdom for vibrant health combining ayurvedic philosophy, raw foods, wild edible plants, conscious business practices and practical tools for optimizing your healthcare and business for you and your modern yoga family. Progressive and informed from ancient evolutionary wisdom, Cate Stillman conducts expert in depth interviews with experts in yoga, ayurveda, conscious entrepren ...

Ghost ships, lost cities, unsolved crimes and mysteries, ancient mythology, disappeared explorers - if it’s a historical mystery, it’s going under the microscope. History has always been fascinating, but more fascinating than what we know is what we don’t; in this podcast Ashleigh Stiles looks into famous and obscure episodes of folklore, unexplained circumstances, and unsolved mysteries from around the world and throughout time. Taking a modern lens to these ancient puzzles, she uses all th ...

“The ancient clock in the Land of Dreams struck thirteen, and the dreams, now free, soared back to Earth under first vesper’s light …" And so begins “The Thirteenth Hour,” a tale about dreams and wishes, wild hearts and childhood promises, and the quest to find the unsung hero that lies in all of us. It's also a story for everyone who has been told to get their heads out of the clouds and stop daydreaming. In this fairy tale for adults, a young man named Logan goes on a quest accompanied by ...

Welcome to Admiralty Blues, an actual-play podcast of Beam Saber (by Austin Ramsay) - a Forged in the Dark sci-fi game with mechs! Many battles waged on the planet Sirvon’s supercontinent have been fought with these giant machines, and the ongoing cold war has heated up again as unknown forces have wiped out the Admiralty’s communication network: the belligerent Vanguard pirates and the vengeful once-empire of Lorne have found their time to strike! Tasked with fixing the network is Mercury S ...

We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.

Radio essays, poems and complementary music, broadcast from Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday mornings since 1968.

Sit back and listen to some of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader’s Digest magazine. RD Talks brings you the real-life unforgettable crime investigations, dramas in real life, and inspirational and heart-warming moments you’ve come to expect from the magazine. Each one will amaze, stir your emotions and have you celebrating the courage of everyday heroes. From sinister brutal husband/wife murder mystery, The Case of the Missing Keys, to the tear-jerking story of a sweet nat ...

Who's your Daddy? Does it matter? I lost my father when I was only 23, but his impact on me and my faith has never stopped. Now that I have become a father, I see how rich an inheritance my father left me. But I am an anomaly in today's Western World. Many men have little to no example of what it means to be a man of God. Where can the fatherless be fathered? The Faith Of The Fathers brings you honest discussions about what it means for a man to follow Jesus. Heroes of the faith, ancient, mo ...

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Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his teenage son discuss philosophy, mythology, and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! In Season 1, they covered Anthony Kenny's "A New History of Western Philosophy" in order to discuss truly groundbreaking and innovative commentary on Western philosophy. in Season 2, they delved into Jake Jackson's "Myths & Legends" to singlehandedly unearth the ancient wisdom and lost secret ...

# Carrots and Suffering: A D&D Odyssey **An actual play intrigue campaign podcast featuring D&D 5th edition, by 4 friends from Portland Oregon** Campaign 1: The ancient kingdom of Fenrir, blessed with prosperity from the queen of fairy for a millennia, has fallen. The once bountiful forests are teeming now with thorns and monsters. Each prick of the brambles' poison turns man into beast, one drop at a time. For over a lifetime now, the kingdom has struggled to remain alive under constant sie ...

Corporate capes? Working class heroes? It's a podcast about radical politics...told through some not so radical comic books.

Whether it's about nuclear war, living forever, or tripping balls on LSD, host Zach Grossfeld speaks with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who do dope shit and want to share what they've learned. No matter the guest, this show will dive deep into their work, life experiences, pop culture, and the unexpected. No topic off limits. Past guests include FINNEAS (Music Artist, Songwriter), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (Longevity Scientist), Eben Britton (NFL, Psychonaut), And ...

What does ‘2001: a Space Odyssey’ have to do with Odysseus? How does Brad Pitt's Achilles in 'Troy' match up to Homer's original hero? And is Arnold Schwarzenegger the new Heracles? This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day. Odysseus is the archetypal questing hero - a blank canvas on which every era has projected its own values. Heracles is the original s ...

What does ‘2001: a Space Odyssey’ have to do with Odysseus? How does Brad Pitt's Achilles in 'Troy' match up to Homer's original hero? And is Arnold Schwarzenegger the new Heracles? This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day. Odysseus is the archetypal questing hero - a blank canvas on which every era has projected its own values. Heracles is the original s ...

What happens when you take a professional Fishing Guide, pair him with a Master Beekeeper, and throw in some Texas Red Headed Mutt Honeybees? Well, we are about to find out! Ken Milam, host of The Great Outdoors & Sunday Sportsman radio shows, and professional fishing guide, has decided that he thinks he’d like to start keeping bees. Problem is, he has absolutely no idea where to start. Enter John Swan, owner of Wicked Bee, and a Texas Master Beekeeper. Together they are going to embark on a ...

The Great, Spiritual Awakening of Humanity and Freedom For All Primal, Sovereign Souls is here... Grab a ton of laughs while receiving happy doses of Truth from enlightened tell-it-like-it-is Patriots the world over, as we uplift Humanity’s Consciousness sharing MUST KNOW news, ancient secrets, red pills, feel-good stories, star magic, next-gen tech (like straight outta Star Trek,) plus tips, tricks, and success stories of folks from all backgrounds here to wake up the world. (Doesn’t get mu ...

Welcome to Superquest Saga, the show where the cast and crew of The Dungeoncast sit around the table and play some Dungeons and Dragons! Join the Superquest Heroes as they are ripped away from their medieval fantasy setting and taken on a galactic adventure far in their universe's future! Get ready for spaceships, galactic elven empires, laser guns, meteor cities, and energy swords! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superquestsaga/support

THE TAP by TEDxAthens is another way to keep inspiring and spreading ideas that are worth spreading. Each episode is a conversation with a guest, of various backgrounds, discussing their ideas, their work and tapping into their thoughts and insights. Hosted by the TEDxAthens team. THE TAP - A TEDxAthens Podcast is powered by iStorm. Visit iStorm at https://www.istorm.gr Licensed Music: "Time Again" by Aaron Sprinkle

Greek Myths are arguably the most influential stories ever told, with their influences seen everywhere today. From the iconic Medusa logo (Versace) to the Nike Wings of Vicotry (Nike). But what about the Greek Myths has set it apart from the others? In a world in which Olympians are petty, vain, short-tempered, and even roguish, it's hard to understand what makes it have such a lasting impression. Our podcast focuses on how unfortunate the Greeks were when they garnered the attention of an O ...

Introducing a new D&D live play podcast! The Age of Heroes has long since passed, but with a living darkness, undead hosts, and ancient secret orders threatening the land the world is in dire need of a new age of heroes. Will there be any who will tread this path? Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theperilouspath/support

In this podcast we interview historians about new topics every week ranging from Ancinet Rome to pre historic era to modern history. I myself am not an academic but I always been fascinated by history and always enjoy learning about it. I am trying to make history fun and enjoyable and hopefully you will learn smomething too. New episodes coming out every week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart contact inquiries: Email: hedegart1994@gmail.com instagram: WellThatAgedWell Support ...

Ancient stories and dusty paperbacks. Science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. All of that wrapped up in a podcast built around reviewing both classic and new books and stories. "Legendary Hero" Music provided by Royalty Free Zone: https://www.youtube.com/royaltyfreezone Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cobwebs/support

From atop Mount Olympus, Wise Man Mike spins grand tales of mythology — be it Greek, Norse, or beyond — to poor James The Fool. Cower in fear as bolts of lightning fly from the heavens and strike you firmly in your ear holes! For here there be MONSTERS, GODS, AND HEROES!

This Anime is a monthly Podcast tackling anime past, present, and future all with the exclamation of THIS ANIME! Every month we cover some of the more underseen and sometimes forgotten shows with a sprinkling of some you might have heard of. What makes them worth your time and what things you might not jive with. But we always strive to give you an idea on what makes each topic we cover special and make you exclaim THIS ANIME!

Curse of Civilization is a time-travel adventure audio drama that harkens back to the golden age of serialized radio plays with a modern approach to sound design and storytelling. The series immerses the listener into an exciting, rich world full of comedy, suspense and action. Over six episodes, our heroes explore strange lands and face ancient evil to solve the mystery of the Lost Civilization of Zapotilia. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curseofcivilization/support

This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...

The Instance: Weekly radio for fans and lovers of video games and the topics that shape the gaming world. We don't take sides, we don't whine, we just give you the facts, news and tips that you want and need for your favorite online addictions.

Are you a gamer? A superhero geek? A fan of sci-fi and fantasy? Bored? Then this may be the podcast for you. Join me on a journey in which I'll be talking about a wide range of topics, from the Marvel and DC heroes and villains, to the various monsters and creatures of the ancient and future world, to lore and stories of your favorite video game characters. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/luke-burton1/support