Best Sarah Raven Podcasts (2025)

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A return to Perch Hill - tales of a head gardener and talented florist with Bea Andrews - Episode 210 25:22

4h ago25:22

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Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora. It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, th…

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Eric Cline, "After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations" (Princeton UP, 2025) 34:16

1h ago34:16

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At the end of Eric Cline's bestselling history 1177 B.C., many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean lay in ruins, undone by invasion, revolt, natural disasters, famine, and the demise of international trade. An interconnected world that had boasted major empires and societies, relative peace, robust commerce,…

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Sarah E. Bond, "Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:19:55

2d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Historian Sarah E. Bond retells the traditional story of Ancient Rome, revealing how groups of ancient workers unified, connected, and protested as they helped build an empire From plebeians refusing to join the Roman army to bakers withholding bread, this is the first book to explore how Roman workers used strikes, boycotts, riots, and rebellion t…

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Vittorio Bufacchi, "Why Cicero Matters" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:07:45

2d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Why Cicero Matters (Bloomsbury, 2023) shows us how the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius, better known as Cicero, can help realize a new political world. His impact on humanitarianism, the Enlightenment and the Founding Fathers of America is immense. Yet we give Julius Caesar all our attention. Why? What does this say about modern poli…

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Michelle Lynch - An Inspiring Journey from Pharmacist to CEO 38:56

3d ago38:56

38:56

Michelle Lynch is the Chief Executive Officer for Ramsay Pharmacy and Psychology Group, part of Ramsay Health Care, the largest private healthcare company in Australia. Her accountabilities and leadership oversee the operations of the pharmacy departments within the Ramsay private hospital network, the franchisor services supporting the franchise n…

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Awakening with Sal: A Journey from Hairdresser to Healer 51:49

3d ago51:49

51:49

In this Ask the Oracle episode, we take a deep dive into the transformative journey of Sal Armstrong—a woman who traded scissors for spiritual guidance. From hairstylist to Intuitive Guide and Spiritual Mentor, Sal’s path is a testament to the power of self-discovery and healing. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✨ How Sal transitioned from a m…

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Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer 52:14

5d ago52:14

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Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain’s hippest composer”, he has been in a rock band, got drunk with Francis Bacon, and tackled anything from drug abuse to football in his works.Mark was born in June 1960 in the Thames estuary town of Corringham in Essex. His musical talent was nurtured by his par…

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From entrepreneurialism to The Eden Project, a life’s work with Sir Tim Smit - Episode 209 26:01

7d ago26:01

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The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are two of the most important horticultural projects of recent times, both helmed by the brilliant mind of Sir Tim Smit – Sarah’s guest on the podcast this week. Tim’s work on pioneering projects like Eden is guided by three pillars that also resonate for Sarah – education, entrepreneuria…

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Anand Venkatkrishnan, "Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History" (Oxford UP, 2024) 38:12

7d ago38:12

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Where is the "life" in scholarly life? Is it possible to find in academic writing, so often abstracted from the everyday? How might religion bridge that gap? In Love in the Time of Scholarship: The Bhagavata Purana in Indian Intellectual History (Oxford UP, 2024), author Anand Venkatkrishnan explores these questions within the intellectual history …

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Karenleigh A. Overmann, "The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East" (Gorgias Press, 2024) 10:50

9d ago10:50

10:50

What are numbers, and where do they come from? Based on her groundbreaking study of material devices used for counting in the Ancient Near East, Karenleigh Overmann proposes a novel answer to these timeless questions. Tune in as we talk with Karenleigh Overmann about her book, The Material Origin of Numbers: Insights from the Archaeology of the Anc…

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Joel M. Rothman, "The Cosmic Journey in the Book of Revelation: Apocalyptic Cosmology and the Experience of Story-Space" (T&T Clark, 2023) 21:02

9d ago21:02

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Cosmology and cosmic journeys play a significant role in biblical and extra-biblical texts, especially in apocalyptic narratives. What about for the book of Revelation? The answer is yes. Join us as we speak with Joel Rothman about his recent book, The Cosmic Journey in the Book of Revelation: Apocalyptic Cosmology and the Experience of Story-Space…

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Exploring Evidential Mediumship with Sarah Jeffery 54:33

10d ago54:33

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Unveil the mysteries of the spirit world with one of Australia's leading psychic/mediums. In this insightful episode of Ask the Oracle, Suzy Cherub sits down with Sarah Jeffery, a distinguished psychic/medium and former army officer, who has devoted her life to bridging the gap between the living and the spirit world. Sarah shares her unique journe…

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On the Book of Psalms: Exploring the Prayers of Ancient Israel by Nachum Sarna 35:58

11d ago35:58

35:58

In this episode we delve into one of the most profound and enduring works of sacred poetry: the Book of Psalms. Emotional and spiritual, joyful and despairing, triumphant and trembling with terror, the psalms have given voice to humanity's deepest yearnings for millennia. These timeless prayers and hymns have offered solace, inspiration, and a path…

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Marianela Núñez, ballerina 50:33

12d ago50:33

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Marianela Núñez is a Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Born in Argentina in 1982, Marianela knew she wanted to be a ballet dancer from the age of five and joined the Teatro Colón Ballet School in Buenos Aires when she was eight. She dedicated herself to becoming a professional ballerina and had the full support of her parents despite …

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Petya Andreeva, "Fantastic Fauna from China to Crimea: Image-Making in Eurasian Nomadic Societies, 700 BCE-500 CE" (Edinburgh UP, 2024) 1:20:54

12d ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Across Iron Age Central Eurasia, non-sedentary people created, viewed, and considered animal-style imagery, creating designs replete with feline bodies with horse hooves, deer-birds, animals in combat, and other fantastic creatures. Fantastic Fauna from China to Crimea: Image-Making in Eurasian Nomadic Societies, 700 BCE-500 CE (Edinburgh Universit…

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Our vital role as gardeners in supporting birds, with the RSPB’s Emma Marsh - Episode 208 40:32

14d ago40:32

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If you're looking to support wild birds in your garden, the RSPB’s upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch is an essential event for us all. Adam Nicolson and Emma Marsh, Executive Director of the RSPB, join Sarah in this week’s bird-focused episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss how to get involved in this weekend’s annual bird count, how it came …

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Embracing the Light: Unlocking Inner Abundance with Sunshine Connelly 54:36

19d ago54:36

54:36

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by the incredible Sunshine Connelly—an intuitive Life + Soul guide, designer, business developer, and published author. Sunshine’s remarkable journey from a small rural village in the Philippines to mentoring countless individuals around the world will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. We explore Sun…

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Rafael Rachel Neis, "When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species" (U California Press, 2023) 1:36:52

17d ago1:36:52

1:36:52

When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species (U California Press, 2023) investigates rabbinic treatises relating to animals, humans, and other life-forms. Through an original analysis of creaturely generation and species classification by late ancient Palestinian rabbis and other thinkers in the Roman Empire, Rafael R…

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Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager 50:54

19d ago50:54

50:54

Gareth Southgate OBE is the most successful England men’s football manger in the modern game. He holds the record as the man who has represented England in more games than anyone else, with 102 games as men's senior team manager, 57 caps as a player and 37 as men's under-21 head coach, leading to a total of 196 games in which he has been involved a…

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The life-changing magic of growing dahlias with Savannah Miller - Episode 207 19:28

21d ago19:28

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Savannah Miller’s newfound passion for growing cut flowers, in particular dahlias, feeds fantastically into her contemporary bridal designs. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Savannah discuss her successful career in fashion, an unexpected foray into bridal design, and her newfound joy in growing cut flowers and vegetables. P…

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Unlocking Family Healing: A Conversation with Bec Rosie 21:10

26d ago21:10

21:10

In this captivating episode of "Ask the Oracle with Suzy Cherub," we're joined by the inspiring Bec Rosie, a health and wellness coach who specialises in Family Constellations and Life Coaching. Dive into the profound world of Family Constellations, a system developed by German psychotherapist Burt Hellinger, which connects us to our family members…

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Cher, singer and actor 48:56

25d ago48:56

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Cher has been a global star for over six decades. Her career has spanned music, television and film and throughout that time her outfits have made flamboyant fashion statements. She was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro, California and had a peripatetic childhood. Her mother married six times and with each new husband the family moved house. In …

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Chaya T. Halberstam, "Trial Stories in Jewish Antiquity: Counternarratives of Justice" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:11:30

26d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

What can early Jewish courtroom narratives tell us about the capacity and limits of human justice? By exploring how judges and the act of judging are depicted in these narratives, Trial Stories in Jewish Antiquity: Counternarratives of Justice (Oxford University Press, 2024), Chaya T. Halberstam challenges the prevailing notion, both then and now, …

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12 excellent edibles to sow early in 2025 - Episode 206 19:43

28d ago19:43

19:43

Be it a fully fledged kitchen garden, or a few window boxes outside your back door, It’s never too early to start planning which edibles you want to grow for the season ahead. Following last week’s flower-focused episode, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ continues the sowing theme to highlight Sarah’s top pick of outstanding edibles to grow f…

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Richard H. Davis, "Religions of Early India: A Cultural History" (Princeton UP, 2024) 41:09

28d ago41:09

41:09

From its earliest recorded history, India was a place of remarkable and varied religious activity, ranging from elaborate sacrificial rituals and rigorous regimes of personal austerity to psycho-spiritual experimentation and utopian visions. In Religions of Early India: A Cultural History (Princeton UP, 2024), Richard Davis offers a history of Indi…

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Caitlín Eilís Barrett, "Domesticating Empire: Egyptian Landscapes in Pompeian Gardens" (Oxford UP, 2019) 1:42:22

29d ago1:42:22

1:42:22

Domesticating Empire: Egyptian Landscapes in Pompeian Gardens (Oxford University Press, 2019) is the first contextually-oriented monograph on Egyptian imagery in Roman households. Caitlín Eilís Barrett, Associate Professor of Classics at Cornell University, draws on case studies from Flavian Pompeii to investigate the close association between repr…

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Awakening the Elements – The Magical Wisdom of White Raven with Rachelle Paton 51:28

1M ago51:28

51:28

Join Suzy Cherub in this transformative episode of Ask the Oracle as she welcomes the extraordinary Rachelle Paton, also known as Wahn or White Raven. With over 30 years of experience in healing modalities, Rachelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and embracing the wisdom of shamanism. Episode Highlights: 🌟 Discover the profou…

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Catherine Hezser, "Rabbinic Scholarship in the Context of Late Antique Scholasticism: The Development of the Talmud Yerushalmi" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 59:15

1M ago59:15

59:15

Based on an understanding of scholasticism as a cross-cultural phenomenon, undertaken by rabbinic, Graeco-Roman, and Christian scholars in late antiquity, this book examines the development of Palestinian rabbinic compilations from social-historical and literary-historical perspectives. Rabbinic Scholarship in the Context of Late Antique Scholastic…

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Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer 50:03

1M ago50:03

50:03

Former cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent is the first Black woman to play for England and she was part of the team which won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2009. Today she is a broadcaster and cricket commentator for Channel 4, Sky Sports and the BBC’s Test Match Special. Ebony was born in south London and as a child it was football that caught her …

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Arvind Sharma, "From Fire To Light: Rereading the Manusmriti" (Harper Collins, 2024) 30:57

1M ago30:57

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Why yet another book on the Manusmriti? In From Fire To Light: Rereading the Manusmriti (Harper Collins, 2024), acclaimed academic Arvind Sharma argues that the present understanding of the Manusmriti - regarded as a text designed by the higher castes, especially brahmanas, to oppress the lower castes and women - only tells one side of the story. A…

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The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205 17:10

1M ago17:10

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There are few more therapeutic jobs in the potting shed or polytunnel than sowing seeds, and if you’re looking to fill your spring garden with colourful cut flowers, now is the time to start sowing your standout varieties. In the first of two back-to-back episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah turns her attention to the cut flowers she’ll be…

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Robert D. Miller II, "Yahweh: Origin of a Desert God" (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2021) 26:14

1M ago26:14

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Recognizing the absence of a God named Yahweh outside of ancient Israel, this study addresses the related questions of Yahweh's origins and the biblical claim that there were Yahweh-worshipers other than the Israelite people. Beginning with the Hebrew Bible, with an exhaustive survey of ancient Near Eastern literature and inscriptions discovered by…

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Mark Steel, comedian 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Mark Steel is a writer, comedian and radio presenter. His performing career began as a poet in the alternative comedy scene in the early eighties at the Comedy Store. A regular presenter on Radio 4, he began his award winning series, Mark Steel’s in Town in 2009. Alongside his performing career, he’s been a regular newspaper columnist writing for t…

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The grounding joy of gardening with Sarah Raven & Alex Clark – Episode 204 38:24

1M ago38:24

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For those who garden, whether on a windowsill or on a grander scale, it soon becomes a source of inspiration, passion and peace. A way to ground and find solace and, increasingly, a test of resilience and adaptability too. In a reversal of the usual ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ format, journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark turns guest question master…

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Markus Vinzent, "Christ's Torah: The Making of the New Testament in the Second Century" (Routledge, 2023) 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

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Christ's Torah: The Making of the New Testament in the Second Century (Routledge, 2023) explores the creation of the collection now known as the New Testament. While it is generally accepted that it did not emerge as a collection prior to the late second century CE, a more controversial question is how it came to be. How did the writings that make …

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2024: The Year of Unveiling Hidden Truths - 2025: The Year of Rebirth and New Beginnings 5:03

2M ago5:03

5:03

In this brief but powerful episode of the Oracle of Light Podcast, Suzy Cherub guides you through the spiritual essence of 2025. Discover the significance of rebirth, completion and new beginnings and learn how to welcome these transformative energies into your life. Key Highlights: Reflections on 2024: Unveiling hidden truths and embracing clarity…

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Paula Fredriksen, "Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years" (Princeton UP, 2024) 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years (Princeton University Press, 2024), Dr. Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Chris…

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Blake Leyerle, "Christians at Home: John Chrysostom and Domestic Rituals in Fourth-Century Antioch" (Penn State UP, 2024) 42:16

2M ago42:16

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What did it mean for ordinary believers to live a Christian life in late antiquity? In Christians at Home: John Chrysostom and Domestic Rituals in Fourth-Century Antioch (Penn State University Press, 2024), Blake Leyerle explores this question through the writings, teachings, and reception of John Chrysostom—a priest of Antioch who went on to becom…

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Ottolenghi’s ultimate comfort food for Christmas (and beyond) with Tara Wigley and Verena Lochmuller - Episode 203 24:01

2M ago24:01

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Every Ottolenghi book is a gift, filled with a treasure trove of unique recipes and the latest, Comfort – perfectly timed for Christmas feasting – is no exception. In fact, by the end of this week’s episode you may well be rethinking your own festive menu… A self-confessed Ottolenghi fan, Sarah is joined Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley – two of t…

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Shaylee Mills - Inspiring the Next Generation of Rural Pharmacists: My Mission 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Shaylee Mills is an ECP working across community pharmacy and an Aboriginal Health Service in the Pilbara region of WA. Through her experience working in remote communities and multi-disciplinary teams, Shaylee has found her passion for the exciting world of rural pharmacy. Shaylee shares her day-to-day life as a pharmacist through social media, kn…

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Empowering Sacred Leadership and Spiritual Abundance with Bec Cuzzillo 50:02

2M ago50:02

50:02

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Bec Cuzzillo, a Spiritual Business Coach dedicated to helping spiritual women create abundant, heart-led, and sustainable businesses that truly ignite their souls. With over 8 years of experience, Bec has mastered the art of combining soulful business strategies with mindset work, energetics, and fully…

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Leyla Ozgur Alhassen, "Qur'ānic Stories: God, Revelation, and the Audience" (Edinburgh UP, 2022) 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Leyla Ozgur Alhassen’s book Qur’anic Stories: God, Revelation and the Audience (Edinburgh University Press, 2021) provides excellent analyses of several Qur’anic surahs, or chapters, to explore how Qur’anic stories function as narratives – but not just any kind of narratives: narratives with a theological purpose behind them. The specific stories s…

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How to craft a colourful, sustainable Christmas - Episode 202 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too. Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the mos…

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Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee, "The Illustrated Cairo Genizah" (Gorgias Press, 2024) 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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Starting nearly a thousand years ago at the Ben Ezra Synagogue of Old Cairo, worn-out books and scrolls were put in the genizah, a storage area for sacred texts. In The Illustrated Cairo Genizah: A Visual Tour of Cairo Genizah Manuscripts at Cambridge Univertity Library (Gorgias Press, 2024), Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee tell the story of…

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Lost Transmission (Epilogue) 2:50

2M ago2:50

2:50

Send us a text We've intercepted a signal from the wreckage of the Starbreaker. Stay tuned for Season 2! Cast Devlyn Drax - Graham Rowat Captain - Zach Ogle Mission Control - Breeanna Judy Additional Voices by Andre Vernot Nick Kramer Created by Jonathan James Produced by Black Castle Productions Support the show…

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Q&A: How do I make my mark on a new garden? What can I forage for wreath decorations? What’s the difference between part-shade and full sun? How can I start coppicing? 10:45

2M ago10:45

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Welcome to the December Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. In this episode, Josie shares how best to create your dream garden from one that you’ve just moved into, and enlightens us on what constitutes part-shade and full-sun, so that we can plant our flowers w…

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Embracing Authenticity: Living Your Core Values Every Day with Blair Lewis 35:14

2M ago35:14

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In this episode of "Ask the Oracle" with Suzy Cherub, we are joined by the inspiring Blair Lewis. Blair is a Holistic Coach, Speaker, Educator, and visionary Business Owner. She shares her journey from a successful career to feeling unsatisfied and how she embarked on a path of personal growth to find serenity and empowerment. Blair discusses the i…

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A. J. Berkovitz, "A Life of Psalms in Jewish Late Antiquity" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023) 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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The Bible shaped nearly every aspect of Jewish life in the ancient world, from activities as obvious as attending synagogue to those which have lost their scriptural resonance in modernity, such as drinking water and uttering one’s last words. And within a scriptural universe, no work exerted more force than the Psalter, the most cherished text amo…

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Ian Wright 44:17

2M ago44:17

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Lauren Laverne talks to Ian Wright in an episode first broadcast in 2020. Ian Wright is a former professional footballer and now a football pundit on TV and radio. He began his career at Crystal Palace before moving to Arsenal where he became their highest goal scorer of all time, a record only surpassed eight years later by Thierry Henry. Born to …

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