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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories yo... Read more

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158-Agamemnon: Fate Proceeds

158-Agamemnon: Fate Proceeds

This week, we’re back on the boat to the Trojan War where Agamemnon has a problem. I mean, he always has a lot of proble... Read more

16 Oct 2019

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176-The Emperor's New Clothes: Matchless

176-The Emperor's New Clothes: Matchless

Three stories this week from the Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen about people that are matchless. The f... Read more

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162-47 Ronin: Wanderers

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78-Egyptian Mythology: The Master Namer

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170A-Norse Sagas: Good for Nothing

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141A-Robin Hood: Merry

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50-Dracula: Bad Blood

50-Dracula: Bad Blood

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102-Charlemagne: Honor Among Thieves

102-Charlemagne: Honor Among Thieves

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131B-Greek Mythology: All in the Family

131B-Greek Mythology: All in the Family

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52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame

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132A-Trojan War: The Wars to Come

132A-Trojan War: The Wars to Come

In this prelude to the Trojan War, we learn the origin of the most famous Greek hero, and maybe the most reviled Trojan ... Read more

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145-Achilles: The Age of Heroes

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140-La Llorona: No Way Out

140-La Llorona: No Way Out

If you hear her weeping, it might already be too late. A life fraught with loss and betrayal creates a tragic and danger... Read more

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134-Grimm: Thirsty

134-Grimm: Thirsty

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