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E87. Massacre of the Innocents
Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects, canny diplomacy, and tyrannical behavior. …
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TESTAMENT 6. Gospel of Mark (Chapter 6)
We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9…1 year, 2 months ago
EXTRA 65. El Dorado
The legend of the Seven Cities of Gold (aka Fabled Cities of Cibola) became mixed with the stories of El Dorado, which was sometimes said to be one o…
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E86. The Great Builder
King Herod (born 72; died 4 or 1 BC) was an infamous tyrant, but he was also known for his colossal construction projects throughout Judea. Among the…
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184. Sermon on the Mount (part 1)
One of the most widely quoted sections of the Gospels, the Sermon on the Mount is a collection of sayings spoken by Jesus of Nazareth found in the Go…
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ART 8. Duccio’s Maesta (Part 2)
Let’s continue examining the proto-renaissance altarpiece painting “The Maesta” by the Italian master, Duccio di Buoninsegna (1255-1318).
THE MAESTA…
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183. Who were the Essenes?
Was Jesus influenced by the Jewish sect responsible for the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Books about the Essenes available at https://amzn.to/4iBW9Wb How J…1 year, 2 months ago
E85. Herodian Kingdom of Judea
Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea and thanks to his feature in the Gospel of Matthew, King Herod ‘the Great’ is one of the infamous figures f…
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TESTAMENT 5. Gospel of Mark (Chapter 5)
We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9…1 year, 2 months ago
EXTRA 64. Victorious England
In 1588, the dreaded Spanish Armada is coming closer and closer. It's up to the Queen’s Sea Dogs and navy to stop them, but will they succeed in conv…
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