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A comprehensive look at the long tradition of psychedelic magic and religion in Western Civilization Explores the use of psychedelics and entheogens from Neolithic times through Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance to the Victorian era and beyond Reveals how psychedelics were...

Where does inspiration originate? Some find it in flowers, true love, the ocean, or perhaps a scenic mountain. For Thomas Gray the inspiration for this story poem originated - elsewhere. In this piece Thomas wrestles with his mortality and invites the listener to join the journey. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Today Thomas Gray is remembered almost solely for this melancholy meditation on the inevitability of death and the insignificance of fame. The poem was originally thought to have been inspired by the death of Gray's close friend, Richard West, but modern critics think this to be unlikely. Retiring by nature, Gray did not want the elegy to be published, but his hand was forced by an unscrupulous editor who planned to publish the poem without permission. The polished elegance of the versification has ensured that the poem has retained its appeal over the centuries.

In this bold collection of hard-hitting urban erotic quickies, Noire, the undisputed Queen of Urban Erotica, brings you 11 authors who explore, without apology or restraint, street sagas of sexual pleasure. Boasting an all-star lineup of some of today’s hottest authors - and sprinkled with heat from some fresh new talent, too - this collection from Noire thoroughly lives up to her credo of giving her fans just what they like: street drama with a sheet-drenching erotic twist.

Lovecraft in a Time of Madness is a collection of 21 horrifying tales, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Featuring stories from across the globe, this anthology unveils a universe of macabre ritual, terrifying creatures, and those brave souls who dare challenge the nature of the unknown! From Arthurian legends to the very depths of the Mariana Trench and the darkest corners of the human mind, Lovecraft in a Time of Madness oozes with unique takes on some of Lovecraft’s most formidable creations.

Dive into the turbulent mind of Nat Turner, the infamous leader of an enslaved peoples revolt. This gripping narrative explores his motivations, beliefs, and the harrowing events that led to one of the most significant uprisings in American history. Experience Turners journey as he grapples with faith, freedom, and the fight against oppression.

Step into the tumultuous days of August 21-23, 1831, as Nat Turner recounts the harrowing events of his rebellion from the confines of his jail cell. With just days left before his execution, Turner shares his perspective on the uprising that shook Southampton, Virginia, in a chilling narrative that reveals the complexities of his motivations and the struggle for freedom. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

In this gripping narrative, Nat Turner recounts the harrowing events of the insurrection that erupted from August 21-23, 1831, now known as Nat Turners Rebellion. From the confines of his jail cell, just days before his execution, Turner shares his perspective on the uprising and the violence that unfolded, offering a chilling insight into his motivations and the turmoil of the era. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

British comedy satire of a current events call-in show. Improvised parody with impressions and characters galore. Created by Daniel Barker and Thomas James Gray

The Confessions of Nat Turner stands as one of the most haunting and complex documents in American history—a text born from a moment of unimaginable suffering, spiritual fervor, and the crushing brutality of slavery. Recorded by Thomas R. Gray in 1831 while Nat Turner awaited execution, this narrative offers the only surviving first-person account from the leader of the Southampton uprising. It is less a political tract than a window into the anguished faith, visionary conviction, and unbearable conditions that shaped one of the most tragic figures of the American past.

The expanded self can best be described by one of my favorite quotes ever: “I am a part of all that I have met” — Lord Alfred Tennyson We are products of our environment and the people in our lives. I made this podcast to show how we are all connected and how we help shape each other. I will have guests come on that have personally inspired or influenced me in some way and ask them about their respective influences. We will hear from those people as well which will hopefully highlight how unique and unifying the human condition is through glimpses into what provides that spark of ...

The church building has been pivotal to man’s spiritual and religious life for centuries. For many the interior of a church is literally their one to one with God. The interiors, whether soaring or simple, ornate or minimal, are built for communion, for worship. Outside and surrounding our many churches is the churchyard; the burial ground, the repository for faithful souls. An all-weather idyll of calm around where many a poet has sat and contemplated the surrounding world.

The Graveyard Poets, also known as 'Churchyard Poets' or 'the Boneyard Boys' began in pre-Romantic days with a leaning towards gloom, melancholy and the general decay of churchyards. It should be remembered that in the 18th century city graveyards were a teeming mass of overcrowding and disease, their country brethren better but hardly idylls of worship. What would eventually lead to the Gothic literary genre began, in the main, with reflections by Christian clergymen upon God, mortality and the assumed afterlife.

In a tale that blurs the lines between friendship and obsession, an introverted, kind-hearted book collector forms an unlikely bond with a mad scientist whose intentions are far from noble. When the scientist becomes infatuated with the book collectors fiance, he devises a sinister scheme to claim her for himself. Edgar Fawcett, known for his prolific contributions to standard fiction, ventures into the realm of weird fiction with Douglas Duane, creating a captivating narrative that twists the familiar into the extraordinary. (Summary by Amy Gramour.)

Madame Gray proudly presents twenty terrifying graveyard-themed tales that will make your flesh crawl. The 'plots' that await you in this morbid marble orchard of blood are guaranteed to chill your bones and keep you from resting in peace.

The Confessions of Nat Turner is a historical narrative based on the real-life account of Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia, in 1831. The book presents Turner’s motivations, visions, and the events leading up to the insurrection, during which dozens of people were killed. Captured and sentenced to death, Turner shared his story with attorney Thomas R. Gray. His confession offers a powerful insight into the horrors of slavery and the desperate fight for freedom, making it a significant document in American history.. - Summary by John ...