Beste Secret History podcasts (2024)

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A Shot In The Dark 13:24

16d ago13:24

13:24

Who shot William Desmond Taylor? That's the mystery at the heart of this - the first part of my special, exclusive mini-series - Death On Alvarado Street... To hear the complete series, along with countless more tales of Tinseltown and its secrets, sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/c/attaboysecret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Michæl Griffin on the Virtues in Ancient Platonism: Painters, Dancers, and Godlike Sages 56:36

17d ago56:36

56:36

In the first of a short series of synoptic episodes looking at the esoteric in ancient Platonism as a whole, we approach the scale of virtues, the ladder by which the Platonist sage, following in the footsteps of Socrates, was to practice ascent to likeness with the gods, while still engaging in daily life.…

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Judith Noble on Magic and Artistic Practice 59:09

25d ago59:09

59:09

We explore the intersections of fine art practice and magic with artistic practitioner Judith Noble. Tricksterish subversion as standard.Door Earl Fontainelle

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Cary: Part 4 3:59:37

25d ago3:59:37

3:59:37

Cary Grant and Barbara Hutton's wedded bliss begins with an adventure upon a lake, and a very starstruck pastor, but it isn't long before the shadows of doubt begin to cast across their happiness, made all the worse by the threat of war, and the spiralling effects of Barbara's vices... If you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its cr…

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Unlock Your Map To The Stars 3:51

29d ago3:51

3:51

Unlock a treasure chest of Old Hollywood storytelling! Every series of the Secret History Of Hollywood unlocks when you sign up at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret But that's not all! The Secret History Of Hollywood will now be arriving with you far more frequently! Hear the chapters of these epic stories as they're produced, by becoming a Co-…

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One Empire, Many Names: Reading “Byzantium” with Anthony Kaldellis 1:22:25

1M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

We are delighted to speak with Anthony Kaldellis about ‘Byzantium’, fabled empire full of Greek-speaking Romans which never fell until the fifteenth century, and which plays an outsize role in the history of western esotericism. Come for the historiographical debates about the term ‘Byzantine’, stay for the ‘Byzantine’ court astrology.…

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Contested Esotericisms at the End of Antiquity: Simplicius, Philoponus, and Olympiodorus 1:00:17

1M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

We discuss three of the most important thinkers from the final generations of philosophical teaching at Alexandria. One is an upstart Christian. Two are esoteric Platonists of the Golden Chain. One may or may not have been an alchemist.Door Earl Fontainelle

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The Last Platonists? Philosophic Teaching, Christianity, and Polytheism in Late-Antique Alexandria 42:34

2M ago42:34

42:34

We discuss how Platonist philosophical teaching played out at Alexandria before Justinian's edict of 529 and in its aftermath. Featuring cameo appearances from the fall of the western Roman empire and Horapollo's Hieroglyphika.Door Earl Fontainelle

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All from Nothing: Sara Rappe on Damascius 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

We discuss the great Damascius, final scholarch of the Athenian Academy, with Sara Rappe. Things become very apophatic.Door Earl Fontainelle

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Hagia Sophia and the Problem of ‘Esoteric Architecture’ 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

We discuss Justinian's great church, Hagia Sophia, the gem of Constantinople and of Orthodox Christianity. We then look at a number of theories out there which read Hagia Sophia as encoding esoteric messages beneath her Orthodox exterior, and use this case-study as a springboard for discussing the thorny problems involved in interpreting architectu…

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Kevin van Bladel on the Ṣābians of Ḥarrān and the Fate of the Athenian Academy 54:46

4M ago54:46

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We discuss the fascinating town of Ḥarrān (in present-day Türkiye), a place known from late antiquity until at least the eleventh century for its continued tradition of astral, polytheist worship. Kevin van Bladel tells us much to enthral us about this place, but also crushes the dream of a continued tradition of Athenian Late Platonism at Ḥarrān.…

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Edward Watts on the Age of Justinian and the Closing of the Athenian Academy 1:09:36

4M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

We discuss the life, times, and reign of Justinian, ‘probably the most consequential Roman emperor, at least since Constantine, and maybe since Augustus.’ He transformed the empire; nothing would be the same after his reign. Said reign also saw the closure of the Athenian academy and a number of crucial crises within Christianity, all of which are …

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Levan Gigineishvili on Ioane Petritsi and the Mediæval Georgian Proclus-Reception 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

We discuss the work of Ioane Petritsi (eleventh to twelfth centuries), a Georgian intellectual whose translation of, and commentary on, the Elements of Theology of Proclus is a historical anomaly in a number of ways. It turns out that everything in Proclus' metaphysics – even the henads – could and did make it through into a Christian work in twelf…

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Jonathan Greig on the East Roman Proclus Reception, Sixth to Fifteenth Centuries 57:34

5M ago57:34

57:34

We discuss the long, convoluted, and often tendentious reception of Proclus and Proclean ideas in the eastern Roman empire. From late-antique debates about the nature of being and participation, through medieval reappropriations of philosophy, through to the radical debates of Plethon and Scholarios in the final days of the empire, Proclus emerges …

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20. Manfred Gans and X Troop 30:06

6M ago30:06

30:06

Manfred Gans joins an elite, secret unit of Jewish commandos to take on the Nazis with advanced fighting and counterintelligence skills. But can he save his own family? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio prod…

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Danielle Layne on Proclus’ Religious Life and Thought 51:40

6M ago51:40

51:40

We are delighted to discuss what you might call Proclean spirituality with Danielle Layne. Platonic prayer as a way of living, the erotic quest for the Good, and the ever-elusive Platonic Dyad feature in a wide-ranging conversation combining proper philosophical-historical rigour with the true love of wisdom.…

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19. The Enigmatic Emily Anderson 28:34

6M ago28:34

28:34

Emily Anderson led a double life. This shy musicologist from Galway was also a top codebreaker for the British, whose work would play a crucial role in Allied victory. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio produ…

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Graeme Miles on Proclus the Commentator 43:23

6M ago43:23

43:23

We discuss Proclus' titanic labours in the field of commentary – on many Platonic dialogues, but also on the Chaldæan Oracles, the Homeric poems, and a number of other texts – with Graeme Miles, an acute reader of Platonist philosophy and part of the team translating Proclus' Republic commentary into English. Come for Platonic commentary as spiritu…

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18. Andrée De Jongh and the Comet Line 29:07

6M ago29:07

29:07

A 24-year-old Belgian woman masterminds an escape line, spanning eight hundred miles of Nazi-occupied territory, stretching from Belgium to Spain. Can Andrée de Jongh save the lives of hundreds of stranded airmen? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of res…

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part II: Esoteric Exegesis and the Occult Ontology of Language 59:22

6M ago59:22

59:22

We enter the interconnected webwork of a reality where signs are things, things are signs, and everything means everything, but appropriately. Come for the visionary semiotics, stay for the occult sigils.Door Earl Fontainelle

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17. Charles Drew and the Blood Bank 28:53

7M ago28:53

28:53

Charles Drew, an American doctor, led the creation and use of blood banks, saving countless lives both in war and in peacetime. But while he worked around the clock to save lives, he would be dragged into a battle on a different front: the battle for civil rights and racial equality in the United States. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extra…

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16. Raymond Gurême: Escape Artist 29:07

7M ago29:07

29:07

A young circus performer from a traveling family in France breaks out of an internment camp and dedicates himself to bringing the Nazis down. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and …

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Sørina Higgins on Modernist Drama and Ceremonial Magic 1:03:53

7M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

We discuss the Occult in Modernist drama with Sørina Higgins. Yeats, Waite, Williams, Crowley, and a cast of supporting characters appear on the stage. The line between ceremonial magic and dramatic performance gets a thorough rinsing.Door Earl Fontainelle

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15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila 28:48

7M ago28:48

28:48

After contracting Hansen’s Disease, then known as leprosy, Josefina Guerrero makes a remarkable decision. She becomes a spy for the resistance in Manila. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC …

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage 1:14:47

7M ago1:14:47

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We look further into Proclus' esoteric doings, as a sage whose privileged status is marked by inspirations and epiphanies, omens and miracles. We then attempt a (shamefully oversimplified) summary of some important aspects of his (meta)physics.Door Earl Fontainelle

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14. The Unbreakable Navajo Code 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

A group of Native American soldiers use their language to devise a secret code for the Allies. Can the Navajo code help win one of the fiercest battles of the war? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio productio…

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13. Christine Granville: The Spy Who Skied In from the Cold 28:48

7M ago28:48

28:48

Thrill-seeker Christine Granville offers to ski across enemy lines and over the deadly Carpathian mountains, into Nazi-occupied Poland to gather intelligence for the British. Churchill would later call her his favourite spy. Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, …

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Peter Adamson on the Arabic Proclus 58:11

7M ago58:11

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We discuss the translation, adaptation, and evolution of Proclus' Elements of Theology into and through the Arabic and Latin thought-worlds with Peter Adamson. Come for the monotheist Proclus who is Aristotle, stay for the digression on Plethon.Door Earl Fontainelle

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12. Flying High with Johnny Smythe 29:21

8M ago29:21

29:21

In Sierra Leone, navigator Johnny Smythe becomes one of the first West African airmen to join the Royal Air Force. His fellow crew consider him as a lucky charm, but as he faces a series of terrifying flights, will his good fortune run out? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tale…

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Introducing...Oceans: Life Under Water 13:11

8M ago13:11

13:11

Now that The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice has come to an end, here's a clip from another podcast we think you'll like. It's called Oceans: Life Under Water, an immersive storytelling podcast about the oceans from Crowd Network and Greenpeace, hosted by wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall. To listen to the rest of th…

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11. The Extraordinary Cook Sisters 29:18

8M ago29:18

29:18

How did Ida and Louise Cook, two opera-loving sisters from England, help dozens of Jewish people escape Nazi Germany? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage. A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Producer: Su…

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Antarctica | Ep 6 | Theories 42:48

8M ago42:48

42:48

In the final episode, Rodney’s friends and colleagues give their theories about what really happened. Suicide, accident, or foul play? And 24 years on, Stephen demands answers from the authorities to his own questions about the investigation. Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-free straight away by subscr…

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Dylan Burns on Proclus the Successor 52:14

8M ago52:14

52:14

We welcome Dylan Burns back to the podcast to discuss the life, works, and philosophy of Proclus the Successor. ‘All in all, but appropriately to each’Door Earl Fontainelle

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Introducing History's Secret Heroes Series 2 2:24

8M ago2:24

2:24

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's Secret Heroes Series 2.Door BBC Radio 4

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Antarctica | Ep 5 | The Coroner's Verdict 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

The post-mortem is finished, and the cause of Rodney’s death sends shock waves through the tight-knit South Pole community. How? And will the New Zealand investigation uncover the truth? Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-free straight away by subscribing to the Crowd Stories channel on Apple Podcasts. Li…

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Antarctica | Ep 4 | Madhouse at the End of the Earth 32:24

8M ago32:24

32:24

Warning: this episode contains a story about sexual assault. This series began with investigation into the death of Rodney Marks, but it’s developed into something much broader. A bleak picture of how mysterious deaths, and crimes in general, are dealt with in Antarctica. In this episode, Stephen hears first-hand about a pervasive culture of harass…

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Antarctica | Ep 3 | The Cop 33:48

9M ago33:48

33:48

Rodney Marks is dead. But what really happened? Enter two men determined to solve the mystery, a cop and a coroner from New Zealand. But who’s in charge when someone dies, in a land that belongs to no-one? Stephen digs into the complexities of Antarctic jurisdiction. Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-fre…

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Hierocles of Alexandria and the Pythagorean Golden Verses 43:54

9M ago43:54

43:54

We discuss Hierocles of Alexandria, student of Plutarch of Athens made good. He wrote an esoteric commentary on the poem known as the Golden Verses of the Pythagoreans. The poem is full of good advice and the Commentary tells us a lot about the nature and purification of the luminous subtle body.Door Earl Fontainelle

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Antarctica | Ep 2 | The Doctor 34:23

9M ago34:23

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Winter has set in, and there’s a shift in atmosphere on base. When walking back from the remote observatory where he’s conducting his experiments, Rodney Marks falls ill and it’s down to the station’s solo doctor to save his life. Why can’t Rodney be rescued? Because when something happens at the South Pole in the middle of winter, you’re trapped. …

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Artists' Wives 15:13

9M ago15:13

15:13

Stretched at full length, on the great divan of a studio, cigar in mouth, two friends—a poet and a painter—were talking together one evening after dinner... what follows are a series of short stories which might make you think twice about marriage. My favourite is 'Fragment of a woman's letter found in the rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs' Read the full t…

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The Great God Pan Lives: Introducing the Athenian Academy 1:00:44

9M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

We turn to the final flowering of polytheist Platonist philosophy, centred on Athens (and Alexandria). We review some useful historical data, discuss the history of ‘the Academy’ as a notional ‘school’ in antiquity, and introduce Plutarch of Athens and Syrianus, teachers of the great Proclus.Door Earl Fontainelle

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Antarctica | Ep 1 | Arrival 37:24

9M ago37:24

37:24

In the first episode of The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice, investigative journalist Stephen Davis meets three members of the crew who arrived at South Pole research station in 1999 – friends and colleagues of Dr Rodney Marks. As the sun sets and the station closes for winter, those inside prepare for six months of darkness, no way …

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Coming soon...The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice 2:31

9M ago2:31

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Coming on February the 26th. Journalist Stephen Davis investigates the mysterious death of a scientist at the South Pole in the year 2000, and interrogates why the investigation failed to uncover the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Crowd Network

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The Pox 21:20

9M ago21:20

21:20

Spend a night with Venus and the rest of your life with Mercury... have a look inside the museum here Follow me on instagram or go to my website for sources and pictures. Support the show on Patreon or leave a review or tell a friend, it makes my day and helps people find the show. or you can make a one off donation on PayPal Artwork Double Merrick…

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Alireza Doostdar on ‘Metaphysical Religion’ in Contemporary Iran 58:41

10M ago58:41

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We speak with Alireza Doostdar on his field-research exploring alternative forms of spirituality in Iran. Come for the new-age exorcisms, stay for the the true spiritual significance of The Exorcist.Door Earl Fontainelle

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